Bicycling Catalonia’s Costa Brava Plus! Barcelona

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• Beautiful scenery, especially along the coast and on the descents to the coast; interesting medieval villages. moderately challenging rides, great support, great hotels and food. Loved Cadaques and Cap de Creus. I had a great time, seeing and experiencing Spain like I would not have on a normal trip.

  Paul L., Sebastopol

• How would you describe this tour to a friend? That they have to experience for themselves. Excellent and memorable. Wonderful. Leesa and I are looking forward to our next tour.

  Ward S., Kanata Ontario

• It is a great trip in a beautiful and interesting part of Spain. This was our 15 ExperiencePlus! trip. Enough said.

  Dave M., Livermore, CA

• Good riding, varied scenery, interesting culture, wonderful food and outstanding leaders. Learned so much about the Catalan people, their history and culture. So much to see in Barcelona.

  Linda M., Livermore, CA

• This was one of our favorite ExperiencePlus! trips. Even though the geographic area we covered was not that big, we weaved in, out and around, to see the mountains, the sea, the medieval villages, the Greek and Roman ruins, and the history and culture of Catalonia.

  Sari R., Glastonbury, CT

• A must, one of the best ever. Great cycling, great scenery and of course great food.

  Peter K., Williston, VT

• I only wish you had an “extremely satisfied” category! I had a fantastic time – it was a GREAT trip!!! Wonderful bike routes, spectacular scenery, amazing cuisine, interesting cultural visits.

  Carol D., Williston, VT

• This was my 9th ExperiencePlus! tour and one of the best (I started in the 80”s with Rick and Paola). Fantastic job, fantastic value.

  Mike D., Portland, OR

• Great tour. Beautiful scenery and quaint towns. The food was great, as good or better than anywhere I have been and that includes France and Italy!

  Gary B, Huntington

• Bottom line: this was truly one of the best bike trips we have ever done.

  Jim B., Incline Village, CA

• It was a fantastic trip. The guides were great, the route was beautiful and as expected.

  Mary B., Newport Beach, CA

• Another great trip! Wonderful and above my expectations.

  Cliff L., Chapel Hill, NC

• Fantastic and beautiful route through Catalonia coast and inland areas. Fantastic local guides. Over the top food.

  Eirc and Gabrielle, Mill Valley, CA

• How would you describe this tour to a friend? Exploring the culture of Catalonia from hills to mountain climbs to the ocean was a challenge. The beauty a nice surprise. The food and dining experiences off the chart. The last trip Catalonia was the best. Well…I always say that!

  Stu W., Boulder, CO

• Excellent. It was surprising, and therefor refreshing. Occasionally challenging, but the challenge was worth it. The area was beautiful and the variety of the landscape very interesting.

  Vicky T., Owen Sound, ON

• Great tour, outstanding guides, great scenery, outstanding food = wonderful cycling vacation!

  Russell B., Arcadia, CA

• The incredible scenery of the Costa Brava. Overall, a memorable trip with ExperiencePlus!

  Paul B., Arcadia, CA

• It was one of the best tours I”ve been on. The riding, the food, the people. I loved riding over the hill and seeing the white town of Cadaques below…it took my breath away. Enjoyed it so much booked next year”s tour as soon as I got back.

  Terry G., Annapolis, MD

• Wonderful! Lovely cycling in varied and beautiful scenery with outstanding food and great weather! Looking forward to our next tour with ExperiencePlus!

  Heather B., Kirkcaldy, Scotland

• Amazing! A must do! Truly a magical trip and we were sorry when it ended. The hotels were the best we have experienced in our ten trips. We have had dream teams before but this team was certainly right there with the best. A big thank you to the entire Experience Plus team not only those on the road but the office team as well. Every question answered promptly with all the information we needed to make the journey easy.

  Sharon M., Vancouver, Canada

• This was a “bucket list” experience with superb leaders and support. A “must do” experience for everyone.

  Don W., Savannah, GA

• Great trip. Take it! Looking forward to more!!

  Russ A., Seattle, WA

• I couldn”t improve this trip. It was the best of the last five years. The leaders were superb. The food was fantastic. The route was hard, but doable, and the van support was more than I expected.

  Linda Z., Sherborn, MA

• Absolutely beautiful! The country is so diverse, the people are friendly, the food was fabulous and the roads were fun to ride. Shopping in Girona was also really good!

  Elaine L., Ayer, MA

• How would you describe this tour to a friend? Great roads and rides, great food, incredible guides, amazing sites.

  Robert P., Bellevue, WA

• Thank you for all the effort you (as the company) make to care for your staff and clients. It is a wonderful experience that is clearly appreciated by many as they return time and time again to do the different tours.

  Sarah H., Auckland, NZ

• This was the 2nd Experience Plus trip in which I have participated. You do a great job organizing the trip, planning the bike routes, making sure the food and accommodations are excellent, and providing us with mature and capable guides. I have loved both experiences!

  Alan G., Rockford, IL

• The trip exceeded our expectations.

  Fred S., Boulder, CO

• I think what you offer is so compelling that I cannot imagine going on anyone else”s bike tours. I also come home from a tour with greater interest in increasing my cycling skills so that I can do more. I love that you inspire me!

  JJ L., Fort Collins, CO – May 2017

• What was your favorite experience on this trip? I love the Spanish lifestyle, eating late, sharing lots of great food, good wine. See you, again, soon!

