Italy- The Perfect Cycling Destination

Among all the European countries, there is no country other than Italy that draws visitors over and over again. Italy is the peninsula that is extended into the Mediterranean Sea and has 21 beautiful diverse regions of rolling hills, vineyards, mountains, lakes, cliffs and islands.

Because of the unique charm of every region, Italy has the highest number of UNESCO world heritage sites in the world. On your cycling trip, you also get to enjoy the beautiful terrain and some famous cuisines of Italy.

Why cyclists love cycling in Italy?

• Pleasant climate
• Attractive culture
• Home of famous Tuscany cycling region
• Dolomites’ steep mountain terrain
• Delicious cuisine
• Coastal vistas of Apula region
• Italian Alps

Popular Cycling Regions

Dolomites/Italian Alps:  Extending up to 2700 square miles of rocky crags in northeastern Italy, Dolomites is one of the most impressive mountain ranges in the world. The Dolomite region is the home to the mixture of Italian and German culture,languages and can be easily seen in the buildings and cuisine.

Dolomite offers tours for every level of cyclists. There are many cycling paths winding through the mountains and alpine meadows extending towards the Venice and the Adriatic Sea.

Tuscany:  Tuscany is well known for its vast farmlands, beautiful landscapes, lush vineyards, artistic history, mild climate and rich cultural heritage. Gourmet cuisine and superb local wines are also the reason why cyclists consider Tuscany for their cycling tours in Italy.

Cycling routes in Tuscany are diverse and offer  cyclists from healthy novices to advanced riding levels. There are ample of opportunities for cycling that exist in secondary and country roads and also on frequent farm paths and rural routes.

Though the weather is good all the year-round in Tuscany, the best time to plan is from March to June and from September to October.

Liguria:  Liguria is yet another wonderful place to visit on your bike tour in Italy. It offers plenty of amazing scenic cycling tours, five picture perfect villages along a dramatic and rugged coastline. On your cycling tour to Liguria, you will witness breathtaking places and will also relish plenty of exquisite food at the end of each day.

Apulia:  Located on the border of the Adriatic and Ionian Seas, Apulia (“Puglia” in Italian) is the least mountainous region and forms the heel of the Italy’s boot. Tall cliffs plunged into the blue ocean, beautiful castles and sandy beaches offering amazing swimming stops, will surely drag you towards itself for a cycling tour.

This region also has a rich cultural heritage, flat terrain along coastal roads that makes it easy riding. Cyclists on their biking tour to Apulia enjoy the green forests, Alpine like scenery and vineyards along their way.

Sardinia Island:  Located in the southern Italy, Sardinia Island can prove out to be a beautiful cycling spot. Here, you will taste classical Italian food and fine local wine. The central Sardinia is hardly flatland and has a vast and charming natural environment.

So, if you are planning a cycling vacation to Italy, these are   places to look forward too. It will give you a lifetime experience and joy.