Start of the season by the sea
Road cycling with a Mediterranean flair
Road cycling in Liguria
The Hotel Raffy*** in Diano Marina is the perfect base for an early road cycling holiday on the Ligurian coast. The gently undulating roads along the Mediterranean coast and the legendary climbs into the hinterland – including the Cipressa and the Poggio from Milan–San Remo – make the region a paradise for road cyclists. The pleasant temperatures and the hotel’s warm atmosphere provide the ideal conditions for kicking off the season in style.
Wide roads and unspoilt countryside
Quiet roads, stunning coastal panoramas and the deep blue of the Mediterranean: Sardinia is a dream destination for road cyclists. The Hotel La Torre**** is situated on the island’s east coast and offers direct access to breathtaking rides through the rugged countryside. Here, you’ll cycle past rugged cliffs, through Mediterranean scrub and on to idyllic coves. Thanks to the mild climate, the season starts particularly early here and promises perfect conditions for long days in the saddle.
The start of the season by the sea, amongst pine trees and beaches
The Adriatic coast is renowned for its cycle-friendly infrastructure and mild climate. The Natural Village Resort**** in the Marche region not only boasts a seaside location but also offers perfect conditions for leisurely rides through the region’s rolling countryside. Further north in Emilia-Romagna, the Hotel Arizona*** in Riccione and the Lungomare Bike Hotel**** in Cesenatico are real institutions for road cyclists. Here, everything revolves around cycling – from guided tours to professional bike hire. The flat coastal roads are ideal for base training, whilst the hinterland, with its undulating climbs, provides a challenging training environment.
Istrian season opener with Mediterranean flair
Just a few kilometres across the Italian border lies the Hotel Vila Robida*** in Slovenia. Slovenian Istria beckons with a unique mix of coastal routes, vineyards and quiet mountain roads. The region’s gentle hills offer ideal training conditions for a successful start to the road cycling season. The proximity to the sea ensures pleasant temperatures – ideal for enjoying the first rays of sunshine on your bike.
An early start to the road cycling season
Whether it’s Liguria, Sardinia, the Marche, Emilia-Romagna or Slovenia – southern Europe offers you the ideal conditions for clocking up the first few kilometres of the year in pleasant temperatures. So get away from the cold and head for the seaside – your perfect start to the season awaits you here!