Discovering the Treasures of the Alto Alentejo
Starting from the peaceful little village of Aldeia da Serra in the dreamy Serra da Ossa, this appealing circular, full-day drive will take you through the most beautiful countryside of …
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Douro Highlights – a world-class circular tour
Starting from Pinhao, a humble little town who’s superb setting makes it the nerve centre for visitors to the upper Douro region, this drive (or ride) takes you along the …
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Euskadi – Elosua and Udana via Oñati and Bergara
A circular route taking in the historic towns of Bergara where Tungsten was first isolated and Oñati with its beautiful ancient university. The first climb to Elosua is quite a …
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Mirador del Fito – a circular route around the Sierra del Sueve
A climb that even made Miguel Indurain suffer, the Mirador del Fito is definitely a challenging ride for cyclists though if you’re in reasonable form the views will surely get …
Read MoreEtxalar to Sare
Whenever I come to Spain I always go cycling in the mountains because for me mountains are beautiful and you can get extraordinary views. I can remember when I was …
Read MoreCamino Real – Atagoiti and Udana
A beautiful ride with spectacular views on a a lovely December morning. Young Louis was the King of the Mountains!!!
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Valleys of Eastern Cantabria – a circular tour
Following the valleys of the Asón and Gándara (Soba) rivers round the Sierra de Hornijo with an optional jaunt up to the border with Burgos at Portillo de la Sia …
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Virgen de las Nieves
Whether you’re staying in Eastern Cantabria or just paying a visit, a trip up to the Hermita de La Virgen de las Nieves near Ampuero is surely one of the …
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A trip into the Cantabrian heartlands
For a glimpse of the ‘real’ Cantabria, for a day where you’ll see more cows than people, far more, and for to experience the contrast between the rolling green hills …
Read MoreThe Saja-Nansa route
So good we did it twice! Whilst staying at Casa Ester in Oyambre we first did the route as a cycling excursion but enjoyed it so much we had to …
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