8 Day Guided Cycle Tour of Andalucía Spain, Malaga

About this activity

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.

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At a glance

Duration: 8 days
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 16 people
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English, Spanish
Operated by: Toro Blanco Active Holidays

Ages: Adults (18–75 years)

What is included

Included

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

Not included

Not included: Flights are not Included
Not included: Excessive drinking not included

Itinerary

Day 1 · Airport Arrival & Pick + Bike fit

Pizarra

12 hours

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.

Hotel Cortijo del Arte

Day 2 · Stage 1 Pizzara to Antequera

Antequera

5 hours

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

Finca Eslava 4 Star

Day 3 · Stage 2 Antequera to Granada

Granada

5 hours

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

Quinta Real 4 Star Hotel

Day 4 · Visit Alhambra Palace or Sierra Nevada challenge

Alhambra

4 hours

Tour around one of the great wonders of the world
Sierra Nevada

4 hours

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

Quinta Real 4 Star

Day 5 · Granada (Sierra Nevada) to Guadix

Guadix

4 hours

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

Cave Hotel 3 Star

Day 6 · North Granada (Embalse de Cubillas) into province of Jaen “Heart of Andalucía”

Embalse de Cubillas

5 hours Admission 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

Hotel Vesci Faventia 4 Star

Day 7 · Guided Walking tour of “ Caminito del Rey” or Cycle Route (El Chorro” loop)

Caminito del Rey

3 hours Admission included

Details of route:

Distance: 4.5 kms walking

Terrain: Path/Gravel/Stairs/Tarmac

Estimated time: 2:30 hrs
El Chorro

3 hours

Loop around the Hills around the lakes

Cortijo del Arte 4 Star

Day 8 · Departure Transportation and drop off back to airport.

Stop 1

12 hours Admission included

All Saturday on day 8 drop off pack to airport

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Malaga Airport

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).