Discover the best hotels on the Costa Brava practicing cycle tourism
Habéis visto la Costa Brava en primera persona, desde el coche, caminando, desde un barco, tal vez incluso a vista de pájaro desde un globo... ¿Y si ahora os dejáis seducir por la seguridad y la calma que ofrece un paseo en bicicleta?
Desde su sillín la vida se ve diferente: todo coge una velocidad adecuada y pasaréis a formar parte de un paisaje en movimiento. Cada uno a su ritmo, ¡no es ninguna carrera! Se trata de disfrutar del trayecto y especialmente del destino. Y para ofreceros todo lo necesario cuando bajéis de la bici tenéis los establecimientos de Grans Hotels de Catalunya. Alojamientos con encantos de todo tipo y para todo tipo de públicos, que serán oasis final de vuestras aventuras sobre la bici, y también el inicio de una nueva etapa que os puede llevar, por qué no, a descubrir recorridos que no teníais ni idea de que existieran.
No importa si sois más del estilo Mountain bike o preferís ciclismo de carretera. La red de vías verdes, caminos ciclables y carreteras secundarias es tan extensa que en un mismo viaje podréis descubrir pequeñas calas de la Costa Brava y conocer pueblos medievales y zonas de interior. Vosotros ponéis la curiosidad y las piernas. Frente a vosotros tenéis kilómetros de motivos para explorar unos parajes únicos, de mar y de montaña, que siempre tratan con complicidad a quien se acerca encima de una bicicleta.
Desgranando los Tracks de la Costa Brava
Nos encontramos a finales de agosto, de un verano claramente diferente del resto, y en el que muchos caminos los encontraréis con menos ocupación de la habitual. Motivo de más para disfrutarlos con más intensidad, más seguridad y completamente a vuestro aire.
Os proponemos desgranar de la manera que mejor os parezca Tracks de la Costa Brava. Es una ruta de 216 kilómetros por caminos de tierra durante la cual no dejaréis de admirar la belleza de la Costa Brava, sus acantilados y calas escondidas, los caminos de ronda y la luz del Mediterráneo, así como la serenidad de los senderos de las Gavarres. Un recorrido inicialmente pensado para hacer en cuatro días, pero que podéis adaptar a vuestro gusto para descubrir la Costa Brava más auténtica. Con salida en Palamós (Hotel Àncora), desde aquí cada pedalada os llevará a una nueva ola de sensaciones, pasando por Calella de Palafrugell (Hotel Garbí, Hotel Sant Roc, Hotel Alga), Llafranc (Hotel Llafranc, Hotel Terramar) y Begur (Hotel Aiguablava), descubriendo los encantos medievales de Peratallada, Madremanya, els Àngels..., hasta reencontrarse con el Mediterráneo en Tossa de Mar, Sant Feliu de Guíxols (Hotel Sant Pol) y Calonge-Sant Antoni. Solo vosotros y la bicicleta... y todo un paraíso de mar y naturaleza por descubrir.
Located a few meters from the quiet Fosca beach, the Àncora Hotel has modern facilities and 46 fully equipped rooms that, added to select international and regional cuisine, make your stay at this hotel an unforgettable experience at any time of the year.
Just 200 meters from Calella de Palafrugell and 30 minutes from five golf courses, the Serra family runs a cozy hotel, the Garbí. A hotel where its clients can bathe in the heated pool in the garden or relax in the jacuzzi in the room. And where you can enjoy refined Mediterranean cuisine.
Hotel Sant Roc, located on a cliff with panoramic views of the bay of Calella de Palafrugell, offers an authentic experience on the Costa Brava. With rooms designed to offer comfort and moments of peace, the hotel combines the luxury of an impressive natural environment with high quality services, including its restaurant, El Balcó de Calella, where you can enjoy Mediterranean cuisine. It is the ideal place to disconnect and enjoy the beauty of the Catalan coast.
Hotel Alga de Calella de Palafrugell is an elegant establishment located just 200 meters from the beach, in the middle of the Costa Brava. It offers a relaxed atmosphere with more than 7,000 m² of lush gardens, two swimming pools, and tennis courts. With 59 comfortable rooms, it combines the tranquility of the Empordà landscape with services such as a local cuisine restaurant, bar, banquet rooms and parking. It is ideal for romantic getaways or family holidays, in an environment that invites calm and rest.
