Cycle Catalan
5
عرض كامل
نبذة
جيرونا، كاتالونيا، إسبانيا
الجوائز
جائزة Travellers' Choice
2023
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تحسين هذا الإدراج5.0
95 تعليق
ممتاز
85
جيد جدًا
10
متوسط
0
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0
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Olivia Annan
Panama City, بنما9 مساهمات
العائلة • نوفمبر 2023
Cycle Catalan was the most spectacular cycling trip I’ve ever been on.
Firstly the countryside views from the mountains to the sea were so beautiful, with each day offering a different landscape, whilst maintaining that rustic rural Catalan vibe.
We went to a variety of different restaurants (list below) along the way which were very affordable but also utterly delicious. Most meals were ~€20 each for a 3 course meal and wine.
The accommodation at every destination was amazing. Warm rooms, comfortable beds and delicious breakfasts! My favourite was La Rectoria de Sant Miquel de Pineda with its cosy old school farmhouse aesthetic and delicious food cooked by Roy.
I really recommend everyone try this trip, no matter your cycling experience. We were on e-bikes which was very easy, so you definitely don’t need to be a pro.
Thank you so much Mark and Shelly for the best week!
Restaurants:
1. Restaurant Cafè Europa - Olot (get the Paella)
2. Can Morera - Les Preses (get the menu del dia)
3. Cafe Bistrot - Girona ( the menu del dia is a bit basic but the cheesecake is to die for!)
4. Restaurant L' Arcada - Palamós (get the menu del dia - monk fish)
Firstly the countryside views from the mountains to the sea were so beautiful, with each day offering a different landscape, whilst maintaining that rustic rural Catalan vibe.
We went to a variety of different restaurants (list below) along the way which were very affordable but also utterly delicious. Most meals were ~€20 each for a 3 course meal and wine.
The accommodation at every destination was amazing. Warm rooms, comfortable beds and delicious breakfasts! My favourite was La Rectoria de Sant Miquel de Pineda with its cosy old school farmhouse aesthetic and delicious food cooked by Roy.
I really recommend everyone try this trip, no matter your cycling experience. We were on e-bikes which was very easy, so you definitely don’t need to be a pro.
Thank you so much Mark and Shelly for the best week!
Restaurants:
1. Restaurant Cafè Europa - Olot (get the Paella)
2. Can Morera - Les Preses (get the menu del dia)
3. Cafe Bistrot - Girona ( the menu del dia is a bit basic but the cheesecake is to die for!)
4. Restaurant L' Arcada - Palamós (get the menu del dia - monk fish)
كُتب بتاريخ 12 نوفمبر 2023
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R G
ووكينغهام, UK4 مساهمات
زوجان • سبتمبر 2023
A lovely break cycling in Catalunya, northeast Spain, using Cycle Catalan. Mark was responsive, helpful and friendly from the start, adapting the itinerary so we could stay at La Rectoria, run by Roy and Goretti who were very welcoming, and include an artisan olive oil tasting experience at Fontclara, which was also really good.
The scenery was varied and the region is well set up for cyclists with many cycle paths. Our route each day was typically a few hours of riding time plotted on Ride with GPS so you couldn't get lost and there was often parts of the route offering some shade. Everyone was very friendly and other road users and pedestrians were respectful of cyclists - much more so than in the UK.
We really enoyed all of the hotels, which were a high standard, lots of character, not too many rooms and often off the beaten track. Standouts were the Mas Feliu guesthouse and La Rectoria where we were really made to feel at home, but Les Planes Del Grau at the start and the Historic in Girona were also very good.
We had a good breakfast included everywhere - worth noting breakfast opens late by UK standards - earliest was 8.30 and sometimes 9am - but then restaurants often don't open for dinner until 8.30pm and it made for a relaxing and leisurely start - we were generally on the move by 10am so covered some distance before the heat built up. Finding a menu del dia in one of the medieval hilltop villages around 2pm worked nicely for us too.
The bikes were good and when we had an issue with gears slipping, Mark had a replacement bike waiting for us to swap in at the next hotel. The panniers meant we didn't need to ride with backpacks and the provided helmets and locks were good. Overall, a relaxing and very enjoyable holiday that we have no hesitation in recommending.
