Blessed with year-round good weather, brilliant roads, and a population that has a deep and loving relationship with the bicycle, Spain is the perfect destination for the discerning cyclist looking for something different.
INTRODUCTION
SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE
Salvidor Dalí, or a bottle of cava? Joan Miró or the Costa Brava? The majesty of Antoni Gaudí’s masterpieces, or a humble selection of tapas shared with friends? Spain is many things to many people, but the one thing that everyone seems to agree on is that it is one of the best places in the world to vacation, with few destinations offering as rich a selection of culture, cuisine, and breathtaking scenery.
STATS & TRIVIA
FAST FACTS ABOUT SPAIN
Endless sunshine, pristine coastlines, dramatic mountain ranges, and a priceless cultural heritage dating back millennia. Spain has a lot to offer and when you factor in an abundance of incredible roads and its stunning regional cuisine, it’s easy to see why so many cyclists rate it as the best place in the world to vacation on a bike.
TRIVIA
- Pablo Picasso moved to Barcelona as a child and was admitted to the city’s prestigious art academy aged just 13.
- Cava, the world-famous sparkling wine, gets its name from the Catalan word for “caves,” where the wine was traditionally stored.
- Gaudi began the Basílica i Temple Expiatori de la Sagrada Família in 1882 but it is not expected to be completed before 2028.
- Sean Kelly is the only non-Spanish rider since WWII to win the Volta a Catalunya more than once.
KNOWN FOR
- Barcelona FC, one of the world’s most successful football teams.
- The Volta a Catalunya, one of the most important races on the European calendar. Its route varies across the Catalan countryside but it traditionally ends on the iconic Montjuïc climb in Barcelona.
CLIMATE
- 15-27c average temperature.
TERRAIN
- Rolling countryside, short to medium mountain climbs, vineyards and olive groves, small towns, charming old streets in downtown Girona.
KNOWN FOR
- Pablo Picasso moved to Barcelona as a child and was admitted to the city’s prestigious art academy aged just 13.
- Cava, the world-famous sparkling wine, gets its name from the Catalan word for “caves,” where the wine was traditionally stored.
- Gaudi began the Basílica i Temple Expiatori de la Sagrada Família in 1882 but it is not expected to be completed before 2028.
- Sean Kelly is the only non-Spanish rider since WWII to win the Volta a Catalunya more than once.
TRIVIA
- Barcelona FC, one of the world’s most successful football teams.
- The Volta a Catalunya, one of the most important races on the European calendar. Its route varies across the Catalan countryside but it traditionally ends on the iconic Montjuïc climb in Barcelona.
CLIMATE
- 15-27c average temperature.
TERRAIN
- Rolling countryside, short to medium mountain climbs, vineyards and olive groves, small towns, charming old streets in downtown Girona.
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