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Price From
1070 €
  • El Albayzín and La Alhambra in Granada
  • town of Lucena - the "Pearl of the Three Cultures"
  • views and forests of Sierra Subbética
9 Days
8 Nights
343 Total kms
57.166666666667 km/day (avg)
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A route of open horizons with infinite olive groves. These in turn give way to the beautiful mountain scenery. The villages are whitewashed and bedecked with geraniums. Our final stop is Granada, to enjoy the magnificent spectacle of the palace / fortress of La Alhambra, the last stronghold of Muslim Spain, set against the spectacular backdrop of the Sierra Nevada, the highest mountains of the Iberian Peninsula.

Tour Route

Day
1
Arrival point
to
Antequera

Arrive at airport. Transfer to Antequera. Try bikes, and visit Old Quarter of town with its whitewashed streets, many fine churches and castle and the "only" bullring in Spain with a restaurant. Antequera is a truly charming and lively city in the mountains of Málaga. It is also home to its famous dolmenrs, some of the most impressive megalithic constructions en Europe.
Day
2
Antequera
to
Iznájar

Leave Antequera through gently rolling countryside and olive groves towards the Peña de los Enamorados (Lovers' Rock), which tells a tragic story of the love between a Muslim princess and a Christian soldier. Then on through the Andalusian countryside to the village of Iznájar, a typical Arab village with its castle dominating the dramatic setting overlooking the blue waters of the Embalse de Iznájar reservoir.
55km
Day
3
Iznájar
to
Zuheros

Follow the reservoir towards the village of Rute, famous for its donkey sanctuary aniseed liqueur. On to Lucena, known in medieval times as the "Pearl of the Three Cultures" (Jewish, Christian and Arab. We can ride up to the Santuario de Araceli, patron of Lucena, to be rewarded with infinite views of the Andalusia. Then the Vía Verde cycle path across some spectacular countryside to the incredible Moorish village of Zuheros, with its 9th century castle perched high above the surrounding countryside and with the backdrop of the Sierra Subbética.
65km
Day
4
Zuheros

A morning ride takes us down into the valley of the River Guadalquivir to the wonderful city of Córdoba, famous for its fabulous mosque. Then spend the rest of the day visiting the city before a vehicle transfer to Zuheros. Alternatively, we can stay in Zuheros. One option is to cycle to the olive oil producing town of Baena to visit the traditional oil press of Nuñez de Prado in Baena. From here we can cycle towards the Laguna del Salobral and then return to Zuheros along the Vía Verde cycle path with more spectacular views of the surrounding countryside.
79km
Day
5
Zuheros
to
Priego de Córdoba

Today is a shorter route that takes us around the Parque Natural to our next stop, shortly before Priego de Cordoba. Priego de Córdoba has a fine medieval Muslim quarter and is known as the capital of the Cordoba baroque style due to its several fine churches dating from this period. (This route can of course be extended at will by those who wish to explore the beautiful Parque Natural de las Sierras Subbéticas).
34km
Day
6
Priego de Córdoba
to
Montefrío

From Priego de Córdoba continue through the Sierra Subbética. We head through fine and hilly countryside, through a veritable "forest" of olive trees to finally arrive in the fine village of Montefrío, dominated by its 15thcentury church built after the town was reconquered by the Catholic Monarchs in 1486. In 2015, National Geographic included Montefrío as one of the ten most beautiful village views in the world.
49km
Day
7
Montefrío
to
Granada

From Montefrío, the Catholic Monarchs began their march to conquer the city of Granada, and we will do the same, albeit in a rather more discreet fashion. A brief ascent from Montefrío leads to a magnificent descent towards the Plain of Granada, with the Sierra Nevada visible in the distance. Crossing the plain with its distinctive tobacco barns and poplar trees, we pass through the village of Fuente Vaqueros, birthplace of the famous poet and playwright Federico García Lorca, born in 1898 and tragically assassinated at the beginning of the Civil War. Finally we reach the city of Granada.
61km
Day
8
Granada

We spend one more night to allow us to see the sights of Granada. Visit the Muslim quarter of El Albayzín and the cathedral, where the Catholic Monarchs Ferdinand and Isabel are buried. And of course La Alhambra, the magnificent fusion of gardens, Muslim palaces and fortress that makes such a unique monument. And if you still want to ride, you can tackle the slopes of the Sierra Nevada.
Day
9
Granada
to
Departure

Early departure after breakfast to transfer to Málaga Airport.

FAQs

  • Comfortable fitted and fully-equipped bikes for your cycling pleasure. 

