
Spain: Barcelona & Costa Brava
Self-Guided Biking
- Daily Mileage: 18 - 31 miles|
- Biking: 2 - 5 hours
Starting From
9-day Air Package
$3,395
6-day Bike Tour Only
$2,395
Per person, double occupancy
Spain: Barcelona & Costa Brava
Savor a free-spirited ride on Spain’s Costa Brava. In the shadow of the Pyrenees, you’ll set your own pace on this charming inn-to-inn self-guided bike tour of Catalonia. You’ll make your way along Catalonia’s coastal ranges and pedal deep into the heart of medieval enclaves. Every day, you can cycle into tiny villages brimming with atmosphere, pausing to explore narrow cobbled lanes and sip coffee in pedestrian squares. You’ll thrill to exhilarating rides with views of scenic coasts framed by sandy beaches and rocky coves and pedal into former fishing ports loved by Hemingway and Dalí. On this trip, you’ll experience a biking paradise favored by professional cyclists for decades.
Tour Highlights
- Explore Girona’s cultural treasures, including the old Jewish quarter, medieval walls, Gothic churches and Romanesque architecture
- Savor superb Catalan seafood and farm-fresh cuisine, complemented by excellent local wines including sparkling cava
- Cycle through history, stopping to view Greco-Roman ruins at Empúries, Gothic gems in Girona, and charming medieval villages
- Discover the most important Greco-Roman ruins on the Iberian Peninsula at the coastal archeological site at Empúries
- Immerse yourself in authentic Catalonian village life in historic Pals
What to Expect
This tour offers a combination of easy terrain and moderate hills and is ideal for beginner and experienced cyclists. Rides are on flat to rolling paved roads and bike lanes. The Mediterranean landscape of the interior has rolling hills. As you ride closer to the coastal towns, the roads will be flatter, but busier. Some historic centers have cobblestone roads. Please verify your bike selection for this tour as it is not always possible to change bikes once you arrive on tour. Travel with your friends and family—we can accommodate multiple guests on this self-guided vacation. Our 24/7 support system is available as needed.
- Daily Mileage: 18 - 31 miles|
- Biking: 2 - 5 hours
Cycling
Cyclists
System
Average High /
Low Temperature (°F):
Mar61º/44º
Apr64º/47º
May69º/54º
Jun76º/60º
Sep78º/62º
Oct71º/55º
Average
Precipitation:
Mar1.6 in
Apr1.9 in
May2.3 in
Jun1.6 in
Sep3.4 in
Oct3.6 in
Air Package | Tour Only |
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Roundtrip international airfare | ||
Detailed information for your independent travel to/from arrival and departure airports | ||
One night in Girona and one night in Barcelona in conveniently located hotels with daily breakfast | ||
5 nights in boutique hotels | ||
6 meals: 5 breakfasts, 1 dinner | ||
Puncture-Protected Tires |

Road Bicycle (Carbon frame)
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Step-Through (Mixte Hybrid) Comfort Bicycle
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Step-Over (Diamond) Comfort Bicycle
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Electric-Assisted Bicycle (E-bike)
See More >Self-Guided Biking Packages Include:
Custom VBT bike with puncture-protected tires
Welcome orientation and bike fitting
Luggage transportation
Ride with GPS and daily route notes
VBT Road Book with destination information
24/7 emergency support from local host
Helmet, bike bag, and tool kit
Your choice of VBT branded gear for your adventure
Accommodations (Please Note: Days are based on the Air Package Itinerary. Accommodations may vary depending on departure date. )

Great trip, well organized and easy to enjoy the sites and scenery.
Spain: Barcelona & Costa Brava
We were a group of 8 (most of whom knew each other) which was a perfect size. The biggest problem was that when we tried to leave Barcelona for Girona, the train track was under construction and therefore no train could get to Girona. It meant two subway changes to get to another train station and ultimately to Girona. It happened to be my 73rd birthday, and included way too much schlepping of luggage up and down multiple staircases etc, we all were grumpy, but finally reached our destination. Wish VBT could have forewarned us of that We had only…
Spain: Barcelona & Costa Brava
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