Touring Bike (EB)
£77 for 7 days
Explore the cultural crossroads of Europe and North Africa on this evocative cycling journey through Andalusia, Spain’s southernmost region. From ancient Roman roads to olive grove-lined railway paths, this tour combines vibrant Moorish heritage, medieval towns, and timeless traditions - all under the Andalusian sun.
Your route links some of Spain’s most iconic cities - Córdoba with its magnificent Mezquita, Seville with its flamenco soul—with whitewashed villages, olive oil heartlands, and a romantic rhythm that runs from bull ranches to baroque towns. Sample tapas and red wine in rustic taverns, relax in converted monasteries, and immerse yourself in a landscape shaped by centuries of conquest, faith, and fiesta.
Highlights
Begin your adventure in Antequera, known for its 30 church spires and rich baroque architecture. Take a stroll through the historic centre or enjoy sunset views from the Alcazaba fortress.
After a morning bike fitting and welcome briefing, pedal along a disused railway line through rolling countryside to Lucena, located in the heart of Spain’s olive oil belt. This is one of the world’s most important olive oil-producing areas, with centuries-old mills dotting the route.
Continue cycling the Via Verde del Aceite, a greenway lined with endless olive groves. Ride through the towns of Cabra and Zuheros, known for their whitewashed houses and dramatic mountain backdrops, before reaching Doña Mencía in the Subbética Natural Park.
Choice of a longer 28-mile route.
Cycle through the quiet foothills of the Sierra Morena, past farms where prized Andalusian fighting bulls are bred. Arrive in Córdoba, once the capital of Al-Andalus and a beacon of Islamic culture in Europe. Visit the iconic Mezquita, a vast forest of red-and-white arches built atop a former Visigothic church.
Follow a route along the Guadalquivir River, cycling through the fertile valley on an old Roman road. Stop in Écija, known for its equestrian heritage, before continuing to Palma del Río, where Franciscan monks once departed for the Americas.
Ride through the Campiña of Seville, a gentle landscape of grain fields and sunbaked plains. Your destination is Carmona, a town frozen in time, ringed by Moorish walls and filled with palaces, monasteries, and atmospheric cobbled lanes.
Cycle across the Alcores Plateau through the breadbasket town of Alcalá de Guadaíra, one of the cradles of flamenco. You’ll pass historic haciendas before arriving in Brenes, where you board a train to Seville. In the Andalusian capital, explore a city where Moorish minarets meet modernist marvels and where Carmen, Don Juan, and Figaro once roamed the opera stage.
Depart after breakfast or extend your stay in Seville, soaking in more art, flamenco, and culinary delights—or even plan a side trip to Granada or the Costa de la Luz.
We recommend flying to Malaga and returning from Seville.
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Andalusia, Spain
Getting to the start (Málaga)
By plane: Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport (AGP) is one of the busiest airports in Spain, with direct flights from virtually every UK airport on easyJet, Ryanair, British Airways, Jet2, TUI and others. Flight time from London is around 2 hours 30 minutes. The airport is 8km from Málaga city centre, served by the C-1 Renfe Cercanías train (12 minutes to Málaga Centro-Alameda) and taxis.
By train: Málaga María Zambrano station has AVE high-speed connections to Madrid (around 2 hours 30 minutes) and Cordoba (around 1 hour), making a train arrival from Madrid or a broader Spanish trip easy to combine.
Getting home from the tour (Seville)
By plane: Seville San Pablo Airport (SVQ) has direct flights to UK airports with easyJet from London Gatwick, Ryanair from London Stansted, and Vueling and British Airways from Heathrow. Flight time is around 2 hours 30 minutes. The airport is 10km from the city centre, with an Aer Bus shuttle to the centre in around 35 minutes.
By car: The drive between Málaga and Seville is around 2 hours on the A-45 and A-92 motorways, making a one-way hire car a practical and flexible option for this tour.
Bikes are not included. You are welcome to bring your own bike or hire one. Please see our bike hire section for details.
Flights are not included. Please refer to the what's included section for full details.
We will confirm your booking within 48 hours of receiving your enquiry. Please wait for confirmation before booking flights or making other travel arrangements.
Most itineraries include cycling on most days, with some rest or shorter days built in. Please check the itinerary for day-by-day details.
The latest you can book is 9 days before departure. This gives us enough time to confirm arrangements and accommodation.
You will receive full travel details, including accommodation, meeting points and local contacts, 3 to 5 weeks before departure.
Guided • 7 nights
Easy
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