8 Day Guided Cycle Tour of Andalucía Spain

5.0 (2 reviews) Malaga, Spain
Duration8 days
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 16 travelers
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Overview

Toro Blanco Active Holidays is offering the most bespoke Active Cycling Holidays around. They are offering it for those who want to gain fitness while exploring the south of Spain, in a warm climate and positive environment. There aim is to showcase what a beautiful region this is and what can be done by taking the worry out of active holidays.

You will be taken from the coast near Malaga, winding your way among the orange groves, and up through the rolling hills covered in sun soaked olive trees. While passing through the many ancient sleepy towns and villages, all with there own unique stunning view you will realize what a pleasure it is to find such places, many of which you may not have heard of. Andalucía is often referred to as the fruit basket of Europe by many travelers.

You will leave each area with a sense that you will need to return as it feels like you are seeing a postcard photo rather than reality. This is truly a unique experience.

What's included

  • E bikes available for all party
  • All coaching and nutritional advice
  • Dinner
  • All single people do not have to share rooms
  • Breakfast
  • Catering for overweight and unfit individuals wanting to get fit
  • Lunch at restaurants as we pass through on our bikes
  • Ratio of Coach’s/Guides 3 people per guide (3:1)
  • Flights are not Included
  • Excessive drinking not included

What to expect

Day 1: Airport Arrival & Pick + Bike fit
  1. Pizarra
    12h
    Pick up from airport and taken to first hotel

    We Pick you up from airport and are taken to the first hotel.
    We will work on a first come first served basis for the bike fit and once we have taken you out for a ride.
    There is a relaxed evening with dinner and a welcome chat from Chris and Paul - introduction to the holiday.
    We understand everyone will be slightly tired from the flights, so we try and give you some down time to enjoy the evening and dinner.
Day 2: Stage 1 Pizzara to Antequera
  1. Antequera
    5h
    8:00 – 10:00 Breakfast

    11:00 Bags and cases collected and taken to next hotel.

    11:10 Briefing of the days events and safety discussion with Chris
    We will slowly wide our way through the village of Pizarra it’s self and onto Barriada Estacion, we shall stop monetarily here to check all bikes and guests are ok before we head north west and into a more rural area towards Valle de Abdalajis, where we shall stop for a little tapas or picnic depending on time. We will then pass various interesting landmarks before dropping off the plateau and into the outer roads of Antequera.
    Details of route:
    Distance: 56 kms
    Terrain: Road undulating
    Estimated time: 3 -5 hrs
    11:30 Depart “Cortijo del Arte”towards Antequera

    19:00 – 21:00 Evening meal
Day 3: Stage 2 Antequera to Granada
  1. Granada
    5h
    8:00 – 10:00 Breakfast

    11:00 Bags and cases collected and taken to next hotel.

    11:10 Briefing of the day’s events
    11:30 Depart “Finca Eslava” and Antequera for Granada

    We will be heading north as we leave Antequera and entering the beautiful olive groves that surrounding the beautiful ancient city and into Archidona where we shall stop momentarily fill the guests drinks bottles and head into Villanueva del Trabuco we shall stop for a picnic in the surrounding area and cycle onto Cuesta Blanca and down to Loja. Depending on our speed for the day we may stop for the evening in a beautiful hotel in a near by village.

    Details of route:
    Distance: 80 kms
    Terrain: Road undulating
    Estimated time: 5 hrs
Day 4: Visit Alhambra Palace or Sierra Nevada challenge
  1. Alhambra
    4h
    Tour around one of the great wonders of the world
  2. Sierra Nevada
    4h
    09:00- 11:00 Breakfast
    Details of route cycling:
    Distance: 28.9 kms
    Terrain: Road climbing (Altitude 2,600m)
    Estimated time: 2.5 -4 hrs

    Details of Route walking Alhambra Palace

    Distance 1-2 kms

    Duration 2-3 hrs

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Day 5: Granada (Sierra Nevada) to Guadix
  1. Guadix
    4h
    8:00 – 10:00 Breakfast

    11:00 Bags and cases collected and taken to next hotel.
    11:10 Briefing of the day’s events

    11:30 Depart In Buses and head up to "Puerto El Purche" drop off point.

    ​A very scenic day in teh heart of the Sierra Nevada mountain range and near by valleys.
    Even those of you who do not wish to cycle this part will be taken up to the top and have the oportunity to cycle down and experience the views and stunning landscape.

    13:30 - 14:30 Quentar "Aguas Blancas" coffee stop
    Details of route:
    Distance: 53 kms
    Terrain: Road undulating
    Estimated time: 4 hrs
Day 6: North Granada (Embalse de Cubillas) into province of Jaen “Heart of Andalucía”
  1. Embalse de Cubillas
    5h · Admission ticket included
    8:00 – 10:00 Breakfast in the Caves

    11:00 Bags and cases collected and taken to next hotel.

    11:10 Briefing of the day’s events

    11:30 Depart in Buses for Embalse de Cubillas start area

    15:00 Coffee stop Benulla Benalúa de las Villas

    17:00 Pick up point Deifontes driven to next destination for evening meal and stay.

    Details of route:

    Distance: 62.7 kms

    Terrain: Road undulating

    Estimated time: 4:30 hrs
Day 7: Guided Walking tour of “ Caminito del Rey” or Cycle Route (El Chorro” loop)
  1. Caminito del Rey
    3h · Admission ticket included
    Details of route:

    Distance: 4.5 kms walking

    Terrain: Path/Gravel/Stairs/Tarmac

    Estimated time: 2:30 hrs
  2. El Chorro
    3h
    Loop around the Hills around the lakes
Day 8: Departure Transportation and drop off back to airport.
  1. 12h · Admission ticket included
    All Saturday on day 8 drop off pack to airport

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

We shall be there to meet each traveler coming off any flight, the Saturday of the commencement of the Tour ( 9th of September) between 08:00 and 20:00 . We shall do the same on dropping travelers off onSaturday the (16th of September).

Additional information

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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