Our local partner will meet you at Girona Airport to transfer you to Palau Saverdera. Alternatively, we can arrange a transfer from Figueres Vilafant Train Station if you are flying into Barcelona annd then catching the train to there. After your welcome briefing and bike fitting, you are free to set off on your adventure. Palau Saverdera is a charming little farming community nestled at the bottom of the Sant Salvador Saverdera mountain in the Cap de Creus National Park. The village is just 5km from the sea. Depending on your arrival time, you may wish to begin your exploration of the area by cycling some of the off-road trails minutes from your front door.
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Overnight Palau-saverdera
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Accommodation
A sample of our typical carefully chosen accommodation in this location. Where you stay will vary depending on availability, but will be a similar standard.
Tucked away in a side street this charming hotel has individually decorated rooms, rebuilt recently with an eye on local design and traditional style. Individual and character rich rooms cosset you and you’re soon ready to venture for another taste of Catalonian cuisine. Everything made on the premises is sourced locally, is a fresh as can be—either picked or caught that very day.
Today you will head through the Alt Emporda, passing vineyards and olive groves, eventually arriving at the pretty sea-side town of Roses, a perfect opportunity for a swim and a coffee stop in one of the many bars that lining the promenade. You’ll have the chance to visit the Roses Citadell before heading back through the countryside passing the village of Pau where you can visit the Empordalia Vineyard “agroshop” (farm shop), before finally heading back to Palau for a well-earned rest.
Total ascent/descent: 153m/140m
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Overnight Palau-saverdera
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Accommodation
A sample of our typical carefully chosen accommodation in this location. Where you stay will vary depending on availability, but will be a similar standard.
Tucked away in a side street this charming hotel has individually decorated rooms, rebuilt recently with an eye on local design and traditional style. Individual and character rich rooms cosset you and you’re soon ready to venture for another taste of Catalonian cuisine. Everything made on the premises is sourced locally, is a fresh as can be—either picked or caught that very day.
Today you will travel west through fields lined with vineyards and olive groves, eventually arriving in Peralada. Peralada’s historic character remains reflected in each step. Its narrow streets, Castle Museum, St. Domènec’s cloister and the impressive casino-castle with its beautiful gardens gives it a unique and exclusive air. You will then make your way back to Palau Saverdera via the Cooperativa in the sleepy village of Garriguella with its wide range of local wines and quality food produce.
Total ascent/descent: 214m/218m
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Overnight Palau-saverdera
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Accommodation
A sample of our typical carefully chosen accommodation in this location. Where you stay will vary depending on availability, but will be a similar standard.
Tucked away in a side street this charming hotel has individually decorated rooms, rebuilt recently with an eye on local design and traditional style. Individual and character rich rooms cosset you and you’re soon ready to venture for another taste of Catalonian cuisine. Everything made on the premises is sourced locally, is a fresh as can be—either picked or caught that very day.
Leaving Palau Saverdera behind, today's route is a short one but packed with sights and experiences. First, you'll meander through a patchwork of fields to Castello d'Empuries, a beautiful medieval town steeped in history. Once you've satisfied yourself with the architecture, shops and cafes in the old town, it's back in the saddle for a ride through the Aiguamolls Nature Reserve. The Reserve covers nearly 2000 hectares, and the area is dotted with hides, ideal for spotting the abundance of birdlife. From the Reserve, you continue onwards to the village of St Pere Pescador. The village is about a mile from the coast and a beautiful 4 miles long sandy beach.
Total ascent/descent: 49m/154m
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Overnight Sant Pere Pescador
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Accommodation
A sample of our typical carefully chosen accommodation in this location. Where you stay will vary depending on availability, but will be a similar standard.
This attractive 17th-century farmhouse outside Sant Pere Pescador is just 5 minutes from the beach. The uniquely designed rooms all have balconies and are named after a different fruit. Can Mas has well-kept gardens with palm trees. The Roman ruins of Ampurias are just 1.2 miles away.
The options are numerous for your free/rest day with a host of local attractions, some slightly farther afield, and of course, there's always the beach should you want to kick back and relax. Whether you decide to use the bikes or leave them at home, you could visit the vibrant and bustling seaside town of Cadaques, famous for its association with Dali, who spent his summers here. The village of St Pere is a short walk from your Casa Rural, and you should take time to wander around its attractive lanes. The nearby Bay of Roses can be reached on foot or on two wheels in a matter of minutes. The sand and sea are great for relaxing, getting some rays and cooling off in the Mediterranean, and the expansive beach ensures space and tranquillity.
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Overnight Sant Pere Pescador
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Accommodation
A sample of our typical carefully chosen accommodation in this location. Where you stay will vary depending on availability, but will be a similar standard.
This attractive 17th-century farmhouse outside Sant Pere Pescador is just 5 minutes from the beach. The uniquely designed rooms all have balconies and are named after a different fruit. Can Mas has well-kept gardens with palm trees. The Roman ruins of Ampurias are just 1.2 miles away.
Today’s cycle is a beautiful circular route through open countryside. On the first section of the cycle, you get great views across to the high Pyrenees, and you pass many apple orchards and small hamlets before crossing the river and looping southwards back to Sant Pere Pescador.
Total ascent/descent: 113m/113m
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Overnight Sant Pere Pescador
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Accommodation
A sample of our typical carefully chosen accommodation in this location. Where you stay will vary depending on availability, but will be a similar standard.
This attractive 17th-century farmhouse outside Sant Pere Pescador is just 5 minutes from the beach. The uniquely designed rooms all have balconies and are named after a different fruit. Can Mas has well-kept gardens with palm trees. The Roman ruins of Ampurias are just 1.2 miles away.
Remember to pack your swimming kit as you head off today. You’ll begin by leaving the village before a brief climbing that takes you past the Greek and Roman ruins entrance at Empuries. There are some excellent examples of Roman Mosaics here and other remains dating back to 281 B.C. An hour or two here will give you an insight into the cultures that influenced and shaped the area and its people. Continuing along the coast path, you soon reach the walled settlement of Sant Marti d’Empuries. Then, dropping back to the plains, your route home takes you through the pretty village hamlet of Cinclaus and back to the river Fluvia. Retracing your route for the last mile or so bring you back to your Casa Rural for your final night.
Total ascent/descent: 91m/91m
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Overnight Sant Pere Pescador
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Accommodation
A sample of our typical carefully chosen accommodation in this location. Where you stay will vary depending on availability, but will be a similar standard.
This attractive 17th-century farmhouse outside Sant Pere Pescador is just 5 minutes from the beach. The uniquely designed rooms all have balconies and are named after a different fruit. Can Mas has well-kept gardens with palm trees. The Roman ruins of Ampurias are just 1.2 miles away.
After a leisurely breakfast, a quick transfer to Girona Airport or Figueres Vilafant Train Station sees you on your way home.
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