If you are a cyclist to the core, one of those who when they think about a getaway or a vacation, choose the destination based on what tempts them to travel by bicycle, you have to know Coast of Death.
Despite what its name may inspire, Costa da Morte gives life. It is the wildest coast of A Coruña and it is synonymous with steep cliffs, the wildest Atlantic Ocean, ancient Celtic legends and stories of shipwrecks, picturesque towns with a seafaring essence and, of course... good food. Who hasn't heard about their seafood platters and empanadas...
Costa da Morte: a cycling destination
Choose Death Coast to enjoy some cycling vacationinstallation of a stage route or as the final destination of a Camino de Santiago by bicycle that extends to the sea, is to choose the absolute and necessary disconnection to recharge your batteries and return home with your memory loaded with spectacular landscapes in your bedroom.
Little by little, the Costa da Morte is becoming a reference destination for cyclists and that is why every day more accommodations in the area are betting specialize in cycle tourism and adapt to offer its cycling guests the services and amenities they need.
Oca Insua: a leading hotel for cyclists in Cee
This week we want to talk to you about Hotel Oca Insua Costa da Morteand an bike friendly hotel three-star hotel located in the town of EEC, in A Coruña.
This hotel has specialized in serving people who travel with their bicycle. It is common that pilgrims who arrive in Santiago de Compostela do not want to end their journey until they come to contemplate the Finisterre lighthouse and they show that their legs can take them 'to the end of the world'. But also, for years, the name of Costa da Morte as its own route to explore on foot or by bicycle this impressive Galician region.
Services of a Bikefriendly hotel
At Hotel Oca Insua have been able to position themselves as a hotel for cyclists reference in the province of A Coruña. Not only for his Bikefriendly space exclusive for cyclists and with area bicycle storage, workshop and washing; but because their extensive experience with pilgrims has allowed them to anticipate and offer exclusive services tailored to this guest profile: special rates in the laundry service, bag preparation takeaway picnic, specific and well-priced menus for pilgrims and cyclists, information on the best cycling routes in Costa da Morte and the possibility of recovering with a massage at the end of the stage.
Cycling routes in Costa da Morte
“The Costa da Morte is a destination frequented by all those who want to explore trails in the heart of forest and sea nature. In addition to the frequented route of the Camino de Santiago – Finisterre – Muxía, there are many other spectacular routes in the area such as the O Camiño dos Faros route, complete cycling route of the Costa da Morte or the climb to Monte Pindo".
The Oca Insua Hotel has a total of 48 rooms for between two and four people. Some of the doubles are also suites with jacuzzi and perfect for relax as a couple after a day of cycling by most spectacular corners of the Costa da Morte.
And if one day you want to change registration... the hotel will give you all the information you need to book other adventure and nautical activities such as canyoning, kayaking, surfing, diving... or sailing routes.
