Archives des Spain - Destinations Gravel https://www.destinations-gravel.com/en/category/destinations/spain-gravel-routes-best-adresses/ Sat, 27 Jan 2024 16:49:18 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://www.destinations-gravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/android-chrome-512x512-1.png Archives des Spain - Destinations Gravel https://www.destinations-gravel.com/en/category/destinations/spain-gravel-routes-best-adresses/ 32 32 Northwest Ibiza Gravel Adventure : 57km +960m https://www.destinations-gravel.com/en/2024/01/18/northwest-ibiza-gravel-adventure-spain-route-cycling-itinerary-inspiration-winter-trip-outdoors-island-sun/ https://www.destinations-gravel.com/en/2024/01/18/northwest-ibiza-gravel-adventure-spain-route-cycling-itinerary-inspiration-winter-trip-outdoors-island-sun/#respond Thu, 18 Jan 2024 15:07:53 +0000 https://www.destinations-gravel.com/?p=8739 A second itinerary, that will take you in the northwestern part of the island. Deeper in the trails, you will have be taken to amazing spots.

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Start/Finish

Sant Antoni de Portmany

Distance

57km

Elevation gain

+960m

Duration

4h00

Best seasons

all year

Difficulty

3/5*

Physical & technical

This gravel route will take you for a beautiful adventure in the northeast of Ibiza. You can start this ride from Sant Antoni de Portmany, but we actually started both routes from the hotel we stayed for two nights, called Hostal la Torre.  If you also start from there, the first two kilometers are a bit chaotic as we took the sea front trails instead of the road. However, even if you might walk a few times, the view is worth it!

CAP NEGRET IBIZA SEA VIEW GRAVEL RIDE
GRAVEL RIDE TRAILS IBIZA SPAIN
GRAVEL RIDE TRAILS IBIZA SPAIN SEA VIEW

At kilometer 9 you will just keep going straight to reach the road. During our ride, we turned left and went for a view point at Puig d’en Guillem. However, a little bit further there were a closed gate indicating “biological reserve” as we were stuck we decided to go through but we ended up in a type of residence (not sure it was actually a “biological reserve”😅). We then ended up stuck again at a closed gate and had to climb little walls. The route below is corrected from this little surprise 😉

Puenta de Piedra is a must see, this arch is located at the end of a gravel descent, where you might need to carry your bike has it is too technical for a gravel bike. However, I promise you, it is much worth it! Make sure to take a windbreaker as all the point of view are open to the sea and the weather can be very windy.

PUNTA DE PIEDRA IBIZA SPAIN GRAVEL RIDE ARCH
PUNTA DE PIEDRA IBIZA SPAIN GRAVEL RIDE ARCH
SEA VIEW PUNTA DE PIEDRA IBIZA SPAIN GRAVEL CYCLING ROUTE

This route is a little bit more technical at some point, I’d recommend to do it if you have more experience. The way back to Sant Antoni de Portmany is more chill with smoother paths and roads. Overall, it is another beautiful gravel route in Ibiza. Must do if you’re in the area! 🙂

GRAVEL RIDE TRAILS IBIZA SPAIN
GRAVEL RIDE TRAILS IBIZA SPAIN SEA VIEW
PUNTA DE PIEDRA IBIZA SPAIN CYCLING ROUTE GRAVEL

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My Equipments

For this itinerary

Bike

COMMENCAL - 365 SIGNATURE pure white

 
Wheels

CORIMA - ESSENTIA 40

 
Pedals

LOOK - X-TRACK RACE CARBON TI

 
Saddle

FIZIK - VENTO ARGO R3 adaptative

 
Tires

HUTCHINSON - TOUAREG 700x40 - Tubeless ready - Hardskin

 
Shoes

FIZIK - VENTO FEROX - Lilac / White

 
Clothes

ASSOS

Bike computer

GARMIN - Edge® 840 Solar

 
Sunglasses

OAKLEY - Sutro Lite Sweep

 
Near the itinerary
Best Adresses

(*tested)

RESTAURANTS

Ibiza Ciudad

Restaurante Pizzeria Sasha*

Italian, Pizzas

Sant Antoni

Yenuina - Laboratorio de Pasta*

Italian, pastas 

ACCOMMODATIONS

Sant Antoni de Portmany

Hostal La Torre*

Hotel

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Start/Finish

Sant Antoni de Portmany

Distance

63.5km

Elevation gain

+1310m

Duration

4h00

Best seasons

all year

Difficulty

3/5*

Physical & technical

Two days for a gravel winter getaway in Ibiza ? I’ve got you covered! Here is a great first route to discover the southwest part of the Spanish island. You will start from Sant Antoni de Portmany and its natural harbor. There is a bike path along the beach that will avoid you taking the road. At the end of that bike path, you’ll need to get on the road for about 13km before to go on large trails. 

