This 8-day guided cycling tour connects Granada, Ronda, Seville, and Córdoba through some of Andalucia's most spectacular landscapes. A professional guide leads every stage, with a support vehicle handling luggage and transfers between riding sections. Much of the route follows the traffic-free Vías Verdes through olive groves and mountain scenery. Evenings are spent in handpicked 4-star hotels in the historic center of each city, all meals from dinner on Day 1 through breakfast on Day 8 included. Total cycling distance is 215 km (134 mi) across 6 riding days.
Arrive in Granada (transfers from Granada Airport & Malaga Airport available) and make your way to the hotel, perched on the hillside with views over the city and the Alhambra—one of the world’s great architectural masterpieces, glowing against the Sierra Nevada backdrop. The guide welcomes everyone at 7:30 pm in the hotel lobby, followed by a welcome dinner at a restaurant above the old town.
Meals: Dinner
Accommodation: Alhambra Palace Hotel (4-star), Granada
A short morning transfer takes us into the Sierra Huétor Nature Park, where we set off through beautiful mountain scenery on quiet country roads and forest paths with sweeping views of the Sierra Nevada peaks. The final stretch descends gently back toward the city. In the afternoon, we stroll through the atmospheric Albaicín district—narrow Moorish lanes, rooftop viewpoints, and the Alhambra framed perfectly across the gorge. The evening is free; if you haven’t already booked Alhambra tickets, do it well in advance.
Meals: Breakfast
Cycling: 27 km (17 mi)
Accommodation: Alhambra Palace Hotel (4-star), Granada
A morning transfer brings us into the Sierra Subbética Nature Park, where the white village of Zuheros—dramatically perched beneath a medieval castle—marks the start of today’s ride along one of Andalucia’s famous Vías Verdes. We follow a converted railway line through olive groves, tunnels, and old viaducts: flat, traffic-free, and one of the most enjoyable stretches of cycling on the whole tour. In the afternoon, we continue by bus to Antequera, set beneath dramatic mountain scenery.
Meals: Breakfast, dinner
Cycling: 41 km (25 mi)
Accommodation: Parador Antequera (4-star), Antequera
We begin in the rolling hinterland of the Costa del Sol, cycling through peaceful farming landscapes past traditional estates and reservoirs with rugged canyon scenery on all sides. The air here smells of wild thyme and oregano. A transfer then takes us up into the mountains to Ronda—one of Spain’s most extraordinary towns, dramatically perched above a deep gorge and crossed by soaring stone bridges.
Meals: Breakfast, dinner
Cycling: 36 km (22 mi)
Accommodation: Catalonia Hotel Ronda or Hotel Reina Victoria (4-star), Ronda
We head into the Sierra de Grazalema, home to some of Andalucia’s most beautiful white villages. A transfer takes us to the mountain pass of Puerto de las Palomas, where vultures soar over the ridgeline, before we descend by bike through spectacular scenery toward Grazalema and Zahara de la Sierra—one of the most photogenic villages in the south. Back in Ronda for the evening, it’s easy to see why this town has captivated writers and poets for centuries.
Meals: Breakfast, dinner
Cycling: 35 km (22 mi)
Accommodation: Catalonia Hotel Ronda or Hotel Reina Victoria (4-star), Ronda
We start in the white village of Olvera, where the famous Vía Verde de la Sierra begins. Following the old railway line gently downhill through tunnels, across viaducts, and past olive groves, this is one of the most purely enjoyable cycling routes in Spain. After lunch, a bus takes us to Seville—Andalucia’s vibrant capital. In the afternoon, we visit the magnificent Alcázar Palace, a masterpiece of Moorish architecture. Our hotel sits in the charming Santa Cruz quarter, steps from the Cathedral.
