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Spain – Lanzarote Land of the Volcanoes Cycle Tour 2021 Individual Self-Guided 8 days / 7 nights

A unique ride through some of the most dramatic landscapes to be found in Europe. These islands are of volcanic origin. Lanzarote suffered a series of eruptions in the 18th century and as a result has some fascinating landscapes with volcanoes and lava flows everywhere. The architectural works of César Manrique form a valuable complement to the volcanic environment and are a must. The benign climate, neither hot in summer nor cold in winter, means that cycling is possible all year round.

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Itinerary Day to Day

Day 1: Arrival to Costa Teguise Today we arrive in Lanzarote. We taxi from Arrecife Airport to the hotel – 14 km. The rest of the day is free to enjoy the beach resort of Costa Teguise.

Day 2: Costa Teguise – Haría 34 to 52 km

Today we ride from Costa Teguise to the inland town of Haría. En route we have the opportunity to visit Manrique’s famous works such as El Jardín de Cactus, Los Jameos del Agua, El Mirador del Río which form an integral part of the volcanic landscape. We also have the opportunity to visit the volcanic cave of La Cueva de los Verdes. We take in fishing villages without losing sight of the impressive Monte Corona. Finally we arrive in the picturesque village of Haría surrounded by its uncountable

Day 3: Haría - Teguise 33 or 52 km From Haría, we take the road down towards Teguise, the one-time capital of the island. Our route gives us spectacular views down over the coast. Teguise itself is a delightful small town with typical architecture and many pleasant bars for refreshment. From here we continue towards San Bartolomé and the fascinating wine-producing area of La Geria to our country hotel where we spend the next two nights

Day 4: Tegusie (rest day or optional 50 km ride) Today is a free day spent in our rural hotel. We can choose to relax, or enjoy a round ride, or even both. Our round ride takes us towards the beautiful beach of Famara with the spectacular backdrop of volcanic cliffs. After following the coast, we head across extensive lava fields and a lunar landscape back to Teguise. 50 km circuit

Day 5: San Bartolomé - Playa Blanca 47 or 58 km From San Bartolomé we head towards the island’s main attraction, the Parque Nacional de Timanfaya. This is where Lanzarote’s volcanic nature is at its most spectacular. The eruptions of 1730 – 1736 buried around a quarter of the whole island, including several villages, and gave rise to the impressive lava and volcano landscape that we see today. From here we head down to the south of the island, stopping en route to visit the seaside volcanic crater of El Golfo before we finally reach the seaside village of Playa Blanca.

Day 6: Playa Blanca 36 or 70 km

Playa Blanca sits at the very south of the island and looks across to Fuerteventura. Today we can take a boat across to Corralejo and enjoy a visit or a ride on another island. Alternatively, we can enjoy a day in Playa Blanca and take the opportunity to visit the nearby coves and beaches of Papagayo, the best on the island and unspoiled by tourism. Another option is to visit El Golfo for a seafood lunch by the beach. Route to El Golfo 36 km or Fuerteventura circuit 70km.

Day 7: Playa Blanca – Arrecife 47 km

From Playa Blanca, we head across the dramatic hills of Femés before heading to the wine country of La Geria. Here, the unusual vineyard cultivation techniques have given rise to a fascinating landscape not to be seen anywhere else in the world, and producing some fine wines. We then descend to the coast and follow a nice promenade from Puerto del Carmen to Arrecife.

Day 8: Departure from Arrecife

A short taxi ride to the airport – 4 km - brings you back to your flight home.

Route

Technical Characteristics:

Route Profile: Intermediate difficulty.

Distance: 193 - 320 km

Travel Season: Self-Guided: Daily departures from January 1 to December 31, 2021 High Season: March 25-April 11, June 23 – August 31 and December 13 – December 31

Price per Person: Low Season Double Occupancy €926.00 High Season Double Occupancy €1100.00 Low Season Single Occupancy €1138.00 High Season Single Occupancy €1310.00 Solo traveler supplement €150.00 Hybrid Bike €115.00 Road Bike €160.00 E-bike €170.00

Included:

• 7 nights’ accommodation with en-suite bathroom • Mixture of country inns, 4 and 5 star hotels • All luggage transfers • Transfers to and from hotels on arrival and departure days. • Breakfast • Information Pack (Route Guide, maps, elevation profiles – gps files)

Not Included • Personal insurance • Evening meals • GPS device

Arrival and departure point for this tour in the Airport of Lanzarote (Arrecife). If you are travelling within the Canary Islands, then you would use Binter. The operator will organize a free transfer from the airport to your first hotel in Costa Teguise at the beginning of the tour. Likewise, at the end of the tour, another transfer will take you from the hotel in Arrecife to the airport.

Bikes

Carbon road bike

Various models A quality carbon bike with Shimano 105 gearset. 22 speeds

Touring bike

Stevens Good all-purpose bike. 30 speeds

E-bikes Various models

Over the last few years, the e-bike has revolutionized cycle touring. Tours are made so much easier and differences between riders’ abilities are minimized.

Equipment for trekking bikes and E-bikes These bikes are supplied with: helmet (obligatory in Spain), rear luggage rack, pannier, odometer, pump, basic toolkit, 1.5 litre water bottle, lock.

Equipment for road bikes All bikes are supplied with: helmet (obligatory in Spain), odometer, pump, basic toolkit, 1.5 litre water bottle.

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THIS IS A PARTNER TOUR FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT OK Cycle & Adventure Tours Inc. 666 Kirkwood Ave - Suite B102 – Ottawa, Ontario Canada K1Z 5X9 Toll Free 1-888-621-6818 Local 613-702-5350 TICO Ontario Registration No: 50022848