Andalusia - Seville to Granada
Spain Bike Tours
Seville to Granada Guided Bike Tour
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Skill Level
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Length8 days
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Prices from€1760 Rates
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Overview
This diverse riding week blends Andalusia’s three monumental gems - Seville, Cordoba, and Granada - with some of Spain’s finest rural landscapes and pleasant backwaters, where little has changed. This tour caters to lovers of history, art, romanticism, and to those seeking harmony with nature and fresh, Andalusian air.
Peaceful rides through quiet plantations of orange, avocado, olive, cotton, and sunflowers offer a glimpse of rural life in Andalucia’s colorful valleys bordering the historic Guadalquivir River. Evenings are spent immersed in the historic and cultural elements of the cities and small villages en route.
A particular highlight is the culinary delights to be had such as the wide range of local ‘tapas’, accompanied by Spanish wines and sherries, as well as fresh nuts, berries, and fruits growing wild throughout the region.
This unique itinerary has something for everyone at every level of interest and ability. Authentic experiences, such as flamenco evenings, wine tasting, and village fiestas, add to the cultural aspect of your tour. If there is something interesting going on, you will be part of it. In Andalusia, there is never a dull moment!
Highlights
- Seville
- Cordoba and its beautiful Mosque
- Exotic Granada and the Alhambra
- Small rural towns of Roman and Moorish origins
- Classis white village of Zuheros
If you are interested in this tour, you may also want to check out our Coastal Andalusia bike tour.
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Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Seville
Day 2: Carmona - Palma del Rio, 30 mi. (49 km)
Day 3: Palma del Rio - Cordoba, 36 mi. (58 km)
Day 4: Cordoba - Zuheros de la Sierra, 36 mi. (58 km)
Day 5: Day of rest in Zuheros
Day 6: Zuheros - Alcala la Real, 31 mi. (50 km)
Day 7: Alcala la Real - Granada, 35 mi. (57 km)
Day 8: Departure from GranadaAll distances are approximate. Due to circumstances beyond control, weather conditions, or provisions issued by local authorities, the itinerary may be subject to some changes before and/or during your holiday. For example, along the way you may find temporary deviations/detours caused by roadwork, In this case, please follow the directions posted on site.
Day 1: Arrival in Seville
Your tour leader will meet you in the hotel lobby of Exe Seville Macarena where you will have an orientation meeting and later go out for dinner and enjoy the local tapas experience. If you are interested in seeing Seville’s main highlights (i.e., Cathedral and Alcazar Palace), please try to organize this before meeting the group. (D)
Accommodation: Hotel Exe Seville Macarena.Day 2: Transfer to Carmona. Carmona - Palma del Rio, 30 mi. (49 km)
Following breakfast is a 30-minute minibus or local coach shuttle to Carmona town where your cycling tour begins (you avoid riding out of Seville due to heavy traffic). The first ride - Carmona to Palma del Rio is on quiet secondary roads in open agricultural landscapes once ruled by both Moorish and Christian empires. Along the way, you'll pass fields of citrus, cotton, and sunflower, and numerous "Fincas" or traditional Spanish farmsteads. There is an optional 10 km extension to the pretty Baroque village, Peñaflor. Enjoy an evening guided walk of the medieval town and its historical origins. Tonight's stay is in the enchanting Monasterio San Francisco, a 16th-century Monastery adorned with courtyards and gardens with a swimming pool. (B)
Easy to moderate mostly flat valley riding with gentle ascents
Accommodation: Hotel Monasterio San Francisco.Day 3: Palma del Rio - Cordoba, 36 mi. (58 km)
Ride from Palma del Rio to Cordoba through open countryside containing poppies, cotton, and avocados. The historic Sierra Morena lowlands flank the valley of Guadalquivir providing much wealth and prosperity throughout Andalucia’s turbulent history. Soon after passing the imposing Almodovar medieval castle, you arrive at the beautiful city of Cordoba. This afternoon, enjoy a guided walk of Cordoba’s Juderia, Patios, and CraftWorks before having dinner in one of Cordoba’s traditional patio restaurants. A must-see is the 9th-century Mezquita (Cathedral) which is one of the earth's most awe-inspiring architectural feats. (B)
