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Grand Tour of Spain

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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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.  Click here for more details                            

                                    

 

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. Click here for more details

 

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                                                                                                                                                           

Caves of Nerja - Cueva Nerja 301Chilling 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. Click here for more details

 

 

 

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. Click here for more details

 

 

Day 8   Sierras and National Parks  

cabrasmonteses1.jpgToday 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. Click here for more details

 

 

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. Click here for more

 

 

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. Click here for more details

Hasta Luego!

           

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