Self-Guided Cadiz to Costa del Sol Bike Tour

Welcome to Andalucia!

Today you’ll explore Cadiz province, arriving in Jerez de la Frontera, the heart of Flamenco. Discover local wonders like the Royal Andalusian School’s dancing horses, the 12th-century Moorish Alcazar, and grand churches and palaces. Enjoy a wine tasting in one of the finest Sherry Wineries of Jerez. End your day exploring the Barrio de Santiago, where the art of Flamenco comes alive in enchanting streets and lively Tablaos. Enjoy the music, the dance, and the vibrant local culture.

Distance: 52 km / 32 miles – Elevation: 392 m / 1.286 ft

Your Hotel: Hotel Bodega Tio Pepe

After exploring vibrant Jerez, ride to the serene White Villages like Arcos de la Frontera, a picturesque town on a hill with winding streets and historic charm. Swap flat terrains for rolling hills as you head to Sierra de Grazalema Park and the stunning Zahara de la Sierra, set under a Nasrid Castle with breathtaking views over the nearby reservoir. Unwind at a countryside hotel with a spa and pool, while savoring local cuisine.

Distance: 109 km / 68 miles – Elevation: 1.774 m / 6.820 ft

Your hotel: Cortijo Salinas

A short route through the Sierra, scattered with ancient stripped cork oak trees, will lead you to the millenary town of Ronda, homeland of countless Bandoleros (outlaws), bandits, warriors and rebels during the 16th century. Don’t forget to visit the most emblematic features of this small town such as the world-famous Puente Nuevo (New Bridge) constructed over the El Tajo gorge, the Plaza de Toros being the largest and one of the oldest bull rings of Spain and the Arab baths which are said to be the best preserved on the whole Iberian Peninsula.

Distance: 44 km / 27 miles – Elevation: 1.013 m / 3.323 ft

Your Hotel: Parador de Ronda

Kick off your day with a climb up Puerto del Viento, then enter the stunning Sierra de las Nieves Natural Park, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. Keep an eye out for mountain goats and royal eagles before heading to Conde Guadalhorce reservoir. Relax on Sillon del Rey, a chair built for King Alfonso XIII. Continue your ride past gorges and olive groves until you reach Antequera. Don’t miss its historic center and grab some Mantecados from Convento de Belen before dinner.

Distance: 90 km / 56 miles – Elevation: 1.717 m / 5.633 ft

Your Hotel: Parador de Antequera

Today it’s time to head to the coast, but before leaving Antequera, just outside the town center, be sure to visit the amazing megalithic structures of the Menga Dolmen (the largest in Europe) and the Viera Dolmen, both over 5000 years old and part of the Unesco World Heritage. The last ride of this trip will take you on rolling hills through the Axarquia mountain range, passing picturesque villages, before enjoying a long descent with magnificent views of the Costa del Sol. Nerja will be your haven for tonight where you will dream away at the sound of the waves before talking a plunge in the hotels’ swimming pool, or even better, in the translucent Mediterranean Sea.

Distance: 112 km / 70 miles – Elevation: 1.406 m / 4.613 ft

Your Hotel: Parador de Nerja

As our remarkable journey filled with unforgettable moments comes to an end, we approach the bittersweet time of parting. Yet, let’s not part ways with goodbyes; rather, we’ll say “see you soon!” With our hearts brimming with cherished memories, we eagerly anticipate your return for more extraordinary Bike Tours.