Global Motorcycle Tours

TOUR INFORMATION

With detailed route maps and GPS coordinates guiding you every step of the way this could just be the self guided tour you have been looking for. The riding in the mountains can as always be challenging but if you are an experienced rider or a competent first timer this tour would be suitable.

In order to fit with the ferry schedule the tour itinerary below is based on departing Plymouth on a Sunday and arriving back in the UK on a Friday 13 days later. Other crossings are available but may mean spending two night onboard the ferry on the outbound crossing. If the Sunday crossing is not an option for you then please contact us for more details.

TOUR ITINERARY

Day 1:

This fabulous self-guided tour begins as you board the flagship of the Brittany ferries fleet, the Pont Aven. With several restaurants, bars and a cinema this is the perfect place to relax as you sail overnight across the Bay of Biscay to Spain.

Day 2: 85 Miles

Your early afternoon arrival in Santander allows you plenty of time to enjoy today’s route as you follow the Bay of Biscay towards the Picos Mountains which soon become visible in the distance. Before long you are right in the middle of the action as you ride the twisty Hermina Gorge on your way to your first hotel which is located in the heart of the Liébana valley. Featuring an outdoor swimming pool and fantastic restaurant this is an ideal place to start your tour.

Day 3: 225 miles

With a mixture of Mountain Passes, Autoroutes and rural roads your journey today winds through the scenic Cantabrian Mountains before moving onward to the Castilla Y Leon region and the Romanesque town of Segovia. This beautiful town is steeped in history and with the Roman aqueduct dominating the skyline and the fabulous gothic Cathedral it is a fascinating place to visit and explore.

Day 4: 315 miles

Your onward journey now heads across the Iberian Peninsula and the plains of Castilla La Mancha. Today is the longest day on the tour but due to the smooth, sweeping, traffic free roads you make good progress through the barren arid landscape. Your destination tonight is a fabulous four star hotel in the historic town of Cordoba. With underground parking and a roof top swimming pool the hotel is set on the banks of the Guadalquivir River and is just a short walk across the Roman bridge to the centre of town.

Day 5: 140 miles

With your longest day now just a memory you can make a leisurely start and continue through Andalusia toward the Mediterranean coast. As you travel further south the open roads give way to the splendour of the Sierras Subbéticas and Montes de Málaga national parks. Your hotel for the next two nights is located directly on the Mediterranean coast and is equipped with 4 restaurants, 2 swimming pools and a spa.

Day 6: (supplied ride-out 100 miles)

Today you can choose to take the supplied ride-out, take a trip to Gibraltar and ride the cable car to the top of the famous rock or you can just sit back and relax on the beach or by the hotel pool.

Day 7: 150 miles

The adventure continues as you now head north to our next overnight stay in the city of Seville. Seville is the capital of Andalusia and is situated on the banks of the Guadalquivir River which divides the city into two halves: Seville and Triana. Your four star hotel is set in the Triana district and is just a short walk across the river to the centre of Seville.

Day 8: 196 miles

As you leave Spain behind and enter Portugal the scenery now changes to soft rolling hills and open plains with cork and olive trees dominating the landscape. Tonight’s four star hotel is located by the historical centre of Evora which is reputed to be one of Portugal's finest towns. It is a true open-air museum with the Romans giving it its most famous landmark, the Temple of Diana. Dating from the 2nd century, the temple is one of the best preserved Roman monuments in Europe.

Day 9: 215 miles

As you continue your journey along Portugal’s famous traffic free roads the rolling countryside eventually gives way to the mountains as you enter the fabulous Serra da Estrela National Park. Your hotel for the next 2 nights is superbly located in the mountains and affords panoramic views over the Cova da Beira valley.

Day 10: (supplied ride-out 100 Miles)

The Estrela National park is located in central Portugal and is a place of surprising contrasts. From heavily forested mountains and valleys to lunar landscapes this is definitely an awesome place to ride your bike. Today’s supplied ride-out sees you riding through some of the lesser known back roads of the park which can include a visit to the Torre monument that marks the highest point of mainland Portugal

Day 11: 260 miles

Today’s carefully planned route winds its way to the Duoro valley and follows the river along the border which separates Portugal from Spain. Now back in Spain you ride through the Sierra de la Culebra hunting reserve which is located at the southern fringes of the Cantabrian Mountains. Your hotel for the evening is a traditional Spanish hotel dating back to the 19th-century. This former mansion house is located only yards from the historic town centre.

Day 12: 195 miles

The stunning scenery and great roads just keep coming as you now cross the province of León and head north back towards the Cantabrian Mountains and the Picos da Europa national park. Your day ends as you board the ferry in Santander for the overnight crossing back to the UK.

Day 13:

Arrive Plymouth.

INSURANCE
It is recommended that all clients take out appropriate Personal Travel, Accident and Breakdown cover. This is essential for repatriation of yourself and your motorcycle in the event of an accident or medical emergency.