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Sparkling emerald seas, kilometres of golden sand, mysterious islands, wonderful food, ancient cities… It isn’t hard to find convincing reasons to travel along the Mediterranean! What better way to do it than by bike? Admire Granada’s Alhambra, or Gaudi’s mind blowing architecture in Barcelona, feel the romance of Venice’s canals, Dubrovnik’s old town, or pull your bike up alongside a waiting beach, inviting you to just relax. While EuroVelo 8 connects many already popular tourist destinations, there are still lots of undiscovered gems to be found along the way. So what are you waiting for? Get on your bike!
From the azure-blue seas to the olive-green rolling hills, there’s no denying the picturesque beauty of the EuroVelo 8 – Mediterranean Route. Yet, beyond the weather, the historical sights, the natural beauty and the diverse cultural identities, the mouth-watering culinary offering might just take …
Explore the newly updated EuroVelo 8 - Mediterranean Route Handbook! Cycle from Spain's sun-kissed coast to Cyprus's enchanting shores, passing through France, Croatia, and more. This 83-page guide offers maps, safety tips, events, and a mini dictionary. Get your copy by donating to EuroVelo and su…
Of all the EuroVelo routes, we have little doubt that the Mediterranean Route has its unique charm. Spanning almost 8,000 kilometres from Cadiz in Spain to Cyprus, there is lots to see and explore while on a cycling holiday. Let us take you through our favourite spots along the route!
Cycle touring along EuroVelo 8 in Türkiye offers more than just incredible scenery, and while many women may be apprehensive about undertaking such a journey alone, taking the plunge pays off!
You see lovely pictures of people on cycling trips all across Europe. You are also wondering how they are doing that and have no idea where to start. We got you covered!
Rohan Daniel takes us along on his epic 5,000+ km adventure from the highlands of Spain to Northern Europe's highest peak, marking the closing of a life chapter for him. He weathered mental and climactic challenges, and grew as a person in the process. Accompanying this article is a feature-length …
You dreamt of it and we did, too – here is the brand-new EuroVelo Route Planner to help you organise your future cycling trips along EuroVelo routes.
This is the journey of two friends leaving their desk jobs for some months to discover the beauty of the Balkans and South Europe on two wheels. Corina and Georg set off from Vienna and cycled 7,000 kilometres until Alexandroupoli in Greece and back, crossing 11 countries in 150 days.
ECF Board Member Sidsel Birk Hjuler recently cycled along EuroVelo 8 - Mediterranean Route from Athens to Lisbon. In this very special feature, she shares her feelings and thoughts on bike travelling and the encounters on the way.
The Croatian National Tourist Board (CNTB) ran a domestic promotional campaign for cycling tourism focusing exclusively on the section of EuroVelo 8 – Mediterranean Route in the country.
Join us at the EuroVelo & Cycling Tourism Conference for engaging sessions, lots of networking opportunities and inspiring technical visits!
Already on the lookout for an ideal cycle holiday destination next summer? If cycling along the Mediterranean Sea on a fully paved and signed route, through old cities and villages, vineyards and olive plantations appeals to you, then the Slovenian section of EuroVelo 8 – Mediterranean Route would …
Read here the second part of Brian Roodnick’s story riding EuroVelo routes from Switzerland to Greece to follow a call for volunteering to teach in the refugee camp Moria on the Greek island of Lesvos. In this part, Brian reports on the second half of his journey and how he dealt with the rising di…
Good news for those wanting to cycle the Croatian section of EuroVelo 8 - Mediterranean Route: there is now a new website where you can find all the information cycling tourists need for exploring this popular route. Our Croatian National EuroVelo Coordination Centre, the Croatian Tourist Board, re…
Sparkling emerald seas, kilometres of golden sand, mysterious islands, wonderful food, ancient cities…it is not surprising that many people are interested in cycling EuroVelo 8 – Mediterranean Route. And now there is a new tool available for people wanting to find out more - the first ever brochure…
At EuroVelo, we like to pay attention to the relaxing times that follow a good bike ride. It goes without saying that these often include good food and the discovery of local culinary specialties when cycle touring in a foreign country! The slow pace of cycling holidays allows for a deeper understa…
Following an application submitted by the İzmir Metropolitan Municipality, the European Cyclists’ Federation (ECF) decided on 12th October 2019 that a 500-km coastal cycle route developed in Izmir, Turkey would join the European cycle route network as an extension of EuroVelo 8 – Mediterranean Rout…
32-year-old Fiona recently started cycling across 9 countries on EuroVelo 8 - Mediterranean Route to discover the food and people that make this stretch of coastline one of the most popular in the world! Read on to learn more about this journey in her own words.
