Catalonia - May '25
Been a very odd spring and unable to get away but eventually managed a week-and-a-bit in Spain, and pretty much all of that Catalonia.
We've been to the coast here several times and haven't been super impressed but... ah-ha! Staying in the hills seems to be the key - who'd have thought? 
We did actually sneak in a little coastline though, at what is likely our new favourite village on the Spanish Med - Cadaqués & a brief stop in France on the way home.
A great short break!
Thursday 15 May 2025
Hearty lunch in Bossost. Desserts a clear winner here! 80's hits on repeat & a grumpy cat for company. Fun times! 
Thursday 15 May 2025
Random views from the road: Rainy Bossost & Port de la Bonaigua before a beautifully sunny Port del Canto
Thursday 15 May 2025
A rather windy Mirador de la Creu de Guils del Canto. New glass platform or natural rocks to hang out on. V. cool!
Thursday 15 May 2025
Took an evening stroll up to Montferrer & found this well positioned bench. #Relaxation
Friday 16 May 2025
Climbed via 18 hairpins to what felt like complete wilderness. 3 further peaks on the route home. Beautiful stuff!
Saturday 17 May 2025
Wondering the market at La Seu d'Urgell. Collected a shovelful of cherries, few tiny plants & a few other treats
Saturday 17 May 2025
Route today passed a climb I rode yesterday so had a look from the air. Is known as Stelvio Catala for some reason
Saturday 17 May 2025
Enjoying sweets treats from the local market. Cheesecake, cherries & some cream filled roll thing. Yum! 
Sunday 18 May 2025
Today's ride: turn left & (mostly) climb for 40km to Tuixent-la Vansa. Just paradise with amazing views everywhere!
Monday 19 May 2025
Passed this waterfall near Borreda today. Known as Gorg del Salt, but almost tropical enough to think we're in Bali!
Monday 19 May 2025
Little stroll around Ripoll then delicious lunch at TAPS Bar Restaurant. Salmon, eggs, ribs, squid & dessert. Yum!
Tuesday 20 May 2025
Tourism by bike today: medieval villages (Besalu & Castellfollit de la Roca), lakes & rolling countryside in the sun.
Wednesday 21 May 2025
Today's ride: more Catalan cols & villages. Crossed this cool bridge in Sant Joan de les Abadesses. Super nice day
Wednesday 21 May 2025
Delicious lunch @ Restaurant La Fageda. Gotta love how the Spanish just give you (free!) wine with the meal. Hic!
Thursday 22 May 2025
After riding by yesterday, passed Besalu again today & took a closer look on foot. It's a very nice little village.
Friday 23 May 2025
Rocacorba #IYKYK Feeling great & very close to an all time power record for the climb. I'll take that in mid-May! 
Saturday 24 May 2025
Short stroll in Peralada. There's a cool looking castle here but it's part of a resort & had guards at the gates 
Saturday 24 May 2025
Time for a change of pace... I can see the sea from here!
Saturday 24 May 2025
Trying to take a selfie on a windy coastline. Having fun in Cadaques Maybe nicest place on the Med side of Spain?
Saturday 24 May 2025
Wonderful lunch @ Restaurant El Viatge. Wagyu croquettes, shredded duck, fish that melts in the mouth + dessert. Yum!
Sunday 25 May 2025
A roman aqueduct, snow capped mountains, the crazy Gorges de Galamus, chateau & vineyards. Welcome back to France!
Sunday 25 May 2025
In Spain you can find brioche croissants, but I've never seen them in France. Makes a nice post-ride snack. Nom!
Monday 26 May 2025
Delicious lunch @ Palais Cathare. Couple riders here & Giro on the TV (rest day so yesterday's replay). A top spot!
Monday 26 May 2025
Welcome home! Doh!
