Galicia - Paradors Tour

Duration
7 days
Guided Status
Self-Guided
Difficulty
Moderate
D-Score™
D2 - Intermediate

Overview

An outstanding cycling tour on the coast of Galicia, staying in exquisite Parador hotels. Colourful fishing villages, the freshest seafood, artisan vineyards, wine tasting tours and breathtaking views await you! Self-guided biking along cycle lanes, Via Verde rail-trails and the Portuguese Eco-vias as well as quiet roads, coastal paths and boardwalks all making for a pleasant cycling experience. Six nights in luxury Parador Hotels offering a unique experience at each location. From beautifully restored palaces to hill top forts and castles, culminating in the exceptional Parador of Santiago de Compostela, one of the most historic and impressive hotels in Spain. Cycle along the ancient pilgrim route, the Portuguese Camino de Santiago, in the company of walkers and cyclists from all over the world. Discover the artesan vineyards of the excellent Albariño white wines. Discover the historic beauty of the cities of Tui and its remarkable cathedral, Baiona with its impressive hill-top castle fortress, Pontevedra-strewn with busy bars and terraces full of locals, Cambados-home to Albariño wine and the best scallops around and finally, the monumental city of Santiago de Compostela. Meander around the rainbow fishing village of A Guarda with its multi-coloured houses, explore the ancient monastery of Oia and cycle around the fabulous islands of O'Grove and La Toja...just a few of the jewels that you will discover on this unmissable bike tour!

Daily Ride Schedule

Day 1: Arrival to Tui

Arrival to Tui

Day 2: Circular route Tui

27 km 1506 m

D1

Circular route Tui

Day 3: Tui to Baiona

44 km 1978 m

D1

Tui to Baiona

Day 4: Baiona to Pontevedra

26 km 1529 m

D1

Baiona to Pontevedra

Day 5: Pontevedra to Cambados

30 km 1578 m

D1

Pontevedra to Cambados

Day 6: Cambados to Santiago de Compostela

28 km 1965 m

D1

Cambados to Santiago de Compostela

Day 7: Departure or extra nights

Departure or extra nights

Accommodation & Services

Accommodation

Hotel

What's Included

Airport transfers
Catering services
Accommodation arrangements
Bike rental

About the Galicia

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