Catalonia holidays
Tours & holidays in 2019 & 2020

Fiona and Gareth did an excellent job in making our biking holiday a success. They planned the right level of routes (distance and altitude) for the different rides... (more)David Ant

We loved the mountain biking trails. (more)Rachel Camina

The peaceful setting with all the lovely cats and kittens that are being so kindly cared for. The lovely swimming pool and great cycling on and off road. Day in Barcelona, well worth doing and actually this works very easily using the direct bus. (more)Charlotte Warwick

Getting to know catalan culture, from ancient ruins over medieval villages to seaside resorts, from tapas over olive oil to wine and beer. (more)Lukas Innig

It was great. We could do as much as we wanted. We could have made it as hard or easy as we liked. We loved being active. (more)Liz Wood

Biking in the beautiful country of Spain with my husband and good friends was the most memorable part. It was a wonderful experience, great trails, food and memories to last a lifetime. I am planning my next trip now! (more)Mark Edwards

We loved the canyoning, cycling round and swimming in Banyoles Lake, horse riding and relaxing by the pool. (more)Chris Hill

Cycling the trails and meeting other families in the hotel. (more)McKiernan Eleanor

The hosts, Fiona, Gareth and their children were marvellous in every way. Fiona and Gareth arranged a horse riding and kayaking sessions, which my sons aged 5 and 7 enjoyed enormously and was probably the most exciting for them. (more)Jaspal Kaeda

5***** (more)Tulin Ozen

Riding in the mountains and through the river beds was memorable, the horses were lovely and the guides charming. (more)Jane Ludford

The accommodation was perfect. Amazing location and great hosts. The horse-riding was fantastic and we really enjoyed exploring the area. (more)Sue Patterson

If, like us, you like something to do on holiday and for all the family to be happy, then this holiday is an excellent choice. It would be ideal for an Easter break when perhaps less hot for longer cycles. (more)Jackie Robertson

Best bit: Visiting a new part of Spain. (more)Alan Spencer

Very good...La Rectoria accommodation: comfortable ease, nothing a problem, beautiful rural location, delightful hosts and delicious food. (more)Lorna McCourt

It was excellent. Would definitely recommend and would do another holiday like this with Steve and Maria. (more)Georgina Alsop

Fantastic holiday, can’t recommend this operator highly enough, Maria and Steve were brilliant. (more)Margaret Boulter

The most memorable part was the coastal walk and the beaches. Cadaques was exciting and we wished we were able to stay longer. It was also exciting to have completed the whole walk and we felt a sense of achievement. (more)Karen Coombs

Traveling with our friends. (more)Deborah Beauchamp

Loved the fact that this worked so well for my husband and I - he's a serious recreational cyclist and I'm an avid cyclist but more casual in my approach. We're '50 something's' and found this all very enjoyable. (more)Beth from Canada

What a fantastic holiday! Cycling each day down a new route, through vineyards, small hamlets, to the beach! A holiday quite different to anything we had both been on before. (more)Claire Hermolle

Great. Would definitely now consider another cycling holiday with this company. We enjoyed the experience of cycling through the countryside and to the beach then stopping off for lunch and a beer. We saw so many lovely places. (more)patricia houston

We all enjoyed it immensely...I think seeing the first medieval village and cycling through the deep countryside were the most satisfying experiences. For others it might have been stopping for the first beer at a village café. Or the fantastic burger and chips in Ripli when we were all tired and hungry. (more)John Lowdon

Very good..Cycling through the countryside and to and from the beach. Also the food was fantastic. (more)Wendy McCaffer

Hiking the coastal trail along the Costa Brava in Catalonia and coming upon one gorgeous cove or beach after another was truly stunning. (more)Beth Scherfee

Fabulous - one of my favourite ones so far! (more)Kelly Dick

Beautiful hike on the Spanish Riviera was the most memorable part...We had a wonderful time, both on the Costa Brava and in Barcelona. (more)Don Song

