| Sea
and lands of l'Empordà |
This week itinerary goes through
the interior and along the coast
of l’Empordà, emphasizing
the best of the coast, with a
two day lodging right by the sea.
This permits a combination of
bike- and beach holiday at high
quality beaches. The route starts
and ends in a fantastic hotel,
specialized for cyclists and situated
next to the historic nucleus of
Torroella de Montgrí. The
route combines a rocky coastline,
a soft countryside and a rural
atmosphere. You follow the coast
to the North to find the important
Greek-Roman ruins of Empúries
and the natural park ‘Aiguamolls
d’Empordà’.
Towards the interior you visit
an area with rolling relief and
picturesque medieval settlements
as Monells, Cruïlles, Madremanya,
La Pera, Corçà...
that are worthwhile visiting.
.. You will visit the most important
spots of the area like La Bisbal
d'Empordà, the region's
capital with its beautiful castle
and also the medieval historic
monumental village of Peratallada.
You return to the coast to the
picturesque village of Calella
de Palafrugell that still retains
it original charm with its typical
houses by the sea. At the end
of the route you return to Torroella
de Montgrí through the
magnificent area known as ‘Empordanet’,
visiting the fantastic medieval
historic monumental village of
Pals. This route stands out for
the enchanting choice of lodgings.
First, a modern hotel with all
possible services for cyclists,
then two lodgings chosen for their
enchanting atmosphere, excellent
gastronomy and familiar ambiance
and by the coast in Calella de
Palafrugell you enjoy a privileged
place with seaview. |
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Itinerary |
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Day
1: Arrival to Torroella
del Montgrí
Arrival at the interesting
hotel Molí del Mig,
specialized for cyclists.
Torroella is close to Girone
(1 hour by train from Barcelone).
Orientation meeting, bike
fitting (in case of bike
hire), route documentation
it’s explication all
at the hotel. Lodging in
this lovely hotel. |
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Day
2: Torroella de Montgrí
- Sant Pere Pescador (40
km)
You cycle down to the seaside
to enjoy the marvellous
countryside of the river
mouth of the ‘Ter’
river, known as ‘La
Gola’. Then you cycle
around the Montgrí
massif and passing the medieval
village ‘Bellcaire
d’Empordà’
you return to the seaside
at the lovely fishing village
‘l’Escala’,
famous for it’s anchovies
production. You visit the
historical medieval complex
of St. Martí d'Empúries
and the famous Ruins of
Empúries, along a
lovely path by the seaside.
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Day
3: Sant Pere Pescador -
Natural Park Wetlands -
Sant Pere Pescador. Circular
route (44 Km)
Today
you visit the Natural Park
of l'Empordà wetlands,
a protected area of great
ornithological importance.
The second part of the itinerary
goes through Castelló
d'Empúries an important
medieval settlement. Optional
visit to the area of the
wine- and olive oil making,
at the foot of the Alberes
mountains. |
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Day
4: Sant Pere Pescador -
Madremaya (40 km)
This route takes you from
the Alt Empordà region
to the region of Baix Empordà.
It goes through the most
interior part of the region,
the hilly areas on the western
borders of the alluvial
plain. This is an eminently
area where we can visit
typical rural villages,
such as Sant Miquel de Fluvià,
with a Romanesque monastery
and Sant Mori and its castle. |
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Day
5: Madremanya - Calella
de Palafrugell (42/46 km)
This day, the itinerary
goes from the most part
of region as far as the
coast. This route takes
you from Monells or Madremanya
we go to the coast. It goes
through a large number of
medieval settlements: Cruilles,
Peratallada, Ullastret...
You can also visit La Bisbal
d'Empordà, the region's
capital, with its medieval
castle and its pottery museum.
Lodging in the old fishing
village of Calella de Palafrugell. |
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Day
6: Calella de Palafrugell
- Calella de Palafrugell.
Circular route (37 km)
Circular
route through the coast
of Calella. We leave towards
the south, rounding the
wooded area of Cap Roig
and visiting the lovely
Castell cove, with its Iberian
settlement and the Fosca
beach. We arrive at Palamós
with its fishing port and
a good gastronomy. |
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Day
7: Calella de Palafrugell
- Torroella de Montgrí
(34km)
Route to return to Torroella
de Montgrí along
the area ‘Empordanet’
with a great variety of
beautiful landscapes and
culture. You visit the magnificent
medieval historic monument
of Pals. This day, the route
runs through the interesting
area of the Pals rice fields. |
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Day
8: Departure
Optional: Extra night at
the end and/or transfer
to Flaça train station
or Girona train station. |
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PRICE:
Low
season 1090 € half
board
July-August and holy week
1190 € half
board
Single
Supplement 222 €
(high season 275 €)
DAYS/NIGHTS:
8
days/ 7 nights
LEVEL:
Easy.
DATES:
Any
day
INCLUDED:
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Accommodation in double
room with buffet breakfast.
Charming hotels 3/4 star
- Half-board:
7 gourmet dinners.
- Information Pack with
Route Guide and maps
- Luggage transport between
hotels.
- Assistance during the
route.
- Special prices for children.
NOT
INCLUDED:
- Bicycle hire
- Holiday extension
OPTIONS:
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Bike Hire 90 €
- Travel
insurance 25 €
- Transfers 1-4 persons:
(Girona train station
70 €)
(Barcelona airport 220
€)
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La Costa Brava.
- The medieval towns with
cypress trees. Tuscany in
Spain.
- The atmospheric streets
of Girona’s Jewish
Quarter.
- Riding through the isolated
cays of the Costa Brava.
- Excellent Gastronomy.
- The leisurely journey
along the Girona-San Feliù
rail trail.
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