The Costa Brava by bike from Girona to Figueres

GERONE (Girona)

Arrival on your own to Girona.

In Girona there is plenty to see and to do. The city is famous for having one of the best preserved Jewish old towns and the Cathedral boasts one of the largest stone vaulted spaces in Gothic architecture. A walk along the city walls is highly recommended, or following the Onyar River, which gives you a nice picturesque view of the colored houses of Onyar River.

From GERONE (Girona) to SANT-FELIU-DE-GUIXOLS 45km 280m

From Girona you follow a cycle path out of the city to the south. The ride takes you directly to the Mediterranean Sea. This section follows the greenway called “El Carrilet”, passing through the towns of Quart, Cassà de la Selva, Llagostera and Santa Cristina d’Aro. Throughout the route, the Gavarres massif is always in the background, a mountainous forest area, mainly composed of oak trees, important for cork production.You arrive in San-Feliu-de-Guíxols and can enjoy the relaxing activities of the seaside (swimming, siesta, walk,…).

From SANT-FELIU-DE-GUIXOLS to CALELLA DE PALAFRUGELL 30km 271m

Today you ride north along the coast combining the coastal road with the sea boulevards, visiting the main port town of Palamós. After a few kilometers, you pass the preserved cove of Platja de Castell, with its Iberian settlement on the left side. It is a nice place to have a picnic and to swim in the Mediterranean Sea. Then you arrive at the picturesque old fishing village of Calella de Palafurgell, one of the gems of the Costa Brava. On the last stretch, you pedal along the greenway called “Ruta del Tren Petit”.

From CALELLA DE PALAFRUGELL to TORROELLA DE MONTGRI 29km 240m

Head north inland through Palafrugell, with its fish, meat and vegetable market. A good place to learn about the local products of this region. You can also visit the cork museum. After leaving Palafrugell, you reach the medieval village of Pals, one of the best preserved medieval centres. The ride takes you through natural wetlands with extensive rice fields and long sandy beaches. The bike tour ends in Torroella de Montgrí, at the foot of the castle of the Montgri massif.

From TORROELLA DE MONTGRI to CASTELLO D’EMPURIES 36km 190m

The route continues northwards, passing through the Montgrí massif and entering the Alt Empordà region. You enter the long bay of Roses with its long sandy beaches. Next to the pretty medieval village of Sant Martí de Empúries and right in front of the beautiful beach, we recommend you take the time to visit the archaeological village of Empúries with its Greek and Roman ruins, the gateway of classical cultures to the Iberian Peninsula. The route then continues northwards through the protected marshes of the Aiguamolls de l’Empordà. The stage ends in the village of Castelló d’Empúries, which has a rich architectural heritage: a Gothic church, a count’s palace, an old market and a Jewish quarter.

CASTELLO D'EMPURIES, LOOP OF VINEYARDS 37km 214m

This stage offers you fantastic views of the Pyrenees as a backdrop as you pass through centuries-old vineyards. Today, you pass through the most famous vineyards of the Costa Brava: those of Empordà. In addition, you have the opportunity to ride along other vineyards near the towns of Vilajuïga and Pau.

From CASTELLO D’EMPURIES to FIGUERAS 43km 440m

Today’s bike ride starts in Peralada, where we recommend a visit to the castle and the medieval town. From there, you cross the upper part of the wine-growing area, passing through Garriguella, Vilamaniscle and Rabos with the oldest groves. Do not miss a quick visit to the modernist cellar of the Espolla cooperative. From here, the tour takes you on a long descent to your final destination, the city of Figueres. Once in Figueres, you can visit the famous Dalí Theatre-Museum, which remains one of the most visited tourist sites in Spain.

FIGUERAS

Your tour of the beautiful Costa Brava ends after breakfast.