Memorable parts? Hosts were welcoming, supportive and experienced coaches Tips? Local benefits? Not known Overall rating? Good value with experienced hosts (more)Wendy Wedmore

Hiking in Pico de Europa and the big festival in San Sebastian were the most memorable parts of our holiday. (more)Gail Ransom

This was truly a superb holiday, with so much to offer to everyone. We were able to explore nature at its very best, along food and wine, art and culture, and also to learn a little about the spanish people themselves. (more)Janet Herbert

Memorable parts? This was a lovely holiday and the coastal walks especially glorious. We much appreciated the welcome pack of groceries, the very comfortable and well appointed townhouse, and the flexibility we were given to modify our routes. In the unseasonably hot June weather (30 degrees plus) having our own pool was a great bonus. When the heat curtailed our walks, the local beaches included in several walks were a delight. Tips? Vivian and Alan gave us a warm welcome and provided... (more)Anne Ife

Memorable parts? We took horse riding lessons nearby. I am a wheelchair user, but the instructor/owner got me on the horse and was very encouraging and helpful teaching me beginners dressage. He really cares for his horses. We also went rowing in a nearby lake. It's a great outdoors/ activity area. Hotel owners Fiona and Gareth give 100 percent Tips? Be sure to rent a car. Unless you are planning a totally cycling holiday Local benefits? We ate out most evenings, and the fact... (more)Tony Mangan

As a keen cyclist who likes to be challenged and also, as a solo traveller, I rate this holiday highly - it reminds you how joyous cycling can be! (more)Carol Gray

Book it now and be ready to challenge yourself, create memories and have fun! (more)sue bound

Fantastic cycling, with full support. The holiday company's knowledge of the area and willingness to listen to our needs and wants meant we had a unique experience with bespoke self guided rides. (more)Sarah White

Fantastic. Allan and Vivienne have got everything sorted. There is as much or as little support as you desire. We enjoyed having a drink with a group of their friends on our last night and they are very friendly and convivial people. (more)Jude Mckenzie

Every day was memorable. Cycling through sunflower and rice fields, arriving at gorgeous medieval villages and lovely beaches. (more)Mary Mills

Wonderful, 10 out of 10. (more)Leah Allen

We particularly enjoyed the cycle route through the medieval villages, which goes past orchards and rice fields too. The whole team were great. (more)Sara Bodey

From the moment we were picked up from the airport the holiday was beyond expectation. Everything was perfect, I wanted a horse trekking related holiday in hills and countryside and that is what I got. (more)Gill Glegg

Kayaking and exploring the caverns of the fortress in Lago De Banyoles were our students favorite times. They were both very different experiences for our students. (more)Michael Martinez

The most memorable part was kayaking, the ropes course and zip wire and hanging out with the cats and other guests. (more)Saket Priyadarshi

So many lovely places, arriving at night with the tiny windows lit up, the smell of the air, exploring the village Seinya with it's fruit trees, vegetable patches and beautiful sand coloured buildings and village square and gentle village life, arriving in Besalu-wow, the most spectacular Medieval village, swimming in the lake at Banyoles, the landscape, seeing a wide boar, swimming in the river, visiting Girona-that first veiw of the old town lining the river, the cat family... the teenagers getting... (more)Liz Glover

Perfect relaxing, rural location convenient to sight-seeing spots such as Girona and Besalu. (more)Melissa Wright

It was a great holiday, a bit like when we go skiing... you come home feeling fit and energised. (more)Caroline Wigart

Memorable parts? Swimming with the horses. Tips? Check which guide & whether will be English speaking based. Check wether you are able to ride alongside each other as opposed to in a line riding school style The riding pace is slow, if you enjoy fast paced trail riding this is not for you Take a seat saver & consider padded undershorts for under your jodhpurs the saddles are very uncomfortable. Local benefits? No. That was a big disappointment. There was no engagement with... (more)Mel Temple