The included breakfasts will be continental with cold cheese, meats and bread, plus pastries, tea and coffee.

Vegetarians: While a meat-and-fish diet is the norm in Spain, many vegetarians have not experienced any problems here. However, the choice of vegetarian and vegan meals may not be as extensive as you are used to.

Mealtimes in Spain are later than in many other countries; dinner is usually taken between 9pm and 9.30pm.

Explore the compact center of Castellón de la Plana, tracing porticoed squares to the co-cathedral of Santa Maria and the freestanding El Fadrí bell tower. Cafés spill into plazas, setting an easy tempo for architecture and anecdotes.

Learn how citrus groves and ceramics shaped the region’s fortunes as you admire civic facades and modernist details. The walk reveals a personable provincial capital where daily life hums beyond the beach resorts.

Ride a car-free Vía Verde from the old Benifallet station, following the Ebro River through Terra Alta and Baix Ebre. Tunnels, viaducts, and river-cut valleys create a rhythm of shade, light, and panoramic bursts—perfect terrain for steady, scenic cycling.

Converted from the disused Val de Zafán railway, the route threads protected landscapes and rural hamlets. Expect cool tunnel air, birdsong over stone bridges, and a tangible sense of journey as countryside and river bend toward the Mediterranean.

Gather with your group for a hosted evening of Catalan flavors, where you’ll meet your Tour Director and toast the week ahead. Expect shared plates that might include pa amb tomàquet, market-fresh seafood, and regional wines, introducing Spain’s sociable dining rhythms.

Between courses, hear practical tips for cycling days and local insights into Barcelona’s neighborhoods. The convivial setting and seasonal Catalan dishes set an easy, celebratory tone for the coastal journey to come.

Pedal through whitewashed lanes and along the palm-lined seafront of Sitges, tracing coves and the silhouette of Sant Bartomeu i Santa Tecla above the Mediterranean. This gentle coastal spin balances shoreline breezes with short forested stretches, ideal for warming up the legs.

Your Leader points out Modernista mansions and film-festival landmarks, while the town’s beachside cafés and art-deco facades hint at Sitges’ bohemian past. Smooth surfaces and sea-view promenades make for relaxed, scenery-rich riding.

Pause by the Arc de Berà, a first-century Roman monument that once signposted the empire’s coastal highway, the Via Augusta. Framed by pines and blue horizons, the triumphal arch adds classical drama to a day of coastal cycling.

Hear how Tarragona’s Roman legacy shaped the region’s trade routes and towns. The stop invites photos and reflection beneath weathered stone reliefs, offering a vivid link between pedal strokes and antiquity’s enduring infrastructure.

Stroll cobbled streets to the hilltop profile of Altafulla’s castle and the intimate plazas of this medieval town. A guided wander reveals mellow sandstone walls, shuttered balconies, and the convivial heart of Placa del Pou.

Learn about the Catalan tradition of human towers—castells—celebrated here in sculpture, and how maritime trade once sustained the tidy mansions. The walk blends architectural detail with small-town atmosphere for a quietly authentic close to the day.

Visit Tortosa’s Gothic cathedral and ascend to the imposing 10th-century castle crown. Among ribbed vaults and sunlit chapels, the city’s role as a river crossroads comes to life; from the fortress, terracotta roofs and the Ebro unfold below.

Your Leader shares how Islamic, Jewish, and Christian influences shaped Tortosa’s architecture and markets. This compact exploration balances art, archaeology, and sweeping viewpoints in one richly layered stop.

Glide along canals and rice fields into the wetlands of the Ebro Delta Natural Park, scanning shimmering lagoons for elegant flamingos. Flat paths and coastal breezes make this a contemplative ride with frequent pauses for photos and sightings.

At Tancada Lagoon and around Deltebre, learn how seasonal rice cycles shape the delta’s ecology and cuisine. Look for gulls, herons, and waders as you pause for photos and reflection across mirror-bright water and reed-lined banks.

Follow rugged single-track and quiet lanes through the Sierra de Irta Natural Park, where pine forest meets wave-cut cliffs and hidden coves. Short, punchy climbs reward with long sea views and the scent of wild rosemary on the breeze.

This unspoiled stretch between Peñíscola and Alcossebre protects a rare slice of undeveloped coast. Expect misty mountain passes by morning and glittering turquoise shallows by afternoon, a showcase of the Mediterranean’s wilder moods.

Walk whitewashed alleys spiraling toward Peñíscola’s castle, a Templar-built fortress later home to Papa Luna (Benedict XIII). Seaward terraces reveal fishing skiffs and a horizon cut by the castle’s crenellations.

Hear how the promontory shaped maritime trade and medieval politics, then admire sturdy limestone ramparts and blue-shuttered houses. The stop balances living village charm with commanding historic silhouettes over the Mediterranean.

Spin a car-free coastal path linking Oropesa and Benicàssim, where sea cliffs, pocket beaches, and short tunnels alternate in quick succession. The grade is gentle and the vistas constant, perfect for relaxed cadence and shoreline photography.

Once a railway alignment, the Vía Verde del Mar threads headlands hung with pines and Mediterranean scrub. Waypoints open to broad sandy bays, making this one of the trip’s most photogenic and approachable rides.

Pause at the imposing Monastery of Santa María del Puig, a fortress-like complex linked to the 13th-century conquest of Valencia. From its buttressed walls and serene courtyards, the route onward feels steeped in royal and religious heritage.

Your Leader highlights the site’s Renaissance touches and its role in safeguarding banners and chronicles of James I. The stop adds historical weight just before modern bike lanes usher you toward Valencia’s contemporary skyline.

Pedal a curated loop through Valencia, from the futuristic City of Arts and Sciences along park-like Turia paths to the medieval Quart and Serranos Towers. Stops balance striking panoramas with easy cultural snapshots.

Roll into the Art Nouveau Central Market to appreciate seasonal produce and the aromas behind paella’s pantry. Stories of river re-routing and bold design choices reveal how Valencia pairs deep heritage with gleaming, forward-looking architecture.

Explore Barcelona’s historic core on foot, weaving from the plane-tree shade of La Rambla into the labyrinth of the Gothic Quarter. Trace medieval lanes to the cloistered calm of Barcelona Cathedral, where stone gargoyles and quiet courtyards reveal the city’s centuries of faith and festivity.

Hear stories of Roman Barcino and Catalan guilds as you pass hidden plazas and artisan storefronts. Your Tour Leader highlights architectural details and local traditions so you can appreciate how Barcelona evolved from fortified streets to a confident, modern metropolis.