Last fall, Australian travel writer Susan Bredow experienced Pure Adventures’ tour of the Costa Brava region in Spain. This 8-day self-guided bike tour starts in Barcelona and finishes in Girona, and covers an easy 35 kilometers per day. While cyclists can explore this region any time of year, autumn is the best time to experience...Read More
The Spanish have a saying: “hasta el cuarenta de mayo no te quites el sayo“, which roughly translates to don’t take your coat off until June. For this reason, Spain isn’t always top of mind when it comes to spring cycling and hiking travel destinations. But the reality is that early spring is a great...Read More
Enjoy a self guided circular route around the famous island of Mallorca, riding in the area of “North and Raiguer” as well as a southern part of the island. The itinerary will take you through wonderful vineyards, countryside and pastures, with its exceptional rural Majorcan houses with their typical characteristics. The route is mostly flat...Read More
You know Spain will be a top travel destination when even Conde Nast’s Wendy Perrin adds it to her list of 2014 travel trends. Perrin lists Spain (along with Germany and Ireland) among the most affordable European countries to fly to in 2014. If you’ve been thinking of booking a self-guided cycling tour to Spain,...Read More
Pure Adventures announces a new addition to our popular collection of self-guided tours in Spain: 7 nights of easy cycling along the Spanish countryside, following the last 300 kilometers of the Camino francés. Since the Middle Ages, pilgrims from all over Europe were attracted by the grave of the apostle James at Santiago de Compostela...Read More
Forget breakfast in bed as a Mother’s Day gift you have a mom in your life who loves to ride – chances are she’s out cycling on the roads or trails long before her children are out of bed! With Mother’s Day around the corner, Pure Adventures Self Guided Tours has rounded up the best...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
Having lived in Spain since 1999, Pure Adventures guide Bo Lohmann is knows a lot about the cuisine unique to this part of the world. Fresh vegetables, olive oil and sea salt are staples in a Spanish diet and simple preparation makes it easy for you to try any (or all) his favorite Spanish recipes....Read More
Meet Bo Lohmann, our guide in Spain. Bo has lived in Spain since 1999 and began working with Pure Adventures Self Guided Travel in 2010. In this Postcard from Spain, he shares with us his favorite Spanish recipes, wines and sights (plus tells us the real reason why he always travels with a Swiss Army...Read More
Catalonia, Spain is known for many of its exceptional attributes from the welcoming Mediterranean beaches to the ancient architecture throughout the region, but an interest of most is the wine this region produces. With nine Denominación de Origen (DO) classified regions; Catalonia has a long winemaking tradition. Catalonia was the birthplace of the Spanish sparkling...Read More