EuroVelo cycle tourists wishing to discover Greece's rich cultural and natural heritage by bike have a new tool at hand. Find all the information in one place on eurovelo.gr, a new website launched recently by our Greek National EuroVelo Coordinator "Cities for Cycling".
From Andalusia to Cyprus: 7,450 kilometres of cycling through world-famous destinations, wild nature and hidden beaches
The very best tips for cycling around Ferrara and Po Delta Park: detailed maps and useful information.
The “Ciclovia del Po” guidebook presented by FIAB and by Ediciclo editore is the best route available today for cyclists who want to travel along the two banks of the river, between Pian del Re, on the slopes of Monviso, and Cremona. In Italian.
The “Ciclovia del Po” guidebook presented by FIAB and by Ediciclo editore is the best route available today for cyclists who want to travel along the two banks of the river, between Cremona and Lanterna de Pila, on the Adriatic Sea. In Italian.
This cycling guide describes EuroVelo 8 in Italy between Sant’Anna (Veneto) and San Giovanni al Timavo (254 km) and in Slovenia between Santa Barbara/Korošci and Piran (55 km). The perfect tool before and during your journey: precise and informative maps, 1:75,000 scale, elevation and distance profiles, GPS tracks, accommodation and service directory. English translation of the map legend and the user manual of the guide available at esterbauer.com/international.
The Service Handbook contains plenty of information on the route's stages, accommodation, attractions, food etc. It was developed as part of the MEDCYCLETOUR project.
Download maps of the cycling routes in the Province of Mantua, Italy.
This cycling guide describes the section of EuroVelo 8 in Italy between Saluzzo and Porte Tolle (Po Delta) and between Sant’Anna (Veneto) and Venice (715 km). The perfect tool before and during your journey: precise and informative maps, 1:75,000 scale, elevation and distance profiles, GPS tracks, accommodation and service directory. Can be used without any knowledge of German. English translation of the map legend and the user manual of the guide available at esterbauer.com/international.
Plan your trip? Find out the roadbook of La Méditerranée à vélo (EuroVelo 8 in France): 850 km of cycle route are presented. 20 stages and 42 detailed maps to follow the itinerary, to be guided and not miss out. You will find suggestions of getaways in Roussillon, Camargue and Provence for week-ends or more!
From Trieste to Poreč along the former Istrian railway, between Italy, Slovenia and Croatia. 144 pages, spiral-bound, and with GPX tracks for download. Available in Italian, German and English.
In addition to the interactive map you can download the general map of the Mediterranean cycle route and the 9 stage maps at 1:60,000 scale. You can also find them in the tourist offices along the cycle route.
A beautiful route that begins in the arid landscape of Elche, and as the route progresses the cyclist will be able to see how the environment is changing. You pedal through mountains and typical natural parks of the Mediterranean and little by little the vegetation is increasing. Fields of varied fruit plantations appear until reaching the so colorful orange trees before submerging in a sea of rice fields in Albufera.
Experience the long distance cycling trip and vacation in one. From the start in timeless Venice on, beautiful coastal towns line up, first Italian, then Slovenian and finally Croatian, all of them pearls of Mediterranean architecture. Golden beaches and attractive coasts among them are captured in colorful rocks and lush greenery. The sun quickly warms the shallow sea and the atmosphere. The trip starts in Venice and ends in Pula, both known by good public transport connections.
Cycling across the Zadar region is a tour for active and dynamic people. If you like nature and exploring new places, this tour is definitely for you. It takes you to several different places in the area. Cycling across the Zadar region you will enjoy the ride itself but also explore two islands, one nature park, and several towns and cities Zadar, Nin, Biograd.. It is an easy-paced tour that allows you to fully enjoy every moment. So, do not hesitate to contact us and book your perfect holiday…
This tailor made Trieste to Pula cycling tour, self guided, takes you from Italy, through Slovenia and into Croatia to explore the Istrian Peninsula. Cycle to pretty towns and along beautiful coastline, soaking up the culture and history of this unspoiled area.
A cycle journey from Marseille to Barcelona that explores the wild beauty of the Camargue, medieval villages, the Canal du Midi, vineyards, Greek and Roman remains and the inviting beaches of Catalonia. We also travel by train and bus as we cycle the most interesting sections between the historic port cities.