Cycling in Extremadura
A grand cycling tour through sweeping landscapes of central Spain, with a touch of luxury. High quality Parador hotels in beautifully restored historic monuments.
From parador to parador in Spain
A grand cycling tour through sweeping landscapes of central Spain, with a touch of luxury. High quality Parador hotels in beautifully restored historic monuments.
Go on a majestic self-guided cycling tour whilst discovering a new Parador each night. Visit the birdlife paradise of Monfragüe National Park and the UNESCO city of Caceres, along with the impressive cities of Jarandilla and Plasencia. Ideal even as a winter holiday.
Arrival to Oropesa to enjoy your first Parador and explore this historic town.
Cycle through typical mediterranean woodland towards the foothills of the Gredos Mountains, to the beautifully restored castle of Jarandilla.
Another cycle through lovely countryside takes us to the monumental town of Plasencia with its beautiful cathedral and historic town centre. Another fabulous Parador hotel awaits you here.
Cycling South towards the Tajo River, you will reach the National Park of Monfragüe, a well-known place for all bird watching enthusiasts. Overnight in fabulous Country Farm hotel.
Cycle through typical mediterranean woodland to reach Trujillo, one of Spain’s finest gems and where your fourth Parador awaits.
One last chance to explore this beautiful landscape before reaching the monumental city of Caceres, a World Heritage City.
Departure or extra nights to discover Caceres or Madrid.
Extremadura
In Spain it is mandatory to wear a helmet while cycling.
Per person in a 2-person room in 2023
Surcharge single supplement (when booking at least 2 people) € 177,-
Surcharge solo traveler supplement € 316,-
Surcharge half board (wine not included) € 215,- (for 5 days: from day 2 to day 6)
Extra night Madrid (incl. breakfast)
Per person in a 2-person room
March - November (4 ****) price on request
Extra night in Caceres (incl. breakfast)
Per person bij in a 2-person room (in Parador)
March - November price on request
Transfer Madrid Airport to Oropesa (up to 6 people) € 250,-
Transfer Caceres to Madrid Airport (up to 6 people) € 550,-
Bike rental (for 5 days; from day 2 to day 6)
Supplements:
Reservation costs € 20,- per booking
Contribution Dutch Guarantee Fund € 5,- per person (Insolvency Protection)
Included
Not included
Special details
Which airport should I fly to?
Madrid International Airport.
How do I get to the starting point?
By train from Madrid Atocha train Station to Oropesa (1hr 45min).
How do I get back to Madrid Airport?
By train from Caceres to Madrid Atocha station (3hrs 30min).
Five nights at four-star Paradors and one night at a charming rural hacienda inside Monfragüe National Park itself.
Paradors are luxury hotels with exquisite service and offering the best of traditional cuisine in their restaurants. They are located in National Heritage properties: unique, historic buildings such as restored Palaces, Monasteries or Castles. All but one of the hotels have seasonal swimming pools.
Please note that the listed hotels are only hotel samples and subject to change. You will find your definite hotel in the hotel list, which you receive after booking/before departure.
This Parador is a beautifully restored 15th Century Palace and Castle. This was the stately home of the Álvarez de Toledo family, who were Counts of Oropesa.
Your Parador is a tastefully renovated palace-castle from the 14th century. It lies sheltered in the middle of the Vera and Tietar valleys, between gorges filled with water and woods of chestnut and oak trees
This Parador is an impressive historic building just inside the walls of the city. Originally a former convent of Santo Domingo, it was founded by the Zuñiga family in the mid-15th century, with a Gothic style inside and in parts of the exterior.
The Palacio Viejo is a charming country house set in a 600 hectare farm, and is a carefully restored traditional building dating back 200 years. The hotel is surrounded by cork and holm oaks, and you can enjoy the services of the pool they have.
Set in the historic city of Trujillo, this lovely Parador is located in the 16th century convent of Santa Clara. Outstanding features of the interior include two beautiful cloisters with Renaissance arches and columns drenched in sunlight.
The Parador de Cáceres represents the harmonious union of two palaces dating back from the 14th century. The interior of the building boasts all the elegance, quality and comfort of a historic structure adapted to suit the needs of today's guests.
By this tour you can rent an Orbea Ravel bike with 24 gears (or equivalent). The bike is touring-ready, fitted with mudguards, bottle holder, pannier rack, odometer, waterproof map-holder and stand.
Material included per room: pump, puncture repair kit, spare inner tube and multi-tool. Helmet and 1 pannier per person also are provided.
Comfortable tourbike with:
E-bike is also an option
Go on a majestic self-guided cycling tour whilst discovering a new Parador each night. Visit the birdlife paradise of Monfragüe National Park and the UNESCO city of Caceres, along with the impressive cities of Jarandilla and Plasencia. Ideal even as a winter holiday.