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The inside track on travel to Spain
and getting to San Mateo.
If you’re coming from North America or the US, you’ll probably have to make a connection in Great Britain, Ireland, or Europe. Wherever, end up in Barcelona, which is 2.5 hours north of us by car, or Reus, which is a smaller airport between Barcelona and us. Another option is Valencia which is 2 hours south of us by car.
If you’re tempted to fly into Madrid, consider that it is a long
drive (over 600 kilometers) over the mountains.
On most airlines, your bike is one of your two pieces of free, allowable, checked luggage. Some airlines do impose a small fee for a bike. Check the airline's policy before booking your flight.
RyanAir offers cheap connecting flights to Barcelona and Reus from Dublin airport and also to Valencia from London’s Stansted airport. You can rent a car in any of these Spanish cities. For tips on bringing or sending your own bike, E-mail: mark@cyclespana.com
Whether back road or superhighway the roads are great. Tip: most Spaniards don’t take the toll road (A-7) that connects Barcelona and Valencia and goes right through our region. Use it and avoid the daily truck traffic on the toll-free National Highway. For specific directions to San Mateo call me at 1-800-649-9970 or e-mail mark@cyclespana.com
Trains are an option. You can take the train from any of the three
cities. They are all on the same line and except for the super fast
trains, they all stop in Vinaros, which is where you get off. You must make a reservations as trains fill up fast. You can do all on line. Bikes are allowed on almost all trains. Once in Vinaros, get a taxi at the train station to La Perdi Hotel in San Mateo.
Once you’re in San Mateo, all of the riding is by bike. Depending on your tour package, except for one overnight, you spend every night at La Perdi. Arrival and departure is from San Mateo. You will use a car for excursions, shopping and of course getting to the airport. |
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