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At
motorbike-tours the emphasis is on enjoyment;
after all you are on holiday. We appreciate just how important your well earned
break is to you, and we won't forget that. Both experienced and novice riders
are welcome into the group.........we're all bikers.
It's not just a matter of
leading you along the road. These motorcycle tours have been carefully tailored, each stop
researched,
accommodation vetted so that when you arrive, you simply have to climb onto your
bike and enjoy.........that's what you're coming for.
And if you have a problem, we
won't leave you behind. All the motorbike-tours.co.uk tours are escorted by a back-up vehicle. Once
you get to Spain, you won't even have to carry your own luggage.
We've incorporated a
mini-stop into the tour, just to give us time to catch our breath before we move
on again. From here we will enjoy a day's excursion to Granada and the Alhambra
Palace.
Can I just say before you
read on; I hope you're as excited about this tour as Alan and Thoughtful Mark
are.
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information
Day 1
Santander
to Salamanca
We meet near the ferry
terminal in Santander. Of course you don't have to travel from Plymouth, you may
like to make your own way through France before joining us. Those of you who
wish to relax on the Pont Aven can see booking information at
http://www.brittany-ferries.co.uk/
From here we head to Salamanca. Today is the only day that includes any
significant autovia riding, but it's well worth it to reach the majestic city of
Salamanca. Click here to see more about Salamanca
Day 2
The Museum of Classic Motorcycles
Onward into Extremadura and what a day this is.
Relatively few tourists, Spanish or
foreign, venture to this western region of the Iberian Peninsula
sandwiched between Portugal and the central plains of La Mancha.
It has little appeal for the package holidaymaker but for anyone
seeking a real “Spanish experience” off the beaten track
Extremadura offers an
unforgettable journey of discovery; It even has Indians (with
sidecars). We end the day in the Roman city of Merida, but not
before we have enjoyed the splendours of the National Park of
Montefrague. Click here for more details
Day 3
Seville
Today we take the old road to Seville, arriving in time to see the cityand spend
a
charming Saturday evening in the capital of Andalucía.
According to legend, Sevilla was founded by
Hercules, but for all its fascinating history and important monuments, Sevilla is universally famous for being a joyous town. While the Sevillians are
known for their wit and sparkle, the city itself is striking for its vitality.
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Day 4
Lakes
We're on a diet of lakes and mountains today,
coupled with some fantastic biking roads. The Axarquia
region of Andalucia has some of the best scenery in Spain. The Maroma mountain
stands at 2080 metres above sea level at it’s highest point, much higher than
Ben Nevis, and is often snow capped during the winter and spring months, but
before we even reach Lake Vinuela where we will spend two nights, we have to
pass through the breathtaking El Chorro pass (remember Von Ryan's Express) and
the Guadalhorce lake district. Stunning, just stunning.
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Day 5
Excursion to The Alhambra Palace
The name Alhambra is of
Arabic origins meaning 'Red Castle' which indeed it is. It's impressive walls
ring the hill of La Sabica and along with the Sierra Nevada mountain range
dominate the skyline of Granada. We journey back through some of the most
magnificent country you're ever likely to see. Click here
for more details
Picture by kind permission of
Sir Cam
Day 6
Caves, mountains and coast
Chilling
out day today. We'll take a leisurely ride to the
Nerja caves before heading into the foothills of the Sierra Nevada. Ah! the
smell of the pine trees. We end the day at the coastal town of Roquetas del Mar.
Oh, I do like to be beside the seaside, and so does Thoughtful Mark.
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Day 7
Mini Hollywood 
Y'all wanna have a good day
today, and we're gonna do our rootin', tootin' best to make sure you do. Leaving
the coast we head inland through the only true desert in Europe, calling at Mini
Hollywood where Clint Eastwood cut his teeth and made a fistful of dollars at
the same time. We end the day back on the coast at Mazarron.
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Day 8
Sierras and National Parks
Today
we pass through the breath-taking Reserva Muela de Cortes
on our way to our stop in Requena.
'Water flows throughout the
area, creating scenery of great beauty'. That was said two hundred years ago by
the Valencian botanist Cavanilles, and the observation still applies today.
Sometimes words fail me; but not
very often. Click here for more details
Day 9
Cuenca
In the Region of Castile-La
Mancha, between the Júcar and Huécar river canyons, you will find Cuenca, the
city with the UNESCO World Heritage designation.
After Muslim troops conquered this area in 714,
they soon realized the strategic location and built The Conca alcazaba (arabic
fortress) between the two gorges cut by the rivers. This
they surrounded with a one km wall.
Cuenca, with its hanging houses truly is
unforgettable, and the ride to it is just as memorable.
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Day 10
Alto Tajo Nature Reserve 
When we researched this section of the route, we
hardly met another vehicle. As we stopped and killed our engines, the sound of
silence was deafening; Thoughtful Mark came over quite queer, him being a city
boy.
Especially noteworthy are the formations link to
river courses such as canyons and ravines -which are both
frequent in this areas- and terraces, as well as unique slope
formations such as needles, pinnacles and monoliths.
In summary, this is the most extensive network of canyons and ravines in
Castilla-La Mancha. Click here for more details
Day 11
Sierra de Cebollera and
The Monasterio de Piedra 
Hidden in the high sierras of the Sistema Iberica
mountains the National Park of the Monasterio de Piedra offers one of the most
gratifying visits imaginable. The park is one of the protrcted natural areas of
Aragon and is an area of outstanding natural beauty.
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Day
12
The Wine Route
Through
the La Rioja region and back
to Santander for those of us who want to catch the four o'clock ferry to
Plymouth, but before that, time permitting, I hope we can enjoy a farewell lunch together.
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Hasta Luego!
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