Discover the south of Spain in all its glory on this eight-day tour of Andalucia. Ride west across the region from Almeria to Seville, stopping at Granada, Antequera, Ronda and Arcos de la Frontera along the way. Observe the unique personality of each village, town and city and the changing landscape as each leg of the tour brings new challenges, discoveries and stories.
The tour will kick off from Almeria as the group moves west towards the town of Laujar de Andarax. From there, the next destination on the cards is Granada, one of Spain’s most beautiful cities backed by the spectacular Sierra Nevada mountains, also featured as part of the ride on day 3! After exploring this magical city and discovering some of Granada’s best tapas bars, the next leg of the route will head west once again in the direction of Antequera, a slightly smaller town with an incredible natural wonder right on its doorstep!
After Antequera, the destination on day 5 is Ronda, home to the awe-inspiring Puente Nuevo. Enjoy a calm stroll around the town and the Plaza de la Duquesa de Parcent in the afternoon and enjoy the views over the surrounding countryside. On day 6, it’s time to ride to Arcos de la Frontera, a white village perched on the top of a hill and considered by some to be one of the most beautiful villages in Spain! The final destination of the Trans Andalucian tour is Seville, one of Andalucia’s most iconic cities, with the chance to watch an authentic flamenco show in the evening, accompanied by a well-deserved glass of wine.
The group will stay in a different city and hotel each night as the tour moves from Almeria to Seville, each offering a hearty breakfast before the ride each day. The Eat Sleep Cycle team will keep you fuelled en-route with snacks and drinks, and there’ll be no shortage of opportunities to discover traditional Andalucian dishes and sweet treats each night.
Rated 3 out of 4 our Advanced tours are designed for people who ride regularly and want back to back challenging days on the bike. Riders should be confident riding in a small group, comfortable on extended climbs (at your own pace) and have good bike handling skills on corners and descents. E-bikes are available on all of our tours.
No sooner are the bikes set up, then the tour will begin with a gentle warm-up ride along the coastline. Setting off from the hotel, the group will head west towards the town of Aguadulce.
The real fun gets going on day 2, as the first leg of the tour gets underway. The goal for today’s ride is Laujar de Andarax, around 76 km from Almeria. Fuel up at breakfast at the hotel in the morning and enjoy the ride ahead.
After a good night’s sleep in Laujar de Andarax, the tour continues west for 144 km towards Granada, one of the most magical cities in Spain, passing through the Puerto de Regua and into the Sierra Nevada mountains. Under Islamic rule until the late fifteenth century, Granada today preserves echoes of its multicultural past, culminating in one of the best-preserved examples of Islamic architecture in Europe, the Alhambra. Enjoy a stroll around the Albaicín neighbourhood in the evening and dine in one of Granada’s famous tapas restaurants.
After Granada, the tour will head to Antequera, a pretty town of Roman origin with an incredible natural wonder on its doorstep, the natural park El Torcal de Antequera, home to millennia-old rock formations that once upon a time lay on the seabed.
Day 5 presents a slightly shorter route of 91 km to Ronda, home to the awe-inspiring Puente Nuevo, an almighty bridge connecting two parts of the city over a deep gorge. Once rested, explore the town and enjoy a cold drink in Plaza Mayor.
The penultimate day of riding takes the tour from Ronda to Arcos de la Frontera, one of Andalucia’s classic white-washed hilltop villages. Today’s route is a climber’s dream with just over 2,000 m to complete before reaching the destination. Upon arrival, explore this charming town by foot and stretch your legs before the final day in the saddle tomorrow.
From Arcos de la Frontera, ride north to the final destination of the tour, Seville. Overflowing with Andalucian charm, buzzing bars and breath-taking archtecture, Seville is the ideal place to end an epic journey such as the Trans Andalucian Challenge. After a final 92.8 km, enjoy a well-deserved glass of sherry and an authentic flamenco tablao whilst reminiscing about the past seven days of incredible riding.
Sadly, it’s time for the tour to end! Plan your onward travel from the last hotel in Seville.
FULL SUPPORT
Enjoy small group sizes and professional, personal support all week from your guides & support vehicle.
