This tour is best done in the months:

April, May, June, September and October.

 

July and August are quit warm and this is also the tourism high-season.

Noveber to March are a little cold. Nothing like USA cold, but specially at night it can be chilly.

 

On our Weather page you can see more detailed weather info per region.

 

 

On day 1 you arrive in Madrid. We will pick you up from the airport and bring you to your hotel so you can un-pack, rest, relax and aclimatize a bit.

 

Today you receive your motorcycle. We'll give you some time to "fiddle" with it to make sure all is to your liking and all your luggage fits in the panniers.

In the afternoon there will be a briefing in which we tell you everything you need to know about the tour, the roads, the customs, etc. We give you the SatNav and show you how to use it.

 

Starting in Madrid, the route goes north passing lakes and mountains to Segovia and its impressive castle.  It then continues south-west through green areas, passing the medieval walls of Avilla and the valley of the river Jerte until the goal of today, Placencia.

 

The route goes south, through the Monfrague National Park and passing the cerro Masatrigo that sits lonely in the middle of a lake, until Aracena and its “Gruta de las Maravillas” (cave of wonders).

 

Going south east the route takes you through the beautiful city of Seville, right past the “Royal Shipyards”, famous from Game of Thrones. Next are “the white villages of Andalusia” that sit picture postcard on top of hills and perches by lakes, the most famous being Sentenil de las Bodegas, which is molten together with the surrounding cliffs.

The day ends in Ronda and its amazing bridges.

 

From Ronda the route goes to Grananda, but before you get there, you get a chance to walk the “Caminito del Rey” (walkway of the king), a very scary footpath cut out of the cliffes in the canyon El Chorro.   The viewpoint on the “Ventanillas” is next on the route, right before you arive in Granada.

 

Today you visit the Alhambra in the morning and in the afternoon you can either explore Granada or do an organized hike on the Cahorros trail, which consists of suspension bridges, narrow trails along the river, waterfalls and amazing sunsets.

 

Leaving Granada the route first goes to the tope of the Pico Veleta (3,396 mtr) and then drops down to sealevel, following the coastal roads, passing many pretty and secluded beaches on the Costa Tropicana.

 

From the Costa Tropicana to the Costa Blanca (the white coast), still following the coast and several picturesque fishing villages until the route ends at the pink lake of Torrevieja. It really is pink.

 

Still following the costa Blanca the route continues North, crossing the salt-fields of Santa Pola, passing the beach city Alicante and its hill top castle and the natural park l’Albufera before ending for the day in Valencia.

 

Today the route goes inland on curvy mountain roads, through the Parc Natural de la Serra Calderona and la Serra d’Espada, skimming lake Embalse de Arenoso and giving you the opportunity to walk de Gargantas de Valloré, wooden walkways nailed to the side of steep cliffs.

The day ends in Alcañiz and its Castillo de los Calatravos

 

Today the route takes you west to Margalef, a village build inside rock crevices, before it brings you back to the coast to visit Bodegas Güell, a Gaudi style winery turned into a restaurant.

After this, Barcelona awaits you.

 

Barcelona has much to offer to visitors. The Sagrada Familia being only one of this city’s amazing sights.  Close to your hotel are the street artists of Ramblas, Batllo’s house is worth a peek and from the Bunquer del Carmel you can see the entire city below you. If you feel lost, go to Horta’s labyrinth to sort out your sense of direction and if you are into science, then the Mercury fountain at the Joan Miro foundation is a must see.

 

After all that coast it is time for some mountains and so the route goes north. First to see Castellfolit de la Roca perched on a cliff and then on to the highest capital in Europe in one of the tiniest countries in the world.

 

Back into Spain the route passes valleys, canyons, lakes and spectacular bridges in the foothills of the Pyrenees.

 

First stop today is the ghost-town Esco, followed by a visit to the Royal Palace of Olite. Now passing beautiful green rolling hills, the next “must see” on the route is the Parque de los Desvelados (parc of the sleepless) where giant skulls decorate the landscape.

The route of today ends at Zugarramurdi, infamous for its witch-trials. If you are brave enough, you can visit the cave of the witches of Zugarramurdi.

 

Going west the route takes you to the Atlantic coast with some awesome viewpoints on the way. Lots of little secluded beaches are waiting to be discovered by you. In the afternoon you’ll arrive at Gaztelugatxe (no, we can’t pronounce that either) where you can visit castle Dragonstone (from Game of Thrones) via the most spectacular “stairs/walkway”.

The route ends at the fishing village Castro Urdiales.

 

At first the route follows the coast, but soon it heads inland into the Picos de Europa mountains. After many many hairpin-curves and a town build on a natural rock-arch, you reach the coast again.

At the end there is an interesting side-trip to a town of cave-houses. The most interesting part is entering the town, through a cave.

