S-Cape Travel

Explore the hidden corners of Europe by bike, or on foot. Our self-guided trips have been hand-crafted by local experts to highlight every detail. They are designed to allow you to explore without restrictive timetables, and immerse yourself in the diverse cultures and natural wonder of Europe at your own pace.

Explore the hidden corners of Europe by bike, or on foot. Our self-guided trips have been hand-crafted by local experts to highlight every detail. They are designed to allow you to explore without restrictive timetables, and immerse yourself in the diverse cultures and natural wonder of Europe at your own pace.

Our operations offices based in Italy, Spain, Holland, France, Greece and United Kingdom guarantee you immediate, flexible service, as well as the possibility of arranging logistical support, to make your trip a perfect one.

Whether you prefer pedalling through Andalusia, traversing the Pyrenees, cycling in Barcelona or hiking the Canary Islands, Spain offers a stunning palette of possibilities for the active traveller.

Rolling green hills topped with ancient towns, glorious renaissance cities and outstanding gastronomy. Add to these, stunning coastlines, chic coastal towns, glorious mountain ranges and incredible wine and you are beginning to fall in love with Italy.

Greece is packed with ancient history. Its crystal-blue seas gently lap against dramatic rocky islands filled with incredible mythology, fascinating history and a warm welcoming culture. Endless warm days of exploration await as you discover Greece.

France is a tapestry of lush countryside, towering mountains, Gaelic chic and region after region where natural beauty shines through. Much of France’s most beautiful regions are based around the production of incredible wines, a joy that is well worth exploring.

Portugal remains one of the hidden gems of Europe. With incredible coastlines, stunning beaches and phenomenal National Parks, exploring by foot or bike opens up this incredibly beautiful and amazingly friendly corner of Europe.

The Netherlands are a cycling dream. The majority of the country is flat making the cycling achievable for any level of fitness. With thousands of miles of dedicated cycle path exploring every corner of this delightful country, there is no better place to get on your bike.

The U.K. is a collection of stunning countries, made for discovering under your own steam. Explore the quintessential English countryside, sipping afternoon tea in honey-coloured villages, or adventure through the rugged wilderness of the Scottish Highlands.

The Picos de Europa, without a doubt the most impressive mountains in all of Spain, emerge dramatically from the coastal landscape as a natural frontier between the green north coast and the more arid Castille. This program offers a variety of landscapes to explore in the Eastern and Central Massifs, with the option of choosing easier or more difficult daywalks.

In Naxos you explore the highest mountain of the area: Zas. From its summit you enjoy breathtaking views of the sea of olives around you that is in sharp contrast with the deep blue Aegean Sea. Santorini is probably the most photogenic place of Greece. The steep cliffs with layers in all colors are the result of an explosion of the Thera volcano thousands of years ago.

Wondrous island landscapes and wild inland wilderness welcome you on your journey through Sardinia. Behold white cliffs over 800 meters high and the crystal clear waters of the Mediterranean Sea, shimmering with deep shades of blue. Thousands of prehistoric Nuragic towers are scattered across the landscape which you zigzag pass, heading up the Monte Tiscali to discover a hidden Nuraghe village.

The flat Dutch province of Friesland, world-famous for its black and white Frisian cows, is marked by numerous rivers, canals and lakes. It is a land full of history, with picturesque villages and towns, impressive manors, winding waterways and scenic nature reserves which provide a home to more than 300 bird species!

When the Creator was putting finishing touches on Southern Europe, he created the island of Mallorca with all the leftovers of Mediterranean landscapes. This is what the Mallorquins say when explaining the attractive diversity of their homeland. Gently rolling inland hill, sandy beaches, impressive sea cliffs, subtropical woodlands and a massive limestone mountain range.

During this round-trip you will discover the biggest of the Dodecanese Islands: Rhodes. Experience by bike one of the most beloved islands of Greece from an unknown side. You will peddle through remote villages, will taste the local wines and olives and enjoy the mild Mediterranean climate.

