Great Tour of Empordà Cycling Dali 6 stages

from 815€/person
40 km / day 25% Difficulty 6 stages / 7 nights / 8 days
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Highlights

Circular and relaxed tour.

Discover the territory that inspired genius Salvador Dalí.

Admire the different faces of the Empordà, both interior and coast.

Relax at the beach or at the hotel’s swimming pool after cycling.

Sunny days and good temperature all year round.

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Bike route description

The route starts and ends in the medieval town of Torroella de Montgrí and combines a rocky coastline, a soft countryside and a rural atmosphere.

Following the coast to the North you’ll find the important Greek-Roman ruins of Empúries and the natural park “Aiguamolls d’Empordà”, important centre of bird watching.

Towards the interior you visit an area with rolling relief and picturesque medieval villages. You will visit the most important spots of the area like La Bisbal d’Empordà, the region’s capital with its beautiful castle, and also the medieval historic monumental village of Peratallada.

You return to the coast to the picturesque fishing village of Calella de Palafrugell that still retains it original charm with its typical colored houses by the sea. At the end of the route you return to Torroella de Montgrí through rice fields.

On your way you’ll find excellent gastronomy, both from the sea and the field, impressive wild coast, large sandy beaches, and charming little medieval villages.

N3-Must-do

Must do & must sees

Visit the small marmalade Museum, which will explain the interesting process of making marmalade.

Enjoy the local cuisine and local products.

Trip Itinerary

Arrival day
Arrival at Torroella de Montgrí, surrounded by the Natural Park of Montgrí Massif, Medes Islands and Low Ter. The Mediterranean Museum is a must if you want to learn about the area.
Stage 1: Torroella de Montgrí – Castelló d’Empúries (37Km 162m+)
After the delivery of the necessary documentation and bike fitting (if bikes contracted), you can start your cycle tour. You cycle round the Montgrí massif and passing the medieval village ‘Bellcaire d’Empordà’ you return to the seaside at the lovely fishing village ‘L’Escala’, famous for it’s anchovies production. You visit the historical medieval complex of St. Martí d’Empúries and the famous Ruins of Empúries, along a lovely path by the seaside.
Stage 2: Loop ride Castelló d’Empúries (47 km 390m+)
Castelló is an important medieval settlement where you can visit the Jewish Quarter and its magnificent Cathedral. From there, we’ll head Peralada, the capital of the wine region, and we’ll get to Figueres where we can visit the Salvador Dalí Museum, the most visited museum in Spain. Then, taking South direction, we’ll pass through Siurana, where you find an olive oil mill.
Stage 3: Castelló d’Empúries – Madremanya (55km 600m+)
This route takes you from the Alt Empordà region to the Baix Empordà region, cycling through the inland part of this area. This is eminently, a zone where we can visit typical rural villages, such as Sant Miquel de Fluvià, with a Romanesque monastery, and magnificent tower and Sant Mori and its castle. You pass Verges, a medieval village with the remains of its ancient walls, and Foixà, where we can see a magnificent panorama of the plain of the Baix Empordà. After passing the medieval villages of La Pera and Púbol you reach Madremanya.
Stage 4: Madremanya - Calella de Palafrugell (40 Km 253m+)
Today, the itinerary goes from the most interior part of region to the coast. It goes through a large number of medieval settlements: Cruilles, with its great tower. Then, you cycle through La Bisbal d’Empordà, the region’s capital, with its medieval castle and its Pottery Museum. We continue cycling to Torrent, where you find a singular marmalade museum. After crossing Palafrugell, we arrive at the old fishing village of Calella de Palafrugell, which still retains its original charm.
Stage 5: Calella de Palafrugell - Torroella de Montgrí (29 Km 180m+)
Route to return to Torroella de Montgrí along the area ‘Empordanet’ with a great variety of beautiful landscapes and cultural sights. You visit the magnificent medieval historic monument of Pals. This day, the route runs through the interesting area of the Pals rice fields. You have an alternative route that brings to the long sandy beach of the Ter River mouth.
Stage 6: Loop ride Torroella de Montgrí (41 Km short option 19 Km)
After the delivery of the necessary documentation and bike fitting (if bikes contracted), you can start your cycle tour. Of course, this could be a relaxing day by the pool or the beach. But a nice loop ride is also available to follow the Daro River and visit some small but very charming medieval villages such as Fonolleres. Then, you reach the ruins of the Iberian village near Ullastret, where you can enjoy the wonderful panoramic view over the area. You come back to Torroella through Palau-Sator and Peratalla, some of the most beautiful medieval villages of the area. You will have an alternative route to the coast, to enjoy the beach, and the coast village of L’Estartit.
Departure day
Departure from Torroella de Montgrí after breakfast.

Pricing Chart 2022

Low Season
March 01st - April 5th
October 1st - 31st
Standard / Premium
815 € / 1.125€
  • per person in double room B&B
  • Single room supplement
    310€ / 428 €
  • Half board supplement
    204€ (7 dinners) / 154€ (5 dinners)
  • Alone traveler supplement
    74 €
  • Tourist Tax (adults over 16 years old)
    5.00 / 9.50€
  • 6 days hybrid bike rental
    95 €
  • 6 days electric bike rental
    225 €
  • 6 days gravel bike rental
    225 €
  • 6 days gravel plus bike
    260 €
Mid Season
April 6th- June 22th
September 3rd - September 30th
Standard / Premium
870 € / 1.295 €
  • per person in double room B&B
  • Single room supplement
    327€ / 571€
  • Half board supplement
    204€ (7 dinners) / 154€ (5 dinners)
  • Alone traveler supplement
    74 €
  • Tourist Tax (adults over 16 years old)
    5.00 / 9.50€
  • 6 days hybrid bike rental
    95 €
  • 6 days electric bike rental
    225 €
  • 6 days gravel bike rental
    225 €
  • 6 days gravel plus bike
    260 €
High Season

June 23th - September 2nd
Standard / Premium
925€ / 1.685€
  • per person in double room B&B
  • Single room supplement
    382€ / 758€
  • Half board supplement
    204€ (7 dinners) / 154€ (5 dinners)
  • Alone traveler supplement
    74 €
  • Tourist Tax (adults over 16 years old)
    5.00 / 9.50€
  • 6 days hybrid bike rental
    95 €
  • 6 days electric bike rental
    225 €
  • 6 days gravel bike rental
    225 €
  • 6 days gravel plus bike
    260 €

What's included?

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Self-guided tours

Roadbook and maps.

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Tourist information

General tourist information of the area.

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Accommodation

7 nights accommodation in double room in B&B.

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Luggage transfer

Luggage transfer between hotel to hotel.

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Emergency assistance

Hotline assistance during the trip from 8 am to 8 pm.

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Bike rental (optional)

Bike delivery in Torroella de Montgrí.

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