Destination Guides

On this page you can find links to several guides that we have written about some of the main towns and cities that we visit on our cycling holidays. These are places that have been influenced by thousands of years of different cultures and eras, forming them into cities that really capture the imagination. of history.




A Guide to Seville

Seville is the enchanting capital of the Andalucia region in Southern Spain. It is one of our favourite cities, and we visit it on both our Historic Andalucia and Seville to Granada cycling holidays.

Seville was already a thriving city in ancient times under Iberian civilizations and later under the Romans. But it reached its real glory days in the Medieval and Early Modern periods. In the 8th century it became the first capital of the Umayyad state of Al-Andalus, continuing to thrive under muslim rule for six centuries. In the 13th century, Seville was conquered by the Christian kingdom of Castile, as part of the so-called reconquista cruasde. This ushered in a different, but equally prosperous new era, fuelled by the Age of Exploration.

Seville became the nerve center for the pioneering voyages of men like Christopher Columbus, Ferdinand Magellan and Hernán Cort&eaucte;s. Today the city is filled with grand monuments which highlight its historic importance, and which help to make Seville such a fascinating and magical place to visit.

Find out more about the history, the culture and what to see, in this guide to one of Spain's most captivating cities...

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Seville - Plaza Espana

A Guide to Granada

Granada is one of the most charismatic cities in Spain. It is best known for the incredible Alhambra palace, which dominates the historic center from its privileged hilltop position.

But the whole city is steeped in history and has been shaped by diverse cultural influences for over two thousand years.

Find out more about the fascinating history and culture of Granada in our guide to the city....

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Alhambra Palace - Granada

A Guide to Cordoba

Córdoba is one of the most fascinating cities in Spain. It has an incredible history; from being the provincial capital under the Romans, to being the largest city in the world under the Muslim caliphate. We spend a lot of time in the city on our Historic Andalucia and Seville to Granada cycling holidays, and have come to really love everything about it!

Find out more about the history, the culture and what to see, in this guide to our favourite places to visit in Córdoba...

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Roman Bridge - Cordoba

Barcelona City Guide

The capital of Catalonia is the most visited city in Spain. Barcelona combines history, culture, great food and sandy beaches, making it a great place to stay for a few nights extra at the start or end of your tour.

Here are just a few of the highlights that you can visit in the city...

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Barcelona Catalan Flags

Bilbao City Guide

If you can spare the time, we recommend staying in Bilbao for a couple of nights at the start or end of your tour. Bilbao is a modern and vibrant city, best characterized by its stunning Guggenheim Museum. It is also known for its high quality food, ranging from tasty pintxos to world class restaurants.

In this guide you can find just a few of the highlights that you can visit in the city:

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Bilbao Guggenheim Museum

Madrid City Guide

Madrid is a great place to stay for a few nights extra at the start or end of your tour, particularly if you are flying in and out of the city. Spain's capital is a charming city with a relaxed atmosphere. Whether you want to explore the historic monuments, or simply relax with a copa and some tapas - Madrid is a good option.

In this guide are just a few of the highlights that you can visit in the city:

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Madrid Royal Palace

Oviedo City Guide

Oviedo is a great place to stay for a few nights extra at the start or end of our cycling holidays in the Asturias region. It is a vibrant city that is steeped in history, and has an excellent gastronomic tradition.

From the UNESCO listed church of Santa Maria de Naranco, to the tasty Fabada Asturianal in this guide you can find out just a few of the highlights of the city:

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Santa Maria Naranco Church

Guide to Roman Provence

Provence is a fantastic region to visit for many reasons. The beautiful villages, the rolling vineyards, the great food and the superb climate are just a few. But it is also a region whose culture and charm has been influenced by thousands of years of history.

And one of the great things about Provence is that it is alive with reminders of past eras. Buildings like the Palais des Papes in Avignon or the hilltop castle of Gordes all help to tell the story of the region's history.

Most impressive and extensive of all, in our opinion, are the ancient monuments. And in this guide we will be introducing some of the best Roman ruins in Provence, and revealing a little about the stories behind them. These are monuments that we visit on our cycling holidays in Provence, and are all within a relatively small area...

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Pont du Gard Roman Aqueduct

Guide to San Sebastian

San Sebastian is a popular place to stay at the start or end of our cycling holidays in the region. It is a beautiful city with fantastic beaches, and is renowned for its incredible gastronomy, including several restaurants that have been awarded multiple Michelin stars.

In this guide are just a few of the highlights of the charming city:

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San Sebastian - Monte Igeldo

Guide to Valencia

If you can spare the time, we highly recommend staying in Valencia for a few nights at the start or end of your tour. Valencia is Spain's third largest city and elegantly combines history with modernity. It has excellent museums, stunning architecture and the largest city beach in Europe!

Below are just a few of the highlights that you can visit in the city...

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Valencia Torres Serranos
For further reading, check out our articles about some of the cultural aspects of Spain and Southern France. We also have many Cycling Guides to different regions, as well as general information about cycle touring.

And if you would like to visit some of these places in person without the stress of organising your own trip, we would be delighted if you would join us on one of our Cycle Holidays.