The EuroVelo 1 route enters through the French border at Irún and covers 1,685 km over 30 stages to the Portuguese border at Ayamonte. 1,685 km from the Cantabrian Sea to the coast of Huelva, following the Camino de Santiago and the Vía de la Plata Route. Two historic routes that will take you through some of the most impressive cities and landscapes in Europe: the forests of Navarre, cities such as Santo Domingo de la Calzada, a medieval town located in the wine region of La Rioja, the archaeological site of Atapuerca, the historic university city of Salamanca, famous for its impressive architecture and vibrant student life, Cáceres, with its impressive old town declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, the thousand-year-old mines of Rio Tinto. After this route, it reaches the coast of Huelva and enters Portugal.

Countries

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Development status
  • Certified Section of at least 300 km that has successfully undergone the certification process in line with ECF’s European Certification Standard. It is the highest quality level on the EuroVelo network
  • Developed with EuroVelo signs Developed route (see category below) with continuous signing along the route, incorporating EuroVelo route information panels.
  • Developed Route developed for cyclists and signed in line with the respective national standard (i.e. it is part of a local, regional or national cycle network). There must also be a website providing information to users. Developed route can be heterogeneous in terms of infrastructure: type of cycling infrastructure, surface, width, gradients, etc
  • Under development Route containing sections that require further development (e.g. stretches on public highways with high levels of traffic). Cyclists are advised to use public transportation to skip these non-developed stretches.
  • Planning Undeveloped route with no detailed information publicly available on the Internet. The itinerary communicated is a proposal for the best possible option currently available. It may also contain dangerous sections. Cyclists are advised to use public transportation to skip these non-developed stretches.
  • Public transport link

Markers

  • Natural Heritage
  • UNESCO World Heritage Site
  • Cultural Heritage
  • Culinary Delights
  • Maritime Heritage / The Rhine / The Meuse
  • Other Point of Interest
  • Bus station
  • Train station
  • Mobility info center

National & Regional Information

EuroVelo Spain - ConBici

National EuroVelo Coordination Centre

ConBici is the EuroVelo National Coordination Centre in Spain, which is responsible for the development of the bicycle in all its facets, the development of bicycle touring and the promotion of EuroVelo’s commitment to sustainability, air quality and regional development.

+34 638 870118

Passport for cycling "La Ruta en Bici"

The route passport is a freely available personal document for accreditation purposes, which certifies that the holder is touring the Ruta Via de la Plata and enables discounts to be obtained from affiliated businesses. A hard copy of the passport can be obtained at the tourist offices of those municipalities who are members of the association, or via the website.

Andalusian Cycle Routes

Useful information on the touristic cycling routes available in Andalusia.

Bizibideak (Gipuzkoa Cycle paths network)

The website has been created by the Department of Mobility and Road Infrastructures of the Provincial Council to promote the use of bicycles and disseminate information about this vehicle.

EuroVelo 1 in Extremadura

Useful information on the 336km of the EuroVelo 1 - Atlantic Coast Route in Extremadura.

La Rioja Turismo

Touristic information in the Spanish region of La Rioja, famous for its wine, gastronomy, culture and beautiful landscapes.

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EuroVelo 1 Spain: World Heritage and Historical Routes

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The Spanish section of the Eurovelo 1 route is an epic journey that takes you well off the beaten path, to discover continental Spain, crossing five strikingly different regions as you cycle. For two thirds of the way you will be following the Camino de Santiago and the Via de la Plata: both classic long distance cycling routes. Each night will be spent in towns and cities of outstanding historic, cultural and architectural interest, in a centrally located hotel.

Public Transport

Huelva Train Station

http://www.adif.es/es_ES/infraestructuras/estaciones/43019/informacion_000058.shtml

The train station is located in the south of the city. From here there are three medium distance trains daily to Seville, one fast long distance train a day to Madrid via La Palma del Contado and Córdoba, and one medium distance trains a day to Jabugo and Sierra de Aracena, which continue north to Zafra and Extremadura.