 

Still hugging the rugged atlantic coastlines the route takes you via beaches and fishing villages to the Praia de Catedrais (Cathedral Beach). A visit to this amazing sea-scape is better tomorrow morning

 

In the morning you visit the majestic sea-scape of Praia des Catedrais. After this the route takes you along the coastline, passing breathtaking views, quaint little peninsulas, light-houses and curves, curves and more curves.

 

And still the route takes you along the most spectacular coast of Europe into Portugal. A ride across the 2 km long sea-bridge brings you to the Illa de Arousa and its pristine beaches, and you have a chance to climb the very very long stairs to the basilica of the good Jesus of the mount. The day ends on the beach of Matosinhos.

 

The route leaves the coast behind and follows the banks of the river Douro inland.  It passes a 516 meter long, 1 meter wide, suspension bridge that hangs 175 meters above the river. Are you brave enough to walk across it, or will you settle for a photograph? After many hairpin-curves the route dives into the canyon of the river Zezere. It ends in Monsanto, a village build around and in between giant boulders.

 

Riding back towards the coast you pass the headquarters of the mysterious Knights Templar in Tomar, see the biggest waves in the world at Nazaré and in Lisbon you stay in the old bario Chiado.

 

The capital of Portugal has much to offer to fill this resting day. Wander along the cobblestone streets of the old neighborhoods, sip a cappuccino sitting on a little terrace in one of the many plazas that seem to have walked straight out of a movie. Visit one of the many museums and immerse in the history of this former world power.

 

The route not so much leaves Lisbon as moves to its western side to Cape Roca, the most western point of the European continent. On the way you can see the Boca de Inferno (the mouth of hell), a violent blowhole. Another interesting site is a fully overgrown convent and the Castle of the Moors. Just before the route ends in Evora, it passes the stonehedge of portugal.

 

Going straight south, crossing the Serra do Mendro mountains, the route ends in Carvoeiro and the Benagil Sea Cave. A visit to this amazing place is best left for tomorrow morning.

 

After a visit to the Benagil Sea Cave the route takes you east, making a short stop at the Capela de Ossos, a chapel made from the bones of deceased monks. Then a stop at the weird anchor cemetery and the very apocalyptic deserted mines of São Domingos

 

From Nerva the route crosses mountains and lakes, follows canyons and rivers, to Baños de Encina and its castle, fully build of mud, but made to look invincible painted in the colors of solid rock.

 

This last day of riding takes you north through mountain passes and past the picturesque windmills of La Mancha, the ones Don Quixote thought were angry giants.

The day ends at the same place it all started, Madrid.

 

Today we take you to the airport, help you find the right checkin-desk and say goodbye, untill next time.

 

This tour is best done in the months:

April, May, June, September and October.

 

July and August are quit warm and this is also the tourism high-season.

Noveber to March are a little cold. Nothing like USA cold, but specially at night it can be chilly.

 

On our Weather page you can see more detailed weather info per region.

 

 

 

On day 1 you arrive in Madrid. We will pick you up from the airport and bring you to your hotel so you can un-pack, rest, relax and aclimatize a bit.

 

Today you receive your motorcycle. We'll give you some time to "fiddle" with it to make sure all is to your liking and all your luggage fits in the panniers.

In the afternoon there will be a briefing in which we tell you everything you need to know about the tour, the roads, the customs, etc. We give you the SatNav and show you how to use it.

 

Starting in Madrid, the route goes north passing lakes and mountains to Segovia and its impressive castle.  It then continues south-west through green areas, passing the medieval walls of Avilla and the valley of the river Jerte until the goal of today, Placencia.

The route goes south, through the Monfrague National Park and passing the cerro Masatrigo that sits lonely in the middle of a lake, until Aracena and its “Gruta de las Maravillas” (cave of wonders).

 

Going south east the route takes you through the beautiful city of Seville, right past the “Royal Shipyards”, famous from Game of Thrones. Next are “the white villages of Andalusia” that sit picture postcard on top of hills and perches by lakes, the most famous being Sentenil de las Bodegas, which is molten together with the surrounding cliffs.

The day ends in Ronda and its amazing bridges.

From Ronda the route goes to Grananda, but before you get there, you get a chance to walk the “Caminito del Rey” (walkway of the king), a very scary footpath cut out of the cliffes in the canyon El Chorro.   The viewpoint on the “Ventanillas” is next on the route, right before you arive in Granada.

 

Today you visit the Alhambra in the morning and in the afternoon you can either explore Granada or do an organized hike on the Cahorros trail, which consists of suspension bridges, narrow trails along the river, waterfalls and amazing sunsets.

 

 

Leaving Granada the route first goes to the tope of the Pico Veleta (3,396 mtr) and then drops down to sealevel, following the coastal roads, passing many pretty and secluded beaches on the Costa Tropicana.

 

From the Costa Tropicana to the Costa Blanca (the white coast), still following the coast and several picturesque fishing villages until the route ends at the pink lake of Torrevieja. It really is pink.

 

Still following the costa Blanca the route continues North, crossing the salt-fields of Santa Pola, passing the beach city Alicante and its hill top castle and the natural park l’Albufera before ending for the day in Valencia.

