There are so many reasons that make us fall in love with the north of our country. Specifically, the Galician community is one of the European regions with the greatest wealth in mineral waters. Therefore, we share with you two Bikefriendly options where we can relax in its waters and, also, do so in the company of the bicycle. The Caldaria hotels They offer you the possibility of combining a most pleasant thermal and cycling experience.
Arnoia, between rivers and forests in the heart of Ribeiro
Located in the Ribeiro region in the province of Ourense, we find the town of Arnoia. A unique environment on the banks of the Miño and Arnoia rivers which allows us to enjoy recreational and sports activities surrounded by nature. From routes enabled for hiking and mountain biking to plans for water sports fans.
In its surroundings you can also visit other places of great cultural interest such as the Ribeiro Monasteries or the historic town of Ribadavia. In the summer months, you have the opportunity to travel one of the sections of the Miño River with a trip on the “Eco-Boat of Ribeiro” contemplating the spectacular landscapes of Ribeiro.
Arnoia Caldaria Spa Hotel ****
If you were already thinking about where to stay to discover all the corners of this beautiful place, the Arnoia Caldaria Spa Hotel It is your Bikefriendly accommodation.
Between mountains and forests, surrounded by gardens, you can enjoy its thermal facilities and treatments, among which the balneation, pressure applications, manual therapies, facial and body aesthetic treatments, as well as steam baths, indoor pools, etc. All of them, offering the visitor an indescribable sensation in the middle of nature.
What better plan if you also combine this experience with the practice of cycle tourism. In it Hotel Balneario de Arnoia has special services for cyclists: bicycle storage, workshop and washing area, an information point at the hotel reception to download the tracks or view the routes and a very interesting program for fine-wheel cyclists. We tell you!
Arnoia Termal Bike KM0
Road cycling lovers have the opportunity to explore a unique setting on their bicycle. Arnoia Termal Bike KM0 commitment the promotion and marketing of its territory as a thermal-sports destination. Offering in this way, a total of 11 routes designed and endorsed by cyclists for all levels.
Comprising almost 1.000 kilometers and with more than 17.000 meters of accumulated positive slope, the routes will allow you discover the variety of landscapes of Ourense, the north of Portugal and the southeast of Pontevedra. In addition, each of the routes will take you to points of interest such as the Monastery of San Salvador de Celanova, face mountain passes like the ascension to Castro Laboreiro or simply connect with the environment in its thermal and vineyard areas.
Lobios, natural enclave of the Baixa Limia
Just a few kilometers from the north of Portugal and surrounded by nature, is the Galician town of Lobios. A key point in the Baixa Limia region as it is located in a privileged location next to the Serra do Xurés natural park.
One of the most beautiful and historic routes in the area is La via nova. An old Roman road that linked the towns of Braga and Astorga, and which can now be explored on foot in some sections.
Another of its historical treasures worth a visit is the Muiños megalithic complex. A jewel of great landscape richness in which many popular culture legends about enchantments and magic around the dolmens of Galicia and the treasures they hide.
Without a doubt, a destination full of places to visit to blend in with nature and learn about the cultural heritage.
Lobios Caldaria Hotel Balneario ****
This Bikefriendly hotel is located in the surroundings of the Xurés-Gerê World Biosphere Reserve, offering magnificent views of this wonderful natural setting.
Your spa has a indoor thermal pool of medicinal mineral waters Equipped with underwater hydromassage jets and gooseneck jets. In it Termarium You can enjoy dry and humid hot springs, aromatic showers, toning massages, jacuzzi, thermal relaxation pool and thermal chairs. In addition to massage and beauty cabins, this space also has a large gym where you can develop physiotherapy techniques. All this, while you contemplate the wonderful views of the Xurés mountains.
As if that were not enough, the Hotel Baleario Lobios Caldaria is also specialized in cycle tourism. They have a special space so that bicycle lovers can download tracks of mountain bike, road and walking routes. They also have a store specializing in cycling products and a bicycle rental service. And as accommodation belonging to the Bikefriendly Network, in its facilities you can find a safe space to take care of your bike.
Xurés Termal Bike
Xurés Termal Bike It is a special program that combines Caldaria thermalism and mountain biking and road routes adapted to all levels through the spectacular landscapes of Xurés and Gerês.
This destination has the Serra do Xurès BTT Center offering a total of nine routes for all levels, more than 200 marked kilometers and up to 1.500 meters of altitude between the municipalities of Muíños and Lobios. And all this framed in the thermal activity of the Hotel Balneario Lobios Caldaria. Offering different health, relaxation and well-being treatments, a magnificent complement to the practice of cycle tourism.
Ready to live your thermal and cycling experience in Caldaria?
