Cycle touring in Spain

If you love cycling, then Spain is the place for you. You'll have the chance to explore beautiful landscapes, towns, villages and cities any way you like: taking short or long routes, on your own bike or on a hired one.

Enjoy Spain on a bike

Spain’s geographic diversity and its excellent climate mean you can enjoy cycle touring at any time of year, and whatever your level of physical fitness.

There are many spaces specially adapted for cyclists, perfectly signposted roads, bike lanes and themed routes. What’s more, along the way you’ll find all types of accommodation, specialist companies and hiring options.

Routes for everybody

You can cycle around cities safely and comfortably, or along trails in the heart of nature. When you take any of the Greenway cycle trails you’ll discover exciting itineraries that follow the routes of disused railway lines. You’ll even find routes with disabled access. If you like a challenge, why not try one of the great routes, some of which are known worldwide, such as the Way of Saint James.


Bike routes around Spain

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Bike routes around Spain

Greenway Cycling Routes

Pedal comfortably along old railways lines that have been converted into cycle-touring routes. This is a chance to discover many different places, to cycle through beautiful natural settings, and to travel back in time as you visit old country stations. The slopes are gentle, the curves are open, and there are restored bridges or viaducts to cross the rivers.

The Greenway cycling routes are perfect for people of all ages, and many of them guarantee universal accessibility for people with reduced mobility.

10 Bike-Friendly Cities

Discover the treasures of the city from your bike while you do your bit for the environment.

These are the top 10 Spanish cities for cyclists, featuring bike lanes, bike hire, guided visits and even smartphone apps: Donostia/San Sebastián, Vitoria-Gasteiz, Zaragoza, Gijón, Albacete, Seville, Barcelona, Valencia, Palma de Mallorca y Córdoba

Great Routes

If you like cycling excursions that last several days, there are numerous routes to choose from in Spain. The Way of Saint James, Silver Route, The Transandalus, The Transpirenaica, The Way of El Cid, The Route of Don Quixote, Castilla Canal.