Easy to moderate mostly flat valley riding with gentle ascents
Accommodation: TBA. The best 3 or 4-star hotel in the heart of Cordoba based on availability.Day 4: Cordoba - Zuheros de la Sierra, 36 mi. (58 km)
Today’s ride (the longest of the week) offers the first taste of hilly landscapes as you approach Subetica National Park and its stunning green forests, waterfalls, and unique limestone craggy peaks. The route offers long, quiet stretches of rural roads. Vast plains reminiscent of Spain's Don Quixote heritage are encountered! Lunch stop is in the shaded park of Castro village, followed by a ride to the region's most famous olive-producing center, Baena. Here, you can visit the family-run organic cold olive press of Nuñez Prado before the final few km to Zuheros. (B, D)
Moderate to advanced cycling with with final 2 km climb
Accommodation: Hotel ZuhayraDay 5: Day of rest in Zuheros
Your rest day is located in one of Andalucia’s most charming white villages – Zuheros. Famous in Moorish history as a small defensive strong-hold, this tiny hamlet offers pure nature, quiet village lanes, and opportunities to get out on foot into the mountains, ride the famous Via Verde paths, or simply relax in the serene village surroundings with a book and a tapas. *Please see the information below for further rest day options. Tonight's dinner is not included but we recommend dining at the lovely plaza venta under the fortress. (B)
Accommodation: Hotel ZuhayraDay 6: Zuheros - Alcala la Real, 31 mi. (50 km)
The ride today brings you through the rolling olive groves towards the mountains surrounding the famous Vega de Granada. Today’s route takes in a busier road for part of the day followed by a lovely rural lane and even a section of the Via Verde historical route. The stay at Alcala la Real (The Royal) is marked by a visit to this once regal town’s Moorish Fortress grounds as well as a light walk through the city itself. (B, D)Moderate to advanced cycling on mostly rolling hills with the occasional longer climb
Accommodation: Hotel TorrepalmaDay 7: Alcala la Real - Granada, 35 mi. (57 km)
Your final riding day begins as you pass through Jaen Province’s Sierra ranges and into the great valley (vega), that contains Granada itself. Beautiful countryside marked by olive and almond groves set on high valleys, cliff walls, and along pretty rivers. This final ride to the heart of Granada offers inspiring views of the snowy Sierra Nevada peaks and with luck, you capture a view of the Alhambra Palace set high above the hustle and bustle of New Granada. Today is a picnic along a pretty lakeside where you can also enjoy a refreshing swim.In the evening there is a guided tour through the lanes of Granada’s exotic Albaizín district and Moroccan Quarter visiting lovely plazas and capturing the beauty of the Alhambra Palace at night from one of the city’s most spectacular miradors. Tonight dinner is not included but we normally have a final group farewell celebration in one of the city’s lovely open plazas. This evening your tour leader(s) will also depart the tour.
Please note – your leader is always available to assist with onward travel advice, translations, and highlights/ideas for visiting Granada. Additionally, if you plan to visit the Alhambra (which is highly recommended), remember to book your tickets by credit card well in advance – this can be done through the Alhambra Website. (B)
Moderate to advanced cycling on mostly rolling hills with the occasional longer climb
Accommodation: TBA. The best 3 or 4-star city hotel in Granada will be booked based on the group number and time of year for the tour.Day 8: Departure from Granada
Guests are free to depart this morning after breakfast from Granada / no transport included. (B)*Rest Day Options
Zuheros is a fantastic village for those who appreciate natural outdoor settings. With a stunning mountain backdrop containing forests, caves, walking paths, waterfalls, and more, you will enjoy this friendly village and charming hotel.You may also return to Cordoba city and explore this beautiful city more extensively. There are comfortable modern coach connections directly from the village to and from Cordoba – easily making the city a valid day visit.
