EuroVelo 8 Mediterranean Route

Catalan Crossing
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Barcelona to Perpignan

Cycle from coastal bliss to mountain splendor, transitioning from the expansive beaches of Costa Daurada to the quaint coves of Costa Brava. Explore charming towns and vibrant cities like Barcelona, savoring delectable Mediterranean cuisine paired with local wines. Experience architectural evolution from ancient Greece to Modernism. Cross into France for a thrilling descent from Pyrenean peaks to coastal vistas. Get in the saddle at Le Perthus, tackling challenging terrain amidst Catalan mountains before descending through lush forests along the Tech River. Revel in the beauty of the Mediterranean as you cycle alongside Argelès-Plage’s beaches to the enchanting resort town of St-Cyprien.

Cover picture credits: EuroVelo 8 in Catalonia, Spain © Pere Duran

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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