Have you ever taken your bae on a romantic trip on a bike? If you like cycling as much as we do, you will probably enjoy this idea. The owners of a popular dating website claim that many couples find it hard to start building a relationship when people have an interracial match. However, doing common hobbies together can help you a lot in this case. And what else if not biking and traveling can help you quickly find a common language with your new partner?
Today, we suggest the most interesting cycling itineraries in Europe.
Biking in Italy
Italy is one of the most beautiful European countries and the best destination for bike tours. Its regions have a diversity of small villages and beautiful small towns. The picturesque scenery will hardly leave you untouched. Vineyards, mountains, lakes with blue water, and islands.
Italian regions are very different and each will surprise you with some truly unique beauty. Among the most interesting biking trails, we recommend the following ones.
Bolzano to Verona
This romantic bike tour will suit any interracial couples who are fond of biking. The tour is a perfect balance between culture and nature. You will travel through South Tyrol with its numerous forests, castles, and ruins. Make a love wish at Juliet’s house and enjoy the old and romantic Verona. In addition, you will also take a boat trip to the crystal-clear Lake Garda, which is one of the most beautiful lakes in Italy.
Emilia-Romania
Probably the tastiest and the most popular bike route is Emilia-Romania. This Italian region is famous for its pasta. A bike tour includes stops at the best restaurants and trying the tastiest Italian food, parmesan cheese, Rama ham, Bologna mortadella, and of course gelato. And the picturesque landscape will keep you motivated to continue the route.
Biking tours in France
With all its ideal terrains and mountains, canals, and canyons, France is a beautiful location for biking tours. One more reason to choose France as a biking destination is their annual biking event Tour de France. The roads are of good quality and the scenery with all the vineyards, farms, and chateaux is just impressive.
Biking along the Rhone river
If you like wine, go on a bike tour in France and you will never regret it. In addition to extremely beautiful scenery, you will also taste the best French wine and see incredible pieces of ancient architecture. This route usually includes a visit to a Natural Park, beautiful Avignon, and Tain.
Canal du Midi and the South of France
This biking route will take you to the ancient medieval city of Carcassonne which is included in the UNESCO list. You will cycle along the picturesque Canal du Midi and see the beautiful small towns of France, such as Narbonne and Beziers. As for cycling this trip is quite easy and suits bikers who like to enjoy views more than to work physically.
Biking in Holland
Holland is rich in picturesque places, small canals, and tulip fields of course. This country is very good for cycling tours. On your way, you will see many castles and walled towns. You will be impressed by how they still keep maritime traditions. If you like tulips, take the Holland Super Tulip Tour and enjoy all the beauty of flowers at once.
Amsterdam and the Sea by Bike and Boat
If you want to enjoy the relaxing landscapes of Holland, its mills, harbors, and traditional towns, you will like this trip a lot. Cheese lovers will also love to visit Alkmaar, the cheese capital of Holland.
Portugal
Portugal is perfect for cycling. The country has beautiful landscapes and sunny beaches with incredibly blue water. The countryside and bike paths don’t have a lot of traffic, which lets you explore the area on your bike with pleasure and peace.
Atlantic West Coast and Sintra
The Atlantic West сoast of Portugal is a very beautiful place to go to with your bike. On your way, you can see very natural and classic fishing villages, such as Ericeira and Peniche. You can see how people still live like years ago, breathing in fresh oceanic air and enjoying the beach. One more interesting spot on your way is Obidos, a village that dates back to the Roman empire times.
Castles and Wines of Portugal
One more nice thing to do while cycling in Portugal is to visit castles. There are bike tours that will take you around the most beautiful castles and farmhouses. You will pass nice olive groves, cork oaks, and vineyards and try the tastiest Portuguese wine.
