Southern Spain's Andalusia Bike Tour
Flamenco & Vistas: Seville to Granada
Flamenco dancers playing their castanets, charming pueblos blancos (white towns) and tapas made of Ibérico ham and Manchego cheese—the essence of Spain is found in Andalusia. It’s your turn to discover it.
We rate our trips based on a range of activity levels from 1-5.
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From $4,799 - $4,899/person
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Trip at a Glance
Highlights
- Bike over sunlit Spanish hills, tracing classic routes that wind through rugged mountains, past endless olive groves and alongside brilliant blue reservoirs
- Explore Seville and Granada, our incredible gateway cities, each with its own distinctive art and historic architecture
- Sample Andalusian specialties like gazpacho, pescaíto frito and world-class olive oils straight from a local press
- Pause for a coffee in the one-of-a-kind village of Setenil de las Bodegas, where restaurants, bars and houses are built into the cliffs of a limestone gorge
- Bike to a little-known spot by the Genal River where tranquil waters and forests of chestnut trees make for a serene visit
Sample itinerary. Trip details may vary by departure.
Start Seville Airport & Travel Details
- Rendezvous in lively Seville
- Visit a family-run olive oil press for lunch and bike through the countryside past Zahara de la Sierra, a picturesque village that was once a Moorish outpost
- Explore the curious design of Setenil de las Bodegas, a centuries-old settlement carved into rock
- Cycle in the Grazalema mountains up pine-clad hills
- Discover the rich history of Ronda, an ancient capital that has inspired the likes of Ernest Hemingway and poet Federico García Lorca
- Awe-inspiring cliffs and trails through cork-oak forest lead to sweeping views in all directions
- A winding ride through the Genal River Valley showcases unique flora, centuries-old woods and crystal clear waters
- Take in views of the ancient pueblos blancos that dot our path.
Nights 1-3
Deluxe Hotel
With a dramatic setting directly on the edge of El Tajo Gorge, this renovated hotel offers unrivaled access to local attractions. (pool, spa)
Hotels may vary on select departures. Click View Dates and choose a departure to see any variations.
- Dramatic cliffs and vistas give way to desert-like plains as we bike east to an area famous for limestone caves and a history of bandits and smugglers
- Enjoy an uphill ride in Sierra de las Nieves National Park—a biosphere reserve—followed by a thrilling downhill to the tiny hamlet of El Burgo
- Explore Loja’s rolling hills, blanketed with countless olive trees
- After lunch, choose between biking or hiking the renowned gorge trail of the Caminito del Rey
- An early morning route takes you to the Sierra de Gracia foothills and stunning views of Archidona.
Nights 4-5
Luxury Hotel
Modeled after the region’s pueblos blancos, this hotel’s white-walled buildings are beautifully set amid a sea of olive groves—and with warm hospitality, excellent amenities and a remote location perfect for slow travel, you may never want to leave! (pool, spa)
Hotels may vary on select departures. Click View Dates and choose a departure to see any variations.
End Granada Airport & Travel Details
This trip has an activity level range of 3-5
All breakfasts, 5 lunches, 4 dinners
All accommodations on your Backroads trip
All gratuities at hotels and restaurants
Expertise and services of Backroads Trip Leaders
Fully equipped Backroads titanium bike, Wahoo GPS device, helmet and accessories
Bike fitting and equipment support throughout your trip
Backroads On Trip App with route maps, elevation profiles, daily snapshots and more
Additional local guides and experts, plus equipment for included activities as detailed in your itinerary
Exclusive activities, tours and cultural experiences, as detailed in your itinerary
All luggage transfers and porterage during your trip
Snacks and beverages between meals
Private cocktail and wine receptions on the first and last nights of your trip
Choice of Backroads cycling jersey, t-shirt or hat, plus water bottle and luggage tag
Detailed Travel Planner with destination tips and pre-trip information
