Spain is one of the best destinations for cyclists and the practice of cycle tourism around the world. The infinity of incredible cycling routes available make the country the ideal destination to enjoy perfect cycling vacation for every taste.
Landscape diversity, mild climate and quality services support us. But... what are those national destinations that we should pedal, at least once in our lives?
1. Pyrenees – high altitude cycling routes
Ok, we start by sweeping for home, as they say, but there are so many alternatives that this mountain range offers for cyclists, that we would need a special article just for it. If you love the road, the mythical ports of the Tour de France or the attractive Andorran ports, apart from international cycling events such as the Bearded Vulture. If, on the other hand, you prefer mountain biking, the great challenge will be found in the Transpyrenean mountain biking, the route that crosses the mountain range from the Mediterranean to the Cantabrian Sea, without forgetting more affordable stage routes, although not exempt from hardness, such as Ordesa Tracks, Monte Perdido Tracks or Aneto Tracks.
2. Asturias – required subject
The Asturian principality has always been closely linked to cycling, thanks to legendary names such as Lagos de Covadonga, El Naranco... and in recent years, Angliru. Ports linked to the history of this sport that cycle tourists have also made their own. And, if you have not yet climbed the colossus of the Sierra del Aramo, the mythical Angliru, you have unfinished business with your bicycle.
3. Costa Brava – mecca for professionals
When many foreign professional cyclists have chosen this area to come to live... it must be for a reason, right? The province of Girona It houses a playful and varied terrain like in few places you will be able to find, because here the Mediterranean and the Pyrenees come together. In addition to the cultural incentive of pedaling through the land of the great Salvador Dalí and enjoying his legacy on pedals. From Bikefriendly we propose the Girona Road Trip, a road bike trip that consists of five stages through the province of Girona. And with all the facilities!
4. Costa Valenciana – bike all year round
The great unknown for many. And, beyond its busy beaches, if we look inland we find the ideal terrain to enjoy cycling, both mountain and road, especially in the low season. Gandía and the region of La Safor are a good example of this. The province of Castellón and the coastal town of Gandía have already declared themselves Bikefriendly territories and there are many accommodations that offer their own cycling routes to visitors. But if what you want is to move around and cover a lot of territory in several stages, take a look at the road bike trip The Valencian Triangle. Forget about your suitcase and if you need it... also ask for mechanical support services en route or provisioning services and feel like a professional.
5. Mallorca – the veteran of cycle tourism
The Tramuntana Mountains, in the northeast of Mallorca, is declared World Heritage by UNESCO in the category of Cultural Landscape. Can you imagine being able to pedal through these places? Mallorca as a whole, furthermore, is a international cycling destination consolidated for years, so they are used to treating cyclists (well or very well).
Here you have our latest intervention talking about cycle touring in Mallorca on the TVE news program in the Balearic Islands.
6. Lanzarote – ‘ironmans’ territory
Something similar happens in the Canary Islands, a regular place for pre-season concentrations of professional cycling teams, justified by the benign weather they enjoy in the archipelago throughout the year. In this case, we want to recommend Lanzarote, either because it is the birthplace of the most important Ironman in our geography (and one of the best in the world), or because of the particular beauty that this island offers, if you decide to tour it slowly. …and by bike.
7. Coast of Death
The entire Galician community offers spectacular corners to get lost on the bike, but we especially like one, Costa da Morte, territory of legends, tragic shipwrecks... but also spectacular paths along the sea... and a seafood gastronomy that will leave you feeling so good. taste in your mouth like the route itself. The best way to check it? Tracks Costa da Morte.
8. Malaga
Andalusia, blessed problem... There are so many and so diverse Andalusian destinations to enjoy cycling in any of its variants... some of its capitals, in addition, are among the most Bike-friendly in Europe, like Seville. We especially like the interior area of Malaga: the Montes de Málaga, Antequera, Ronda... places where history has left numerous traces that still remain today.
9. Caceres
The north of the province of Cáceres is a true gem in the raw for cycling, both mountain and road. And we're not just referring to acquaintances. Jerte or La Vera Valleys…is that we can also pedal through such spectacular natural places as the National Park and Reserve of the Monfragüe BiosphereAs well as Villuercas-Ibores-Jara Geopark. Without forgetting the gastronomic aspect, we remind you that we are in Iberian land... you will never lack good supplies.
10. Sobrarbe
This pre-Pyrenean region in the province of Huesca has become famous in recent years thanks, mainly, to Zona Zero, the mountain bike center that constitutes the mecca of enduro in our country... Now, with Tracks Pre-Pyrenees Zone Zero, you don't need to be an expert in hard riding to enjoy these trails, in a more affordable version. Furthermore, he was born Zero Road Zone, a series of 30 road bike routes that cover some of the most impressive places in the region, along quiet and solitary roads.
You can find these and many others bike trips by stages in our trips tab.
If what you want is to find a Bike-friendly hotel that offers you tailor-made routes from the door of the accommodation, take a look at the Bikefriendly hotel map or the selection of 'weekend getaways' from our section bike trips