  Susan R., Santa Cruz, CA – May 2017

• This was a great tour. We really had fun. I”d put this in the top 3 tours we”ve been on.

  Clark M., Fort Collins, CO – May 2017

• Really fun, well-organized great leaders beautiful country.

  Carla D., Reno, NV – May 2017

• How would you describe this tour to a friend? Good mix of scenery, great food, generally good hotels, and inclusion of history, art and culture along the way.

  Kevin W., Santa Barbara, CA – May 2017

• How would you describe this tour to a friend? Not to be missed! Great combination of beautiful scenery, excellent routes, nice people, and of course, the arrows!

  Len N., Piedmont, CA – May 2017

• A great way to see this unique area of Spain. Looking forward to another great trip next year!

  Jeffrey C., Pace, FL – June 2017

• Beautiful Northeast Spain with Mediterranean sea experience, cultural visits and beautiful scenery. Easy to follow arrows for directions and wonderful support and great wine and meals.

  Valerie H., Pace, FL – June 2017

• How would you describe this tour to a friend? A beautiful bike tour which takes in some beautiful towns and the beautiful Costa Brava and gives you the time to explore the areas through which you bike. Well taken care of with great bikes and no concerns about bike problems and fabulous food and hotels. It is apparent that the guides are well trained to make the group cohesive and well prepared to bike each day with all the necessary information. Just like in the pictures in National Geographic. It sure does make you really LOVE Spain!

  Bonnie P., Afton, MN – June 2017

• It was a great experience traveling the back roads of Spain. The scenery was magnificent and the ride was challenging enough for me. The ride offered options so that riders of different abilities could do their own thing.

  John H., Colorado Springs, CO – June 2018

• One of the best; the ride, the food the cultural experiences were all excellent.

  Chris H., Huntington Beach, CA – June 2017

• Awesome trip. Great cycling including several gentle climbs with great views. Food was fantastic and tour leaders went above and beyond all expectations. Cadaques was one of the most beautiful seashore resorts I have ever seen.

  Norm H., Hammonton, NJ – August 2017

• The perfect mix between beautiful scenery and architecture, varied terrain, and wonderful Catalan cuisine!

  Joan B., Calgary, Alberta – August 2017

• What was your favorite experience on this trip? Its hard to pick just one, it seemed that every day there was a new favorite!

  Rob T., Calgary, Alberta – August 2017

• A remarkable experience. This was the perfect tour in terms of mileage, terrain, and sights to see. No question we saw the best of Spain.

  Chris L., Orinda, CA – August 2017

• A fantastic opportunity to experience Catalonia and its scenery, food, wine and history. If I had to pick one of many great experiences on this trip, it would be the descent from Sant Grau to the coast followed by the coast road to Sant Feliu. So beautiful – this is why we cycle!

  Dennis D., Calgary, Alberta – August 2017

• How would you describe this tour to a friend? Beautiful bike ride in northern Spain. Challenging ride routes but not too strenuous. Mix of water views and quaint inland towns. Wonderful food and lots of it. Wine was better than expected. Will remember this trip very fondly.

  Rachelle R., Snohomish, WA – May 2018

• As usual, this trip was terrific, a “typical” Experience Plus experience. While some of the climbs were challenging for our old legs, they were doable. Thanks again!

  Ellen L., Boulder, CO – May 2018

• Great location & geography. Exciting cultural experience.

  Christopher D., West Vancouver, BC, Canada

• Exceptional. What was your favorite experience on this trip? Riding, meeting for coffee and lunch, the beach, the adventurous food, riding thru medieval villages, ruins, Spanish wine, local people.

  Gary S., Johns Creek, GA – September 2018

• Excellent cycling, great scenery, outstanding cultural experiences and a wonderful supporting organization – it truly was an ExperiencePlus! I have been on trips with one of your competitors and can say without qualification that your leaders are “a step above”. It was a great trip and I look forward to the next one!

  Gary F., Bradenton, FL – September 2018

• A slice of Spain that is not really as well-known as people believe – the Costa Brava is certainly about beaches, but the Catalan culture and landscape is so much more. I loved the 2 days in Cataques and being able to sail out to Roses/Figures. Everything was perfect! I love boats so it was a real treat.

  June M., St Paul, MN – June 2019

• An intermediate to challenging tour through one of the most beautiful parts of Spain.

  Dan S., Millerton, NY – June 2019

• Great bicycle riding experience. A wide variety of scenery and cultural opportunities. Great Guides!!

  George E., Tacoma WA – Sept 2019

• The Costa Brava is a beautiful place to ride, lovely people, very little traffic, cyclist friendly/considerate drivers, and well organized by EP. Guides were terrific and really went out of their way to make sure you had what you needed and had a good time.

  Freddi W., Sonoma, CA – September 2021

• Great ride, hotels, and food. Felt very safe!

  Ellen M., Erie, CO – September 2021

• The Costa Brava is a wonderful cycling destination enhanced by a long history predating the Greeks and avant garde artists (think Dali and Picasso).

  Bill H., Montpelier, VT – May 2023

• A great introductory tour. You’ll get to start off in a cycling Mecca, Girona. You’ll get to ride in open farm land, small towns, some mountainous areas, through beautiful vistas of the Mediterranean coast and then on bike paths into Barcelona. It has a little sample of everything for a cycling tour.

  Rich B., Fort Collins, CO – May 2023