Additional options (all self-guided):
- Walks in the Subbetica National Park (30 min. to whole day excursion)
- Bird watching
- Cave visit (cave of the bat/1 hr. guided tour
- Organic olive tour press tour in Baena
- Cycle the Via Verde routes
- Relaxing in the village or surrounding countryside
- Guide treks, rock climbing, caving courses
- Day trips to surrounding towns
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Hotels & Bikes
Very nice, charming 3 & 4 star hotels and B&B’s located in town centers or at a nearby location with enchanting views. On each day’s details, you will find the name of the preferred hotel. For example on the evening of Day 3, you will be accommodated in the Posada de la Vallina, a 3-star boutique charming 17th-century manor, situated across the lane from the imposing Mezquita Mosque in the heart of Cordoba. With its lovely arches, marble, woodwork, and inner courtyard the Posada is a quiet hideaway from Cordoba´s busy historic quarter. If one or more of the preferred hotels are not available, we will offer you a hotel of equal standing.
Bicycles
Standard Bike
Silvertip Lite Spanish BH
The Silvertip Lite from Spanish brand BH Bikes is a versatile machine that is ready to take on road or dirt paths. The bike features a light, tough aluminum frame for smooth performance. The Suntour fork soaks up bumps and vibrations. Reliable Shimano components take care of shifting and braking, and parts from KMC, Emotion, and Rubena handle the rest.
- Lightweight aluminum frame in men and women's styles (unless specified all women will receive a drop crossbar/step-through bike frame)
- Shimano components
- Front and back disc brakes
- Emotion Cross saddle
- 28-inch wheels
- Rubena 700*40 tires
- Anti-slip platform pedals
Accessories
- Rear rack (no panniers)
- Front waterproof carry bag
- Mounted water bottle cage and water bottles
- Helmet, toe cips (strap and strapless), & gel seat pad are available free of charge with advanced reservation.
Electric Bike
- Brands: Devron, Amigo, Monty or similar
- 24v and 36v battery bikes, standard style
- Up to 100 km of autonomy
- Speed up to 25 km/h
- Distance: 60 km per day on economic power use
- Power up to 350W
- Effective V-brake or hydraulic disc brakes
- Shimano 18-speed derailleur
- Chambers with anti-puncture gel
- Various pedal assist modes
Accessories
- Rear rack (no panniers)
- Front waterproof carry bag
- Mounted water bottle cage and water bottles
- Helmet, toe clips (strap and strapless), & gel seat pad are available free of charge with advanced reservation.
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Inclusions
What’s Included
- Accommodations for 7 nights
- Daily Spanish breakfast
- 3 three-course dinners with wine (Day 1, 4, and 6)
- Water & snacks (during the ride)
- Luggage transfer
- 21-speed standard bicycle with carry bag, water bottle, helmet, gel seat covers, & toe clip options
- Support vehicle
- A guide that drives the support vehicle (Please see remarks for details)
- Maps & route information
What’s Not Included
- Individual arrival to the hotel
- Remaining meals not mentioned
- Beverages
- Entry fees
- GPS device
- Bicycle protection
- Travel Insurance
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Dates & Pricing
Dates
May 5 & October 20, 2024
Aug 20-Sep 20: x2 people interested
Please note: The dates above require a minimum of 4 participants. Additional dates are available on request for groups of 2 or more. A supplement may apply.
Please Note
- Rates are per person, based on double occupancy
- Tour prices are based on the fuel costs at time prices are set, often months or years in advance. In rare cases, additional fees may apply for fuel cost increases.
