Trans Andalusia
with Dan Sullivan

Today’s ride features a beautiful loop through the Sierras Subbéticas Natural Park. At the 17km mark you’ll start the long descent to the Iznajar lake, enjoying the views of this beautiful white village overlooking the reservoir with the sierras in the background. From Iznajar you’ll start the long, gradual climb into the Subbética mountains. The next 50km feature a magnificent ride through the Natural Park that covers these Sierras. Enjoy traffic-free roads and stunning mountain vistas before dropping back down to the lake at Iznajar where we’ll end the ride at the local tapas bar which has beautiful views over the lake from their outside terrace.

Shorter ride available: 70km, 1273m elevation gain

Today you’ll leave behind the luxury of La Bobadilla and head westwards to the ancient city of Antequera. You’ll also leave behind the vast olive groves that surround La Bobadilla and head into a more remote, rugged landscape. Enjoy these first 65km of rolling terrain which lead to the town of Villanueva de la Concepcion. Get the granny gear ready in Villanueva as the road kicks up signalling the start of the climb to El Torcal which last featured in La Vuelta a España in 2017. As you’re climbing El Torcal don’t forget to look around and admire the limestone scenery which is recognised as some of the most beautiful and impressive limestone landscapes in Europe.

Shorter ride available: 68km, 1257m elevation gain

We’ll take a break from riding today and head over to the Gaitanes Gorges and the spectacular Caminito del Rey walk.

Check it out here: Caminito del Rey

A fabulous ride today through wondrously diverse terrain, culminating in the magnificent Puerto del Viento climb in the Sierra de las Nieves. This is one of these days to just take it easy, enjoy the traffic-free roads and admire the scenery. This is quintessential Andalusia with beautiful green valleys, dramatic canyons and several “pueblos blancos” (white villages) along the route.

No shorter ride available today

A stunning ride today through the Sierra de Grazalema including the magnificent climb to the Puerto de las Palomas. Dramatic mountain scenery throughout the ride, some of Andalusia’s most beautiful “pueblos blancos” and very little traffic. One of our Top 5 rides of the year. Make sure to stop for a coffee on the main plaza in the beautiful white town of Grazalema, it’s well worth the stop!

Shorter ride available: 80km, 1674m elevation gain

Quintessential Andalusia today with this magnificent “pueblos blancos” route through the best of Andalusia. The ride concludes with an impressive 20km (12 miles) descent to the Mediterranean Coast in Estepona – and the end of your fantastic journey across Andalusia.

Shorter ride available: 78km, 1753m elevation gain

Unfortunately, your journey across Andalusia has come to an end.

Our private shuttle will drop you off at Malaga Airport.