The northern coastal regions Euskadi, Cantabria and Asturias are perfect for cycling adventure, famous for their rugged, untamed landscapes and exquisite cuisine.
New for 2026, you can also hire bikes from Eat Sleep Cycle in Northern Spain. Check out our website to find info on bike hire from Bilbao, San Sebastián and Santander.
Emblematic of north Spain, the iconic modern art musem designed by Canadian architecht Frank O’Gehry is a must see. On the banks of the River Nervión the Guggenheim opened to the public in 1997
Home to the brown bear and Iberian wolf, the Picos de Europa natural park lies in the heart of the Cantabrian Mountains and straddles the regions of Asturias, Cantabria and León. A bike is the perfect way to travel across the rural landscape and expereince the park’s unique blend of nature & rural life. Delicious local dishes include blue cheeses, Asturian fabada, and the famous pitu de caleya.
A stunning road climb in the heart of the Picos de Europa national park in Asturias. A regular feature in the Vuleta España the road stretches 14 km and has an average gradient of 7%. Close by is another famous climb to Sotres – both can be enjoyed within a big ride day from the town of Cangas de Onis.
Rafa is from Barcelona and has made the city of Granada his home. Alongside guiding Rafa works as a cycling coach. He rides both road and gravel and has probably climbed the Pico de Veleta more times than anyone else!
Gethyn is from Wales but has been living in Catalonia for 14 years, and having found a quiet spot in the forest not far from Girona, he has no intention of leaving. Gethyn’s been a part of the ESC team since the early days and loves the job. He rides road and gravel with friends and MTB with his dog.
There's much more to cycling in Spain than sunshine and smooth roads. From the highest paved road in Europe (Pico de Veleta in the Sierra...
Eat Sleep Cycle's Lee & Louise traveled north to explore the green lands of Asturias, Cantabria and the hidden gem of the Picos de Europa....
