15 Day Spain Challenge: Route of Routes Guided Motorcycle Tour in Spain and Portugal

Overview

Rafa Payá is the biker behind designing the routes at Toro Biker. When you start thinking about creating a route from scratch, all the things you’d love to experience as a biker flood your mind. Usually, you aim for one route that’s as thrilling and challenging as it gets. But then when he was sleeping, an idea hit him… what if he tore down all the limits and, instead of doing just one of Spain’s legendary routes, he combined them all? Sure, you won’t ride each route in full, but you will touch, if not most, then many of the roads that have earned their name in bold letters on the biker scene across Spain and Portugal. The idea was set — now he just had to figure out how to bring it to life. Starting in Valencia, you’ll dive into a one-of-a-kind experience along the most iconic routes of the Iberian Peninsula. You kick off with the Route of the Rose of the winds, roll on to the White Vil

Highlights

• Enjoy the White Villages Route
• Visit Faro, the mecca for European bikers + experience the famous N2 in Portugal
• Visit the Finisterre lighthouse, considered the end of the world for centuries
• Ride the Camino de Santiago
• Be amazed by the Trans-Pyrenean Route
• A grand finale with the Silent Route
• Enjoy the Route of the Rose of the Winds of the Valencian Community
• 14 nights accommodation at carefully selected hotels for your comfort

Itinerary

1. Day 1: Arrival in Valencia

   The first day, like in all Toro Biker's routes, serves as a framework for participants to arrive in Valencia, the starting point of the Route of Routes. You’ll have until the afternoon to reach the city by whatever means you choose—train, plane, boat, car, or on your own motorcycle. If you’re coming by public transport or rental car, Toro Biker will pick you up at the station where you arrive or at the spot where you drop off your rental and take you to the hotel where you’ll stay tonight. If you’re already geared up on your own bike, head straight to the hotel for check-in. The hotel has priv

2. Day 2: From Valencia to Cartagena

   Let’s roll! After breakfast at the hotel and following the safety guidelines you received yesterday, you’ll set off on a motorcycle route from Valencia to Cartagena under a “sport-touring” format. This means the roads will run through different landscapes alongside the Mediterranean, both along the coast and a bit inland, mixing flowing stretches that allow a quicker, smoother ride with sections where typical mountain pass curves take center stage. On this first stretch, you’ll take part of the Wind Rose Route of the Region of Valencia, heading south. It’s important on this first day to get us

3. Day 3: From Cartagena to Granada: the magic of the White Towns

   You start the third day of the route, having already shaken off the nerves of the first days and feeling your enjoyment steadily increase. Today you’ll cover 425 kilometers on “sport-touring” roads, taking you from Cartagena all the way to Granada, riding part of the White Towns Route—the second big route you add to your journey’s achievements. Curves, mountain passes, charming little villages—and speaking of charm, Granada itself, your destination for the day, is undoubtedly an extra incentive for any traveler. No matter how you arrive, this city welcomes you with an embrace that seems frozen

4. Day 4: From Granada to Sanlúcar de Barrameda: The Magic of the White Towns – Second Leg

   You leave behind the echoes of the past that fill the streets of Granada to begin today’s journey, which will take you to Sanlúcar de Barrameda, a small town with the scent of the sea woven into its very essence. Despite its modest size, Sanlúcar was of great importance during the 15th and 16th centuries as a mandatory port of call for ships returning from the Americas laden with riches for the Spanish Crown. It became a sort of discreet “side gate” where the cleverest captains offloaded part of their treasures before officially delivering them in Seville after sailing up the Guadalquivir. No

5. Day 5: From Sanlúcar de Barrameda to Faro

   Today you tackle one of the longest and most fun stages of the route, taking you from the historic city of Sanlúcar de Barrameda to the world-famous southern Portuguese city of Faro. When we talk about motorcycles and Europe, Faro undoubtedly stands at the top in terms of fame. It’s without question the city that hosts, year after year, the largest biker rally in Europe, thanks to the excellent work of the Moto Clube de Faro—a non-profit organization founded in 1985 specifically to run this massive event. The numbers speak for themselves: in recent editions, between 20,000 and 25,000 bikers ha

6. Day 6: From Faro to Lisbon – First Leg of the N2

   Today you’ll ease up a bit on the total kilometers, bringing it down to 330 so you can truly savor the first stretch of what is without a doubt Portugal’s most famous route: the N2. You’ll ride it south to north to enjoy its layout and take in all the landscapes and little villages that look like they’re straight out of stories from long ago. Of course, your arrival—which is also a must-stop—will be in Lisbon, the nation’s capital and the nerve center of that maritime history from the 15th and 16th centuries. Its port was the epicenter of global maritime trade at the time, competing directly w

7. Day 7: From Lisbon to Porto – Second Leg of the N2

   You hit the road again with energy to enjoy the second leg of Portugal’s N2, which will take you to the charismatic city of Porto, where the Douro River—one of the rivers that begins in Spain—meets the sea. They call it “Duoro.” One of the city’s highlights is undoubtedly its Port wine, with its centuries-old cellars where it ages and develops its distinctive flavor. The city has become a charming labyrinth of cobbled streets with colorful facades leading down to the river. Its historic center has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site, culminating at one of its iconic landmarks: the Dom L