 

Today the route goes inland on curvy mountain roads, through the Parc Natural de la Serra Calderona and la Serra d’Espada, skimming lake Embalse de Arenoso and giving you the opportunity to walk de Gargantas de Valloré, wooden walkways nailed to the side of steep cliffs.

The day ends in Alcañiz and its Castillo de los Calatravos

 

Today the route takes you west to Margalef, a village build inside rock crevices, before it brings you back to the coast to visit Bodegas Güell, a Gaudi style winery turned into a restaurant.

After this, Barcelona awaits you.

 

Barcelona has much to offer to visitors. The Sagrada Familia being only one of this city’s amazing sights.  Close to your hotel are the street artists of Ramblas, Batllo’s house is worth a peek and from the Bunquer del Carmel you can see the entire city below you. If you feel lost, go to Horta’s labyrinth to sort out your sense of direction and if you are into science, then the Mercury fountain at the Joan Miro foundation is a must see.

 

After all that coast it is time for some mountains and so the route goes north. First to see Castellfolit de la Roca perched on a cliff and then on to the highest capital in Europe in one of the tiniest countries in the world.

 

Back into Spain the route passes valleys, canyons, lakes and spectacular bridges in the foothills of the Pyrenees.

 

 

First stop today is the ghost-town Esco, followed by a visit to the Royal Palace of Olite. Now passing beautiful green rolling hills, the next “must see” on the route is the Parque de los Desvelados (parc of the sleepless) where giant skulls decorate the landscape.

The route of today ends at Zugarramurdi, infamous for its witch-trials. If you are brave enough, you can visit the cave of the witches of Zugarramurdi.

 

 

Going west the route takes you to the Atlantic coast with some awesome viewpoints on the way. Lots of little secluded beaches are waiting to be discovered by you. In the afternoon you’ll arrive at Gaztelugatxe (no, we can’t pronounce that either) where you can visit castle Dragonstone (from Game of Thrones) via the most spectacular “stairs/walkway”.

The route ends at the fishing village Castro Urdiales.

 

At first the route follows the coast, but soon it heads inland into the Picos de Europa mountains. After many many hairpin-curves and a town build on a natural rock-arch, you reach the coast again.

At the end there is an interesting side-trip to a town of cave-houses. The most interesting part is entering the town, through a cave.

 

Still hugging the rugged atlantic coastlines the route takes you via beaches and fishing villages to the Praia de Catedrais (Cathedral Beach). A visit to this amazing sea-scape is better tomorrow morning

 

 

In the morning you visit the majestic sea-scape of Praia des Catedrais. After this the route takes you along the coastline, passing breathtaking views, quaint little peninsulas, light-houses and curves, curves and more curves.

 

And still the route takes you along the most spectacular coast of Europe into Portugal. A ride across the 2 km long sea-bridge brings you to the Illa de Arousa and its pristine beaches, and you have a chance to climb the very very long stairs to the basilica of the good Jesus of the mount. The day ends on the beach of Matosinhos.

 

The route leaves the coast behind and follows the banks of the river Douro inland.  It passes a 516 meter long, 1 meter wide, suspension bridge that hangs 175 meters above the river. Are you brave enough to walk across it, or will you settle for a photograph? After many hairpin-curves the route dives into the canyon of the river Zezere. It ends in Monsanto, a village build around and in between giant boulders.

 

Riding back towards the coast you pass the headquarters of the mysterious Knights Templar in Tomar, see the biggest waves in the world at Nazaré and in Lisbon you stay in the old bario Chiado.

 

The capital of Portugal has much to offer to fill this resting day. Wander along the cobblestone streets of the old neighborhoods, sip a cappuccino sitting on a little terrace in one of the many plazas that seem to have walked straight out of a movie. Visit one of the many museums and immerse in the history of this former world power.

 

The route not so much leaves Lisbon as moves to its western side to Cape Roca, the most western point of the European continent. On the way you can see the Boca de Inferno (the mouth of hell), a violent blowhole. Another interesting site is a fully overgrown convent and the Castle of the Moors. Just before the route ends in Evora, it passes the stonehedge of portugal.

 

 

Going straight south, crossing the Serra do Mendro mountains, the route ends in Carvoeiro and the Benagil Sea Cave. A visit to this amazing place is best left for tomorrow morning.

 

 

After a visit to the Benagil Sea Cave the route takes you east, making a short stop at the Capela de Ossos, a chapel made from the bones of deceased monks. Then a stop at the weird anchor cemetery and the very apocalyptic deserted mines of São Domingos

 

From Nerva the route crosses mountains and lakes, follows canyons and rivers, to Baños de Encina and its castle, fully build of mud, but made to look invincible painted in the colors of solid rock.

 

This last day of riding takes you north through mountain passes and past the picturesque windmills of La Mancha, the ones Don Quixote thought were angry giants.

The day ends at the same place it all started, Madrid.