BIKING
Vivood Landscape Hotel
Ciudad Encantada
Cuenca
DAYS 1–2 Meet in vibrant Madrid, Spain’s modern capital • Get a taste of the beautiful Castilian countryside on a ride through its agricultural heart • The approach to the World Heritage City of Cuenca—with its sublime perch between two river gorges—is nothing short of jaw-dropping • Enjoy spectacular views of the city and the gravity-defying Casas Colgadas from the patio of our hotel, a restored 16th-century convent • Bike into the Sierra de Cuenca and through the karst landscape within the river gorge. » Parador de Cuenca - Premiere DAY 3 Cycle through Spain’s Vías Verdes, a system of old railroad tracks refashioned as lush bike paths • Visit a winery and learn how grape varietals and traditional winemaking techniques have helped elevate the Alicante D.O. » Denia Marriott La Sella Golf Resort & Spa - Deluxe DAYS 4–6 A spectacular route takes you from lush woodland, dramatic limestone formations, ravines and river gorges to crisp white Mediterranean villages nestled into the mountains of Alicante on the Costa Blanca • Climb to the mountaintop village of Guadalest, a Moorish city dating to the 11th century • A cobbled street lined with flower-bedecked whitewashed houses leads to Castell de Guadalest • Soak up grand scenery on a smooth rolling ride through pretty villages to a hilltop town overlooking the coastline • In picturesque Altea, indulge in paella by the sea— nothing compares to the original! • The stunning blue-green color of the Guadalest reservoir is a sight you won’t soon forget from our final ride. » Vivood Landscape Hotel - Premiere shown top left Medieval towns perched atop dramatic gorges. Labyrinthine Moorish caves. Superb wines, paella and the lulling waves of the warm Mediterranean. In this place, utopia is within reach. Wine & Paella from Dramatic Gorges to the Mediterranean SPAIN’S MADRID TO VALENCIA
Madrid
Sierra de Cuenca
From Madrid
Valencia
SPAIN
Gandia
Alforins
Denia
Guadalest
Altea
Alicante
6 Days Activity Levels 2-4 Premiere Hotels $4,999 to $5,449 / person double occ. See web for date-specific pricing. Choose a Trip for • Couples, Friends & Solos shown here • Your Private Group o \ Search VLMB on backroads.com
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