While many of our self guided cycling tours in Spain wind their way through the trails and paths throughout the country, away from the the bustle of the urban areas, summer in Spain is a busy time of year. It’s the peak travel season for many Europeans who flock to Spain’s soft sand beaches for rest and relaxation. Fall, on the the other hand, offers travelers a different side of Spain. Here are three reasons why Spain is a great cycling destination for the fall.
The weather
The internal cities in Spain can get quite warm over the summer months – it’s not uncommon for Madrid to top 100F! Girona and the Catalonia region are their warmest in August at 87F. But come September and October, the temperatures drop to a comfortable 70-76F, perfect for a day of riding. The fall rains are pleasant, and nothing a lightweight rain jacket and booties can’t manage.
Fewer crowds
With summer holidays over, Spain’s beaches are a retreat for cyclists who visit in September and October, as the majority of travelers who head to the coast to soak up the sun have gone home. As well, bustling cities are a little quieter, lineups for museums and other attractions are a little shorter – but Spain’s distinctive culture continues to thrive. Fall is a great time to visit Spain if you’re looking for a peaceful, laid back cycling holiday.
Travel discounts
For many destinations, the shoulder season brings great cost savings on travel and Spain is no exception. Now is the time to start monitoring for flight deals, signing up for your preferred airline’s e-newsletter or following them on social media for the latest price discounts on air fare.
Pure Adventures is also offering discounts on fall cycling vacations to Spain on two of our most popular self guided cycling tours.
Gastronomic Catalonia – Save 50 Euros per person
This 8-day bicycle tour of Spain, near to Girona, covers the Emporda interior and coast. You cycle through the area of the Empordanet, also known as the Catalan Tuscany, for its beautiful countryside and incredible medieval villages. Along the bike route you will visit wine cellars, olive oil mills, gastronomy museums like the marmalade museum! Read unbiased tour reviews about this cycling vacation on TourRadar.
- Book by September 15, 2014 for travel between October 1-31, 2014 and save 50 Euros per person on the Gastronomic Catalonia self guided cycling tour
Costa Brava Deluxe – save 120 Euros per person
This 8-day self guided cycling tour of moderate difficulty sees riders start in the charming province capital Girona and ride to the coastal town of Sant Feliu de Guixols along the El Carrilet. This former narrow gauge railway route converted into a trail for pedestrians and cyclists. In the middle of a dreamy countryside you find an oasis of tranquility and luxury amidst hotel gardens, pools, stone architecture, and gastronomic restaurants. Read a review of this tour by Sydney Morning Traveller Herald writer Susan Bredow here.
- Book by September 15, 2014 for travel between October 1-31, 2014 and save 120 Euros per person on the Costa Brava Deluxe self guided cycling tour.