The riding is self-guided, which means you set your own pace and stop when you want. You are given a GPS device with the route loaded and turn-by-turn directions, and guests report the units are easy to use with good battery life. The routes are planned to keep you off busy roads — reviewers describe quiet backroads, countryside, small villages and stretches that are exclusively for bicycles. Ride lengths on the Medieval Villages tour were described by one guest as "just right — not too long, not too short."

Luggage moves for you. Bags are collected at 10:30am each day and are waiting at the next hotel. One reviewer noted that cyclists with other companies had much earlier pickups, and that the later start made the days feel unhurried. Bikes are delivered to you at the start, well sorted and in good condition, including eBikes with Bosch motors on request.

The hotels are a large part of the trip. Guests describe them as charming, well chosen and excellently located — several with views of the sea, and one reviewer specifically praised the choice of 3-star hotels, each with its own character. The route passes through towns and villages that guests say they would not have discovered planning it themselves.

Daniel handles the planning and the communication. Reviews consistently mention quick replies, patience in putting an itinerary together and availability during the trip if questions come up. One group combined cycling with hiking the coastal paths of the Costa Brava, with distances and elevation worked out around what they wanted. Another had family members join for the first few days. Honeymooners were given extra touches on their trip.

The company is a natural progression of Creative Catalonia, the family-run bike and walking holiday business Daniel and Lucy set up over ten years ago in Girona. They have since added partners across Spain, Portugal, Italy, Croatia and Slovenia, Costa Rica and New Zealand, and say they have visited the destinations and ridden the routes themselves before offering them.

What's included

- Accommodation in hotels along the route - Daily luggage transfer between hotels - Bikes delivered and set up for you - GPS device with the route loaded and turn-by-turn directions - Daily café and restaurant recommendations - Route planning and itinerary customisation - Contact with the operator during the trip

What's not included

- Flights and travel to the start point - Travel insurance - Personal expenses - Meals and drinks, unless confirmed otherwise for your itinerary - E-bike hire, where requested (confirm with the operator)