8. Day 8: From Porto to Santiago de Compostela, passing by the End of the Earth

   You leave behind Portugal with its N2 to fully enter the magical and mystical Galicia. One of the most awe-inspiring stops of the experience will be in Finisterre: the lighthouse at the end of the world. For centuries, this place was considered the edge of the habitable earth, and if you’ve never been, Rafa can assure you that every time he has gone, the raw nature of its cliffs, carved relentlessly by the Atlantic’s waves, and the overwhelming sight of the vast ocean will leave you breathless. It’s a place reached by a short walk to the lighthouse, chatting and calmly taking it all in. Once y

9. Day 9: From Santiago to Cudillero with a submarine stop

   You start the ninth day leaving Santiago de Compostela, heading for the road that will take you straight to the Cantabrian coast, where you’ll make your first stop of the morning in Foz for a bit of snorkeling—provided the timing of the trip allows it. Keep in mind that the Cantabrian Sea is usually quite cold, and autumn and winter aren’t exactly the best seasons for a swim (speaking from personal experience!). But let’s assume you’ll be able to do it (even if you have to catch your breath as you jump in) and enjoy it to the fullest, because it’s truly amazing to try this simple activity that

10. Day 10: From Cudillero to Santander – Second stage of the Camino de Santiago

    The second stretch of the unique “Reverse Camino de Santiago” takes you along the inland side of the route, riding roads that feel almost wild, with vegetation so lush it sometimes seems to swallow you up. It’s a true feast for the eyes and an absolute joy for riding your bike. For Rafa, Santander feels like a brand-new city every time he visits. Strolling along Playa del Sardinero is like stepping back into its golden age. The Gran Casino de Santander, the Hotel Sardinero, and the charming Emilio Pardo Palace stand as silent witnesses to the city’s best years—and even today, they showcase the

11. Day 11: From Santander to Hondarribia – Last stretch of the Camino de Santiago

    You head inland (don’t worry, you’ll be back by the sea soon) to enjoy this amazing stretch that takes you at your own pace along roads through the Izki Natural Park in the heart of the Basque Country, home to the largest Pyrenean oak forest in Europe—a visual spectacle that’s hard to beat. You’ll make the usual stop for lunch midway, then continue leisurely on to Hondarribia. Now, here’s where Rafa has to confess something: when designing this route, he had had his doubts. Let him explain... Sure, this charming fishing village marks your return to the Cantabrian Sea and is undoubtedly a class

12. Day 12: From Hondarribia to Benasque - Trans-Pyrenean Stage

    Day 12 on the road, and now is the perfect moment to define what Toro Biker means by “Trans-Pyrenean Route”: it’s basically any motorcycle journey that, starting wherever you wish, passes through a town on Catalonia’s northern coast to “touch” the Mediterranean side, then winds along both sides of the natural border formed by the Pyrenees between France and Spain, eventually reaching the Cantabrian Sea—usually, as Rafa has said, in Hondarribia in the Basque Country. From there, it doesn’t really matter which town on Catalonia’s coast you start from, or which villages and mountain passes (“puer

13. Day 13: From Benasque to Villarluengo – The Route of Silence

    After breakfast, with the peace of Benasque’s towering mountains still in your heart, you head south along roads that will continue to thrill even the most seasoned riders until you reach Venta la Pintada. From there, you begin the 63 kilometers along the A-1702 that winds between the regions of Maestrazgo and Andorra-Sierra de Arcos. Rafa has to tip his hat to the brilliant minds behind the “Silent Route.” In just a few years, they’ve managed to put a motorcycle route on Spain’s map that’s only 63 kilometers long. And not just in theory—they’ve truly brought it to life with the simple philoso

14. Day 14: From Ejulve to Valencia – Second Leg of the Rose of the Winds

    With your batteries fully recharged, today you’ll enjoy the remaining stretches of the Silent Route. And sure, you could take the easiest and fastest road to reach the northern point of the Rose of the Winds... but honestly, who’s in a rush to get there? Exactly—curves and more curves, squeezing every last drop of joy out of the Route of Routes, which now returns to the Valencian Community from the north. You’ll make the most of it by stopping for lunch in one of the inland villages, where your taste buds will delight just as much as you will riding those twisties, sampling the local cuisine.

15. Day 15: Valencia – Home. Mission accomplished

    At checkout time (and not before), you’ll gather in the hotel lobby to say goodbye together. Like many people, Rafa personally hates farewells—especially the long, emotional ones—so you’ll keep it short and simply say “see you next time” to those heading off on their return journeys home, before any tears start to fall. Toro Biker will also accompany those who rented motorcycles to drop them off, then take them back to the pick-up point where you all met on the first day. Of course, they’ll coordinate each person’s drop-off times according to their individual departure schedules, depending on

Ride Details

Terrain

The entire route runs along paved

Bike

Personal or rental available. See available rental motorcycles, and if you don’t find your dream bike, just ask Toro Biker and they'll make your dream come true

Mileage

4,842 km / 3009 miles

Riding gear included

Helmets, jackets, and gloves

Included

All breakfasts

Getting There

This guided motorcycle tour takes place in Spain and Portugal. You will start in Valencia, then ride your trusted bike to Cartagena, Granada, Sanlúcar de Barrameda, before continuing to Portugal via Faro, then Lisbon, Porto, and back to Cudillero (Spain), Santander, Santiago de Compostela, Benasque, Villarluengo, then Valencia. [+](https://www.tripaneer.com/toro-biker/15-day-spain-challenge-route-