Fantastic experience biking in Catalonia My husband and I have gone on many self-guided cycling tours in Europe, and this one was by far the... read moreMy husband and I have gone on many self-guided cycling tours in Europe, and this one was by far the most organized and accommodating of any tour so far. The owner's were great to work with, had made arrangements for lodging in spectacular hotels (all air conditioned with very comfortable beds, each place providing a unique experience). Bikes were high quality, devices for finding our way (Garmin plus phone with preloaded maps, and paper map backups) made the trip relatively stress free. Villages that we biked through were gorgeous and there were plenty of places to eat or have a refreshment. Plan to spend one extra day in Girona- it is a quaint Medieval town with lots to visit. Last day of biking over the mountain to Girona was very challenging- I opted out (my husband did the route) and instead spent the morning swimming in the salt water pool at the hotel.
We HIGHLY recommend this trip if you want a unique and authentic experience of Catalonia. More read less

A Great Family Vacation!! The Creative Catalonia bike tour of the Costa Brava and surrounding area really lived up to its reputation. This was... read moreThe Creative Catalonia bike tour of the Costa Brava and surrounding area really lived up to its reputation. This was our 5th self guided family bike trip and probably our favorite. Lucy was very thorough with the presentation before the trip and very responsive to any of our questions during the trip. My son lost the lock key at the end of the trip and Lucy was very helpful in making sure we made our connection to Girona. The scenery was beautiful, the people friendly, the food delicious, the bikes in tip-top shape, and the lodging varied and very comfortable. We would not hesitate to recommend this trip to anyone looking for a great family vacation. read less

Medieval Villages This self guided bike tour was amazing! Daniel, our tour coordinator, was very thorough with maps, Garmin, phone with directions... read moreThis self guided bike tour was amazing! Daniel, our tour coordinator, was very thorough with maps, Garmin, phone with directions and history of every area we visited. Beautiful beach coves along the Mediterranean Sea, and fascinating medieval village towns inland. Four of us used E Bikes. They were fabulous! We highly recommend Creative Catalonia Bike Holidays and this particular tour. read less

GREAT BIKE RIDE WITH OUR GRANDSON Our 20 year old grandson is doing a semester of college in Barcelona and while visiting him we wanted... read moreOur 20 year old grandson is doing a semester of college in Barcelona and while visiting him we wanted to do a week's bike ride with him for his week off'
Right from our first contact with both Bike Tours.com and Creative Catalonia (Lucy and Daniel),.communicated directly with us helping find the best ride to fit our needs. We wanted to use our own tandem bike and they made sure it would work.
We finished the ride a week ago and we can't say enough for the support Lucy and Daniel gave us on the self guided ride. Also the scenery and historic beauty was excellent. Thank you for making our bike ride week with our Grandson so memorial. read less

Great self guided bike tour! We thoroughly enjoyed our 5 day self guided tour from Girona to the costa brava then into the Baix Emporda.... read moreWe thoroughly enjoyed our 5 day self guided tour from Girona to the costa brava then into the Baix Emporda. Daniel and Lucy did an excellent job in providing us with first rate equipment, and their hotel selections were great! We actually ended up doing only 3 days of bike riding, because the first and last days are traveling to and from Girona; We wished that we had stayed in Monells an extra night. read less

Self Guided walking trip Loved the 4 night itinerary. The views were spectacular and we are planning another trip in this beautiful part... read moreLoved the 4 night itinerary. The views were spectacular and we are planning another trip in this beautiful part of the world. read less

Girona to the Sea What an amazing guided bike tour! Lucy was a super host. She was prompt and guided us each day on... read moreWhat an amazing guided bike tour! Lucy was a super host. She was prompt and guided us each day on a unique ride around Catalonia. Lucy explained sites, culture and customs of the area. The rides along the ocean were beautiful and when we wanted to do more of the ocean she accommodated our request and modify our route without issue. She and Daniel thought of everything and the hotels were truly top notch. We will definitely be working on another (walking and/or biking) excursion with Lucy and Daniel of Creative Catalonia. Thanks!! read less

Private Guided Road Bike Cycle Tour of Green Spain and Picos de Europa October 2019 This was a second private guided tour we have undertaken with Creative Catalonia, the first of which was in 2014.... read moreThis was a second private guided tour we have undertaken with Creative Catalonia, the first of which was in 2014.
Dan from Creative Catalonia (Creative Bike tours) kindly accommodated our needs and provided us with a truly amazing and memorable experience of cycling Northern 'Green' Spain and the must see Picos de Europa. The ability to have a private guided tour of 5 days through the Cantabria region, exploring quaint villages on quiet roads through green and lush regional and coastal routes of this magical area was nothing short of spectacular. The unique and boutique accommodation chosen was outstanding as was the service and hospitality we received from the locals. The guides sharing their local knowledge of culture, food, wine, and history made for a wonderful experience that we will hold fond memories for a lifetime. If you are looking for a personalised, professional and high quality service, I highly recommend Dan and Creative Catalonia. I rate their services higher than a 10 out of 10. read less

Not your typical bike tour This is a customizable self-guided tour.
At first blush, the cost of this trip seemed on... read moreThis is a customizable self-guided tour.
At first blush, the cost of this trip seemed on the high side but it had all of the elements we were looking for in a tour, it hit the high points we had hoped to see and set a reasonable daily distance.
We are very glad we chose to proceed and it turned out that the value received was outstanding.
Daniel and Lucy were lovely and we felt supported every step of the way.
We chose the length of time and area we wanted to explore and they planned everything. I mean everything (bikes, route, hotels, restaurant reservations, recommendations of things to see, etc.)
The hotels that they reserved for us were in the perfect location and we had a lovely room in each. In the hotels by the sea we had the best views and in all places the hotels were modern, clean, spacious (for the area) and seemed to be the top hotels in their respective area.
Food suggestions and reservations were also top notch. A reservation was made for us at a Michelin star restaurant in one hotel and in another the food was even better. We chose to do our own thing in one locale but that paled in comparison to their recommendations.
The bicycles were sturdy and very well maintained and the navigation was beautifully redundant. We received paper overviews, a Garmin and a mobile phone that all detailed the route. At one point I made the mistake of zooming out too much with the Garmin (don't do that) and lost the specificity we needed. We consulted the mobile phone they gave us and got back on course with very little wasted time (and effort).
There is no better way to explore the Catalonia seaside and medieval towns at your own pace and at your leisure than with Creative Catalonia's bike tours.
Highly recommended. read less

A cycling tour for ten! All from Perth (Western Australia) we were looking forward to this 8 day tour of Spain’s Catalonia Region. ... read moreAll from Perth (Western Australia) we were looking forward to this 8 day tour of Spain’s Catalonia Region. We were met by Daniel and Lucy (they are Creative Catalonia) who proved to be both engaging and very knowledgeable. They have lived here for 15 years and have developed a great business. They do self guided and guided tours (ours was guided). They worked with us to create an itinerary that gave us riding challenges, fantastic scenery, perfect accommodation, and great meals.
The bikes were Canyons and did the job very well...no complaints!
I would recommend highly this business for anyone who wants to cycle in Spain. It is a professional outfit with a deep knowledge of Catalonia and how to look after their clients. An easy Five Stars! read less