Bicycle City Spain

By Bicycle City Staff, Updated Mon, 06/16/2008 - 10:26
Table of Contents

Potential Bicycle City Locations
Introduction
Potential Bicycle City Spain Locations
Alternative Energy Organizations & Companies in Spain
Animal & Wildlife Groups Spain
Business Organizations & Resources Spain
Education Organizations & Resources Spain
Environmental Groups Spain
International Groups
Spain National Government
Other Useful Links
In Conclusion

Introduction

A scenic backdrop for a potential Bicycle City, Spain location, is easy to find with five mountain ranges and more than 1,800 river sand streams listed by Atlapedia.com. Considering that the country has both a Mediterranean and temperate climate, there is potential for outdoor activities year-round, according to Atlapedia.com.

With 14 national parks throughout the country and its islets, activities such as nature trails, horseback riding, hiking and boating cited by the Spain Tourism Site offer plenty of outdoor recreation for potential Bicycle City, ES visitors or residents, Spain has also shown an interest in environmental conservation, like the recent water infrastructure project for many of the rivers, notes Panda.org.

Spain’s organic market is stronger than its ‘mainstream’ production, according to Organic Europe.com. The climate, soil, and existing ecosystems as well as a conscious use of minimal agro-chemicals are just a few of the reasons that organics flourish here. Along with these eco-friendly farming trends, a prospective Bicycle City, Spain would also benefit from the aggressive stand that the country has taken in regards to alternative energy sources. Spain is second in the world for alternative energy use, and has active solar and wind farms throughout the countryside, according to the International Herald Tribune.

Potential Bicycle City Spain Locations

Bicycle City, Spain would be well-suited to location within 50-100 miles from the following Spanish cities:

Madrid, Spain
  • Population: 3,228,359
  • Average Annual Rainfall: 11.73 inches
  • Average Monthly High Temperatures: Jan 50°F; Feb 54°F; Mar 61°F; Apr 64°F; May 72°F; Jun 84°F; Jul 90°F; Aug 89°F; Sep 81°F; Oct 68°F; Nov 57°F; Dec 51°F.
  • Water: Cofio River, Alberche River
  • Adjacent Public Land: Casa de Campo, Fuente de Berro Park, Parque del Oeste, Monte de El Pardo
  • Zip Codes: 28459, 28411, 28755, 28042, 28210, 28791, 28260, 28320, 28864
  • Other Highlights: Numerous historical buildings and landmarks dating back as far as the ninth century; Museo del Prado; Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza; Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofia
Barcelona, Spain
  • Population: 1,673,075
  • Average Annual Rainfall: 15.99 inches
  • Average Monthly High Temperatures: Jan 56°F; Feb 58°F; Mar 61°F; Apr 64°F; May 69°F; Jun 76°F; Jul 82°F; Aug 83°F; Sep 78°F; Oct 71°F; Nov 63°F; Dec 58°F.
  • Water: Llobregat River, Besòs River, Mediterranean Sea
  • Adjacent Public Land: Montjuïc Park, Collserolla Park, Parc de les Aus
  • Zip Codes: 08592, 08630, 08289, 08612, 08591, 08328, 08732, 08589, 08739, 08699
  • Other Highlights: Las Ramblas, a bustling street for pedestrians only; Tibidabo Mountain; Columbus Monument
Valladolid, Spain
  • Population: 419,943
  • Average Annual Rainfall: 12.33 inches
  • Average Monthly High Temperatures: Jan 47°F; Feb 52°F; Mar 59°F; Apr 62°F; May 69°F; Jun 80°F; Jul 87°F; Aug 86°F; Sep 78°F; Oct 66°F; Nov 54°F; Dec 48°F.
  • Water: Duoro River
  • Adjacent Public Land: Campo Grande
  • Zip Codes: 47129, 47418, 47814, 47281, 47510, 47160, 47313, 47162, 47861
  • Other Highlights: Casa de Cervantes; National Museum of Sculpture
Bilbao, Spain
  • Population: 354,145
  • Average Annual Rainfall: 27.71 inches
  • Average Monthly High Temperatures: Jan 56°F; Feb 57°F; Mar 62°F; Apr 63°F; May 69°F; Jun 73°F; Jul 77°F; Aug 78°F; Sep 76°F; Oct 70°F; Nov 61°F; Dec 57°F.
  • Water: Nervión River, Bay of Biscay
  • Adjacent Public Land: Parque de Europa, Jardines de Albia
  • Zip Codes: 48013, 48007, 48001, 48015, 48006, 48002, 48012, 48015, 48004
  • Other Highlights: Guggenheim Museum, Fine Arts Museum, Maritime Museum

     

La Coruña, Spain
  • Population: 243,349
  • Average Annual Rainfall: 28.73 inches
  • Average Monthly High Temperatures: Jan 56°F; Feb 57°F; Mar 60°F; Apr 61°F; May 64°F; Jun 69°F; Jul 71°F; Aug 73°F; Sep 71°F; Oct 66°F; Nov 60°F; Dec 57°F.
  • Water: Atlantic Ocean
  • Adjacent Public Land: Dunes of Corrubedo National Park, Atlantic Islands of Galicia National Park
  • Zip Codes: 15000-15011
  • Other Highlights: Torre de Hercules, the world’s oldest functioning lighthouse; Aquarium Finisterrae
Bicycle City Potential Location Sources:
Alternative Energy Organizations & Companies in Spain
Animal & Wildlife Groups Spain
Business Organizations & Resources Spain
Education Organizations & Resources Spain
Environmental Groups Spain
International Groups
Spain National Government
Other Useful Links
In Conclusion

Spain is on the forefront of both the organic market as well as the use of alternative energy sources. Conservation is prevalent in new legislation and preservation of both flora and fauna are priorities as well. Development of Bicycle City, Spain, has strong potential in this eco-conscious environment.

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