Located in the beautiful region of Catalonia, Spain, Barcelona is a magical city with charming historical monuments and contemporary and modern buildings that will make you live one of the best experiences in your life. If you have set your mind on visiting Antoni Gaudi’s beloved metropolis, Iberinbound DMC, an incoming travel agency specialized in groups around Spain and Portugal, may have the perfect places for you to go in your next bicycle ride around Barcelona.
Through the Besos river
After decades of rehabilitation, the riverbed has been reclaimed by the public for it to have a recreational purpose again. Nowadays, you can enjoy of a 5 km bike road next to a row of grass that goes along with the flow of the river. This route is very easy and it shouldn’t take you more than an hour to finish it until Granollers, when the road goes upwards; then you’ll need a mountain bicycle and a repairing kit for possible accidents.
The great Landmarks
This urban tour starts at the city center, Plaça Catalunya, then cross the Gotic Passing right in front of the Cathedral, and then gaze at the Santa Maria del Mar church. From there is possible for you to go to Ciutadella Park and then the Passeig de Sant Joan, under the famous Arc de Triomf. The Gran Via leads you straight to the Sagrada Familia Cathedral and afterwards, the cycle lane leads you to some other important buildings, until you reach La Rambla and you can call it a day. It’s easy for beginners and is only 9 km long.
Maresme and its beaches
For those who want escape the routine of the city, this is the perfect route! The path starts from the Forum all the way to Sant Adria de Besos and Badalona. You can stare at beautiful seafronts like Montgat, El Masnou and Premia de Mar. This ride can take you around 2 hours and is 32 km long.