Ibiza gravel ride cycling routes inspiration spain january
Mediterranean sea view Sant Antoni de Portmany Ibiza sunset gravel ride cycling route beach
Mediterranean sea view Ibiza sunset gravel ride cycling route beach Sant Antoni de Portmany
Cliff mediterranean sea view gravel ride cycling route ibiza spain
sea view mediterranean Ibiza gravel ride cycling routes inspiration spain january

For about 30km, you will dive into large gravel trails, singles, rocky routes, with some amazing views like the ones above and below. There are only 2 or 3 spots where you’ll need to walk if you’re not comfortable riding on bigger rocks, but overall there are no major walking/carrying your bike sections. 

Cliff mediterranean sea view gravel ride cycling route ibiza spain
Cliff mediterranean sea view gravel ride cycling route ibiza spain
drone shot ibiza gravel cycling routes cliff sea view

There are many points of view during this ride. If you do it, make sure to take the time to stop and enjoy every singles views!

We made a quick stop at Cala Vedella to eat something and get some water. Make sure you take into account that the prices of food are pretty expensive on the island, 26,50€ for a charcuterie plate😅)  or 6,50€ for a bottle of water…If you can, take enough water with you and snacks! We’ve found some more reasonable restaurant for diner that you can find the “best addresses”.

However, the restaurant was nice and we had a nice view on the sea with a little spot for our bikes. The restaurant was called Beach Cocktail-Bar Cana Sofia. Lots of places were closed during the winter but there are always some small shops where you can get cheaper water bottles or snacks.

I’d also advices to get a big breakfast in the morning, snack during the ride and then have diner. It’ll avoid spending too much time at a restaurant for lunch and it’ll be more economical 🙂 

Cada Vedella Mediterranean sea view Ibiza sunset gravel ride cycling route beach

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My Equipments

For this itinerary

Bike

COMMENCAL - 365 SIGNATURE pure white

 
Wheels

CORIMA - ESSENTIA 40

 
Pedals

LOOK - X-TRACK RACE CARBON TI

 
Saddle

FIZIK - VENTO ARGO R3 adaptative

 
Tires

HUTCHINSON - TOUAREG 700x40 - Tubeless ready - Hardskin

 
Shoes

FIZIK - VENTO FEROX - Lilac / White

 
Clothes

ASSOS

Bike computer

GARMIN - Edge® 840 Solar

 
Sunglasses

OAKLEY - Sutro Lite Sweep

 
Near the itinerary
Best Adresses

(*tested)

RESTAURANTS

Ibiza Ciudad

Restaurante Pizzeria Sasha*

Italian, Pizzas

Sant Antoni

Yenuina - Laboratorio de Pasta*

Italian, pastas 

ACCOMMODATIONS

Sant Antoni de Portmany

Hostal La Torre*

Hotel

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Start/Finish

Riells del Fai

Distance

35km

Elevation gain

+1000m

Duration

2h50

Best seasons

all year

Difficulty

2/5*

Physical & technical

Located only a few kilometers from Barcelona, and less than an hour from Girona, Riells del Fai is the start of a beautiful gravel route. It will take you on large gravel trails with 79% of off-roads. 

Riells del Fai Spain Barcelona gravel route red trails
Riells del Fai Spain gravel route cycling itinerary GR5
grau mercader riells del fai spain barcelona gravel ride route cycling itinerary

You will pass by the Monastery of Sant Miquel del Fai. I recommend crossing the bridge and going down, before the official entrance, to see more of it! (there will be someone at the entrance of the bridge, but we asked and it was okay to ride our bike down. Just be careful with pedestrians.)

