Cycling the Costa Daurada

This village is considered by some to be the birthplace of the famous Catalan architect, Antoni Gaudi, although the neighbouring town of Reus claim him as their own as he was baptised there.

Picturesque towns and villages all have their own central squares, ideal for some mid-ride respite

My legs are starting to crack now as even the small overpass of the E-15 motorway feels like a struggle, but I can see the seaside now, so after 4 hours ride time I’m back in Cambrils Park Resort, and yes the average speed was 28km/h, job done.

More climbing for our man Peter – a tough day out for a sprinter…

Jaume promises me an even more climbing on tomorrows longer route into the Pradell mountains, with immense vistas from the sea to the Pyrenees, and lunch in the high altitude town of Prades, famed as the center of a number of annual carnivals and fiestas, the most interesting of course being the one in July where they fill the town fountain with cava! Then, in the afternoon the Cycling Costa Daurada team have planned an excursion into the Roman walled city of Tarragona and a ringside seat to watch the finish of stage 12 of the Vuelta España. I can hardly wait.

He’s still all smiles at the end of it though…

Getting There

Costa Daurada lies in the Provence of Tarragonia, and is the southernmost region of Catalonia in Spain. Cycling Costa Daurada provide a pick-up and drop-off service to Barcelona or Reus airports. I flew by Easyjet to Barcelona, the capital city of Catalonia which is about 1 hour north of Costa Daurada.

Barcelona is close by and well worth a visit