Cycle through the magnificent glacial valleys of South Tyrol and Trentino and discover the traditional lifestyle in the quaint old towns along the way. From the high alpine Passo Resia at 1455m you descend all the way down to the sub-Mediterranean shores of Lake Garda. En route you will witness grand views of the Alps and Dolomites and pedal through premium vineyards and lush apple orchards.

Cycling through Holland down into Belgium on high-quality bike paths. Visit Amsterdam with its world-famous canals and flower markets. A rural route passing windmills, tulip fields and nature reserves and historic Dutch and Flemish towns: Gouda, Dordrecht, Willemstad, Vlissingen, Sluis, Damme and Bruges

Enjoy exhilarating hikes through a magnificent nature with stunning landscapes, picture-perfect alpine pastures and idyllic meadows. Touring the Mont Blanc, you walk through 3 different countries France, Italy and Switzerland each with their unique styles and cuisine, a rich variety of wildlife and flowers which bloom in their thousands in spring and summer.

The level of difficulty was exactly what we expected. Thank you. Having walked with s-cape a few times now, the holiday was very much as we expected and we were content with this. All of the connections worked smoothly. All of the places we stayed in were interesting and in all places we were welcomed by the staff and owners. We really enjoy this style of holiday!

The level of difficulty was as expected. At the last minute, we upgraded my wife and son to ebikes, which proved to be a great decision. They were able to stay with me on the climbs and still get a good workout without being exhausted at the end of the day. The entire bike route was incredible, but my favorite day of riding was from Zahara through Grazalema to Benaocaz. The terrain, geography, and villages were breathtaking. We loved the road surfaces and the choice of low traffic routes. When we return to Spain, I hope to spend more time in Grazalema and at Hotel Molino del Santo in Benaojan.

Ferry at Cycleronda was wonderful to work with. The location of Hotel San Francisco in Ronda is perfect. Setenil de las Bodegas is a fascinating place and a must-stop for lunch. We were lucky to see a Semana Santa procession during our stay in Zahara.Thank you for such a great experience!

Accommodation - Hotel Sonia - enjoyed the fact it had a bar for a nice post walk trip. Also food (especially breakfast was plentiful.Route - I really liked that, despite the small size of the island, each day has a different feel to it with the varying scenery and vegetation.

This was a wonderful holiday, which was cleverly and thoughtfully designed in a beautiful location, with fabulous walking, excellent accommodation and good food. The final day's walking was an excellnet contrast to the other days and enabled us to revisit an review most of the places we had already visited but without retracing our footsteps. We were very impressed by the standard of care of both the built and natural heritage and the way in which tourism is organised and managed in the valley - much better than here in N.Ireland! The beautiful churches were a real bonus, on top of the interesting and varied fauna and flora. Great views of vultures and Golden Eagles just overhead on Days 2 and 3. The friendly and very helpful staff in the hotels, the churches and the interpretation centre in Erill la Vall also stood out for us.Finally the help we received from Anna at headquarters was wonderful - organising printing of our Itineraries and helping out when we accidentally got separated on Day 3 - fortunately the confusion was sorted out quickly with her kind assistance. Thank you Anna!

We found most of these routes extremely difficult. We are experienced road cyclists and we trained in the Canadian Rocky mountains. We did not expect to be off-road or on so many roads with loose gravel. 

We enjoyed the stunning scenery of Tuscany. The accommodation was comfortable and hosts were gracious and accommodating. The local bike company was quick to respond & effectively resolve a problem we had with one of the bikes.

We loved it! It was a fantastic way to explore somewhere new. The app worked brilliantly, it was wonderful to have someone else do the thinking and planning regarding routes, we went off track at times to explore extra beaches etc, but the main route was wonderful. The accommodation and breakfasts were fantastic. We had a brilliant time exploring the beautiful landscapes, and as mentioned before, for us it was the perfect combination of physical challenge, beautiful scenery, exploring beaches, rest, relaxation and adventure. We were very sad when it finished and could have happily continued for another week. We are looking forward to our next cycle touring adventure and would happily book through S-CAPE again.