Sant Miquel del Fai Monestary Barcelona Spain cycling gravel route visit must see

There are no single tracks but only two short sections where you will need to carry your bike. The rest of the route is very smooth, you will have a challenging climb a few kilometers after the monastery, with some bigger rocks, but I was able to ride it entirely without putting a foot on the ground.

grau mercader riells del fai spain barcelona gravel ride route cycling itinerary
riells del fai spain barcelona gravel ride route cycling itinerary

The route will take you to Grau Mercader, on a large gravel trail near a cliff, with a beautiful view on the sea. You will probably cross path with some runners or hikers, this spot seemed to be famous in the area!

grau mercader riells del fai barcelona spain gravel route ride cycling itinerary inspiration travel
grau mercader barcelona spain gravel route cycling itinerary
grau mercader sea view barcelona spain gravel route cycling itinerary

At kilometer 30, you will enter a Park Natural with many pastoral gates, they were no herds when I ride as we are in January but just be aware of this during spring/summer. 

It’s overall a really nice route, rideable all year long! 🌞

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Parking

parking at the start of the itinerary

My Equipments

For this itinerary

Bike

COMMENCAL - 365 SIGNATURE pure white

 
Wheels

CORIMA - ESSENTIA 40

 
Pedals

LOOK - X-TRACK RACE CARBON TI

 
Saddle

FIZIK - VENTO ARGO R3 adaptative

 
Tires

HUTCHINSON - TOUAREG 700x40 - Tubeless ready - Hardskin

 
Shoes

FIZIK - ERGOLACE GTX - Ice Grey / Black

 
Bike computer

GARMIN - Edge® 840 Solar

 
Sunglasses

OAKLEY Sutro Lite Photochromic

 
 
 
 
Near the itinerary
Best Adresses

(*tested)

RESTAURANTS

Riells del Fai

La Sala de Can Sabater

Local cuisine

Riells del Fai

La Font de la Pineda

local cuisine

Culinary Specialties / Local Products

  • The Xuixo, a cream-filled donut
  • The Apple from Girona
  • The Ratafia, an herbal liqueur made with local herbs.
  • The Charcuteries
  • Sweet sausage, a product with medieval origins, available for purchase raw or dried.

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Start/Finish

Santa-Coloma de Farners

Distance

32km

Elevation gain

+960m

Duration

3h30

Best seasons

spring, summer, fall

Difficulty

3/5*

Physical & technical

Santa-Coloma de Farners is a small village not far from Girona. It’s one of the favorite training spots for mountain bikers, but it’s also an excellent playground for a gravel ride. The weather is pleasant all year round, making it an excellent alternative to discover other paths around Girona.

Santa Coloma gravel route gerone spain itinerary cycling
Santa coloma gravel ride route itinerary
Santa Coloma gravel route gerone spain itinerary cycling

You can easily park at the Parc de Sant Salvador. I’ve also seen many vans staying there to enjoy the trails for a couple of days.

Santa Coloma gravel route gerone spain itinerary cycling
Santa Coloma gravel route gerone spain itinerary cycling

This 30-kilometer route is quite physically demanding, with an elevation gain close to 1000 meters. Some sections might be technical, but overall, it’s all rideable. You’ll come across the Santa-Coloma de Farners Castle, where we took shelter during a brief storm. The weather changes very rapidly in this region; you might encounter a 30-minute thunderstorm followed by clear skies for the rest of your ride.

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My Equipments

Pour cet itinéraire

Bike

COMMENCAL - 365 SIGNATURE pure white

 
Wheels

CORIMA - G30.5

 
Pedals

LOOK - X-TRACK RACE CARBON TI

 
Saddle

FIZIK - VENTO ARGO R3 adaptative

 
Tires

HUTCHINSON - TOUAREG 700x40 - Tubeless ready - Hardskin

 
Shoes

FIZIK - VENTO FEROX CARBON - Lilac / White

 
Bike computer

GARMIN - Edge® 840 Solar

 
Sunglasses

OAKLEY Sutro Lite Sweep Troy Lee Designs Series 

 
 
 
 
Near the itinerary
Best Adresses

(*tested)

RESTAURANTS

Girona

Kan Ramen*

Ramen

Girona

La Comuna Café*

coffee shop, brunch

Girona

La Fabrica Girona*

coffee shop, brunch

Girona

Le Malinche

cuisine mexicaine

Girona

Espresso Mafia Coffee

coffee shop, brunch

ACCOMMODATIONS

Girona

Hôtel Palou de Bellavista*

Hôtel 

Santa Coloma de Farners

Parking de Sant Salvador*

Parking camping-cars, vans

Culinary Specialties / Local Products

  • The Xuixo, a cream-filled donut
  • The Apple from Girona
  • The Ratafia, an herbal liqueur made with local herbs.
  • The Charcuteries
  • Sweet sausage, a product with medieval origins, available for purchase raw or dried.

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