Medieval towns
3-day tour
The Catalonia region of Spain, bordered by the Pyrenees mountain range and Mediterranean coast, made it an ideal venue for the Muslim Moors and the Christians territorial disputes to play out. The constant battle for territory necessitated the building of fortified villages and castles to protect against invading armies.
The Pyrenees no longer serves the purpose as a protective barrier, but does provide a benefit to us motorcycle riders as a dynamic landscape offering impressive views of these villages, a tangible reminders of Spain's feudal history.
Our 3-day guided motorcycle tour will touch on the most important and well-preserved medieval towns in Catalonia, like Besalú, Pals, and Peratallada. We'll be riding through the same valleys traversed by invading armies and through the fields once worked by peasants, into the Feudal towns, but on motorcycles rather than horseback. And instead of trading wheat in the town's square, we'll enjoy a lunch representing the local fare of the Catalonian region.
“What I appreciated with Moto España tours was that it wasn’t just about how many miles you could accomplish each day, we took the time to get a feel for the region
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“Our tour group was only 5 people, allowing us to experience the smaller, more authentic restaurants in the region. ”
Itinerary
day 1
Day 1 we’ll be focused on the Pyranees Mountains and several of the mountain towns in this part of region.
Morning ___________ Journey begins, ride120km
__________________ Lunch break Besalu
Afternoon__________ Ride 58 km
__________________ Coffee break Camprodon
__________________ Ride 62 km
__________________ Coffee break Castellar de n’Hug
__________________ Return to basecamp
day 2
Day 2 we’ll head towards the coast, focus will stay with the interiors and the fortified towns with, but
Morning ___________ Journey begins, ride 55 km
__________________ Coffee break at Osor
__________________ Ride 68 km
Afternoon__________ Lunch break at Pals
__________________ View break Jardin Cap Roig
__________________ Wine break at Calella Palafrugell
__________________ Return to basecamp
day 3
Day 3 we’ll head towards the coast, focus will stay with the interiors and the fortified towns with, but
Morning ___________ Journey begins, ride 61 km
__________________ Ride 68 km
__________________ _
Afternoon__________ Lunch break at Mura
__________________ Riding Monserrat
__________________ View break at Monserrat
__________________ Return to Barcelona
Basecamp: Vic
Vic, a charming medieval town in Catalonia, Spain, is steeped in history dating back to the Roman era but flourished during the Middle Ages. Its well-preserved old quarter, including the grand Plaça Major and Vic Cathedral, reflects the town's importance as a religious and trading center during this period. Throughout the Middle Ages, Vic was a key seat of power for bishops, and its architectural heritage still showcases Romanesque and Gothic styles. Wandering through Vic's narrow streets feels like stepping back in time, where history and culture seamlessly blend with modern life.
dinning options
We’ve come up with a carefully curated selection of restaurants that embody the rich historical and cultural essence of the region. Each dining experience showcases traditional Catalan dishes prepared with locally sourced ingredients, reflecting centuries-old culinary traditions. From medieval towns to coastal villages, you'll enjoy meals that not only satisfy your palate but also tell the story of Catalonia’s vibrant heritage.
NOX Arrosseria. Nestled in the heart of Besalú, this family-owned restaurant offers a true taste of the Valencian rice dish we know as ‘paella’. The term is in fact the name of the pan the dish is made in, any restaurant claiming to have authentic ‘paella’ should have ‘arrosseria’ (arros = rice) is in the name.
Restaurant Ca la Teresa. Moving from the Valencia region over to the Catalan kitchen, our lunch in Pals offers traditional Catalan dishes from Canelon to Crema Catalana. This unassuming restaurant feeds the town locals, representing the palete of the region.
Hostal Mura. It doesn't get cosier than this 250 year old inn, with low-slung ceilings of medieval stone and oak beams, heated in the winter by a wood-fire stove. This inn serves local recipes for the town's 200 inhabitants, sourcing their ingredients from the farms and vineyards that surround this town.
This tour includes lunch for each riding day. For breakfast and dinner, you’ll have the freedom to explore Vic’s multiple dinning options.
Accommodation Options
Hotel: Up Rooms Vic
A 4-star hotel, located just outside the town's medieval center, offering convenient walkable access to the historic sites and restaurants, while sparing motorists the hassle of navigating narrow alleyways and limited parking options.
Modern hotel
Secure parking
Free breakfast
pricing
€630/rider
what’s included, what’s not
Included
Accommodations
Breakfast and lunch
Tour fee
Riding equipment (if necessary)
Not included
Motorcycle rental
Dinners
Alcohol
Fuel costs
Tolls (we generally avoid tolls)
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No, it won't be a problem. In many cases, people who you interact with have basic understanding of English. And your guide is a native English speaker with fluency in Spanish.
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Yes, we can make tweaks to the tour schedule. If you are booking with a group of 4+ people, it gives us greater flexibility in creating a custom tour schedule for you. Send us a message requesting changes to the tour.
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All tours are created to accommodate riders of all abilities and the pace is moderate so that we fully experience the ride and surroundings
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If you cancel......
120 days out: full refund of the deposit
60 days out: loss of deposit and 50% deposit of tour cost
30 days out or less: loss of deposit and 100% of your cost
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Yes of course. There is additional fees to cover accommodations, food and any required gear
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It is not require, but we recommend doing so
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Most rental agencies will require that you have an international driver's license (IDL). It's a very easy process, you can complete the process within 20 mintues on the IDL website.
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We cap our tours to 6 riders, not including potential passengers. We typically try to book groups of 4-6 riders, offers a better, more unique, experience rather than larger groups that require cookie cutter experiences to handle the logistics.
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Please bring clothing appropriate for the temperature for the season. If you require riding gear (ie. helmets, gloves, summer jacket, sunglasses, etc) we can supply at no extra cost
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We partner with several trusted motorcycle rental agencies in Barcelona, Girona and Bilbao that supply the bikes. We can help securing the rentals.
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Upon booking, we require a non-refundable deposit, 10% of the tour cost