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03/03/2017

Juderías de España: Spain’s Jewish Quarters

Many travelers to Spain may not be aware of the significant Jewish influence throughout the country, but in many of Spain’s most prominent cities one can find a Judería, or Jewish Quarter. At one time the Spanish Jews, also called Sephardic Jews, were one of the largest and most prosperous Jewish communities in the world....

02/01/2017

Cycle in Paradise: Mallorca Bike Tours

Mallorca, sometimes referred to as Majorca, is the largest of the Balearic Islands located off of the west coast of Spain in the Mediterranean Sea. The island is a popular tourist destination because of its luxurious beaches and beautiful mountain landscape. It is also a very popular cycling destination. As the weather stays warm year-round,...

10/03/2016

Bike Spain on Tour in California!

Pablo, the owner at Bike Spain Tours, is one of the most passionate people we know when it comes to anything to do with cycling. For him it was a dream come true to visit California earlier this year and check out the Golden State by bike. He also took time to stop by some...

02/15/2016

The Basque Country’s Hidden Gem: The Oma Painted Forest

Tucked away in the Basque Country of Spain is the small town of Kortezubi, which is home to the Oma Painted Forest. Kortezubi is located within the natural reserve of Urdaibai and has less than 500 inhabitants making the Oma Forest a true hidden gem. The forest is the most famous work of art by...

12/03/2015

¡Feliz Navidad! Christmas Traditions in Spain

The holiday season is upon us once again, and all around the world people are celebrating with different cultural traditions. Spain has many unique customs that make its holiday season special. Cities all over the country line the streets with festive lights and decorations. Religious festivities in Spain start on the 8th of December with...

11/10/2015

Andalucía Adventures

When many people think of Spain they picture Flamenco, sangria and bull fights, and although these have become the iconic images that stereotype the nation, Andalucía is where they actually originate. Andalucía, or Andalusia in English, is the autonomous community of southern Spain where the sun is almost always shining on the rocky, coastal landscape....

10/28/2015

A Customized Camino

Each year hundreds of thousands of people set out on the pilgrimage of the Camino de Santiago, also referred to as the Way of St. James in English. At Bike Spain Tours our most popular bike trip is the Camino de Santiago, we offer guided and self-guided tours starting in León and Burgos. One of...

10/22/2015

Bask in the Glory of the Basque Country

Situated along the northern coast of Spain in the western Pyrenees and touching the French border is the beautifully green Basque Country. The Basque Country, also known as País Vasco in Spanish and Euskadi in Basque, is an autonomous community. The name can also refer to the greater region, which includes the autonomous community of...

10/07/2015

¡Salud! Wine Regions of Spain

A trip to Spain is not complete without a glass (or bottle) of one of Spain´s many famous wines! Spain, as the third largest wine producer in the world, has a wide variety of red, white, and sparkling wines. In Spain it is very common to have wine with a meal, or sit and have...