Cycling and hiking routes from the villa
Riumors sits in the middle of the Alt Empordà plain, among medieval villages, farmland and the Aiguamolls Natural Park. Several routes start on foot or by bike right from the villa's door, with no need for the car, and the ground is almost entirely flat.
On foot from the villa
- Riumors, Fortià, Riumors: an easy circular walk of about 5 km through farmland. Ideal for a quiet stroll.
- Riumors healthy walk (medium): links the Closetes lane with the Plaça Major, passing the church and the village's traditional streets.
- Riumors healthy walk (short): a short circular route along rural tracks: the Gallinera lane and the Closetes lane.
Muga river and Aiguamolls de l'Empordà: 15 min (10 km)
A moderate route following the Muga river through the Aiguamolls de l'Empordà Natural Park, with birdwatching points along the way. The El Cortalet information centre is a 15-minute drive from the villa.
By bike, a 38 km circular route of low difficulty, suitable for the whole family, starts at El Cortalet and passes Empuriabrava, La Rubina beach, Palau-saverdera and Pau.
By bike from the villa
- Riumors, El Far, Vilabertran, Peralada: a classic loop of moderate level, almost entirely flat. It passes El Far, Vilatenim, Vilabertran, Cabanes, Peralada, Vilanova de la Muga, Vila-sacra and Fortià before returning to Riumors.
- Riumors, Castelló d'Empúries, Peralada: along quiet country roads through Castelló d'Empúries, Peralada, Vila-sacra and Fortià, with historic villages and rural scenery.
- Long route Riumors, Empuriabrava, Castelló d'Empúries: over 30 km, passing the Sant Antoni hermitage, the Muga footbridge and Vilaüt castle.
Gravel and nature
- Fluvià river and Aiguamolls: riverside paths and tracks towards Sant Pere Pescador and Castelló d'Empúries, among rice fields and with birdwatching. Flat, perfect for gravel or trekking bikes.
- To Can Comes beach: 15 min (10 km): a loop past the church of Sant Pere, the wooden footbridge and the wetland wildlife hides. Flat, mixed terrain.
Walking in Cap de Creus
If you fancy a walk by the sea, the GR 92 trail runs from Cala Jòncols to the port of Roses via Cala Montjoi and Cala Pelosa: 20.4 km, about 7 hours, medium difficulty. You can walk just one stretch between two coves; you'll find them in our beach guide.
Bike hire
There is no bike hire in Riumors and the villa does not provide bikes. For your information, Edibikes is in Vilatenim, between Riumors and Figueres.
Tips
- Water, a hat and sun cream: in summer there is little shade on the plain.
- Tramuntana wind: it can blow hard; check the forecast before heading out by bike.