Are you looking for a way to explore Spain in a fun and different way? Do you like cycling and hiking?
How about visiting some places in our country with a good bike ride?
Travelling around Spain by bike is one of the best ways to explore the country. With its wonderful landscapes, olive groves, charming white villages and beautiful snorkelling stops, there are hundreds of roads to discover.
Cycling routes through Spain are a unique and unforgettable adventure.
Spain also has some of the best coastal and inland routes for cycling.
From coastal routes with stunning sea views to wooded landscapes in mountainous terrain, there’s something for everyone.
Plus, if you’re in the midst of planning your days off, why not go for a cycling holidays in Spain? Sounds good, doesn’t it?
Here are some of the routes you can explore on your bike this summer.
The best routes for a cycling holiday in Spain
Camino de Santiago
If coastal adventures are your thing, we recommend the Camino de Santiago route.
This route runs along the coastline of the Cantabrian Sea, passing through charming towns such as San Sebastián, Santiago de Compostela and La Coruña.
It also offers a wide variety of landscapes ranging from the rocky cliffs of Galicia to the beaches of Andalusia.
It is also an excellent opportunity for surfing, fishing or simply relaxing by the sea.
The Camino de Santiago is one of the most popular routes for cyclists, offering a scenic route that includes spectacular views of the sea.
La Ruta de la Plata
If you’re looking to explore the countryside by bike, the Ruta de la Plata is a good option.
This route, also known as Spain’s Route 66, is a route through the west of the peninsula, running from the city of Seville to Gijón. The route runs through 4 Autonomous Communities, 7 provinces and a distance of 800 kilometres.
During the Silver Route you can enjoy monuments built in mediaeval times, as well as some of the best villages in Spain.
La Ruta del Cid
The Camino del Cid begins in Vivar del Cid, in Burgos, and ends in Orihuela, in Alicante, but the total route is divided into five stages that follow the story of the Cid Campeador.
The five stages are common regardless of how we decide to do the route, although obviously the routes of each of them will vary if we do them by car or motorbike, on a bicycle or on foot.
This route is especially recommended for history lovers, as you will pass through the first places travelled by Don Rodrigo Díaz de Vivar: the character who inspired the epic lyrical work “El Cantar del Mío Cid”.
Ruta de la Vía verde de Ojos Negros
This track is the longest track in Spain and runs along the old railway lines from Santa Eulalia del Campo (Teruel) to Algimia de Alfara (Valencia).
This route starts in the town of Ojos Negros (Teruel) and ends in Sagunto (Valencia).
This route will allow you to enjoy spectacular landscapes, crossing tunnels, bridges, several reservoirs and mountain ranges.
On the other hand, if this is the first route you are going to do, it is perfect for you, as its difficulty is very low. It has a negative gradient, which means that except for a few climbs, the route tends to go downhill.
Spain offers a wide variety of routes that you can explore by bike. Each of them will allow you to get to know the culture, nature and traditions of our country in a unique and original way.
Whether you’re looking to enjoy a beautiful view on a coastal route, or explore the mountain valleys of the Peninsula, there’s no question that you’ll enjoy every pedal on these incredible routes.
