Are you thinking of spending time exploring Spain by bike? If you are contemplating such a holiday then of course it is a good idea to know where are the best places to go. So to help you decide we offer some information that you may find useful.
The first thing you will notice that cycling is an extremely popular sport with the Spanish and hundreds even thousands are cyclists can be seen out most weekends. But it has also now become a very popular destination with cyclists not just across Europe but from around the world.
In recent years we have seen more and more professional cyclists participating in the annual cycling tour (Vuelta a Espana) and this year is no different. In fact even more may choose to participate as this year this particular cycling tour celebrates its 75th Birthday.
Where you choose to take your cycling holiday in Spain will of course depend on your level of cycling skill. Certainly around the Costa del Sol there are plenty of easy cycling routes that you can use allowing you to take things more leisurely. Whereas in other parts of the country you will find that there are much more difficult and complicated routes available and these are really for those who spend a great deal of time cycling.
If you do intend to go cycling in Spain then you need to choose the right time for doing so. Unfortunately you should avoid cycling around the Southern parts of Spain including the Costa del Sol in the summer as the temperatures are extremely high. Instead you would be far better of arranging to go cycling in this part of Spain during the spring or autumn months. As well as being a lot cooler there is less chance of rain falling.