7 Day Self-Guided Cycling Tour from Granada to Marbella, Spain
Spain Self-guided Cycling Holiday
This tour in the well-known Spanish region of Andalucía will take you through some of the most remarkable cities and white villages in this famous part of Spain. You will cycle through quiet roads and breathtaking landscapes and enjoy the sun and the way of life of the Andalusian people. Spend the night in some of the most beautiful Paradors of the region.
Key information
- Lodging: Point to Point
- Terrain: 75% minor roads 75%,15% category roads, and 10% rural paths
- Starts in Granada
- Ends in Marbella
- Difficulty level: Moderate(Cyclist needs to have a good level of fitness, terrain is mostly hilly or unpaved but they will ride on flat terrain sometime,31-45 miles per day)
- Total Distance: 182 Miles / 293 Kilometers
- Type of bike: Trekking bikes
- E-bike: Available to rent / 180 EUR
Highlights
- 5 cycling days with road books and maps and GPS tracks
- Luggage transfer between hotels will be provided
- Discover the stunning city of Granada with the Alhambra, flamenco, and tapas
- Walk the "Caminito del Rey" and visit Antequera and Ronda
- Finish in the wonderful city of Marbella with its beautiful beaches and sunsets.
- 24/7 emergency phone assistance and activity insurance are included
- 6 nights accommodation with daily breakfast
Skill level
- Advanced
5 days with instruction in English
Accommodation
In this tour you will spend the night in the Parador of Granada, Antequera, Ronda, and Marbella. At the rest of the places, you will be accommodated in very nice 4-star hotels.
Program
Day 1: Arrival in Granada
This tour starts in the wonderful city of Granada. Every corner in Granada will take you to Arab times and you will enjoy the incredible culture of tapas and flamenco.
Day 2: Cycling from Granada to Loja (67.5 kilometers / 41 miles)
The first cycling day runs parallel to the river Genil until you reach Valdevaqueros, the hometown of Federico García Lorca. Then you will cycle through beautiful landscapes and villages to finally get to Loja, a gorgeous white village.
Day 3: Loja to Antequera (52.8 kilometers / 32 miles)
Today´s cycling will take you to Antequera, in the heart of Andalucía. Spend the night at the Parador and enjoy every minute in this wonderful town.
Day 4: Antequera to Caminito del Rey (32 kilometers / 19 miles)
One of the highlights of the tour will be for sure the visit to "El Caminito del Rey", a breathtaking place that will leave you speechless. Enjoy the mountain landscapes and the quiet roads that will bring you to this amazing place.
Day 5: Caminito del Rey to Ronda (60 kilometers / 37 miles)
Today´s cycle ends up in the emblematic town of Ronda, one of the most famous in Andalucía. Located at the top of a deep gorge and whose old city center dates from the Arab era. The Parador of this impressive city is awaiting to give you a warm welcome.
Day 6: Ronda to Marbella (59 kilometers / 36 miles)
Today you go down to the sea from the Sierra de Ronda to reach Marbella. Despite being a touristic city, Marbella shelters an old historic center with narrow streets and a busy life.
Day 7: End of the trip
The bike route ends in Marbella because it is difficult to get to Málaga by bike at this moment. Within the next few years a coastal path will be available but at this very moment is not possible. In any case, they propose to arrange a transfer to Málaga so that you can enjoy one day in this interesting city.
If you like golf, there is a nice Parador in which you can practice and if you prefer to stay in the city center, there is another Parador in Gibralfaro Castle. Let them know your preferred option and they will give you a quote. If you want to make your own way to Málaga or a different place, of course, there is no problem.
- Optional transfer to Málaga: 90 EUR for up to four people)
- Optional extra night in Parador de Málaga Gibralfaro or Parador Málaga Golf, where you can play. The price of the extra night in Málaga is on request.
Support in case of any trouble
Ants on Track will be taking care of you during your holidays. They have an emergency phone number where you can get in touch with them in case of any trouble. They will do their best to help you with any difficulty you may have.
When and where will the bikes be handed over?
On the first cycling day, after breakfast, you will have to go to the bike shop (15 minutes walk), where someone on the staff will hand over you the bike and help you with everything. They will give you detailed information on how to get to the shop.
Location
Food
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Vegetarian
- Regular (typically includes meat and fish)
- Lactose Free
Things to do (optional)
- Visit and walk to the "Caminito del Rey"
- Golf in Parador de Málaga.
- Should you like to spend extra nights in one of the locations, please let Ants on Track know in your inquiry and they will give you a quote.
What's included
- 6 nights accommodation
- Daily breakfasts
- Luggage transfer between hotels
- Roadbooks and maps
- GPS tracks
- 24/7 emergency phone assistance
- Activity insurance
What's not included
- Optional visit to a winery in Ronda
- Tickets to Caminito del Rey (Upon request)
- Arrival transfer from Málaga to Granada
- Transfer from Marbella to Málaga on Day 7
- Half board meals (180 EUR)
- Trekking bike rental (120 EUR), E-bike rental (180 EUR), or Gravel bike rental (180 EUR) with helmet (they recommend bringing your own one), a rear pannier and map holder per person and pump, lock, multi-tool, spare inner tubes, tire levers, and patches for every two people.
- Airfare
- Personal expenses
- Additional activities
How to get there
Recommended Airports
Transfer not provided
Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
366 km away from your destination
Transfer available for additional US$ 291 per person
Málaga Airport
98 km away from your destination
Arrival by train
From Malaga airport, you have to make your way to Granada. There are several trains each day, please check the website of the Spanish Railway Company. If you fly to Madrid airport, you can take a high-speed train to Granada. It takes around three hours and there are three trains a day.
If you come from Europe or UK and do not want to fly, please let Ants on Track know and they will provide you with all the information on how to get to Spain by train.
Arrival by bus
You can also go to Granada by bus. The company Alsa runs several buses too.
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 25% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
- The rest of the payment should be paid 30 days before arrival.
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