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- ★★★★★ Roxanne Hughes
Fabulous vacation experience
Wine & Cuisine in Girona's Emporda Plain
We had a great time cycling around the Catalonia region of Spain. Bike tours was great at helping us get set up and ensuring that our luggage arrived at our next location on time.
- Countries included in this tour?
- Spain
- ★★★★★ Lori Schwartz
Annual bike tour
Greenways of Girona Family Tour 5 Nights
Great way to see the towns and local climate. Loved the city and the beach. Liked ending it at the beach to rest.
- What was the date of your tour?
- Sept 13
- Difficulty (actual vs. expected)?
- Somewhat harder
- Who is this tour suitable for?
- First-time bike tourists, Families with teens
- Do you recommend this tour?
- Yes
- Countries included in this tour?
- Spain
- ★★★★★ Donna Call
Tour of a lifetime!
Medieval Villages of Catalonia
We came from Canada and were utterly enchanted by the beauty and wonder we found on our 7-day Medieval Villages Tour hosted by Daniel at Creative Catalonia. This tour exceeded our very high expectations.
We loved the ease of connections between the outstanding hotels - each one packed with views, comfort, luxury and amazing breakfasts. The digital maps and tracking were brilliant support, and Daniel helped us immediately if we had any issues. We did have a flat tire, but we had all we needed to fix it and get back on the road quickly. And Daniel replaced our inner tube that day. We could focus entirely on the adventures offered every day of the tour.
And the adventures! From discovering the great food and beauty of the Costa Brava, to the history, charm and calm of the villages we cycled through, we felt fully immersed in each experience. We stopped often and took in many sights and opportunities - the Dali Castle, the beaches, and the village of Pals were highlights, but every day the cycling and the sights were fabulous.
We opted for electric bikes, and in our 60’s that was a wonderful choice. We also opted for the 7th day mountain climb - and we are so glad we did, we will never forget the views, and the bragging rights will last a life time. The electric bikes made all the difference, we wouldn’t have been able to make the trek without them. And the 12 km mountain decent was worth every penny - what a payoff, absolutely the most fun I’ve ever had on a bike!
- What was the date of your tour?
- September 2026
- How many tours have you completed?
- Absolutely outstanding!!! The support along the way and at every stop was wonderful.
- Difficulty (actual vs. expected)?
- Somewhat easier
- Who is this tour suitable for?
- First-time bike tourists, Solo travelers, Families with teens
- Do you recommend this tour?
- Yes
- Countries included in this tour?
- Spain
- ★★★★★ Alexandra S
Really special experience
Greenways of Girona Family Tour 5 Nights
We had our 9 year old on her own bike and 4 year old on back of dads. Really special experience. Between meals and biking and cooling off at pool or river from hot June sun there wasn’t much time in the day for sightseeing. Would have stayed more nights in Girona and st feliu if we did it again.
- Countries included in this tour?
- Spain
- ★★★★★ Susannah B
Amazing experience
Best of Catalonia Cycle Touring
My brother and I did a self led tour, and I can't say enough great things about our experience. Daniel, the owner, met us on Day 1 and gave a very thorough briefing and overview. He was available throughout the journey and such a joy to interact with as needed. Seeing Catalonia from city to sea to country was absolutely fabulous, albeit a bit hot given our chosen tour dates! Would absolutely recommend to anyone.
- Countries included in this tour?
- Spain
- ★★★★★ Todd and Tanya and Maggie
Fantastic e-Bike Tour!
Great Pyrenees and Costa Brava E-Bike Tour
Even in the midst of a incredible heat wave, we had an amazing time. We had never used ebikes before, and it was awesome to have those bikes with some of the climbs that we had to do. The e-bikes made it totally enjoyable. We had our 18-month-old puppy along and even with the heat she did okay. The last day was incredible with 36 miles of trails that were completely shaded! The hotels were wonderful, the food was amazing, only one hotel had failing air conditioning. But we survived and loved every minute of it. The small towns were incredible and the people we met were very warm and friendly. Hoping to do another one sometime!
This was by far the most organized tour that we have done. The bike shop in Girona was absolutely amazing and helpful.- What was the date of your tour?
- June 2026
- How many tours have you completed?
- 5 international, first ebike one
- Difficulty (actual vs. expected)?
- As expected
- Who is this tour suitable for?
- First-time bike tourists, Solo travelers, Families with teens
- Do you recommend this tour?
- Yes
- Countries included in this tour?
- Spain
- ★★★★★ Alexandra S
Really special experience
Greenways of Girona Family Tour 5 Nights
We had our 9 year old on her own bike and 4 year old on back of dads. Really special experience. Between meals and biking and cooling off at pool or river from hot June sun there wasn’t much time in the day for sightseeing. Would have stayed more nights in Girona and st feliu if we did it again.
- Countries included in this tour?
