Over four hours at a leisurely pace, we cycled down the famous narrow streets of the Gothic Quarter into open squares with fountains, cafes and hundreds of pro-independence flags hanging from balconies. With a tummy full of mussels, swordfish and a cheeky glass of white wine (or two) it was time for our first cycle.īarcelona is made up of a grid pattern that could be confusing to a hot and bothered tourist trying to navigate the streets by bike, so I would thoroughly recommend taking the pressure away and being lead around the city by an experienced guide. At lunch by Barcelona’s main beach we had our first taste of Mediterranean cuisine at La Gavina. This jaunt was for anyone who wanted to see a beautiful part of the world at the speed of a few gentle pedal strokes.Īfter an early morning start and a bumpy plane ride with views over the Pyrenees it was time to meet my fellow bloggers.

However, this wasn’t a trip for the hardened and competitive road cyclist. A strappy top and a pair of cycling shorts was a far cry from the layers of Lycra needed to cover every inch of my body from the cold air at home. I wasn’t wrong, a mid-September trip gave us sun and blue sky every day, with temperatures between 25 – 30 degrees. When Sian invited me to go back to see the region by bicycle with the Tourist board of Catalonia, I couldn’t resist.Īfter cycling around Britain and battling the frosty mornings, wind and rain even in August, I knew Catalonia was going to provide some consistency. I remember eating lorry loads of shellfish, staying in a swimming costume all day and turning a lovely shade of brown on the golden sand. “Growing up, my family’s favourite holiday destination was a little campsite called Mas Patoxas, a campsite north of Barcelona and south of the Pyrenees on the Costa Brava. Here’s her diary from her time exploring this beautiful part of Northern Spain on two wheels, including pristine beaches, tasty treats and, um, kissing lion bottoms. My wonderful and bike-mad mate Mary Spender took a five day cycle trip through Catalonia.

Maya walk cycle