Short Cycling & Walking Holidays in Europe

This 3-day Picos de Europa short break combines a self-guided walk through the Cabrales region with one of its most iconic routes, the Cares Gorge, and a guided ethnographic experience. You’ll explore local traditions past and present, including homemade Cabrales cheese production, cider making, and everyday mountain life, with a tasting of regional products.

• The illustrious five villages of the Cinque Terre (Monterosso, Vernazza, Corniglia, Manarola and Riomaggiore) 
• The nice villages of the Riviera Ligure (Bonassola, Deiva Marina, Framura, Levanto, etc.)
• The colourful town of Portovenere 
• Breath-taking views of the emerald blue Mediterranean Sea
• Steep terraced hills of olive groves, vineyards and lemon trees
• Fabulous beaches for swimming 
• Outstandingly delicious sea food and the famous Trofie al Pesto 

This 5-day self-guided Gotaleden Trail walking holiday is ideal for walkers seeking an accessible long-distance route that combines nature, culture, and comfortable accommodation. Following the 77 km Gotaleden Trail from Gothenburg to Alingsås, you'll walk through forests, lakeside landscapes, traditional Swedish countryside, and charming small towns. The route is technically easy, with well-maintained forest paths, gravel tracks, and some quiet road sections. Public transport options allow some stages to be shortened if needed.

• A dramatic hike through the unspoiled longest section of protected coastline in Andalucia
• Routes between stark semi-desert surroundings and the sparkling Mediterranean Sea.
• Stunning scenery of volcanic origin
• Rugged cliffs, white and black sand beaches and tiny white-washed villages

• An authentic Greek Island, a perfect break from Athens
• An easy ferry ride from Piraeus Port, Athens, taking just 1 hour
• Superb walks with great coastal views
• Visit the ancient Temple of Aphaia
• Walk through the famous olive grove with its 500-year-old trees

• Easy cycling on quiet country roads and rural tracks through beech woods and picturesque landscapes
• La Garrotxa Natural Park and its fascinating volcanic rock formations
• Charming hotels and authentic Catalan restaurants
• Family rooms and rental bikes for children available
• Girona's medieval centre, Jewish quarter and cathedral

This 5-day from the Picos de Europa to the Sea tour lets you experience the perfect blend of mountains and coastline on a self‑guided walking journey from Cabrales to Nueva de Llanes. Combining easy hiking routes with charming accommodation and stunning seaside scenery, this trip offers a diverse taste of Asturias at its very best.

• Mixture of pilgrimage route and mountain trek following a branch of the famous Camino de Santiago
• Long, but technically easy, routes at the beginning of the week and then more mountainous and off-the-beaten track as you get closer to the Picos de Europa
• Countryside roads and footpaths through an amazingly authentic rural hinterland
• Beautiful coastal and mountain landscapes

• A unique mix of nature and history
• Woodlands and meadows, Veluwezoom National Park
• Vast landscapes of the IJssel valley and historic Hanseatic cities
• Optional is Giethoorn, also known as "the Venice of the Netherlands"
• Visit the IJssel towns: Zutphen, Deventer and Zwolle 

This 4-day Picos de Europa self-guided cycling getaway explores quiet roads and gravel tracks linking traditional villages in Cabrales and Peñamellera Alta. Ride through green valleys, stop at local cider houses and cheese producers, and experience authentic rural life. Stay in a charming rural hotel and enjoy excellent regional cuisine, including a gastronomic welcome dinner. E-bikes are available for a more relaxed ride!

This 4-day Cabrales & Peñamellera Alta MTB Challenge explores the foothills of the Picos de Europa on a mix of dirt tracks, forest trails, and quiet country roads. Ride between traditional mountain villages, enjoy authentic Asturian food and cider, and take in spectacular views of the limestone peaks. Challenging but not overly technical, it's a great introduction to mountain biking in northern Spain, with e-bikes available for extra support.

