Price from €600 excluding flights. Duration: 8 Days. Type: Tailor made. Reviews: 3. Price is per person and includes 7 nights accommodation and everything specified in the itinerary. This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements. The accommodation has been lovingly restored a townhouse in the centre of Palamos, employing local tradesmen and upcycling furniture. Solar panels are installed for hot water and heating. Recycling bins are provided. Small rucksacks are provided with bikes and guests are asked to put rubbish in them for disposal. Packed lunches are provided in reusable containers and refillable water bottles. Fresh food is sourced locally, and menus are dictated by the seasons. Local bakery produces fresh bread daily from a wood burning oven. Free range eggs and chicken are delivered from smallholdings. Weekly markets provide organic produce. The Emporda region has areas of natural wealth and species under threat, with three areas of special interest: Isles de Medes, Aguamolls Natural Park, and Gavarres Natural Park. Guidelines are given to guests on responsible use of the Cycle Network. The aim is to provide quality self-guided and guided tours, enabling guests to experience the natural beauty of the Emporda region of Catalunya without damaging the environment. The tours support the local economy by booking directly with locally run and managed hotels and restaurants, including the 'Turisme Rural' initiative. Support is given to local markets and producers through visits and tastings. Preserving local culture is paramount; the tour includes visits to local producers and encourages participation in local festivals and events. For 2017, the company supports Fundacio Mona (a chimpanzee sanctuary) and the International Red Cross, donating €20 per tour booked. A new cycling guide who was previously made redundant has been employed.
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