We live along the Med. In fact our local routes near the Med are the northern extension of the Spanish Costa Brava. Very hilly. In Spain, the roads are verry narrow , adjacent to the sea north of Barcelona. Here the roads are pretty good. Not nearly as much traffic.except for August. North of Argeles, roads become more accomodating to beaucoup traffic.
I have rode about Nice east to Italy.The famed Riveria. The traffic and congestion. Lots of stop and go. Particularily in August. Not many straight of ways. Think ITaly would be better if you get south of the Riverria. I really like ROussillon for beaches are very nice and not quite as built up..( Where , we live.) Particularily a little inland, should you want to see a bit of the Pyreenees.
Don't know if I've seen an actual Bike routing map. Stay on the D roads for starters. Many national highways have wide shoulders. Think bike traffic is allowed on N highways. Buy a detailed Michelin Map. scale 1:72000000. Lists lots of side roads. Or contact Adventure Cycling. They will tell you where to get good maps.
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