Leisure Cycling in Spain
Gentle paced, leisure cycling holidays through many beautiful ‘Pueblos Blancos’ (White Villages) of Andalucia, southern Spain. Our leisure cycling packages are ideal for recreational cyclists of all abilities. During your leisure cycling holiday you will discover the hidden delights of rural Andalucia, also taste the traditional cuisine and fine wines of the Ronda Region. Based in Ronda we visit Olvera and Setenil these 3 towns/villages have all been listed in the top 25 most beautiful places in Spain! As well as our personal favourites of Zahara and Grazalema.
At the Andalucian Cycling Experience we are Passionate about Pedalling and equally as passionate about Andalucia, especially Ronda, the Sierra Nieves and the Grazalema Natural Park. Our leisure cycling holidays combine these passions into a holiday that will be filled with fond and lasting memories. We specialise in fully supported guided cycling holidays in our own very beautiful part of Andalucia with the emphasis on easy, gently paced, riding. All you have to do is chill out and enjoy the breathtaking scenery, along with the excellent local cuisine, tapas and wines…..and of course the cycling! There are plenty of opportunities to stop admire the views, soak up the sun and take some photos along the way. It’s not a race, there’s no prize at the end of the week for being the first one back.
Included
- Accommodation
- Breakfast (Hotel Option Only)
- Guides and guided rides
- Emergency On-Call Support Van
Not Included
- Meals
- Travel Insurance
- Health Insurance
Bookable Extras
- Airport Transfers
- Bike Hire
From the moment we meet you at the airport to the minute we drop you off again we make sure that you will have a hassle free vacation.
During your leisure cycling holiday you will be visiting many of the beautiful white villages in the Grazalema Natural Park. By far the best way to explore rural Andalucia is on two wheels, you really get to immerse yourself in the sights, sounds and smells of the countryside whilst riding. The pace is gentle and the rides are tailor made to suit your fitness level, you tell us how far you want to ride and we will provide you with a great days riding.
Enjoy a healthy, active holiday that is good for your mind, body and soul, environmentally friendly and above everything else, great fun.
Fly to Malaga Airport. Transfer to Ronda.
We start the week with a ride to Setenil de la Bodegas and a visit to the Roman Ampitheatre at Ronda La Vieja. Setenil was once a thriving economic centre on the ‘Travellers route’ between Sevilla and Ronda this picturesque white village is now famous for its cave houses and olive oil. Here we stop for lunch at, in my opinion, one of the best tapas bars in this area which is set beneath the overhanging rock face inside a cave.
Ride Distance
- 48km
A ride through the enchanting Cork Tree forest to Grazalema, which is famous for its wool and leather products. Today we will explore the stunning Grazalema Natural Park and the beautiful white village of Grazalema, which is surrounded by three sides of mountains. Here you have an opportunity to explore the narrow streets, enjoy the beautiful views back across the route we have taken and sample a few tapas and the local hospitality before we ride back to Ronda.
Ride Distance
- 60km
Day ride along the Via Verde de la Sierra, visiting the Peñon Zaframagon, a Griffon Vulture colony information centre The ‘Via Verde de la Sierra’ meanders from Olvera to Puerto Serrano. Along the route we pass through a variety of landscapes from farm land to a mountain region. Water is a common element of the landscape as the route follows the path of the two rivers of Guadalete & Guadalporcun, therefore the Mediterranean vegetation is lush. Riding along this old railway track you pass over several viaducts, the most impressive being at Coripe, and through 30 tunnels the longest of which is 990metres. A refreshment stop can be made at the Coripe railway station or we can take a picnic.
Ride Distance
- 36km
A rest day gives you the chance to discover the historic old town of Ronda, which is famous for it’s Gorge, the Bullring, the Arabic baths, city walls and many museums. Or time for some retail therapy and an opportunity to indulge, and why not after all the riding.
A visit to the Aguas de Ronda Spa is a welcome treat to soothe those tired legs
Of course the high light of any cycling holiday is the visit to Smurftown to see Papa Smurf! We take the van out to the start of this ride to avoid a long climb on the bike, of course if you are wanting a challenge you can ride this too. The scenery on this route is absolutely breathtaking as with all our rides there be a lunch stop where we can indulge in the local cuisine/tapas before we head back to Ronda.
Ride Distance
- Between 30-50km
We finish the week with a ride along the lake to the hill top village of Zahara de la Sierra. Lunch/refreshments at a Bistro Restaurant over looking the lake, after lunch we take time out to discover the delights of this picturesque ‘pueblo blanco’ (white village) and take in the breathtaking views from the hilltop Moorish Castle before riding back to Montecorto where we will drive back to Ronda in the van.
Ride Distance
- 36km
Time to pack your bags before we collect you for your flights home.
Prices start from
- €650/Person (Self-Catering)
- €725/Person (Hotel on a B&B Basis)
- €130/Person (Optional Airport Transfer)
- €100/Bike (Optional Hybrid Bike Hire)
- €250/E-Bike (Optional E-Bike Hire)
Our leisure cycling holidays run all year on a Saturday to Saturday basis
Contact us for shorter or longer stay and/or different arrival/departure days
Our Services
We provide a full service holiday to make your cycling holiday as enjoyable, and troublefree as possible
Workshop
Free access to our fully equipped workshop to carry out repairs and maintenance on their bikes. Use of workshop is at clients’ own risks.
On Call Support
Our support van can come to the rescue at any time during your ride. Puncture, breakdown, fatigue, or just tired! Just call us. We will pick you up.
Bike Storage
We provide clients with Secure Bike Storage for the duration of their stay. Bikes can be stored at our facilities at no extra cost giving you peace of mind.
Guided Holidays
Experienced Guides with local knowledge helping you select the best routes for your ability, so that you get the most out of your cycling holiday.
Route Maps
We provide full route maps, plans and directions to help you select the best routes for your ability and ensure you get the most out of your cycling holiday.
Group Discount
Groups of 4 or more can enjoy discounts. Our returning guests get a special loyalty discount as a special thanks for coming back to us. Contact us for details.
Airport Transfer (optional)
Optional airport transfer from Malaga airport, also can arrange transfers from Jerez & Sevilla Airports. Check before booking your flights
Safety
Your safety is important to us so please bring suitable safety wear such as helmets, etc. and we ask you to follow our safety briefing for your own safety.
Travel Insurance (Mandatory)
Travel insurance to include health cover and repatriation to your country of residence is mandatory for all trips
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My husband and I had a fantastic holiday in April with Ashley and Claire . I could not say enough good about our experience. Our accommodation in Ronda was a lovely clean stylish apartment. We had fantastic guided cycles tailored to our level of experience . Another family member was also accommodated to come cycling for two days at short notice . We can’t wait for our next trip!
Personally I hope the move to Ronda doesn’t make ACE *too* successful 🙂 The place is a hidden gem for cycling and I’d hate for it to become another Mallorca or Calpe where every cafe is overrun and prices are high. The fact that ACE are still going strong despite the massive impact of Covid on all businesses is a testament to the dedication of Claire and Ashley along with all of the other people who help keep it going. I can’t recommend ACE highly enough and I’ll definitely be back!
Superb service from Ashley, Drew and co. Transfers, accommodation, routes etc all efficiently organised. Beautiful location as well. Highly recommend.
Had a great cycling holiday with this company! They were super accommodating to helping create a route that would work for us because we brought our toddler with us. The route was well organized and all accommodations and transfers of our luggage went smoothly. Ashley is personable and has worked hard to create the business- would highly recommend! An experience we will never forget