    You can either make arrangements to bring your own bicycles or hire IberoCycle's own models. Most airlines will carry bicycles for a small extra charge or even free. Cyclists who choose to hire will be provided with a comfortable quality bicycle to suit their particular measurements and preferences. We place great importance on getting the bikes right.

    Too many cyclists on trips with other companies have complained about past experiences where they have had to put up with uncomfortable saddles, the wrong sized bike etc. Measurements are requested on booking so the right bike is waiting for you on arrival.

    You are provided with hybrid-type tourist bicycles with conventional handlebars and with triple chain ring and easy-to-change gear ratios for comfortable and easy cycling. Road bikes are also available on request.We can provide tandems, which make for great cycling fun, and are also ideal for those with children.

    And last but not least, e-bikes. An absolute revolution in the world of cycle tours, and of course available on all our rides. 

    Ladies bike (Trek FX) Men's bike (Trek FX)
    Hybrid e-bike    Road e-bike
    Road bike (Cube carbon) Female road bike (Cube carbon)
    Tandem (a fun way to ride, and also ideal for helping smaller children - Dawes Duet)


    Hybrid bikes will carry a handlebar bag, useful for carrying money, documents, camera and lots of other useful items which may be needed close at hand. This bag is easily removed it from its click fastening and carried around with the shoulder strap. They are also equipped with a rear luggage rack and one or two panniers, or a rear rack bag to carry just what you need for each day's cycling. Road bikes carry a seat post bag if required.

    In addition, all cycles are equipped with pump, spare inner tube, water bottle, bike lock and basic toolkit. Extras such as lights or toe clips are available on request. Iberocycle provides cyclists with a fine bicycle in tip-top condition to make cycling an absolute pleasure.

    Childrens Bikes

    Children's bikes, and child seats are available on request.


     

  • We think cycle touring is the ideal way to travel in Europe and that is why we are very pleased to launch European Bike Adventures, as it allows us the opportunity to offer a whole new set of experiences to people we know will appreciate them.

    Accordingly we have taken our time in selecting the portfolio of cycle tours you find listed here.

    A selection of hand-picked bike trips in spectacular places throughout Europe that focus on fun with the same attention to detail and quality that hundreds of our very satisfied clients have been enjoying with Ibero Cycle Tours since 1999.

     

  • Guests are transported to and from arrival / departure points (these are specified in the route guides), unless otherwise stated in the tour descriptor.

    Luggage is transported by IberoCycle to the next hotel. Cyclists carry just what they need for that day.

    A back-up vehicle and IberoCycle staff member supports cycling stages.

    There are normally 10 - 20 cyclists on each trip. Cyclists choose whether they cycle alone or with other cyclists.

    Clients do not cycle with a cycling guide.

    Cyclists are free in the evenings to dine with other members of the group or to do their own thing. Our representative will organise a meal for those who wish to dine in company.

    Routes have soft options for those cyclists who do not wish to cycle the full stage. Thus the routes are suitable for all levels. Non-cyclists may also participate using our transfer service.

    Cyclists are provided with our own detailed Route Guide and maps for their chosen route.

    Fitter cyclists may extend stages at will.

  • Accommodation in double, twin or single room with en-suite bathroom
    Breakfast
    Transport to and from arrival / departure points
    Information Pack with Route Guide and maps
    Luggage transport between hotels

    Accompanying vehice and guide (note that the guide does not cycle with the group)

  • The tour begins in Antequera. IberoCycle will generally organise a pickup from Málaga centre or airport. Riders are also free to make their own way to Antequera (good rail and bus connections).

    The tour ends in Granada. IberoCycle will transport riders from the hotel to the airport or to the bus or train stations.

  • Personalised tours are available for groups of 4 or more riders. You may like to add extra days, choose a different arrival day, modify the itinerary.

    Please contact us at info@iberocycle.com if you would like to personalise this tour.

  • Hybrid e-bike    Road E-bike

    The last few years have seen a revolution in the use of e-bikes. We now offfer e bikes on absolutely all of our rides. There are of course multiple advantages to using one on a bike tour:

    The difficulty level is lowered by a grade. Thus an intermediate level tour becomes an easy tour as the motor assists pedalling.

    The distance you can cycle on each day is effectively "reduced". Longer distances become accessible to a greater range of riding abilities. 

    Ability levels between riders on the same tour are levelled out as riders can choose an e-bike to enable them to keep up with stronger riders. 

    No more worrying about the hills! 

    So if you are in any doubt about whether a particular tour might be too challenging for you, then take the e-bike option. You can still get a good workout by keeping the pedal assistance level low. E-bikes are now available on all of our tours. And many have both the standard e-bike and also the road e-bike. 

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