LOCAL FLAVORS! Half-Day Bike Tour with Olive Oil Tasting
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LOCAL FLAVORS! Half-Day Bike Tour with Olive Oil Tasting
By Salou Downhill Bikes
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Discover the local flavors of Catalunya!
This tour takes you on an 18 km trip through the Costa Dorada mountains, along a reservoir and through a typical Catalan village. In this village, you will have the chance to learn about the olive oil-making process in an olive museum.
There you will have the opportunity to try the exquisite olive oil of the Cooperativa of the village, winner of many national and international awards. Afterwards, you can buy this oil or some other local products in the shop of the Cooperativa. We finish the trip by visiting the local bar across the street to take a nice cold drink and have a friendly chat.
Come and join us on this amazing experience. Maybe a bit more active cycling involved than in our other tours, but truly spectacular views.
Ages 2-90, max of 24 per group
Duration: 4h 30m
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
Live guide: English
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- Fresh Water
- Helmet and HIVI vest
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Use of bicycle
What's not included- Food, although locally produced hazelnuts are available to buy
- Sunglasses, Sun cream or sun hat
- Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.Pickup details
- YOUR PICKUP WILL BE CONFIRMED BY A SEPERATE EMAIL! Your pick-up time and location will be dependent on your accommodation and you will be advised after we have received your booking via a separate email, not from Tripadvisor! PLEASE NOTE: we only pick-up from the resorts of Salou, Cap Salou, La Pineda and some parts of Cambrils.
Hotel pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.Additional pickup optionsDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included pickup points.- 43840 Salou, Tarragona, Spain
- Cambrils, Tarragona, Spain
- 43481 La Pineda, Tarragona, Spain
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Not wheelchair accessible
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 12065P4- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travellers with back problems
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Not recommended for pregnant travellers
- Travellers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 24 travellers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 12065P4
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- hanamolloy0 contributionsA memorable experienceI went with my mum on this tour. I was slightly concerned that she may not be able for the cycle, however it was a very easy, down hill ride and suitable for all ages. Would have even enjoyed a little more cycling as the scenery was absolutely spectacular! Our tour guides were great and let everyone go at their own pace. It was a great escape from the populated area of Salou. We learned lots about the area and it's beautiful wineries. Would highly recommend.Written 2 November 2024
- julianweekes0 contributionsPerfect half day gentle down hill cycling 'glide' - very well runActually, we were staying in La Pineda and were picked up from there. GREAT half day out and away from the hotel and into the mountains, fresh air and nature. Our group of 11 ranged from 8 years old to 61 (me!!) - and as it's more of a 'glide' than a ride, anyone with cycling experience could/would enjoy this trip. Manfred and Katherine were informative, professional and FUN. I certainly recommend this trip to all of you reading this and would definitely go back to try their olive oil and wine-tasting tours. A wonderful half day out - oh and we finished at a lovely local cafe for tapas/coffee/beer or whatever you fancied which was a great way to finish. The tapas are highly recommended - washed down with a xampú ('shampoo') - ask your hosts!!Written 23 October 2024
- Y5986VRkatier0 contributionsThe Great Escape!Friendly, informative and fun from the moment we were picked up. Would definitely return for the speed, views and local wine 😄Written 15 October 2024
- Explorer815510 contributionsA lovely escape from the tourist bustle.A great way to see the surrounding landscape, mountains, and beautiful little villages. Manfred and Kathrin looked after us very well and were very knowledgeable about the area.Written 3 October 2024
- sweetjoanna20100 contributionsAmazing bike ride through the vineyard.Such a great experience, the views were incredible. Very well organised and would definitely recommend to others and the wine went down very well.Written 23 September 2024
- T4438HUannab0 contributionsFun day in the mountainsFun trip, perfect for a beginner level, beautiful scenery, interesting historical content, great equipment. Highly recommend!Written 22 September 2024
- Jet065371420600 contributionsBreathtakingIt was amazing, excellent experience, so much fun, great Instructors and really stunning views, would highly recommend and do again!!Written 19 September 2024
- markhC3574KV0 contributionsGreat half day funGreat day and very well organised - very friendly staff and safety conscious - everything was on time and all went smoothlyWritten 7 September 2024
- Dreamer360974452230 contributionsGreat funManfred and Katarina were very knowledgeable. They were also very patient with our 8 year old who isn't an experienced cyclist. Lots of great scenery too.Written 25 August 2024
