Bike Tour Rice Fields & Rice Mill Tasting



Cycle through the rice fields of Pals, visit a traditional rice mill and enjoy a tasting of rice beers and liqueurs. Discover the local rice-making tradition and explore the flavours of the Empordà.

Highlights

  • Ride through the beautiful rice fields of Pals.
  • Visit a traditional rice mill surrounded by the fields.
  • Discover the local tradition of rice production.
  • Enjoy a tasting of rice beers and liqueurs.
  • Choose a guided ride or explore independently with a GPS track (on request).

Description

Discover the rice-growing landscapes of Pals on a bike ride through the heart of the Empordà, combining countryside exploration with a visit to a traditional rice mill.

Set off from Nafent Bikes and follow quiet rural roads through the rice fields surrounding Pals, one of the Costa Brava’s most distinctive agricultural landscapes. Choose a guided ride with a local guide or, subject to availability, a self-guided experience using a GPS track so you can explore at your own pace.

At the traditional rice mill, located among the fields, discover the local rice-making tradition and enjoy a tasting of rice beers and liqueurs. You’ll also have the opportunity to purchase rice gift packs and other local products to take home.

After the visit, cycle back to Pals. If you’d like to complete your experience with a traditional rice dish, contact Nafent Bikes for recommendations on local restaurants in the area.

A relaxed way to discover the landscapes, flavours and traditions that make Pals special.

Includes

  • Bike rental (e-bike, gravel, urban and hybrid available), adjusted to your height.
  • Local guide.
  • Visit to a traditional rice mill in Pals.
  • Rice beer and liqueur tasting.
  • Helmet and bike lock.
  • Safety briefing and bike fitting before departure.
  • GPS route for the self-guided option (on request).
  • Phone support throughout the experience.

Excludes

  • Lunch
  • Personal expenses

Important Information

  • Participants must know how to ride a bicycle.
  • The rice mill visit and tasting are conducted in English.
  • A self-guided option with a GPS track is available on request, subject to availability.
  • Rice gift packs and local products are available to purchase at the mill.
  • If you’d like to enjoy a traditional rice dish, contact us for local restaurant recommendations.
  • Wear comfortable clothing and shoes, and bring water, sunglasses and sunscreen.
  • Please arrive 15 minutes before departure for bike fitting and a safety briefing.

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund

Available Dates

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Frequently Asked Questions

The tour includes a bike ride through the rice fields of Pals, a visit to a traditional rice mill, and a tasting of local rice beers and liqueurs.
The tour takes place around the rice fields of Pals, located on the Costa Brava in the Empordà region.
Yes, you can choose to explore independently using a GPS track provided on request.
No advanced cycling skills are necessary, as the route follows quiet rural roads around the rice fields.
The tasting features local rice beers and rice-based liqueurs produced in the Costa Brava area.
The bike tour starts at Nafent Bikes in the town of Pals.
Tour duration can vary; check the website for current details and timing.
Bikes can typically be rented at the starting point; confirm availability on the tour website.
Yes, the visit to the traditional rice mill is suitable for most ages and offers insight into local rice production.
The tour is available year-round, but the landscape and rice production stages change seasonally; check the website for current availability.

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