Huelva Bus Station

Huelva's bus station is in the centre opposite the tourist office, at Calle Doctor Rubio, 902 114 494. Most services are run by the Damas or the Avanza bus companies. There is a company called Flixbus,which traveling to Faro Airport in Portugal.

Huelva Touristic Information

http://www.turismohuelva.org/

Practical information about routes, services, accommodations and other touristic issues.

Ayamonte Bus Station

The station is located at the access to Ayamote at the entrance from the N 431 road, near the Guardia Civil headquarters, and five minutes from the Plaza de la Ribera, one of the most emblematic squares of the village.

Lepe Bus Station

Located in Av. de Andalucia, 53, with intercity connections to cities such as Seville, Huelva, or Ayamonte and international bus connections to Portugal (Tavira).

Gibraleon Bus Station

Renfe Media Distancia services stop at this station and their main destinations are the cities of Huelva and Jabugo. Another MD continues to Zafra at weekends and there you can change trains and reach destinations such as Mérida, Cáceres, Plasencia, Talavera de la Reina and Madrid.

Gibraleon Bus Station

Bus stop at street level, with a bus shelter in Estación Street.

Valverde del Camino Bus Station

Bushaltestelle auf Straßenniveau, in der la Viña Straße, 53, Ecke Orquidea Straße

Moguer Bus Station

Located in La Parrala St, 2, with connection to Seville Airport, Jerez de la Frontera (Cádiz), Córdoba and Madrid.

Plasencia Train Station

Alfonso Camargo Street, s/n P.C. 10600. Plasencia. Toilets / Bar / Services / Disabled toilets / wheelchairs/ adapted platforms.

Cañaveral Train Station

Train station street. PC.10820. Cañaveral.

Cáceres Train Station

Juan Pablo II Avenue 6th. PC. 10005. Cáceres Toilets / restaurant / sale of tickets / disabled toilet / disabled parking / adapted shopping / restaurant in lobby / wheelchairs / adapted platforms.

Merida Train Station

Cardero Streen s/n C.P. 06800 MÉRIDA Toilets / parking / sale of tickets Disabled travellers service / disabled toilets / disabled parking / disabled shopping/ restaurant area in lobby / wheelchairs / adapted platforms.

Almendralejo Train Station

Villafranca de los barros Train Station

Los Santos de Maimona Train Station

Zafra Train Station

Station Avenue s/n P.C. 06300 Zafra

Cáceres Bus Station

Tunez Street. P.C. 10005 Cáceres Disabled services: disabled travelers service / disabled toilets /disabled shopping and restaurant area in lobby / wheelchairs / adapted platforms disabled parking /

Mérida Bus Station

Liberty Avenue, PC. 06800. Mérida Toilets / bar / parking / lobby.

Almendralejo Bus Station

Juan Campomanes Puerto Street 59 , 06200 Almendralejo

Zafra Bus Station

Badajoz Granada Road , 06300 Zafra Parking / bar.

Pamplona Train Station

There are direct daily trains running to Madrid, Barcelona, etc. Bike transport: consult the specific instructions of Renfe (the train operator).

Estación de autobuses de Pamplona/Iruña

Some bus companies have daily connections between Pamplona and many regional and national destinations (Barcelona, Madrid, etc. as well as some places in France (Bayonne, Hendaye, Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port).

Logroño Bus Station

The station can be reached by car, taxi and urban coach. The taxi stand is located just outside the station. It has lockers, a shopping area, a cafeteria, check-in... as well as other services such as waiting areas, ATMs and telephone booths.

1, Avenida de España, Logroño, Spain

Logroño Train Station

The station can be reached by car, taxi and urban coach. There is a taxi stand just outside the station. Other services: parking, luggage trolleys, lost property and services and support for people with disabilities