Meals: Breakfast
Cycling: 35 km (22 mi)
Accommodation: Hotel Fernando III (4-star), Seville
We head into the fertile Guadalquivir Valley and begin our final cycling stage near the mountain town of Constantina—mainly downhill through cork oak forests, traditional ranchlands, and peaceful Andalusian countryside. In the evening, a bus takes us to Córdoba, once the capital of Moorish Spain and one of the greatest cities of medieval Europe. We take a first stroll through the atmospheric old town before a farewell dinner together.
Meals: Breakfast, dinner
Cycling: 41 km (25 mi)
Accommodation: Hotel Hesperia or Parador de Córdoba (4-star), Córdoba
This morning we visit the Mezquita—one of the most extraordinary buildings in the world. Its endless forest of marble columns and red-and-white arches is unlike anything else in Europe. Afterwards, depending on your flight, you head home via high-speed AVE train or transfer to Málaga. Note that the tour ends in Córdoba, which has no airport—plan accordingly (see “Getting there and meeting location” below).
Meals: Breakfast
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In order to join this cycling tour in Andalucia, good fitness is required. The total cycling distance is 215 km (134 mi) spread across 6 riding days, with daily distances ranging from 27 to 41 km (17 to 25 mi).
The route is varied: Days 3 and 6 follow the flat, traffic-free Vías Verdes along converted railway lines, while the remaining days take you through rolling hills on quiet country roads—with more downhill than uphill throughout.
Bus transfers between riding sections are a deliberate part of the experience, allowing us to skip busy urban stretches and focus on the most scenic riding in the Sierras. A support vehicle is always available if you need a break.
If you’d like extra support on the hillier sections, an e-bike upgrade is available at checkout.
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Here’s a list of the equipment you need to bring:
Dress comfortably and for the weather in clothes you can move in. We suggest bringing clothing appropriate for the season. Layers are best and don’t wear jeans.
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A standard touring bike is included in the price of this cycling tour in Andalucia. The Velo de Ville L200 is a comfortable 28″ trekking bike built for multi-day trips. Available in a diamond frame or step-through (low-step) frame, in multiple sizes, with ergonomically shaped handlebars. The lightweight aluminum frame keeps things nimble, the Shimano CUES 20-speed drivetrain offers smooth, reliable shifting, and Schwalbe Plus puncture-protected tires keep you rolling with confidence. All bikes come fitted with a rear rack, making them ideal for use with bike panniers.
To make those hilly climbs a bit easier, you can upgrade to an e-bike — the Velo de Ville AEB Classic is for those who prefer a little extra boost. These e-bikes are equipped with a Bosch mid-motor (Active Line, Active Line Plus, or Performance Line) and a 500 Wh battery for reliable range on daily rides. The step-through frame makes mounting effortless, while the Shimano drivetrain, hydraulic disc brakes, suspension fork, and Schwalbe Delta Cruiser Plus puncture-protected tires deliver a smooth, worry-free ride.
Group sizes and pricing
Cycling tours in Andalucia can be arranged for larger groups. Contact us to make arrangements.
Min. age requirements
If your group has participants under the age of 18, contact us prior to booking to make arrangements.
The price for this cycling tour in Andalucia is based on twin-share rooms, but a single occupancy room can be arranged at an additional fee. You can add it to your booking at checkout.
Solo travelers are welcome to join, but securing a single occupancy room for themselves is mandatory—you’ll be able to add it to your booking at checkout.
The starting point of the tour is Granada, Spain. You can fly into Granada Airport (GRX), which is about 30 minutes from the hotel, or into Málaga Airport (AGP)—the larger and better-connected option.
You will meet your guide at the Alhambra Palace Hotel in Granada at 7:30 pm on Day 1.
The tour ends in Córdoba on Day 8, which has no airport. From Córdoba, you can travel to Málaga by high-speed AVE train (approximately 1 hour 50 minutes) or to Madrid (approximately 3 hours) and fly home from there. If flying from Málaga, do not book a flight before 4 pm. If flying from Madrid, do not book before 5:30 pm—allow an additional 30–40 minutes from Madrid’s train station to the airport by taxi.
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