The scenery was varied and the region is well set up for cyclists with many cycle paths. Our route each day was typically a few hours of riding time plotted on Ride with GPS so you couldn't get lost and there was often parts of the route offering some shade. Everyone was very friendly and other road users and pedestrians were respectful of cyclists - much more so than in the UK.
We really enoyed all of the hotels, which were a high standard, lots of character, not too many rooms and often off the beaten track. Standouts were the Mas Feliu guesthouse and La Rectoria where we were really made to feel at home, but Les Planes Del Grau at the start and the Historic in Girona were also very good.
We had a good breakfast included everywhere - worth noting breakfast opens late by UK standards - earliest was 8.30 and sometimes 9am - but then restaurants often don't open for dinner until 8.30pm and it made for a relaxing and leisurely start - we were generally on the move by 10am so covered some distance before the heat built up. Finding a menu del dia in one of the medieval hilltop villages around 2pm worked nicely for us too.
The bikes were good and when we had an issue with gears slipping, Mark had a replacement bike waiting for us to swap in at the next hotel. The panniers meant we didn't need to ride with backpacks and the provided helmets and locks were good. Overall, a relaxing and very enjoyable holiday that we have no hesitation in recommending.
كُتب بتاريخ 30 سبتمبر 2023
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Gary R
19 مساهمة
زوجان • سبتمبر 2023
Mark arranged a great holiday for us. We saw medieval villages and towns, forests and coastal/ clifftop paths using an app that gave clear, timely directions and graphics. The walks were for sensible distances given the terrain and temperatures, but when my wife wanted to curtail one trip, Mark was very happy to meet us and drive her to our next hotel.
Each of the hotels he suggested worked well and had helpful owners who could suggest local restaurants if one didn't want to take pot luck on which restaurants were open that day, supplementing the info Mark provided on each town.
We feel really rested( even after the walking) as the holiday was so well organised by Mark and his team.
Each of the hotels he suggested worked well and had helpful owners who could suggest local restaurants if one didn't want to take pot luck on which restaurants were open that day, supplementing the info Mark provided on each town.
We feel really rested( even after the walking) as the holiday was so well organised by Mark and his team.
تعليق عن: Palamos Coastal Day Walk with Lunch
كُتب بتاريخ 21 سبتمبر 2023
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Yanna P
7 مساهمات
العائلة • أغسطس 2023
Mark and Shelley created the most fantastic custom cycling holiday for us, through the most beautiful medieval villages of Catalunya, like Besalu, Santa Pau, Olot, Girona, Pals, Peratallda and many many more less famous ones included in our wish list. We crossed green valleys, forests, farmland with fields of apple orchards, sunflowers, vineyards and olive groves. We did around 50km a day, always exited, never feeling tired. We enjoyed the company of locals in our stops, the great catalan food and culture and stayed in owesome accomodation.
Mark tested himself our custom route before we arrived to make sure eveything would run smoothly and even waited for us in Figueres to visit the Dali museum at the beginning of our trip.
GPS/app was great, the e-bikes easy to charge and fun to ride.
This was our first cycling holiday in Europe. Thank you Mark and Shelley for making it so memorable! We can't wait for the next one!!
Mark tested himself our custom route before we arrived to make sure eveything would run smoothly and even waited for us in Figueres to visit the Dali museum at the beginning of our trip.
GPS/app was great, the e-bikes easy to charge and fun to ride.
This was our first cycling holiday in Europe. Thank you Mark and Shelley for making it so memorable! We can't wait for the next one!!
كُتب بتاريخ 27 أغسطس 2023
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Michael Z
مساهمة
العائلة • أغسطس 2023
You feel at ease the from the first minute you meet with Mark and Shelley . They responded very efficiently to our inquiry to make a custom route for us that included the most picturesque medieval villages ! The E bikes we rented were in top condition ; You can easily clock 100 km if you know how to use gears and assistance mode and still have something in reserve. Awesome experience , beautiful routes and breathtaking views . We will be back guys ….
كُتب بتاريخ 9 أغسطس 2023
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NikiandEd
جزيرة واهيكي, نيوزيلندا22 مساهمة
زوجان • يونيو 2023
This trip was such a highlight in our six weeks away. The week walking was a fantastic mix of coastal and rural tracks. Stunning villages, great food and places to stay.