- Spain
- ★★★★★ Dave
Amazing family trip
Greenways of Girona Family Tour 5 Nights
Our group of 6 including two children aged 7 and 11 had such a great time on this trip! Each day brought different things to explore. One note would be to look at the days of the week your tour starts and ends. We started ours on a Sunday and most shops restaurants were closed in Olot.
- Countries included in this tour?
- Spain
- ★★★★★ Ann M.
Catalonia
Medieval Villages of Catalonia
Beautiful and overall great trip. While our itinerary said we would have 25-37 miles/day, we rode much less, often finishing the day of riding at 1:30 pm. I would have preferred to ride longer, finishing between 3:30-4:00 pm with opportunities for more stops along the way for photos, etc.
- What was the date of your tour?
- May 2026
- How many tours have you completed?
- first one! I would have enjoyed the tour more if the guides were more knowledgeable about local history, birds, crops, flowers, etc. Our guides were competent riders, but could be better with local knowledge (didn't know when olives were harvested!). Lunches could have been expedited by letting local restaurants know that our group was arriving instead of trying to find a cafe that was open and able to serve such a large group (23). Our best lunch was when the guides called ahead and paella was served family style.
- Difficulty (actual vs. expected)?
- Much easier
- Who is this tour suitable for?
- First-time bike tourists
- Do you recommend this tour?
- Yes
- Countries included in this tour?
- Spain
- ★★★★★ Cati Crawford
Amazing trip!
Medieval Villages of Catalonia
Absolutely wonderful tour along the Costa Brava. Daniel was an amazing host - incredibly responsive, attentive, and helpful (he swapped out two of our cyclist's bikes for e-bikes in the middle of the trip). I would say that the destinations were, at times, better than the routes themselves. The mediterranean sea was STUNNING, as were the medieval villages, but the routes took us through dry, hot landscapes. The final day was also a highlight - summiting a famous girona cycling route to Els Angels. The routes always felt safe and very doable (in terms of distance and difficulty). I would recommend an e-bike as there were plenty of rolling hills, and very high elevation gain on the final day. Highly recommend this trip to anyone!
- What was the date of your tour?
- May 2026
- How many tours have you completed?
- 4
- Difficulty (actual vs. expected)?
- Somewhat easier
- Who is this tour suitable for?
- First-time bike tourists, Solo travelers, Families with teens
- Do you recommend this tour?
- Yes
- Countries included in this tour?
- Spain
- ★★★★★ Rob R.
Beautiful rides, amazing accommodations
Medieval Villages of Catalonia
Overall tour was terrific. Beautiful little towns, fantastic scenery, great accommodations. And a fair value. I would recommend to anyone.
One piece of constructive feedback, in general terms and then in specifics:
Our group of 24, while fit and capable, is a little older and a little more interested in historical background and local flavor. Our interest is more on the "tour" side of bike tour. Our guides did not really pick up on that. They were more on the "bike" side of bide tour and a little more focused on simply getting us from point to point. They were knowledgeable, friendly and great to be around, but maybe not ideally matched for our group.
This played out on the last day, our climb of Els Angeles. This is a significant effort and many of us were looking forward to, embraced and attacked the challenge. Our guides, however, did not handle the situation in regard to those in our group who clearly were going to make it to the top. One of our group, on a standard bike, struggled, overheated and ended up walking most of the way. Our sweeper, on an e-bike, was then forced to also push her heavy e-bike up the mountain to stay with him. All while our two guides waited at the top. Clearly on that day, one of the guides should have been the sweeper. At the very least, having summited, one of the guides should have descended and taken over for the sweeper.
There was nothing to be done for the struggling gentleman pushing his bike uphill - it was a hot day and he overheated. He is fit and generally capable, but was having a rough time that day. However, better process from the guides would have prevented our other person from having to push her e-bike up the mountain.- What was the date of your tour?
- May 2027
- How many tours have you completed?
- three
- Difficulty (actual vs. expected)?
- As expected
- Who is this tour suitable for?
- First-time bike tourists, Families with teens
- Do you recommend this tour?
- Yes
- Countries included in this tour?
- Spain
- ★★★★★ Becky Foster
Beautiful Trip
Medieval Villages of Catalonia
Beautiful accommodations! We had a super hot week. There was less riding than some of the other trips, but it left us time to enjoy the towns and the beach.
- Countries included in this tour?
- Spain
- ★★★★★ Sherri M.
Excellent getaway!
Medieval Villages of Catalonia
Perfect way to experience Spain. The local organizer did an awesome job, logistics ran pefectly with luggage transfers and accommodations. The itineraries each day were as described and there was a good mix of riding and sights to see along the way, with food and drink options marked accordingly.
- Countries included in this tour?
- Spain
- ★★★★★ Sue R
Exploring Catalonia -up close and personal.
