BIKING
Sober
From Santiago
Sil Canyon
DAYS 1–2 Begin your journey in Santiago de Compostela, whose cathedral is a legendary Catholic pilgrimage destination • Try fresh zamburiñas (scallops) or merluza a la gallega (hake with paprika and potatoes) at a luxe coastal diner • The province of Galicia is known in Spain for its lush green coast, showcased on our first ride of the trip • Make yourself at home in an oceanfront parador , or castle guesthouse • Taste the wines (and climbs!) of the Rias Baixas wine region as you ascend into the woods of Monte Aloia Nature Park • Experience sections of the famed Camino de Santiago by bike. » Parador de Baiona - Premiere DAY 3 Head inland to the Ribeira Sacra wine region, whose vineyards cling to aerie-like perches atop a mountainous maze of rocky canyons • Ride a roller coaster of quiet roads with soaring views • Enjoy a fresh local lunch spread at a winery along the way • Try the thermal waters at our chic abode in a historic palace • Behold the fjord-like Sil River from a beautiful cycling route. » Áurea Palacio de Sober - Deluxe DAYS 4–6 Cross the border into Portugal’s remote region of Trás-os-Montes • Discover the traditional farming practices of Barroso province • Sip a coffee in the farming village of Montalegre before hopping back on the bike • Wander the cobblestone streets of Chaves and stroll its Roman bridge arching over the Tâmega River • Spin through serene pine forests • End your trip oceanside in the incomparable city of Porto, where you may want to extend your vacation. » Vidago Palace Hotel - Premiere Santiago de Compostela. A fabled destination for pilgrims. A land of white-sand beaches and vineyard-laced canyons. Stone-hewn villages and gracious palaces. Blaze your own Camino. Spain’s Atlantic Coast & Vineyards to Northern Portugal TASTE OF CAMINO DE SANTIAGO
Monte Aloia
SPAIN
Baiona
Tuy
Minho River
A Guarda
Montalegre
Chaves
Boticas
Vidago
Santiago
PORTUGAL
Valoura
Atlantic Ocean
MADRID
Porto
6 Days Activity Levels 2-5 Premiere Hotels $4,799 to $5,349 / person double occ. See web for date-specific pricing. Choose a Trip for • Couples, Friends & Solos shown here • Families with Older Teens & 20s • Families with Young Adults 20s & Beyond • Your Private Group o \ Search STGB on backroads.com “I can’t wait for my next Backroads adventure. If you are hesitating, DON’T! I waited too long and wasted years. Carpe diem!” LAUREN SAFIAN • BRIARCLIFF MANOR, NY
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