- brianvK2885NE0 contributionsGreat grapesGreat experience, Manfred and his partner were great hosts. I enjoyed hearing their local knowledge, all the history of the area and winery. Their enthusiasm for wine was great and infectious. The only thing I would suggest, is that the safety briefing could be done a little quicker.Written 23 August 2024
- WaffyP19800 contributionsUnique, beautiful, fun and easyMe and my 12 year old daughter had an amazing time on this experience. The cycling itself is an easy freewheel through genuinely stunning surroundings. The sights and smells as you ride down through tree lined roads amongst mountains and villages are stunning. Manfred and Kathrin are welcoming and smiley hosts with a clear passion for and depth of knowledge of the local culture, history and people. They really enhanced our day. The day includes 3 or 4 different downhil legs, some stops for a bit of culture, history and a water break ending at a local cafe for drinks and snacks. Also great value as the half day experience included transport from and back to hotel and lasts about 6 hours. I would recommend this to people and families of any age as a genuinely different, fun and memorable experience. Thank you Manfred and Kathrin, from Jamie and NeveWritten 17 August 2024
- MichaelRenn0 contributionsGreat experience.Enjoyable experience, easy riding and excellent sites. Curtious hosts who took time to ensure that we felt safe and set correctly. Two routes on the bike with lovely views of the countryside and scenery. Nice understanding of how vineyards work, and finished off with a lovely wine-tasting session, with a wonderful host. We highly recommend the wine!Written 16 August 2024
- HelsWoor0 contributionsFun half day with incredible viewsThis was a great half day activity. Really well organised, fun and a chance to see some of the beautiful countryside. I took my two sons who are very different cyclists (one fast, one slow) and they both enjoyed it very much. Kathrin, Manfred, & Julian are great hosts. They offered a hotel pick up and drop off, explained everything clearly and ensured we were happy and given plenty of breaks and water. I highly recommend this trip and this company. I hope to book an another trip with them when/if I return to the region.Written 11 August 2024
- Dreamer098854646940 contributionsMorning out from SalouGreat experience. The bike rides were really well planned and not too taxing even in mid 30 degrees heat. The wine tasting was brilliant.Written 3 August 2024
- vovak3340 contributionsAmazing Bike Tour with Great Guides and Beautiful ViewsThe bike tour was amazing: great guides, beautiful views, cozy villages, and decent bikes. The route isn't challenging if you follow the instructions. You can gain pretty high speed on some parts of the route if you want.Written 27 July 2024
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Mullingar, Ireland9 contributions
Sept 2023 • Solo
This tour is a must do if staying in or near salou .collected at hotel brought up into the mountain for cycling . This tour is suitable for all abilities ,ages or families.katrin and Manfred are very knowledgeable and passionate about their business, grest fun cycling down the mountain, mostly free wheeling. Views are absolutely amazing , trip ends with a tour of local olive oil producing co op museum and oil tasting. Will do again , thanks guys
Written 16 September 2023
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Thank you so much for your review and your nice comments. We aim to provide our guests the best experience and to share as many local details and flavors as possible.
Written 17 September 2023
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padraigodowd
3 contributions
Jul 2023
We had a very enjoyable family(2adults & 3 teens) cycle with Downhill Bikes about a week ago. We got to see the beautiful Costa Dorada mountain scenery, from our bikes. Most of the trip is freewheeling downhill, so it wasn't that difficult to complete. It finished with a lovely Tour of the Olive Oil Museum and a group social chat/drink.
Kathrin & Manfred (Downhill Bikes) were very friendly, kind and helpful throughout our trip. They made us feel at ease, throughout our cycle.
I would highly recommend this Bike Trip to those who are visiting this region.
Kathrin & Manfred (Downhill Bikes) were very friendly, kind and helpful throughout our trip. They made us feel at ease, throughout our cycle.
I would highly recommend this Bike Trip to those who are visiting this region.
Written 19 July 2023
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That was so lovely to have you and your family on our Tour d'Oli. Good bikers and intereted in the real and beautiful Catalunya.
Thank you very much for your nice words and for letting us and everybody know that you had a great day out in the mountains.
Written 20 July 2023
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Colin W
5 contributions
Jun 2023 • Couples
Had an absolutely fantastic day. We were picked up on time from the hotel and taken to top of hill ..the bikes were allocated and after and little test run we set off down the hill on the the road..Katrina and Manfred were very attentive and knowledgeable of the area and the olive production…we are both in our 60s but found cycling very easy as most of it is down hill. At the finish the olive tour and drinks was a perfect end. I would recommend this for all ages … thanks for a great day
Written 10 June 2023
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Thank you so much for taking time to write about your experience while being on our Tour d'Oli. Hearing that you enjoyed the trip makes us happy and our work so satisfying.
