Southern Spain's Andalusia Bike Tour
Couples, Friends & Solos
6 days
5 nights
Activity Levels 3-5
Casual & Premiere Hotels
Southern Spain's Andalusia Bike Tour
Couples, Friends & Solos
6 days
5 nights
Activity Levels 3-5
Casual & Premiere Hotels
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!
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
Start Sevilla
End Granada
* Start/End locations may vary. Do not book flights until your trip details are confirmed.
Itinerary
Days 1-3
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.
Nights 1-3
With a dramatic setting directly on the edge of El Tajo Gorge, this renovated hotel offers unrivaled access to local attractions. (pool, spa)
Days 4-6
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.
Nights 4-5
You may never want to leave this splendid palace, beautifully set amid a sea of olive groves. (pool, spa)
What's Included
See moreStraight Talk
We want to make sure you're on the trip that's right for you. Every Backroads trip is unique and this one is no exception.
With Andalusia's limestone cliffs and ancient hilltop towns, you can look forward to some great climbs and steep descents. If you want a boost, we can flatten some of the hills with strategic shuttles, but you should be comfortable with some long downhills or hopping in the van for a lift.
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
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
*Premiere Hotel
You may never want to leave this splendid palace, beautifully set amid a sea of olive groves. (pool, spa)
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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.
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
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
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+
- $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.
Dates & Prices
Dates & Prices
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