Tour of Andalucia
Embark on an unforgettable point‑to‑point journey through the dramatic landscapes of AndalucÃa—starting and finishing in Malaga. Ride through a wide variety of classic Andalucia landscapes, weaving through sun-kissed coasts, white villages, historic mountain towns, and iconic passes. Tailored for road cyclists ready for 60–120 km per day on varied terrain, this tour blends cultural immersion, epic riding, with Andalusian hospitality and charm.
Trip Highlights:
- Diverse Landscapes: Coastlines, white villages, cultural heartlands, iconic climbs.
- Cultural Stops: Malaga Picasso Museum,Marbella’s old town, Ronda’s gorge, Antequera’s dolmens, Granada’s Alhambra,
- Epic Climb: The iconic Pico Veleta ascent.
- Accommodation: Carefully selected boutique and historic hotels
- Culture: Rich cultural experiences in cities like Malaga, Ronda, Antequera, and Granada
Throughout this entire cycling holiday, the Andalucian Cycling Experience Crew will be by your side, providing support, nourishment, and hydration as you journey through a diverse and ever-changing landscape. Off the bike, unwind in luxurious 4 and 5-star hotels, savour delicious local cuisine, and soak up the rich culture of this ancient land. It’s the best cycling you will ever do. Quiet roads, fantastic scenery, great climbs. Top quality hotels and great food and wine. Making memories to last a lifetime. With our exceptional service, all you will have to focus on is enjoying the ride. Are you ready to take on this adventure?
Included
- AccommodationÂ
- Bed & BreakfastÂ
- Support Van
Not Included
- Travel Insurance
- Health Insurance
- Flights
Bookable Extras
- Bike Hire
Tour Details:
- Duration: 9 Days / 8 Nights
- Start Location: Malaga, Andalucia
- Finish Location: Malaga, Andalucia
- Total Distance: Approx. 650 km
- Difficulty: ★★★☆☆ (Moderate)
- Group Size: Max 20 riders
- Support: Fully guided with van support, luggage transfer, snacks & hydration
- Bike Options: High-performance road bike
What’s Included:
- 8 nights’ accommodation in 3 and 4 star hotels
- Daily breakfast, ride snacks and hydration
- Expert bilingual ride leaders and full van support
- Luggage transfer and on-route mechanical assistance
- GPS files and detailed route notes
- Secure bike storage and cleaning facilities
Ready to begin your Tour of Andalucia?
This Andalucian tour flows from sea breezes to mountain heights and back—each day offering a new lens into the region’s culture, flavors, and terrain. Whether you thrive on climbs or savour scenic descents, this ride combines challenge with beauty in classic AndalucÃa style.
Book your place today and experience the heartbeat of Andalucia, one pedal stroke at a time.
What to bring
Wearing a helmet while cycling in Spain is mandatory, we recommend that you bring your own or we can supply you with a helmet.
It’s important to be comfortable when cycling so we recommend wearing thin layers of clothing. Fast drying and hardwearing synthetic fabrics are ideal as a base layer as these allow your skin to breathe and wick the moisture away from your skin. In my opinion cycling shorts are a must, if you are not comfortable on the saddle you will be less likely to want to ride. For most of the year you will need sunglasses, sun protection cream, aftersun lotion and a cotton scarf or buff to protect the back of the neck or top of the head.
Your luggage transported
We want you to enjoy your guided road cycling tour in Spain to the full so, for your comfort, we arrange the transportation of your luggage from one hotel to the next. All we ask is that you leave your suitcases in reception each morning, and a member of the Andalucian Cycling Experience team will ensure that they are waiting for you at your next hotel. All you need to carry with you are drinks, a camera, some cash and sun cream.
Places on this tour
Malaga
We start this unforgettable journey in the magnificent city of Malaga, home to Picasso museum, a beautiful Old Town and golden beaches.
Ronda
Ronda is a beautiful mountain top town in Andalucia. Famous for it’s El Tajo bridge over the dramatic deep Gorge and Plaza de Toros (bull ring).
Antequera
Antequera, an ancient town surrounded by Moorish architecture, prehistoric dolmens and the El Torcal National Park
Granada
Granada, where the Alhambra crowns the city with the Pico Valeta and the Sierra Nevada away in the distance. Tapas culture awaits you.
Day 1: Arrival in Malaga
Meet your guides and fellow riders in the vibrant coastal city of Malaga, on the Costa del Sol. After a bike fitting and welcome briefing, enjoy a stroll along the marina or a in the old town. Dinner together in a local sidrerÃa sets the tone for the days ahead.
Accommodation: Boutique hotel in central Malaga
Distance: Optional warm-up ride along the coast (~20 km)
Day 2: Malaga to Marbella – Golden sands of the Mediterranean
Kick off your adventure from the vibrant city of Malaga, we head inland to explore rural Andalucia. The route offers a gentle warm-up with ocean views, promenades lined with palms, and opportunities to grab café con leche in Marbella’s picturesque old town. A relaxed day of riding to ease into the tour.
Distance: 65 km
Terrain: Rolling with a long gradual climb in the middle and epic descent into Marbella
Day 3: Marbella to Ronda – Into the mountains
A day that quickly shifts from easy coastal riding to mountainous drama. Begin the day watching the sun rise over the Mediterranean Sea then a steady coastal ride before tackling the first ascent of the week to Ronda—famed for its dramatic gorge, Moorish charm, and iconic Plaza de Toros.Â
Distance: 90 km
Terrain: Big climb and big descent
Day 4: Ronda to Antequera – crossing through the Sierra de Nieves
From lofty Ronda, descend into the fertile plains toward Antequera, an ancient town surrounded by Moorish architecture and prehistoric dolmens. Rolling countryside and framed landscapes define this stretch with moderate climbing and a rewarding cultural endpoint.
Distance: 90 km
Terrain: Rolling terrain after a steady first climb
Day 5: Antequera to Granada – heading Sierra Nevada
Cycle through the heart of AndalucÃa: olive groves, distant mountain silhouettes, and glimpses of the Sierra Nevada. Finish in Granada, where the Alhambra crowns the city and tapas culture awaits. Gentle terrain with persistent undulations.
Distance: 115 km
Terrain: Rolling, with some short climbs
Day 6: Pico Valeta – highest paved road in Europe.
An iconic day to test your mettle: follow the road into the Sierra Nevada, passing charming villages before ascending the legendary climb to Pico Veleta (3,394 m)—one of Europe’s highest paved road climbs. This is the tour’s queen stage: steep gradients, thin air, and 40 km of pure climbing, rewarded by jaw-dropping mountain panoramas.
Distance: 100 km
Terrain: Mountainous
Day 7: Granada to Motril – Carretera de Cabra
After the summit, soar down the ‘carretera de cabra’ into the Mediterranean basin toward Motril. This long descent flirts with woodland, switchbacks, and finally coastal warmth—mostly downhill, perfect for cooling the legs and soul.
Distance: 100 km
Terrain: After the first climb a very big descent to the beach
Day 8: Motril to Malaga – classic Mediterranean coastline riding
Return to Malaga along a scenic coastal route. Ride through subtropical plantations and along coastal roads back to where it all began.
Distance: 90 km
Terrain: Easy ride along the Mediterranean coastline
Day 9: Transfer to Malaga Airport for flight home.
Prices start from
- €1950/Person (Bed & Breakfast Basis)
- €750/Person (Optional Single Occupancy)
- €250/Road Bike (Optional Road Bike Hire)
6th – 14th June 2026
12th – 20th September 2026
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
