Tour overview

This 9-day cycling holiday loops from the Costa Brava inland to Girona and back on quiet lanes and old railway paths. It is self-guided, with quality bikes, a navigation app and luggage moved between hotels. You stay eight nights in characterful hotels, including a converted 15th-century mill, with breakfast daily and two dinners.

From the fishing village of Calella de Palafrugell you ride inland to Torroella de Montgrí, with a day to explore its walled centre and the coast, then follow flat lanes to L'Escala and on to Figueres, home of the Dalí Theatre-Museum.

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An undulating route through the Empordà brings you to Girona, with a day to explore its cathedral and old Jewish quarter, before you return to the coast along the Via Verde, an old narrow-gauge railway.

The physical rating is medium. This holiday suits leisure cyclists who want coast, culture and good food.

Trip highlights

  • Calella de Palafrugell (Day 1)
  • Torroella de Montgrí (Day 3)
  • L'Escala (Day 4)
  • The Dalí Theatre-Museum in Figueres (Day 5)
  • Girona (Day 7)
  • The Via Verde rail trail (Day 8)

Your route

12 stops from Calella de Palafrugell to Calella de Palafrugell

9-day route: Calella de Palafrugell – Torroella de Montgrí – L'Escala – Figueres – Girona – Calella de Palafrugell
  1. Calella de Palafrugell Day 1
  2. Palafrugell Day 2
  3. Begur Day 2
  4. Torroella de Montgrí Days 2–3
  5. L'Estartit Day 3
  6. L'Escala Day 4
  7. Empúries Day 4
  8. Castelló d'Empúries Day 4
  9. Figueres Days 4–5
  10. Girona Days 6–7
  11. Platja d'Aro Day 8
  12. Calella de Palafrugell Days 8–9

Why choose this tour

Catalonia's coast and culture by bike. Two-night stays to explore each town.

Best suited to

  • Leisure cyclists
  • Art and history lovers
  • Couples and friends
  • Independent travellers
The Cathedral of Girona

Day-by-day itinerary

9 days from Calella de Palafrugell, Spain to Calella de Palafrugell, Spain

  1. Day 1 · Calella de Palafrugell Calella

    Arrive on the coast.

    Hotel
    Hotel Garbi
  2. Day 2 · Palafrugell, Torroella de Montgrí Torroella

    A warm-up ride.

    Hotel
    Hotel Moli del Mig
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
  3. Day 3 · Torroella de Montgrí Torroella

    A walled town.

    Hotel
    Hotel Moli del Mig
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
  4. Day 4 · L'Escala, Figueres Figueres

    To the coast.

    Hotel
    Hotel Pirineos
    Meals
    Breakfast
  5. Day 5 · Figueres Figueres

    The Dalí Museum.

    Hotel
    Hotel Pirineos
    Meals
    Breakfast
  6. Day 6 · Empordà, Girona Girona

    Inland to Girona.

    Hotel
    Hotel Ciutat de Girona
    Meals
    Breakfast
  7. Day 7 · Girona Girona

    A day in Girona.

    Hotel
    Hotel Ciutat de Girona
    Meals
    Breakfast
  8. Day 8 · Via Verde, Calella de Palafrugell Calella

    A rail trail.

    Hotel
    Hotel Garbi
    Meals
    Breakfast
  9. Day 9 · Calella de Palafrugell Calella

    The holiday ends.

    Meals
    Breakfast
Rocky cliffs above a clear sea on the Costa Brava

Where you stay

  • Calella de Palafrugell (1 night) Hotel Garbi
  • Torroella de Montgrí (2 nights) Hotel Moli del Mig
  • Figueres (2 nights) Hotel Pirineos
  • Girona (2 nights) Hotel Ciutat de Girona
  • Calella de Palafrugell (1 night) Hotel Garbi

Hotel names are indicative and may be replaced with a property of similar standard and location.

What's included

Included

  • Accommodation 8 nights in hotels
  • Meals 8 breakfasts and 2 dinners
  • Quality hire bikes
  • Navigation app with daily routes
  • Luggage transfers between hotels
  • Local agent support

Not included

  • Flights
  • Meals not included 7 lunches and 6 dinners
  • Airport transfers
  • Travel insurance and personal spending
Llafranc and the Costa Brava coastline from above

This trip might not be for you if…

Honest disclaimer — please read

  • You want a guide or group
  • You want a hard ride
  • You want most dinners included
  • You want flights included — they are not

Good to know

Meals by day Breakfast: Days 2–9 · Lunch: none included · Dinner: Days 2–3
The cove of Sa Tuna near Begur on the Costa Brava

In pictures

Departures & prices

From £1,409 per person, twin share, tour only. 78 upcoming departures.

Frequently asked questions

How do I book this tour?

Tap any "Enquire" button on the page and one of our travel specialists will be in touch within 24 hours (often same day). We'll confirm availability on your preferred date, run through anything you need to know, and only ask for the deposit once you've decided.

What financial protection do I get?

Every Travelisto booking is 100% financially protected. Your money is held in a ring-fenced Trust account until you return from your trip, and we are members of the Protected Trust Services scheme (PTS 6035). Most tours also include ATOL protection where flights are part of the package.

Is there a guide?

No, this is a self-guided holiday with a navigation app, route notes and local support on call.

Do I need a visa for Spain?

No, UK citizens can visit Spain visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180. Check gov.uk for the latest EU entry rules before you travel.

How hard is the cycling?

Moderate, on quiet lanes and rail trails, with some undulating sections.

Is my luggage moved for me?

Yes, between every hotel.

Which meals are included?

Breakfast daily and two dinners.

When can I start?

On almost any day through the season.

Can you tailor the trip?

Yes — every escorted tour can be modified into a private tailor-made version with your own dates, adjusted pace, upgraded hotels and add-on extensions. Tell us what you'd like changed when you enquire and we'll quote it both ways so you can compare.

What if my flight is delayed or cancelled?

If your international flight is part of your booking through us, we re-book at no cost. If you've booked flights separately, the tour's local team holds your transfer slot until you arrive. We strongly recommend a comprehensive travel insurance policy that includes delay and cancellation cover.

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Tailor-made option

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