- Information to read before you book
- We recommend purchasing trip insurance
- Please see our FAQ
Pricing
2023
4 + participants $ 2914 £ 1489 $ 2,646 € 1760 Ft 744524 kr 261568 ₪ 6874 ¥ 281653 Mex$ 38390 NZ$ 3204 kr 20942 zł 7689 S$ 2535 kr 20722 CHF 1670 $ 1,883 3 participants $ 3727 £ 1904 $ 3,385 € 2251 Ft 952229 kr 334539 ₪ 8792 ¥ 360228 Mex$ 49100 NZ$ 4097 kr 26784 zł 9834 S$ 3242 kr 26504 CHF 2136 $ 2,408 2 participants $ 4008 £ 2048 $ 3,640 € 2421 Ft 1024144 kr 359805 ₪ 9456 ¥ 387433 Mex$ 52809 NZ$ 4407 kr 28807 zł 10577 S$ 3487 kr 28505 CHF 2297 $ 2,590 Single supplement $ 430 £ 220 $ 391 € 260 Ft 109986 kr 38641 ₪ 1016 ¥ 41608 Mex$ 5671 NZ$ 473 kr 3094 zł 1136 S$ 375 kr 3061 CHF 247 $ 278 Extra Options
Bike rental options
Electric bicycle rental $ 232 £ 118 $ 211 € 140 Ft 59223 kr 20807 ₪ 547 ¥ 22404 Mex$ 3054 NZ$ 255 kr 1666 zł 612 S$ 202 kr 1648 CHF 133 $ 150 Extra nights
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Extra Info
Skill Level — Moderate–Difficult
This tour is described as a moderate to difficult supported tour. It includes a full-time support vehicle driver who also acts as the guide and logistical support throughout the week. See the day-to-day itinerary for the level of difficulty for each daily ride. Some days are fairly flat, and other days of cycling require a considerable level of fitness with rolling hills or climbs to conquer. Daily cycling distances range from 30 to 36 miles (49 to 58 km). Keep in mind that the support vehicle is with you or very nearby all day in case you cannot complete the day’s cycling. For groups of 14 and larger, a second guide will be added who will alternate as driver and cycling guide.
Airport Info
Fly to Seville, Madrid, or Malaga.
Local Travel
By train
There are fast connections from Madrid (2.5 hours), Malaga (2.5 hours) and all major Spanish centers. Reservations can be done easily and far in advance using www.renfe.es website (English option available).
Granada is a good arrival point and a fast train or bus can be taken to Seville from here (this works well if you need to return home from Granada after tour). Seville’s train stations, Sevilla Santajusta, and Sevilla San Bernardo are both close to the hotel (5-10 min taxi ride), but the Santajusta is a bit closer. In Seville, it doesn’t really matter because the hotel location is quite central to everything.
By Bus Many bus connections direct to Seville from all major centers (Madrid, Malaga, Jerez, Cadiz, Gibraltar, Granada, etc.)
Climate
Be sure to check local conditions prior to departure. Average high/low temperature in °F for Seville is: 79/55 for May, 90/64 September, and 78/56 for October.
Day of Rest
Day 5 (Thursday) in Zuheros. In the day-to-day itinerary, you can see all the options for the day of rest. You can also ride in the support vehicle any day you wish not to cycle.
Recommended
Extra nights in Seville or Granada.
Remarks
Please keep in mind that although the tour is considered guided, the tour guide does NOT cycle with the group unless there are more than 14 people. In that case, there is a tour guide and a support vehicle driver. Groups range from a minimum participation requirement of 4 to a max of 16 persons. For groups of less than 14 persons, the tour guide acts as the support vehicle driver. He/she ensures that the hotel, meals, transport, and riding goes smoothly and acts as your evening host and guide. This person also deals with the general well-being of our guests, looks after bicycle maintenance, and keeps a close watch on road conditions, route changes, etc. WIFI is widely available throughout Spain.
Important to know
Travel Documents
It is each traveler's responsibility to ensure that you are in compliance with the country or countries you plan to visit. This includes and is not limited to passport validity, visa requirements and acquisition, blank passport pages required for your destination (s), etc.
US citizens: A good website to research the requirements of the Schengen Agreement and entry into other countries is travel.state.gov.
Non-EU and EU residents: Please research the requirements of your country of residence for international travel and your destination country or countries.
*Important note: Please check on the European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS) status as once implemented, this will be required to visit any of the 26 Schengen-member countries for tourism, business, medical, or transit. This is an additional check on security rather than a visa.Extra Stay
Extra nights available in Seville or Granada (pricing request).
Tour Operator
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