Best of Catalonia Cycle Touring
This was a self guided adventure on great hybrid bikes supplied by Daniel. The route was well planned and the accommodation was exceptional - Orlot being the standout. The notes about the route were very scant but we managed to research and discover some real gems - in the history sense as well information about the geography of the area. We appreciated the marked out paper maps supplied by Daniel.
- What was the date of your tour?
- Late September 2025
- How many tours have you completed?
- 12
- Difficulty (actual vs. expected)?
- As expected
- Who is this tour suitable for?
- Solo travelers, Families with teens
- Do you recommend this tour?
- Yes
- Countries included in this tour?
- Spain
- ★★★★★ Alex K
Really fun trip!
Medieval Villages of Catalonia
Daniel and other team members were a great team to work with! Everything was well planned, the routes were beautiful and the towns we stayed in also lovely. The hotel accommodations were great, everything was so well taken care of. Would highly recommend this tour!
- What was the date of your tour?
- September 2025
- Difficulty (actual vs. expected)?
- As expected
- Who is this tour suitable for?
- First-time bike tourists, Solo travelers, Families with teens
- Do you recommend this tour?
- Yes
- Countries included in this tour?
- Spain
- ★★★★★ Sarah
Beautiful bike trip!
Medieval Villages of Catalonia
This is my second European bike trip with bike tours and it was even better than the first. Daniel from Creative Catalonia really went above and beyond. He met us at our hotel with the bikes, a reusable bag, water bottles, a map and a GPS. He made sure the bikes fit us and that we knew where to start. He was a very thoughtful communicator. The bike rides are low mileage but it is hilly, with gorgeous views. The rides are mostly on bike trails with about 30% being packed dirt/gravel. The gps was awesome and Daniel included places of where to stop to see interesting sites, recommendations for lunches or dinners, etc. His recommendations were great and very appreciated. The hotels that we stayed in were lovely and we really enjoyed them.
My only tip to bikers would be to bring your own helmet. I used the one provided which was sufficient but it didn’t have mips technology which is really standard for helmets in the US and would be the safest.
And for bike tours & Daniel — I’d suggest figuring out an alternative for the ride from Monells to Girona if you’re concerned about the safety of the bikers. I would have loved another day of biking and near the sea.
This was a great tour, lovely hotels, nice e-bikes, fabulous recommendations, easy to use GPS, I would highly recommend this tour. We went in mid September and the weather was hot and beautiful.- What was the date of your tour?
- September 2025
- How many tours have you completed?
- 3
- Difficulty (actual vs. expected)?
- Somewhat easier
- Who is this tour suitable for?
- First-time bike tourists, Solo travelers, Families with teens
- Do you recommend this tour?
- Yes
- Countries included in this tour?
- Spain
- ★★★★★ Hilton
First and best e-bike tour!!
Medieval Villages of Catalonia
Fabulous way to take in the sights, sounds and smells of this beautiful area at our own pace on the self-guided tour. The information we were provided with prior to setting out - plus the GPS navigation tool - made us feel very comfortable and in control of our time each day. Daniel, our host provided outstanding service - starting with an excellent briefing in Girona at the beginning of the tour - and everything he promised was delivered on or exceeded. The distances each day on the e-bikes were very achievable for anyone with a moderate level of fitness. The luggage transfers were seamless. The accommodation was excellent each night! Not five star - but beautiful locations and very comfortable. Overall, I highly recommend the tour.
- Countries included in this tour?
- Spain
- ★★★★★ Kym
Fabulous tour in Catalonia
Medieval Villages of Catalonia
This trip captures the essesnce of Catalonia, with rides along the coast, then into hinterland to see the countryside, ancient villages, & Dali castle
- Countries included in this tour?
- Spain
- ★★★★★ Hilton
First and best e-bike tour!!
Medieval Villages of Catalonia
Fabulous way to take in the sights, sounds and smells of this beautiful area at our own pace on the self-guided tour. The information we were provided with prior to setting out - plus the GPS navigation tool - made us feel very comfortable and in control of our time each day. Daniel, our host, provided outstanding service - starting with an excellent briefing in Girona at the beginning of the tour - and everything he promised was delivered on or exceeded. The distances each day on the e-bikes were very achievable for anyone with a moderate level of fitness. The luggage transfers were seamless. The accommodation was excellent each night! Not five star - but beautiful locations and very comfortable. Overall, I highly recommend the tour.
- Countries included in this tour?
- Spain
- ★★★★★ Kathy
Great trip!
Best of Catalonia Cycle Touring
This was our first bike tour, but it probably will not be our last! Scenery, accommodations, food and tour instructions were all excellent! A beautiful ride with beautiful weather!
- What was the date of your tour?
- September 2025
- How many tours have you completed?
- 1
- Difficulty (actual vs. expected)?
- Somewhat easier
- Who is this tour suitable for?
- First-time bike tourists, Families with teens
- Do you recommend this tour?
- Yes
- Countries included in this tour?
- Spain
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