7 independent reviews for Catalonia vacation, cycling and relaxation
Reviews for Catalonia vacation, cycling and relaxation
Carol Gray review 11 Jul 2022
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your vacation?
Cycling in the beautiful Catalan countryside and coastline. The views along the coast are spectacular and the medieval villages very picturesque.2. What tips would you give other travelers booking this vacation?
The scheduled cycling is VERY leisurely but Mark was flexible with the itinerary to meet the varied cycling requirements/abilities of our group.3. Did you feel that your vacation benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
The accommodation is owned by local people and the restaurants and shops in Palamos are mainly locally owned and run so we felt that our money was going into the local economy. It was possible to travel by train from Manchester to a town nearby to Palamos, which I did, so it is feasible to avoid the environmental impact of flying.4. Finally, how would you rate your vacation overall?
Overall the vacation was lovely. Mark and Shelley are extremely welcoming and helpful and they sorted out any issues immediately as well as being responsive to our varying cycling needs. The accommodation is comfortable and very convenient for the bustling town center, safe sandy beaches and varied restaurants which are all a few minutes walk away.Vincent O’Sullivan review 9 May 2022
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your vacation?
The cycle around Palou-Sator plus lunch in Ma-Pou. Also the fact that our accommodation was in such a nice local area. And Mark and Shelley were so personable and obliging at all times.2. What tips would you give other travelers booking this vacation?
3. Did you feel that your vacation benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Yes4. Finally, how would you rate your vacation overall?
Mary Mills review 26 Jul 2019
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your vacation?
Every day was memorable. Cycling through sunflower and rice fields, arriving at gorgeous medieval villages and lovely beaches. The house is excellent, very well equipped and located and very spacious. The bikes and equipment were excellent. Palamos itself is great. It has a very long sandy beach and a nice, safe and welcoming atmosphere. There is a lot to see and do in the area that we want to go back for more!2. What tips would you give other travelers booking this vacation?
The vacation is totally flexible and you can do as much or as little cycling as you want. The cycling is easy and even though it was hot, we managed to do most of it.3. Did you feel that your vacation benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
We cycled or walked everywhere. We shopped at the great fruit and vegetable Market in Palamos, the Olive Farm, Fish Museum and the Vineyard and ate in the local restaurants and cafes. The house facilitates recycling with the provision separate boxes/bins for rubbish.4. Finally, how would you rate your vacation overall?
Excellent and would highly recommend it. Mark and Shelley were absolutely lovely. So helpful and well organised in every way. The four of us thoroughly enjoyed ourselves.Leah Allen review 19 Jul 2019
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your vacation?
Riding through & visiting the medieval villages2. What tips would you give other travelers booking this vacation?
Pack light.3. Did you feel that your vacation benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
We definitely helped with supporting the local economy. By not renting a car & only get about with our bikes we kept things environmentally low impact.4. Finally, how would you rate your vacation overall?
Wonderful, 10 out of 10.Sara Bodey review 24 Aug 2017
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your vacation?
We particularly enjoyed the cycle route through the medieval villages, which goes past orchards and rice fields too. The whole team were great.2. What tips would you give other travelers booking this vacation?
It was very hot in August, although still possible to cycle. There is a fabulous little cafe on the same street as the house in Palamos - Cactus cafe - which caters for vegan and vegetarians, this was great as my daughter is vegan and I wasn't sure what our options would be.3. Did you feel that your vacation benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Yes, we didn't drive, we shopped and ate locally. We bought gifts at the jam museum. We also did the travel via train (eurostar and high speed TGV to Girona from Paris) which worked well4. Finally, how would you rate your vacation overall?
A great option for a family vacation with teenagers - enough to do but no pressure if they decided they didn't want to.Sarah Slade review 30 Aug 2016
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your vacation?
The last night, when we walked back along the beach from an excellent restaurant in Santa Antoni. There were live bands, dancing and warm, happy people everywhere. The perfect end to one of the best vacations ever.2. What tips would you give other travelers booking this vacation?
Pack a good pair of walking shoes or sandals because the walks are excellent! Alan and Viv are great hosts who go out of their way to make sure you have an excellent vacation.3. Did you feel that your vacation benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
We shopped in local shops and ate in local restaurants. We also walked, cycled, or used public transport wherever we could.4. Finally, how would you rate your vacation overall?
Margaret Steventon review 19 Oct 2015
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your vacation?
Vivian dropped us off in the middle of beautiful countryside with our maps and directions and we cycled around the ridiculously pretty medieval villages of the area then were met by Alan and whisked "home" at the end of the day -perfect !!2. What tips would you give other travelers booking this vacation?
Don't worry if you go off the beaten track - just enjoy it !!!3. Did you feel that your vacation benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Yes - ate and drank out and about......cycle power only on our travels so not a huge environmental impact ...4. Finally, how would you rate your vacation overall?
Excellent - beautiful accomodation, spotlessly clean and with lovely extra thoughtful touches by Vivian and Alan. The bicycles were perfect - very comfortable and trustworthy.Holiday Reviews
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