Verde y azul son los colores de la costa vasca, Guggenheim de Bilbao

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En bici por españa - costa vasca bilbao

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The Green & Blue are the colours of “The Basque Coast”

From: 1.200,00 €

Description

Self Guided

From San Sebastian to Bilbao

Secondary and tertiary roads linking the two main basque capitals. Quiet cycling by rippling terrain in this lineal course exploring the basque coast. Staying in small, picturesque , seaside villages where old traditions are being kept through centuries.

What's included

6 nights in double rooms

6 breakfasts

Detailed route information through app (Ride With GPS , Wikiloc)

Gastronomy experiences recommendations on route

Wellcome meeting and route briefing with our local managers

Luggage transferred between your hotels

Txakoli Museum free entry ticket, included one glass tasting

Basic insurance

Not included

Any other service to lonely rider

Lunch & dinners

Bikes (consult renting options)

Any no mentioned service

Other kind of insurance ( it´s recommended to bikers to bring their own)

Pre-stage

On arrival I suggest you a intense city walk from the hotel to the “parte vieja” combined with the tasting of local miniature gastronomy (local word for tapas) of different textures and flavours accompanied with the typical local white wine called “txakolí”.

STAGE 1

San Sebastián – Zumaia

Coastal line route squeezed between the ocean and the green mountains. The track roams through secondary roads admiring stunning landscapes. The old fishing villages of Orio, Getaria and Zumaia will be crossed, besides the famous summer resort of Zarauz.

33 km

DistancE

720 m

Positive altitude

Orio, Zarauz, Getaria

Main villages visited

STAGE 2

Zumaia – Lekeitio

Leaving Zumaia village a 3th category summit (Itziar)will be reached and course follows downhill to end 5 km. later at the village of Deba. From here a secondary coastal line road will take the riders through the charming villages of Motrico ,Ondarroa and finally Lekeitio.

38 km

Distance

600 m

Positive altitude

Deba, Motrico, Ondarroa

Main villages visited

STAGE 3

Lekeitio – Mundaka

The longest stage of the course. Continuous ups and downs combining inland and sea side landscapes. After leaving Lekeitio and following the coastal road the fisrts villages to reach are Laga and Laia beaches, famous places for the local people as the main summer resorts. Also the Biosphere reserve of Urdanibia declared “Biosphere reserve and world heritage” site by the UNESCO will be visited.

Just before the village of Mundaka that of Gernika will be visited. The latter being famous because of the painting of Picasso. The road between the mountains and the estuary will take the riders to the charming and also capital of the surf village of Mundaka where to spend this night.

46 km

Distance

780 m

Positive altitude

EA, Elantxobe, Gernika

Main villages visited

STAGE 4

Mundaka – Plentzia

Rolling roads await the riders ahead. First village to meet after a striking landscape is the sailor village of Bermeo. Some km. farer the magic and mistic place of San Juan de Gazteluetxe pitched in an island and connected to the continent through its endless sinous stairs to the top hermitage. Bakio, the following village where to have the opportunity to taste the local White wine also called “Txakoli”, typical produce in the Basque country to finalise the stage in Plentzia, where a charming hotel overviewing the fishing port wellcomes the guests.

38 km

Distance

830 m

Positive altitude

Bermeo, Bakio, Armintza

Main visited villages

STAGE 4

Plentzia – Bilbao

Last ride of the course takes the riders into the city of Bilbao, this the most populous of the Basque Country. Soon after the starting the road becomes a mixture of road and biking lane driving the bikers straight to the heart of the city along the river bank. The stage and also the course ends at the imposing image of Frank Gehry’s architectural creation, Guggenheim Museum.

28 km

Distance

240 m

Positive altitude

CONDITIONS ▿

PRICE

1.150 €

INCLUDED

~ 6 nights Accommodation in double room with breakfast.

~ Information with practical suggestions collected in a Road Book

~ GPS tracks for your device

~ Luggage transport between hotels.

~ Personal welcome in San Sebastian.

~ Entrance ticket and Txakoli glass tasting in Bakio (4th stage)

NOT INCLUDED

~ individual room (check tariff))

~ individual traveller (+270€)

~ Lunch & dinner.
~ Bicycle. ( see options )
~ Extra nights.

RENT BIKE

Touring Bike Specialized Sirrus 200 €
Carbon Bike Specialized (check price)
EBike (check price)

HOTELS

Hotel Codina ***

The Codina Hotel is located 300 metres from Ondarreta Beach, in San Sebastián. A 3-star hotel designed to offer you a pleasant stay .Having been refurnished in 2006, the building is a modern and confortable place.
The Sercotel Codina Hotel offers 65 rooms equipped with all the amenities, including free WiFi Internet. Because of its location and facilities, our hotel in San Sebastián is one the best accommodation option for your visit to this famous city

Hotel Talasoterapia Zelai ***

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The Hotel Talasoterapia is over the Itzurun beach, directly above the famous Flysch (making our location a privileged spot) and only a moment’s walk from the San Telmo hermitage. All rooms have a private bathroom, minibar, safe box, TV, hair dryer, etc.

The hotel has inside a Talasoterary center with different treatments for your body

Hotel Silken Palacio de Uribarren

The Silken Palacio Uribarren Hotel is an accommodation with all the comforts built in the same location as the old Uribarren Palace, in which monarchs such as Queen Elizabeth II, her son Alfonso XII or the Austro-Hungarian Empress Zita de Borbón slept. -Parma, who came to live in this palace during his time in exile.

Hotel Atalaya **

The Hotel Atalaya, built in 1911, is housed in a listed building of architectural interest and stands just a few metres from the sea and the famous Mundaka surfing zone. Beautifully decorated in a mix of old and new and with spacious rooms and a peaceful terrace for breakfast, this is a delightful guesthouse in Mundaka and the ideal place to rest your head for the night.

Hotel Bahia **

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Hotel Boutique Bahía de Plentzia is brand new but it keeps the essence of the antique key building that was some years ago in Plentzia village.
We are located in an amazing place, next to Plentzia river and surrounded of nature and beaches.

Hotel NH Hesperia Zubialde ****

The four-star Hesperia Zubialde hotel in Bilbao is centrally located in the city center, right across the street from the new Euskalduna Conference Centre. The city center and airport are only minutes away by car, and the hotel is well-served by the highway and public transportation. An ideal place for business travel and vacation, Hesperia Zubialde hotel is also very near major attractions such as the San Mames stadium and the world-renowned Guggenheim Museum. Guests appreciate our calm, comfortable facilities and high-quality services in a fully-renovated building that has held on to its traditional charm.

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* hotels list to be confirmed upon travellers dates confirmation