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Red bicycle with yellow panniers parked against stone wall overlooking rolling hills and olive groves in Andalusia, Spain.

Cycling Holiday in Andalusia

Flamenco, tapas & olive groves

8 Days / 7 Nights
Moderate to Challenging
Red bicycle with yellow panniers parked against stone wall overlooking rolling hills and olive groves in Andalusia, Spain.

The essentials at a glance

Self-guided cycling tour through Andalusia from Antequera to Seville. The route alternates between hilly and flat terrain along old railway cycle paths and country roads, covering approximately 290km over 6 cycling days. Highlights include the historic cities of Antequera, Lucena, Córdoba with its Great Mosque, and Seville. The journey passes through vast olive groves, the Guadalquivir valley, and traditional agricultural regions. Accommodation in 3-4 star hotels with luggage transfer included.

Tapas, fiesta and flamenco await you in Andalusia. Spain's southernmost region is a paradise full of surprises. It's hard to find a landscape anywhere in the world that invites you to get out your camera. Just imagine a flamenco dancer in a flowing red dress, white hilltop villages and Arabian palaces. 

The fusion of European and Arab culture is irresistible, and the impressive buildings make it all come together. Modern-day Andalusia combines modernity and history in a marvellous way.

This cycling holiday takes you along carefully planned routes and small roads without too much traffic. The routes take you over lush hills, through small valleys and through the wild landscape of the Sierra Mountains. You'll visit the metropolises of Seville and Cordoba with all kinds of sightseeing opportunities. You'll walk along narrow streets, shop in small markets and travel back in time on the ancient walls and halls of the Alhambra, where Andalusian scholars brought light into the dark ages. 

Join us for tapas, beer, wine and smoked Jamon Iberico. Andalusia awaits!

Ancient stone columns monument in a sunny Andalusian park surrounded by pink flowering trees, palm trees and lush greenery under clear blue sky.
Red bicycle parked on stone wall overlooking Roman bridge crossing Guadalquivir River in Córdoba, with historic city center and mosque-cathedral visible.
Winding dirt path through green valley in Andalusia with dramatic limestone cliffs, olive trees, and lush vegetation under blue sky.
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Ancient stone columns monument in a sunny Andalusian park surrounded by pink flowering trees, palm trees and lush greenery under clear blue sky.
Red bicycle parked on stone wall overlooking Roman bridge crossing Guadalquivir River in Córdoba, with historic city center and mosque-cathedral visible.
Winding dirt path through green valley in Andalusia with dramatic limestone cliffs, olive trees, and lush vegetation under blue sky.

The route

The route alternates between hilly and flat. You cycle along cycle paths built on the old railway tracks and on small country roads. Occasionally, you will encounter roads where there may be some traffic. This happens especially when entering or leaving one of the towns on the route.

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Itinerary

See the day-by-day itinerary below.

You'll arrive at your first accommodation in the city of Antequera. After arriving, you can stroll around the historic city centre.

Hotel (example): Hotel Parador

At the gates of the kingdom of Granada, the historic city of Antequera is waiting with its collection of red tiled roofs and 30 steeples. The bike tour will begin with a ride on the old railway line through the beautiful countryside to Lucena. In one of the most important olive oil-producing regions of the world, the famous oil is pressed in the mills.

Hotel (example): Los Bronces

You will continue your journey along an old railway line passing vast olive groves. Wonderful views over the hills accompany the cyclists. The inhabitants of the region live mainly from agriculture and are very tradition-conscious people. This is also reflected in the towns of Cabra, Zuheros and Dona Mencia.

Hotel (example): Hotel Mencía Subbética

The Sierra Morena with its foothills frames the former European Capital of Culture. This romantic area is surrounded by pine forests and an impressive solitude. The route leads on almost empty streets mostly hilly towards Córdoba. Every now and then, you will pass farms, which specialize in the breeding of fighting bulls and enjoy a special reputation in Andalusia. In Córdoba explore the witnesses of the dazzling cosmopolitan past. With the Great Mosque Moorish architects created one of the most powerful Moorish building in Europe.

Hotel (example): Sercotel Selu

In the wide valley of the Guadalquivir, you will leave Córdoba on an old Roman connecting road. Ecija is the capital of horse breeding. From once important Franciscan monastery in Palma del Rio, the monks journeyed to America to proselytize.

Hotel (example): Monasterio San Fransisco

You will continue your tour through the Campiña of Seville, a gently rolling landscape of fertile farmland to the west. Carmona is a city that has not changed for 150 years, it has Baroque palaces, churches and monasteries and is surrounded by intact Moorish town walls.