Mark and Shelley were always available on Whats App if we had any questions. Their attention to detail, knowledge and passion for the region made for the perfect holiday.
They even surprised me on my birthday with Cava 🥂🍾 from the local area and sweet treats that were chilled waiting when we arrived from walking that day.
The app with notes each day and talkinv maos made it a breeze to walk each day, enjoying what was around us.
Could not recommend this trip more highly - we loved it! Thanks Shelley and Mark - we will be back!
🚶🏻♀️🚶🏻🥾🍾🥂☀️👙🏊🏖️🌲
Mark and Shelley were always available on Whats App if we had any questions. Their attention to detail, knowledge and passion for the region made for the perfect holiday.
They even surprised me on my birthday with Cava 🥂🍾 from the local area and sweet treats that were chilled waiting when we arrived from walking that day.
The app with notes each day and talkinv maos made it a breeze to walk each day, enjoying what was around us.
Could not recommend this trip more highly - we loved it! Thanks Shelley and Mark - we will be back!
🚶🏻♀️🚶🏻🥾🍾🥂☀️👙🏊🏖️🌲
تعليق عن: Palamos Coastal Day Walk with Lunch
كُتب بتاريخ 23 يونيو 2023
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L Rudolph B
Portland, Oregon, USA3 مساهمات
زوجان • مايو 2023
Being able to enjoy the Spanish countryside on foot, at a slow pace, was truly a gift. We were serenaded by birdsong and surrounded by fields of wildflowers and beautiful seascapes. We are well-traveled and have done other (self-guided) walks in Europe. This rates as one of our all-time best experiences. The tour operator provided excellent communication, planning & support services, including an easy to use GPS/map app, and booked us into amazing hotels that we would not have discovered on our own. We would encourage anyone interested in walking, fine dining, luxurious accommodations, great architecture, and hassle-free travel to take this particular tour.
كُتب بتاريخ 13 مايو 2023
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Allie
6 مساهمات
أبريل 2023
This was our first biking trip, and the whole process was seamless, safe, and loads of fun. We did the Medieval Villages and Coastal Paths 4 day trip which was the perfect length for us. The bikes were excellent quality and easy to ride on the terrain. The routes were extremely scenic, almost exclusively on bike paths through beautiful country roads and then along the coast. The GPS system worked perfectly. Exploring the small villages and beaches was a blast and the biking each day was short enough to allow ample time for exploring and relaxing. The hotels each had lovely balconies / terraces, included breakfast, and pools and were great places to unwind at the end of the day. We especially loved Hotel Aatu and felt at home with the owner Johanna. Mark & Shelley were exceptional hosts and even treated us to beers at the end of our trip. This trip was 100% worth it and one of the best parts of our vacation to Europe. Highly, highly recommend!
تعليق عن: Palamos Coastal Day Walk with Lunch
كُتب بتاريخ 6 مايو 2023
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Mina
14 مساهمة
أبريل 2023
We rented 4 bikes for a day long ride in Girona. From first contact to bike pick-up it was a perfect experience. Mark was responsive, friendly and helpful from my first email. 4 great bikes (bike bags, repair tools etc all provided were dropped off at our hotel, minimal paperwork- locks, easy GPS app to guide our 20 mile ride through the beautiful country side of Girona.. Bikes were picked up from hotel when we got back, Can not recommend this company highly enough. The bike ride was one of the highlights of our trip- and our teens agree!~ Amazingly seamless customer service.
كُتب بتاريخ 18 أبريل 2023
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ElizabethE64
بورتلاند, Oregon22 مساهمة
زوجان • أكتوبر 2022
We just finished a stellar week walking the land and sea trek. It exceeded all our expectations, which were high to begin with. This is a remarkable way to experience the richness of this part of Spain and the warmth of people who live there. Mark and Shelly made sure we had everything we needed (and I asked a lot of questions). We really enjoyed getting to know them. The hotels were top notch. We had lovely food along the way. The walks were doable and the GPS never let us get off course. We hope to come back again and bring our grown children.
كُتب بتاريخ 8 أكتوبر 2022
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