Hotel Llafranch is an emblematic establishment located on the seafront of Llafranc, in the heart of the Costa Brava. With spectacular views of the sea, it offers 28 cozy rooms equipped with all the comforts.
It is known for its high-quality gastronomic offering, focused on traditional Catalan cuisine, and features a terrace bar ideal for relaxing while enjoying the landscape. It is a perfect space to disconnect at any time of the year and live a unique experience surrounded by the beauty of the Mediterranean.
Located in the heart of the Costa Brava, ten meters from the beach of Llafranc Cove, the Hotel Terramar offers you an establishment where comfort and convenience are our priority. The hotel combines experience, youth and solvency in a family and hospitable atmosphere that is renewed every season.
Hotel Aigua Blava in Begur is a charming establishment located in a privileged setting on the Costa Brava, surrounded by crystal-clear coves and stunning cliffs. With over 80 years of history, this family-run hotel combines elegance and comfort, offering rooms with spectacular views of the sea and nature.
Its facilities include an outdoor pool, tennis courts, and various dining spaces where guests can enjoy Mediterranean dishes made with fresh, local products. The tranquil atmosphere and personalized service make Hotel Aigua Blava the perfect place to unwind and enjoy an unforgettable stay in one of the most beautiful spots in Catalonia.
The Hotel Sant Pol is located in Sant Feliu de Guíxols, right in front of Sant Pol Beach, on the Costa Brava. It has 22 rooms, all of them with a terrace, of which 12 have wonderful views of the Sant Pol bay, and five are called superior because they have a large whirlpool bathtub. All of them equipped, among other services, with air conditioning, heating, satellite TV, free Internet access (WIFI), safe, direct telephone, minibar and full bathroom with hairdryer.
Due to its location, right in front of the beach, the Hotel is presented as a place of charm with privileged views, in addition to offering an exceptional location for lovers of the beach and water sports. Likewise, due to its proximity to the Green Routes and the Via Ferrata, it makes it a good stopover for cyclists, hikers, and people who like to climb, with the added bonus of being able to enjoy views near the sea very appreciated.
In the hotel restaurant you can enjoy cuisine specializing in rice, fish and seafood. It is a Restaurant with great tradition in the area and has large rooms for banquets or business meetings.
Pedaleando por la Ardenya y las Gavarres
Subamos ahora a la bicicleta de carretera. A quienes os gusta más rodar sobre asfalto os esperan serpenteantes propuestas que os harán disfrutar de un entorno natural envidiable. La Ardenya y las Gavarres son dos macizos dominados por la cultura del corcho. Extensas alcornocales conviven con el pino y el granito en estas montañas de cotas modestas que separan el interior de la costa. Las carreteras que las atraviesan esconden puertos de dificultad moderada, protegidos del sol por la espesa cubierta forestal. Los primeros kilómetros discurren junto al mar por una de las vías costeras más impactantes de la Costa Brava, la carretera de Tossa de Mar, que enseguida os pondrá delante de los primeros puertos. El de Sant Grau supera la Ardenya, con pendientes constantes que se acentúan en los últimos kilómetros hasta alcanzar el 10% y puntualmente el 14%. La travesía de las Gavarres hacia el mar aprovecha el puerto de Santa Pellaia, más regular y suave, entre el 3 y el 7%, y alcanzando en ocasiones el 10%, y sigue de nuevo hacia el interior, por el collado de Romanyà de la Selva, con pendientes medias que no superan el 3%. Iremos acumulando kilómetros en las piernas y satisfacción en todo el cuerpo y la mente.
Ya sabéis, la magia del cicloturismo se puede vivir en solitario o también en grupo. Pedalear y disfrutar de caminos polvorientos, de campos de cultivo infinitos que cambian de color con cada estación del año, del paisaje de la Costa Brava... Es la ley de la bicicleta, con el tiempo parado a su favor y con todo un territorio por descubrir. Aquella ley no escrita que habla de conocer nuevos paisajes lejos de la ciudad, de manera respetuosa y sin prisa, por senderos poéticos, seguros y sugerentes. La que os empuja a hacer parada en una cala solitaria para bañarse y coger fuerzas y para seguir pedaleando hasta llegar, a la hora de comer, a un pueblo que desearéis tener para siempre en vuestro recuerdo.
¿Subís a la bici y empezamos a pedalear?
Fotos: Alex Gostel, Francesc Tur, Facu Aguirre,Volata.
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