wild camping in Catalonia, Spain

[dannytheman1]

i'm contemplating a short trip (1 week) up / down the coast from Barcelona and want to wild camp but have never undertook a ride like this before so any suggestions/advice on routes, wild camping spots, what gear to take, and also best ways of transporting me bike to and from the airport (mates have transported it out in a cardboard bike box and discarded it on arrival and then just bubble wrapped it for the return journey).

also, i'm not totally set on Barcelona so if anyone can suggest any other destinations with a bit of sun and sand for a weeks riding then that'd be appreciated too.

cheers

[blaugrana]

You could fly to Girona and head to the Costa Brava. Much, much prettier than coast around Barcelona. You could fly to Reus airport and head to the Priorat - hilly and quite unspoilt. Will be hot and sunny and many villages have a swimming pool.

I'm not sure about wild camping anywhere on coast in Catalonia in summer.

Barcelona? I think it could be a bit overwhelming.

HTH

[BeeKeeper]

what to take? Lots of water bottles I suggest. You would be unwise to trust any fresh water sources, such as streams, so you will need to carry enough water for cooking, washing and of course drinking in the evenings. You can get tablets and devices for sterilising water but bottled water from a supermarket will be a lot easier and quicker.

There are mountainous and forested areas south west of Barcelona but I suspect the authorities might take a dim view of wild camping as they are very concerned about the fire risk in the summer. I would plan on using proper campsites and wild camp only if you find somewhere you think is safe and you will be undisturbed. The Spanish, like the French, are keen on their hunting so a lot of wild areas are fenced off and visitors discouraged.