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Enjoy a bicycle ride through some of the most dramatic landscapes to be found in Europe.
This is a unique bike trip through some of the most dramatic landscapes to be found in Europe. These islands are of volcanic origin. Lanzarote suffered a series of eruptions in the 18th century and as a result has some fascinating landscapes with volcanoes and lava flows everywhere.
The architectural works of Cesar Manrique form a valuable complement to the volcanic environment and are a must. The benign climate, neither hot in summer nor cold in winter, means that cycling is possible all year round.
Day 1: Costa Teguise
Accommodation: Barcelo Teguise beach
Today we arrive in Lanzarote. We taxi from Arrecife Airport to the hotel – 14 km. The rest of the day is free to enjoy the beach resort of Costa Teguise.
Day 2: Haria
Route: 33.4 km/20.8 miles OR 53.7 km/33.4 miles
Elevation: +505 m/+1654 ft OR +854 m/+2802 ft
Accommodation: Casa Rural Villa Lola y Juan
En route we have the opportunity to visit Manrique’s famous works such as El Jardin de Cactus, Los Jameos del Agua, El Mirador del Rio which form an integral part of the volcanic landscape. We also have the opportunity to visit the volcanic cave of La Cueva de los Verdes. We take in fishing villages without losing sight of the impressive Monte Corona. Finally we arrive in the picturesque village of Haria surrounded by its uncountable palm trees.
Day 3: San Bartolome
Route: 27 km/16.8 miles OR 46.3km/28.8 miles
Elevation: +477m/+1565 ft OR +747m/2450 ft
Accommodation: Hotel Finca La Florida
From Haria, we take the road down towards Teguise, the one-time capital of the island. Our route gives us spectacular views down over the coast. Teguise itself is a delightful small town with typical architecture and many pleasant bars for refreshment. From here we continue towards San Bartolome and the fascinating wine-producing area of La Geria to our country hotel where we spend the next two nights.
Day 4: San Bartolome
Route: 43.9 km/27.3 miles
Elevation: +467 m/+1533 ft
Accommodation: Hotel Finca La Florida
Today is a free day spent in our rural hotel. We can choose to relax, or enjoy a round ride, or even both. Our round ride takes us towards the beautiful beach of Famara with the spectacular backdrop of volcanic cliffs. After following the coast, we head across extensive lava fields and a lunar landscape back to San Bartolome. 50 km circuit, but shorter route to Fundacion Cesar Manrique or Teguise available.
Day 5: Playa Blanca
Route: 50.2 km/31.2 miles OR 60.7 km/37.7 miles
Elevation: +372 m/+1220 ft OR +510m/+1672 ft
Accommodation: Hotel H10 Timanfaya Palace
From San Bartolome we head towards the island’s main attraction, the Parque Nacional de Timanfaya. This is where Lanzarote’s volcanic nature is at its most spectacular. The eruptions of 1730 – 1736 buried around a quarter of the whole island, including several villages, and gave rise to the impressive lava and volcano landscape that we see today. From here we head down to the south of the island, stopping en route to visit the seaside volcanic crater of El Golfo before we finally reach the seaside village of Playa Blanca.
Day 6: Playa Blanca
Route: El Golfo 40 km/24.8 miles OR Fuerteventura loop 60 km/37.2 miles
Elevation: +524 m/+1720 ft OR Fuerteventura loop +667 m/2188ft
Accommodation: Hotel H10 Timanfaya Palace
Playa Blanca sits at the very south of the island and looks across to Fuerteventura. Today we can take a boat across to Corralejo and enjoy a visit or a ride on another island. Alternatively, we can enjoy a day in Playa Blanca and take the opportunity to visit the nearby coves and beaches of Papagayo, the best on the island and unspoilt by tourism. Another option is to visit El Golfo for a seafood lunch by the beach.
Day 7: Arrecife
Route: 49.6 km/30.8 miles
Elevation: +724 m/2374 ft
Accommodation: Gran Hotel Arrecife
From Playa Blanca, we head across the dramatic hills of Femes before heading to the wine country of La Geria.Here, the unusual vineyard cultivation techniques have given rise to a fascinating landscape not to be seen anywhere else in the world, and producing some fine wines. We then descend to the coast and follow a nice promenade from Puerto del Carmen to Arrecife.
Day 8: Departure
A short taxi ride to the airport – 4 km – brings you back to your flight home.
1.290,00€ – 1.490,00€
Land of the Volcanoes. Enjoy a ride through some of the most dramatic landscapes to be found in Europe.
| Dates | Christmas and New Year, 8 Jan – 18 Dec 2024 |
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We made it around the Island on a bike in our 70’s!
Bike Spain did a great job in coordinating the logistics – pickup and drop off at the airport was timely, luggage was always at the next site when we arrived, the lodging options were all first rate, and the route on paper and GPS was good. Bike Spain was very responsive to all our questions in the planning process. We also appreciated all the special gifts – phone case, handlebar case, t-shirt, tote bag, water bottle were put to use, and will continue to be used! Really, it was the people we interacted with along the way along with the perfect bikes– they were brand new with strong motors and big batteries! : Bike Spain did a great job in coordinating the logistics – pickup and drop off at the airport was timely, luggage was always at the next site when we arrived, the lodging options were all first rate, and the route on paper and GPS was good.. Bike Spain was very responsive to all our questions in the planning process. We also appreciated all the special gifts – phone case, handlebar case, t-shirt, tote bag, water bottle were put to use, and will continue to be used! Thank you.
All hotels and restaurants were great. The hotel in Haria was spectacular. Both Tenerife and Lanzarote were amazing and interesting and we experienced as much as we could every moment! Everyone was very helpful throughout the trip and we really appreciate it, We had a great time.
– Desirable location
– desirable hotels listed in website
– good reviews of company
– good and timely response to enquires (from Sabela).
The views were fantastic, especially through El Golfo and riding through that area!! Also really enjoyed the beach front path from Perto del Carmen to Arrecife.
We really enjoyed our last few days of exploring (by foot) Arrecife walking paths and restaurants in te Charco de San Gines (including your recommendations)!
THANKS for giving us unforgettable memories!!
