Stories related to Spain :

Providing memories that last a lifetime through active travel is so rewarding for us. It’s safe to say that our featured travelers, Clay and Kathy, will never forget their first VBT vacation. We had a chance to catch up with Clay to learn a little more about how a spontaneous wedding blessing on the gorgeous... Read more »

Perhaps our favorite time of the year to travel is the fall, which may be surprising. Of course, summer is teeming with warm sunny days, but it’s also the busiest travel season in Europe. By waiting to travel until the autumn months (or adding a bonus fall vacation!) you’ll be able to extend your time... Read more »

Perhaps our favorite time of the year to travel is the fall, which may be surprising. Of course, summer is teeming with warm sunny days, but it’s also the busiest travel season in Europe. By waiting to travel until the autumn months (or adding a bonus fall vacation!) you’ll be able to extend your time... Read more »

One of the many benefits of taking a biking vacation that features coastal riding—other than spectacular views and a cool breeze to keep you comfortable—is being able to take a relaxing dip in the water after a rewarding day’s ride.  And with active vacations in 15 different European countries—with some tours along the Mediterranean and... Read more »

Andalusia—the southernmost of Spain’s autonomous communities—is a virtual playground for active travelers. The diversity of its history, cuisine, cultures and of course stunning scenery, make for the perfect compliments to a fulfilling bike tour that focuses on cultural immersion. With VBT you’ll spend 7 days cruising the countryside while making time to stop for home-cooked... Read more »

The best way to become immersed in the local culture of any destination is by learning about the native history, traditions, and cuisine first-hand. This is why we tie in engaging group activities—off our bikes—into our daily itineraries on our active tours so our guests can feel like travelers, and not tourists. We’ve already announced... Read more »

The many wonders of Spain’s Costa Brava region—located in eastern Catalonia—are best discovered by bike. Perhaps that’s why many European pro cyclists train here—Lance Armstrong used to summer in Girona—because of the varied terrain that ranges from the foothills of the soaring Pyrenees to the flat country roads that cruise past inland sunflower fields and... Read more »

One of the greatest thrills of biking or walking your way through a new country is being able to slow down and really take it all in at your own pace. And while getting in touch with local life may begin upon your arrival in a new destination with a cautious, perhaps foreign, ‘Hello’; it’s... Read more »

One of the things we pride ourselves on here at VBT is incorporating cultural moments of discovery into our tours. The price of a VBT vacation includes airfare, use of VBT bikes, many meals, all accommodations and 2 local Trip Leaders to guide the way; but it also includes fun, authentic  and enriching interactions with... Read more »