Spain continues to be one of Pure Adventures’ most popular cycling destinations, with tours offering flat to rolling countryside, charming villages, vineyards, castles, Roman history, and museums. Majorca (Mallorca in Spanish) is the largest of the Balearic Islands, its 310 mile long coastline a draw for millions of sun worshipers every year. But there’s more to Majorca...Read More
Cycling Burgundy’s Vineyards Few places on Earth offer the magnificent scenery, fascinating culture and rich history like the Burgundy region of France. And with a breathtaking backdrop of lush, green forests, blissful canals and waterways, enchanting chateaux and seemingly endless natural trails, Burgundy also happens to be one of the best places in the world...Read More
Puglia (Apulia): you may have heard of it, but where is it? This region of Italy is found in the “boot heel” area of Italy and on your self-guided tour of this region you will more or less follow the coast from the inland town of Conversano and go to Otranto. The routes along the...Read More
Europe’s self-guided, active travel leader, Pure Adventures, designs game plans for adventurous cycling vacations throughout Europe and the UK, suggests that one way to get into the heart of a country is to drop into a local festival. In the case of Italy, it might be a culinary feast, or, this summer in Ireland, a...Read More
After seven days of cycling along the Danube in our Hungary tour, you’ll have the luxury of overnighting in Budapest on the final tour date. Whether you prefer the quiet sophistication of classical music and museums or a raucous night on the town, Budapest will satisfy all of your senses. Sight Housing central Europe’s second...Read More
Spain is a magnificent and large country with much to discover. At the heart of Spanish culture is a passion for food and dance. Here is a list our 5 favourite festivals that can easily be incorporated into your Pure Adventures self-guided cycling vacation in Spain. Jerez Festival Each February, Jerez de la Frontera comes...Read More
Bicycle tours and hiking tours in Europe in our unique self guided format is what we do! It is our mission to provide exceptional self guided cycling and hiking tour services that allow our clients to experience their destination in their own unique way. Of all of the great reasons to enjoy a self guided cycling vacation in...Read More
Did you know that Pure Adventures has added a new 8 day self-guided cycling Switzerland vacation to our list of European cycling tours? The Geneva to Interlaken tour features a fabulous ride from glitzy Geneva around gorgeous Lake Geneva/Lac Leman to Lausanne and then through the green valleys between majestic peaks to Interlaken! Typical Swiss charm...Read More
5 Reasons to Hike & Bike in England Whether you’re pedaling through honey-colored villages or hiking along windswept cliffs, here are five reasons to lace up your boots or hop on your bike and explore England’s most iconic regions. 🚴♂️ Oxford Start your journey in Oxford, a city where cobbled lanes and college courtyards echo...Read More
5 Reasons to Cycle Croatia Croatia provides visitors with a little bit of everything, all rolled into one spectacularly beautiful destination. From glistening beaches and rocky coves to lush forestland and ancient Roman ruins; from peaceful old villages to an electric nightlife that will have your heart pumping and your excitement soaring. Whatever your...Read More