• Discovering the beautiful and quintessential English countryside
• Enjoying the flexibility of walking with a daypack from village to village
• Experiencing the hospitality in the warm family run B&B’s and guesthouses
• Moreton-in-Marsh, Guiting Power, Bourton-on-the-Water, Winchcombe & more

• Lecce, the most stunning Baroque city of southern Italy
• Charming and delux accommodation throughout the trip.
• Wonderful landscapes of ancient olive groves, vineyards and jagged coastlines
• Authentic country towns and villages of Gallipoli and Otranto
• Friendly people and great traditional Apulian culinary specialties
• Beautiful sandy beaches and turquoise sea  

This 5‑day Isle of Wight Cycling holiday offers a mix of coastal riding, some inland scenery and historic towns, with relatively short daily distances that leave time to stop and explore. The route is undulating with some hills, but without technically difficult sections, making it suitable for leisure cyclists. Starting and finishing in Ryde, it follows a combination of quiet roads, traffic‑free paths and former railway lines, linking key highlights such as Quarr Abbey, Osborne House, Cowes and Yarmouth, with optional detours.

• Feeling you are on top of the world 
• Spellbinding views, wild open spaces, mountain lakes, jagged peaks, precious flower meadows
• Cozy, comfortable, family-run accommodations
• Superb culinary specialties, including delicious cheese, carne Salada, polenta, mushrooms, speck and outstanding wines
• Warm, friendly locals
• Gorgeous flora and fauna

• Truly alpine landscape with hundreds of glacier blue-green lakes in National Park Aiguestortes
• Ascent from lush woods and green meadows in the valley up to the high mountain covered with alpine flowers
• Overnight stay at a mountain hut
• Glacier lakes, snow capped mountains ... a true alpine experience!

This 4-day Picos de Europa MTB challenge is a demanding self-guided ride around the spectacular Ándara massif in the eastern Picos de Europa. Designed for experienced riders, this tour blends technical trails, striking landscapes, and welcoming mountain hospitality.

• Romantic 'Route des Vins' from Strasbourg to Colmar
• Relaxed cycling in the hilly Alsatian wine country
• Gorgeous local Gewürztraminer and Pinot Gris
• Panoramas of the renowned Rhine Valley and Black Forest
• Pretty villages with half-timbered houses and tempting boutiques

• A taste of España Verde (Green Spain)
• Views to both the mountains and the sea along the routes
• Comfortable and charming accommodations in rural locations
• Romanesque chapels and traditional local architecture
• A taste of the Asturian gastronomy, region of natural apple cider with an amazing variety of locally-produced artisan cheeses
• Camino del Norte cycling guide

• The Green Heart is surrounded by the 4 biggest cities
• Amsterdam, Rotterdam, The Hague and Utrecht
• Low-lying peat meadows, vast polders,lakes, streams and rivers
• Pretty villages with monumental farmhouses
• Including Amsterdam and cheesetown Gouda

• Visit the natural, artistic, and cultural treasures of San Gimignano, a UNESCO world-heritage site 
• Discover the rich Etruscan past of remote Volterra with its Roman theatre, Palazzo dei Priori, and alabaster handicraft 
• Wonderful landscapes, wide open fields, cypress lined avenues, vineyards, olive groves plus delicious cuisine full of Tuscan specialities
• Incredibly well preserved Medieval and Renaissance villages, and quaint hill-top towns
• Peaceful country roads, friendly Tuscans

• Stay in a quintessential Tuscan Estate with onsite wellness resort
• Enjoy their own farmed organic food served in the Estate restaurant
• Visit the natural, artistic and cultural treasures of the Val d'Orcia, on the UNESCO world-heritage list
• Wonderful landscapes, wide open fields, cypress lined hills and vineyards
• Incredibly well preserved medieval and renaissance villages and hilltop towns
• Peaceful country roads, friendly Tuscans and delicious regional culinary specialties

This 3-day Picu Urriellu Walking Holiday lets you experience the raw beauty of the Picos de Europa on a self-guided walking short break, taking you deep into one of Spain’s most dramatic mountain landscapes. It is a journey into the heart of the Central Massif, where towering limestone peaks, remote high valleys and a traditional mountain refuge come together to create an unforgettable high‑altitude adventure.

• The wettest and flattest part of Holland
• Polders, meadows, ditches, dikes and canals
• Including the capital of Holland, Amsterdam
• Fishing village Volendam and cheese village Edam
• Cycle along Lake IJssel

• Four-day holiday based at a cyclist-friendly hotel in Amsterdam
• Four routes for you to choose from
• Visit the city of Haarlem, see fishing village volendam
• The mills at the Zaanse Schans or Muiderslot Castle
• The surroundings of this city are at your feet