We visited the beach at St Antolin which was slightly off route but one of our favourite beaches. Our favourite accommodation was la casona de Nueva and Quinta de Villanueva as slightly quieter locations but also particularly welcoming hosts. I was planning to email the s-cape team to thank you for the organisation of hotels and transfers which enabled our trip to run smoothly, which was particularly appreciated when travelling with young children. Many thanks.

The accommodations and breakfast was excellent. The variety of terrain on La Gomera was beautiful and varied. The luggage transfer and all logistics were all as planned with no surprises. Overall an excellent experience which was very well planned by S-Scape.

This was one of the best cycling trips we have ever experienced! The roads were in great shape, the traffic was minimal, the weather was perfect, and the scenery was breathtaking! We cycled through rows and rows of olive trees and cork trees and stayed in beautiful white villages in Andalucia. Our hotel reservations and luggage transport were all planned out with no issues. Thank you to all of the people at S-Cape Travel!

We spontaneously decided to go on vacation and try and get last days of good hiking weather. S-cape were really great - all checking, booking and confirming was done in 3 days. One hotel had to be replaced to more expensive one but it allowed us to go on hike. Weather was fantastic, no rains, sunny and cool. It was very suitable to hike on Kashtanweg when chestnuts are picked up and we had chestnut beer, chestnut hearts and checstnut pies, and chestnut mousse etc etc. Luggage transfer worked excellent and each time was delivered before 16 as promised. Cant wait to be back .

"The bikes were excellent quality and the S-cape routes were all enjoyable. Amsterdam and surrounding towns visited were easy to get to, very scenic and very cycle friendly. The accommodation was good and conveniently located for the cycle routes. We have done 3 S-Cape vacations and would definitely recommend them"

"This was our third inn to inn independent hiking trip with e-scape. We have enjoyed all three. What we soon learned is that there are many companies that offer the same basic itinerary. What we have found is that s-cape's offerings are more reasonably priced and in addition in many cases s-cape's lodgings are better. I am sure we will be taking another trip with s-cape in the near future"

"We made a beautiful and exciting bike ride through the Sierra Subbetica. Good hotels, very nice and helpful people, intriguing nature and good weather. The bike ride was challenging, with a few strong climbs every day through beautiful and scenic landscapes and mostly quiet, well-maintained roads. A reasonable physical condition and experience in cycling in the mountains seems advisabel. Cultural-historical interest is addressed by combining the tour with trips to Cordoba, Granada and Montefrio"

"An overall very well planned trip. Amazing walks, partly a bit challenging for us who went on our first hiking trip, but not not too hard. We loved it and will for sure continue hiking. The Dolomites are just stunning!"

Walking in Greek Islsnds in August can be hot madness crowded and usually not recommended, but on Tinos there are no crowds on the walks, the wind offers a welcome break from the sun. And if you want the crowds just head to the town. I really recommend the walk to and from Livada beach, and the day to Agapi and Komi. Take your time. I wish I had spent a little longer exploring the villages. Not forgetting the Levkes Pension. Simple but everything you need. The food and location make it a great base for exploring"

Our local, English-speaking team truly know our trips inside out. Our international team of local experts will ensure your experience is flawless from the second you get in touch, until long aftr you have returned home.

We leave no stone unturned in creating our easy-to-navigate, up-to-date route notes and maps. We ensure that when you head on an S-Cape trip, you have no worries about which way to go next.

Hiking and Cycling are amongst the lowest-impact ways to travel. As you explore off-the-beaten-track, you help support local communities and minimise the damage that mass-tourism can make.

We know that taking a self-guided trip for the first time can generate insecurity, but with our app you can follow from your mobile and in an intuitive way the daily routes of your hiking or cycling trip.