Written 13 June 2023
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Josh
3 contributions
This is our second trip with Downhill Bikes, we had great fun and will be sure to return again on our next visit to Salou. Kathrin and Manfred are full of knowledge and good humour. The scenery was beautiful and the roads almost traffic free making for a safe and enjoyable experience.
Visiting the cooperativa was an authentic experience and gave us the opportunity to taste (and buy!) some of the best olive oil in the world for a very reasonable price. The road biking section before this was very long and snaked through the incredible Catalan mountains and countryside, the smell of the pine forest was delightful!
Highly recommend for anyone visiting the area, thank you again Kathrin and Manfred and see you again soon!
Visiting the cooperativa was an authentic experience and gave us the opportunity to taste (and buy!) some of the best olive oil in the world for a very reasonable price. The road biking section before this was very long and snaked through the incredible Catalan mountains and countryside, the smell of the pine forest was delightful!
Highly recommend for anyone visiting the area, thank you again Kathrin and Manfred and see you again soon!
Written 10 September 2024
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Thank you for this nice and detailed review and for coming back to us.
You are right, the oil is truely amazing, something you need to experience as is the glide down the mountain.
The greatest pleasure for us is to share our enthusiasm with our guests.
We are looking forward to another tour with you.
Written 20 September 2024
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Vinny
Dublin, Ireland1 contribution
Great experience, amazing staff. Can’t recommend more. Beautiful views, easy ride and very cool bends on the road. The road was clear mostly of the time with very little traffic.
Written 13 June 2023
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Nice to hear you enjoyed the trip. The road are fantastic and very easy to navigate, not to mention the views. Thank you very much for your review.
Written 13 June 2023
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Julie H
Bangor, UK3 contributions
Jun 2024 • Family
Amazing. Best experience to get out of the tourist trap if Dalou town which is nice in its own right. But what an experience to get into the real Catalan countryside. Exhilarating and beautiful scenery. This is my second time, once with my own children and a second time with my partners. Everyone enjoyed the experience from 9 yrs old to well let’s just say older. Definitely a must do activity.
Written 28 June 2024
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Cool to hear that you enjoyed your time with us and that it was an exhilarating and beautiful experience in the real Catalan countryside.
It's wonderful to know that this was your second time with us and that both your children and your partner had a great time. We aim to provide memorable experiences for all ages, and we're glad to hear that everyone, from 9 years old to those a bit older, enjoyed the adventure!
Thank you for letting us know and we hope to see you again.
Written 14 July 2024
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Janette B
4 contributions
Sept 2023 • Couples
Amazing day , Kathryn and Manfred Amazing , scenery amazing. Picked up right on time and from that point it was just amazing fun. Safety is 1st but after that , who needs Portaventura for adventure. Great views , empty roads with amazing bends and no hard work or queues. Knowledge of both makes for an even better adventure and buying the pictures at end of trip is a must .
Written 12 September 2023
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Great review and a nice summary. We are really happy you enjoyed the trip.
Written 17 September 2023
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Fearless37086353513
4 contributions
Jun 2024 • Family
Booked the trip at home, directly with the company online. Great communication and no problems at all on the meet up. Manfred and Julian were our guides. They were really friendly and good company. Our group ranged from 16 to 72 and we all had a great time.
Written 25 June 2024
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Thank you very much for your nice comments. We are happy to hear you enjoyed the cycling and you all had a good time.
Written 14 July 2024
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Passport32605188597
2 contributions
Katrina and Manfred were the perfect hosts from start to finish! The ride was well planned and led us through the beautiful Catalonian countryside .. the cooperativa producing olive oil was well worth a visit , with a wonderful little shop with an array of amazing local products at brilliant prizes. I would describe trip as “authentic”giving you a real feel for Catalonian village life .. Thankyou both 🤩
Written 15 October 2024
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cched2012
Cork, Ireland12 contributions
This has got to be the most enjoyable cycling experience I’ve had. The tour guides were so attentive and so informative, we learned so much about the history and the area!!
When it comes to the cycling!!! What a blast. To be able to cycle through the beautiful countryside at your own pace is a fantastic experience.
The olive oil tour gives you an insight into the local production and the tour guides are so mindful to respect the locale culture and business.
I can’t wait to do another tour maybe the wine tasting!!!
When it comes to the cycling!!! What a blast. To be able to cycle through the beautiful countryside at your own pace is a fantastic experience.
The olive oil tour gives you an insight into the local production and the tour guides are so mindful to respect the locale culture and business.
I can’t wait to do another tour maybe the wine tasting!!!
Written 8 July 2023
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Thank you for such a lovely and detail comment. Working with the local community and sharing the experience is what we love to do. And it is great to have guests like you who do apreciate that. We look forward to seeing you again.
Written 10 July 2023
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