Follow the River Ebro from the green pastures of Cantabria through valleys and canyons to the vineyards of La Rioja. A magical journey through a part of Spain little touched by tourism, past beautiful churches, castles, picturesque villages and stunning scenery.
Ititnerary Highlights
Fontibre (1 night)
- Arrive in Bilbao and transfer to Fontibre
Villaneuva de la Nia (I night)
- Leave the Cantabrian mountains, along the shores of the Ebro reservoir and into the Valley of the Valderredible
Pesquera del Ebro (1 night)
- Look out for eagles and vultures among the awe-inspiring scenery of the Canyon of the Ebro
- Visit Orbaneja del Castillo and see the water cascades running through the village
Quintana de Valdivielso (1 night)
- Follow the River Ebro by bicycle
- Walk through the Canyon of the Ebro
- Stay in the Manor House at Quintana de Valdivielso
- Optional route to visit the castle and old quarter of Medina de Pomar
Frias (1 night)
- Peaceful pedalling alongside the river
- See Frias Castle with its fine views of the Ebro Valley
Haro (1 night)
- Cycle alongside a reservoir with a backdrop of mountains and time for swimming
- Visit Miranda de Ebro
- Stay at Haro, birthplace of Rioja
Laguardia (2 nights)
- Wine tasting en route through the vineyards to this mediaeval walled village
- Time at leisure in Laguardia to enjoy a bodegas tour
- Cycle to the Gateway of La Rioja for incomparable views across Soris, Navarra and Boris