Hotel (example): Alcazar de la Reina

Today, you will cycle over the gently rolling plateau of Alcores to one of the most fertile agricultural areas in Andalusia. For centuries, Alcalá de Guadaira supplied Seville with bread and water and it is considered to be one of the cradles of flamenco. Former haciendas of the Kingdom of Seville, today just as large farms as in former times, line the road.

Train ride starting from Brenes (where you put back the bikes) to Seville, where three of the most important operas are performed: Don Juan, the seducer; the cunning barber Figaro; and Carmen, the femme fatale, who lost her life somewhere between the tobacco factories and the bullfight arena. Two international exhibitions helped the city to futuristic buildings and great green parks.

Hotel (example): Silken Al-Andalus Palace

This tour is now over. During the morning you check out from the hotel. It is possible to book extra nights after the tour if you prefer.

Pictures from the trip

Ornate fountain with water jets creating a rainbow at Plaza de España in Seville. The historic building with its tall tower stands majestically.
Sunny plaza in Andalusia featuring ornate baroque architecture with detailed stone facades, historic bell tower, and traditional Spanish buildings under clear blue sky.
Scenic park in Andalusia with tall palm trees, ornate water tower, decorative pond with lily pads, and stone balustrade under clear blue sky.
Ornate ceramic tile work in blue, yellow and green covering benches and walls of a Spanish plaza with decorative columns and arches.
Colorful kayaks on the Guadalquivir River in Seville with historic buildings along the waterfront and a modern tower in the background.
Row of ornate multi-story buildings in Andalusia with colorful facades in white, yellow, orange and pink under a bright blue sky.
Gothic cathedral facade with ornate stonework and decorative spires against blue sky. Ornamental street lamps and palm fronds visible.
Plaza de España in Seville with its semicircular Renaissance Revival building, central towers, and canal with bridge under blue sky.
Red touring bicycle with panniers parked on paved country road in Andalusia, surrounded by green hills, trees and Mediterranean landscape.
Empty asphalt road stretching into distance through rolling hills with olive groves and farmland under blue sky with white clouds.
Ancient stone bridge with multiple arches spanning the Guadalquivir River in Córdoba, with a defensive tower and people walking across.
Historic Roman bridge with multiple stone arches crossing the Guadalquivir River in Córdoba. Medieval tower on right, mosque-cathedral visible in background.
Red touring bicycle with yellow panniers parked beside a Cordoba city sign on a rural road, with the city and mountains visible in background.
Panoramic view of a mountainous valley in Andalusia with rolling hills, sparse vegetation, and distant mountain ranges under blue sky.

Prices and dates

Prices per person in EUR

Price includes

Optional extras

  • Upgrade to Ebike (selected when booking the tour)
  • Flight to/from Spain
  • Local Tax (if due)
  • Handling fee (€25)

Bikes

You can choose from these bikes on the tour.
Red unisex touring bicycle with 21-speed gearing, equipped with bright yellow panniers on front and rear, parked on grass.
Unisex 21-speed bike
Dereilleur gears with freewheel

High-quality unisex touring bike with comfortable low entry.

Body size approx. 148cm - 190cm.

43cm
46cm
51cm
56cm
Red electric bicycle with yellow panniers parked on green grass. The e-bike has a front basket and rear pannier bag, both in bright yellow.
Unisex 8-speed E-bike
Hub gears with freewheel

High quality unisex e-bike with comfortable low entry.

Body size approx. 148cm - 195cm.

46cm "XS"
46cm
51cm
56cm
Red men's touring bicycle with 21 gears parked on grass. Features yellow panniers on rear rack and handlebar bag, black saddle and grips.
21-gear men's bike
Dereilleur gears with freewheel

High quality men's touring bike with classic diamond frame.

Body size approx. 165cm - 205cm.

56-51 "sloping" cm
60cm
64cm
Dark gray touring bicycle with rear rack, front suspension, and multiple gears parked on vibrant green grass beside a paved path.
PLUS men's bike 27-gear
Dereilleur gears with freewheel

Sportier, lighter and more precise premium rental bike with diamond frame.

Body size approx. 155cm - 205cm.

46cm
50cm
51cm
55cm
60cm
63cm

Practical information

Here you can get answers to various questions about the trip
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The price is based upon two people sharing. It is also possible travel alone in a single room. Simply choose "1 person" in the booking form and it will automatically add the single room surcharge.

On this tour you will be on your own supplied with maps, route descriptions and luggage transfers. That means that your time is your own and you have plenty of time to enjoy the stages in your own pace.

