Southern Spain's Andalusia Bike Tour

Couples, Friends & Solos

Small Group Adventures for:

Couples, Friends & Solos Adults 18+

Women's Adventures Women 18+

Families with Young Adults 20s & Beyond Best for ages 20+ (min. age 18)

Families with Teens & 20s Best for ages 16-23 (min. age 14)

Families with Kids & Teens Best for ages 7-17 (min. age 4)

6 days

5 nights

Activity Levels 3-5

We categorize our trips based on a range of activity levels from leisurely (1) to avid (5) with plenty of options in between.

Casual & Premiere Hotels

Premiere Hotels - Experience the world’s best, from lavish luxury to chic retreats with prestigious alliances.

Deluxe Hotels - Find modern comforts in extraordinary settings, with great ambience and ample amenities.

Casual Hotels - Known for their character, charm and proximity to outdoor adventures and Backroads activities.

Small Luxury Ships - Unpack once and cover more distance on an intimate ship with spacious staterooms and superb amenities.

Southern Spain's Andalusia Bike Tour

Couples, Friends & Solos

Small Group Adventures for:

Couples, Friends & Solos Adults 18+

Women's Adventures Women 18+

Families with Young Adults 20s & Beyond Best for ages 20+ (min. age 18)

Families with Teens & 20s Best for ages 16-23 (min. age 14)

Families with Kids & Teens Best for ages 7-17 (min. age 4)

6 days

5 nights

Activity Levels 3-5

We categorize our trips based on a range of activity levels from leisurely (1) to avid (5) with plenty of options in between.

Casual & Premiere Hotels

Premiere Hotels - Experience the world’s best, from lavish luxury to chic retreats with prestigious alliances.

Deluxe Hotels - Find modern comforts in extraordinary settings, with great ambience and ample amenities.

Casual Hotels - Known for their character, charm and proximity to outdoor adventures and Backroads activities.

Small Luxury Ships - Unpack once and cover more distance on an intimate ship with spacious staterooms and superb amenities.

2025: Mar-May, Aug-Oct

Flamenco & Vistas: Seville to Granada

Flamenco dancers playing their castanets, charming pueblos blancos (white towns) and tapas made of Ibérico ham and Manchego cheese—the essence of Spain is found in Andalusia. In the remote expanses of this long-ago Moorish stronghold, pair epic biking with gorgeous mountain scenery and iconic displays of Spanish culture. Welcome to Spain’s beating heart!  

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Highlights

  • Visit some extraordinary white-walled villages including historic Ronda, Setenil de las Bodegas and Grazalema
  • Cycle over sunlit Spanish hills, tracing classic routes through the mountains past acres of olive groves and shockingly blue reservoirs
  • Explore Seville and Granada, our dazzling gateway cities, whose ancient art and architecture define the region
  • Sample Andalusian specialties like gazpacho, pescaíto frito and world-class olive oils straight from a local press
Southern Spain Andalucía Bike Tour map

Spain

StartSevilla

EndGranada

Airports & Travel details*

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Itinerary

Days 1-3

Description

Rendezvous in lively Seville Visit a family-run olive oil press for lunch and bike through the countryside past Zahara de la Sierra, a picturesque village that was once a Moorish outpost • Pause for a coffee in Setenil de las Bodegas, where restaurants, bars and houses are dwarfed by the limestone cliffs into which they are built • Cycle in the Grazalema Mountains up pine-clad hills Discover the rich history of Ronda, an ancient capital that has inspired centuries of literature • Awe-inspiring cliffs and trails through cork-oak forest lead to sweeping views in all directions • A winding ride through the Genal River Valley showcases unique flora, centuries-old woods and crystal-clear waters Take in views of the ancient pueblos blancos that dot our path.

Accommodations

Nights 1-3

Hotel Catalonia Reina Victoria
Ronda
Casual Hotel

With a dramatic setting directly on the edge of El Tajo Gorge, this renovated hotel offers unrivaled access to local attractions. (pool, spa)

Hotels may vary based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure under Dates & Prices.

Days 4-6

Description

Dramatic cliffs and vistas lead to the desert-like plains of Spain’s Wild West as we bike east to an area famous for limestone caves and a history of bandits and smugglers Enjoy an uphill ride in the Sierra de las Nieves Natural Park—a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve—followed by a thrilling downhill to the tiny hamlet of El Burgo Explore Loja's rolling hills, blanketed with countless olive trees Savor lunch in a charming cortijo (traditional Andalusian farmhouse) After lunch, continue biking or hike the renowned gorge trail of the Caminito del Rey An early-morning route takes you to the foothills of the Sierra de Gracia and stunning views of Archidona.

Accommodations

Nights 4-5

La Bobadilla, A Royal Hideaway Hotel
Loja
*Premiere Hotel

You may never want to leave this splendid palace, beautifully set amid a sea of olive groves. (pool, spa)

Hotels may vary based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure under Dates & Prices.

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Hotels

Adventure-Ready Hotels

Ideally located with ready access to trip activities, our Casual hotels are also known for their character and charm.

Hotels may vary based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure under Dates & Prices.

Nights 1-3

Hotel Catalonia Reina Victoria
Ronda

Casual Hotel

With a dramatic setting directly on the edge of El Tajo Gorge, this renovated hotel offers unrivaled access to local attractions. (pool, spa)

Nights 4-5

La Bobadilla, A Royal Hideaway Hotel
Loja

*Premiere Hotel

You may never want to leave this splendid palace, beautifully set amid a sea of olive groves. (pool, spa)

From $4,199 /person

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Bikes

Choose Your Perfect Bike

Our bikes are designed and built with specific cyclists and riding styles in mind, so we can always offer you a perfect ride. Please note that bike requests are subject to availability and prioritized based on the date they're submitted.

Bike with drop handlebars and a "New" label on the top left
Backroads Next Generation Performance Road Bike

Included in your trip price

  • Ideal for avid cyclists
  • Redesigned for 2024
  • Next gen titanium frame with carbon wheels
  • Responsive, efficient and comfortable
  • Drop handlebars only
Backroads Touring Bike
Backroads Touring Bike

Included in your trip price

  • Suited for a wide range of cyclists
  • Comfortable ergonomic seat
  • Long wheel base adds to the bike's control and stability
  • Upright handlebars only
Backroads Electric-Assist Bike
Backroads Electric-Assist Bike

Included in your trip price

  • One of the lightest e-bikes available
  • Provides plenty of power and more than enough battery
  • Lower top tubes for easier mounting and dismounting
  • Upright handlebars only
  • Limited availability on Unplugged Bike Tours;  learn more

Min. age to ride e-bike: 16+

Co-Motion Torpedo Tandem Bike
Tandem Bike
  • $400 rental fee
  • Hand-built frame features Co-Motion's custom-designed Cro-Moly steel tubeset, powerful Avid disc brakes, Shimano Ultegra drive train
  • Custom upgraded wheelset
  • Best for riders with some tandem experience.

From $4,199 /person

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