We work with an industry leading guide to guest ratio – expect up to 4 guests per guide on the trip with guides leading the way on the road and a support vehicle close by at all times. Note that for groups of 4 riders or less this tour is run as a guided trip without the support vehicle.
The ride support vehicle is stocked with natural ride nutrition, electrolytes and water, as well as a full set of tools to resolve any mechanicals. On selected days the support crew will serve a delicious picnic lunch in a scenic location en route. Enjoy local foods chosen to keep you feeling energized and healthy.
Eat Sleep Cycle guides are experienced riders from all walks of life united by a love of cycling who’ll help to keep the group safe, motivated and savouring the trip of a lifetime.
All guests will receive access to our digital Road Book and routes, giving everyone the flexibility to ride at their own pace.
Hotels shown are examples and are subject to change
Centrally located, modern & stylish. The perfect way to kick off your holiday.
Located in the Almerian Alpujarra mountains in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada nature reserve, this is the perfect stopover in a traditional white Andalucian village. Enjoy a dip in the pool at the end of the ride & take a stroll around the beautiful gardens.
Villa Oniria is a charming hotel in the heart of Granada, located in an old Nineteenth-century mansion which was renovated following the architectural guidelines of old Andalusian palaces.
A modern hotel to contrast the ancient walls of the night before. Enjoy a location overlooking the town with views of the Alcazaba.
Stay in the centre of Ronda at the stunning Hotel Catalonia with views of the old Bull Ring. Check in to the spa to optimise recovery ahead of tomorrow’s ride.
Stay in the old Casa de Corregidor turned 4* hotel. Soak up incredible views of the region & enjoy fabulous food in the hotel’s traditional restaurant.
Finish the ride in the centre of the Sevilla, within touching distance of the Cathedral & the Royal Alcazar of Seville – two must-sees before you leave. The hotel features comfy rooms & sites of archeological interest – it was built on the runs of a building from the XVI century & formed a part of the Archbishop’s Palace. There’s a pool next to the hotel’s rooftop bar.
Bike hire is not included in the tour. Add bike rental to the trip from €60 per day.Bikes shown here are examples and are subject to availabilty at the time of booking. We'll let you know the available options in your size when you book with us.
A comfortable e-road bike with a lightweight carbon frameset and a clean-cut design featuring fully integrated cable routing. The Garda Hybrid uses the proven and reliable Mahle X35+ drive unit with 250 Wh motor inserted in the rear hub while the battery is housed in the down tube. The groupset is Shimano 105 Di2. The Garda has an autonomy of 1,000-2,000m of elevation, or constant use 1.5-2hrs – it’s possible to rent a range extender to double the range for an additional fee.
The Wilier Filante SL guarantees a first-class weight, a precise ride and a great aesthetic clarity thanks to the integrated cables. Carbon Monocoque frame with full internal cable routing Electronic Shimano 105 Di2 shifting Carbon wheels Chainrings: 50/34, Cassette: 11-34
The ultimate bike for climbers. The Diamante features a lightweight fully integrated frameset, a Shimano Ultegra Di2 groupset and a carbon ERC 1400 wheelset from DT Swiss. The Diamante has gearing for climbing – a 50/34 chainset and an 11-34 cassette.
An endurance all-road bike that increases versatility with features that lean closer to gravel. Enojy a comfortable performance carbon frameset, an electronic SRAM Force AXS groupset and a MicroTech RE38 Carbon wheelset. 48/35 chainrings and 10-36 cassette
Rafa is from Barcelona and has made the city of Granada his home. Alongside guiding Rafa works as a cycling coach. He rides both road and gravel and has probably climbed the Pico de Veleta more times than anyone else!
Fernando lives in the Montes de Málaga! He’s spent a career travelling extensively and working with the UN. A Malagueñan, Fernando rides MTB and road and continues to love to travel.
Home to the Montes de Málaga, the Costa del Sol and the almightly Sierra Nevada, Andalucia has a stunning variety of landscapes and beautiful towns and cities just waiting to be explored. Don't miss cultural gems such as the Alhambra in Granada, flamenco in Seville and el Punte Nuevo in Ronda. The warm Mediterranean climate makes this region the ideal location for year-round cycling.
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