 

Check the price quickly
You can quickly check the price of your desired trip without having to fill out any forms. Here’s how:

  1. Click on the "Calculate Price" button (you’ll find it in the "Dates and Prices" section) – this will take you to the first pages of the booking form
  2. Select your preferred date, number of people, room distribution, any extra nights, and any available add-ons you may want
  3. See the price


Get a quote
If you would like a flight included, or changes made to the trip, you can request a customized offer by clicking the "Get Quote" button at the top of the page. Remember to describe in detail what changes you would like.

The booking process
When you book the trip, we will begin booking hotels and arranging all the practical aspects of your tour. This process typically takes 5–8 working days, but in some cases it may take longer for certain bookings. If you arrange your own transportation, we recommend waiting until we have confirmed your booking before making any arrangements.

Dates
If you can select a date in the trip calendar (in the booking form), then this is a possible start date. We regularly update our trips with sold-out dates; these dates will then appear in red/grey and cannot be selected.

On all our cycling holidays it is possible bring your own bike but it also possible to rent a bike for the tour. The bikes you can rent are all perfectly suited for the tour and the local terrain and all bikes are perfectly maintained. If you want to rent a bike on your holiday, then you select this on the booking form.

Equipment included in the bike rental:

  • Saddle bag (water repellent)
  • Handlebar bag (water repellent)
  • Service-set with tools and extra bicycle tube
  • Combination lock

Please note that helmets are not included and you need to bring your own.

Roadside assistance
All bikes are equipped with puncture resistant tyres which means that it is virtually impossible to puncture. No rule without exceptions, so should you experience a punctured tyre then you can quickly fix it by using the tools in the service-set. If the damage is greater than a simply puncture then you simply call us and we make sure that your bike is fixed or you will be supplied with a new bike as quickly as possible.

Insurance is included
Insurance against theft and damages are included in the bike rental. Should you have any problems of this nature then all you have to do is to let us know and we will supply a new bike as quickly as possible. Naturally, careless or mischievous behavior is exempt from this.  

The flights to/from Malaga are not included in the price. You can easily find a suitable flight via a flight booking engine such as Momondo or Skyscanner.

Notice: we recommend that you book with us and wait for the confirmation before you book your flights.

It works like this:

  1. You book your chosen holiday with us
  2. We confirm your holiday (usually within 2-5 working days)
  3. You arrange your transportation

Get a quote
If you prefer that we handle your flight, then we would be happy to arrange this for you. You simply book a quote below the map on this page and we will return with a quote as soon as possible (usually within 48 working hours). Please note that we add a handling fee of 45 euro to each flight and this means that the flight will be cheaper if you book it yourself.

On this tour you will be accommodated in 3-star and 4-star hotels with breakfast included.

In the itinerary you can see some examples of the hotels we use on this tour. Notice that the hotels are examples and you may end up staying in different hotels. It depends on availability when you book the tour.

Breakfast is included every day. It is easy to find lunch in the small villages before the walks and you will have plenty of choices for dinner in the many restaurants.

Luggage transfer is included on this tour. Upon arrival at the first hotel you will be given luggage tags along with the rest of the welcome package. You fill out the luggage tags and put them on your bags where they will remain for the duration of the tour.

Your luggage is picked up from the hotel lobby around 9am every morning and will arrive at your next hotel at 6pm at the latest (often long before that). If there are any special exceptions to the luggage transfer you will be notified upon arrival.

Luggage transfer includes one bag per guest and the bags can weigh 20kg each.

On this tour, you will receive the following documents:

Upon booking
Immediately after booking this trip, you'll recieve a pre-booking-email where you can get a complete overview of your booking. Once the tour is confirmed you get a confirmation email from us along with practical information about the tour.

One month before departure
You will receive a hotel list and final travel documents.

Upon arrival at the first hotel
You'll receive the welcome pack, which contains everything you need for the trip. There will be route descriptions, maps, luggage tags, specific local vouchers and if you have rented a bike, they will also be handed out at the first hotel. The documents are in English.
Notice: On some tours it is necessary to either print the documents yourself or to bring them electronically.

The personal tour information with subsequent bike handover will take place on the day of arrival between 17:00 and 19:00 at our local partners office in Bolzano. For the exact time and adress, please refer to the tour folder deposited in your arrival hotel.

This tour has difficulty grade 3.

Grade 3
Longer distances in hilly terrain, often with steep climbs. The distance is usually 65 – 80 km or 40 – 50 miles per day. Requires good shape and health. We highly recommend that you practice on some longer rides before you leave home.

Read more about our Grading System

After booking this trip, you get access to various discount schemes.

We recommend taking out travel insurance that covers at least illness, accident, repatriation, lost holiday, luggage and liability. As a customer, you are responsible for taking out the necessary travel insurance to cover these costs.

Before taking out insurance, you should check whether you are already covered by travel or cancellation insurance through your home insurance company, credit card or similar - please note that there may be differences in insurance coverage.

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