Trans Andalusia
Trans Andalusia
Sensational rides, spectacular scenery, traffic-free roads and the best weather in Europe
The quintessential Spain, Andalusia is famous for flamenco, fiestas, bulls and “pueblos blancos”. But it’s also home to some of the most spectacular bike rides in Europe.
Featured Climbs
Puerto De Las Palomas, El Torcal, Puerto de Peñas Blancas, Puerto del Viento
Overview
Details
Next Departure
October 7th 2023
From
USD $4,995
Duration
8 days / 7 nights
Non-Rider Friendly
No
Rental Bike
USD $500
Ride Program
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Overview
Andalusia ticks all the boxes for a classic Thomson trip — stunningly beautiful rides, challenging climbs, great hotels, traffic-free roads and the best weather in Europe.
Your journey starts in the luxury 5-star La Bobadilla Royal Hideaway Hotel and travels westwards through the ancient cities of Antequera and Ronda. You’ll ride through the magnificent El Chorro Gorge with breathtaking views of the world-famous Caminito del Rey walkway, and witness the dramatic limestone formations of the classic Vuelta a España climb to El Torcal. You’ll also conquer three of Southern Spain’s most stunning climbs: the Puerto del Viento, the Puerto de las Peñas Blancas and the Puerto de las Palomas, before concluding the ride with a grand descent to the Mediterranean Coast in Estepona.
Join us and experience the essence of Southern Spain on this stunningly beautiful ride across Andalusia!
Marko Zatylny, USA — 2022
Itinerary
| Day | Description | Distance | Elevation | Hotel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Welcome to Andalusia | Hotel La Bobadilla | |||
| 02 | Sierras Subbéticas | Hotel La Bobadilla | |||
| 03 | Over El Torcal to Antequera | Hotel Finca Eslava | |||
| 04 | Caminito del Rey & Puerto del Viento | Hotel Catalonia Reina Victoria | |||
| 05 | Sierra de Grazalema & the Puerto de las Palomas | Hotel Catalonia Reina Victoria | |||
| 06 | Encinas Borrachas & Puerto de la Ventilla | Hotel Catalonia Reina Victoria | |||
| 07 | Puerto de Peñas Blancas and finish on the Mediterranean | Hotel Kempinski | |||
| 08 | Adios! | ||||
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Itinerary Detail
Day 1
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Welcome to Andalusia
Your trip starts at Malaga Airport where our staff will meet you before the transfer to the luxurious La Bobadilla Hotel.
After lunch, orientation meeting and bike build-up you’ll head out for your first ride through the magnificent olive groves which cover this part of Andalusia – and have recently been added to the tentative list of Unesco cultural landscapes.
Day 2
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Sierras Subbéticas
Today’s ride features a beautiful loop through the Sierras Subbéticas Natural Park. Heading north from the hotel, you’ll ride through the familiar olive groves until you reach the white village of Iznajar. From Iznajar you’ll start the 15km (9 miles) climb that takes you high into the Subbética mountains. The next 50km (31 miles) feature a magnificent ride through the Natural Park that covers these Sierras. Enjoy traffic-free roads and stunning mountain vistas before you eventually drop back down to the lake at Iznajar.
Tip: end your ride in Iznajar at the Casa Juani Restaurant and order some typical tapas from the region. They’re the best and the restaurant has a wonderful terrace with fantastic views!
Day 3
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Over El Torcal to Antequera
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 rugged, mountainous landscape. First up is the Puerto de Alazores followed by a series of ups and downs before you eventually arrive in 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 and features some of the most beautiful and impressive limestone landscapes in Europe.
Tip: if the legs are feeling good, 5km after Vilanueva take the left turn that leads to the Torcal de Antequera Viewpoint. The 3km to the viewpoint are tough – but the views from the top are well worth the extra effort!
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Map & Profile
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Las Lagunillas from Iznajar |
3.6% | 2 | ||
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Alto de Los Villares from A-339 |
4.6% | 3 | ||
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Puerto Los Alazores – Cara Alfarnate from Villanueva del Trabuco |
3.3% | 2 | ||
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El Torcal from Villanueba de la Concepcion |
7.3% | HC | ||
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Climbs
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Dates & Prices
| Date | Booking Status | Availability | Price / Per Person | Single Supplement | Non-rider Discount | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | |||||||
Oct 7 - 14 |
Taking Bookings |
Places Available |
USD $4,995
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USD $900 |
USD $940 |
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What's Included
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Pick-up/Drop-off Info
Arrival
| Pickup Location | Time |
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Malaga Airport |
9:00am |
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Malaga Hilton Garden Inn |
9:00am |
Departure
| Drop Off Location | Time |
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Malaga Airport |
9:00am |
Rental Bikes
Frame
Felt FR Advanced
Groupset
2023 SRAM Force AXS 12-speed
Weight
7.7kg (size 53)
Wheels
Reynolds AR46 DB Custom
Chainrings
48x35
Cassette
10-33
Sizes
47, 51, 54, 56, 58, 61
Price
USD $500
Trans Andalusia
Let us introduce you to some of the most sensational riding in Europe. Andalusia - quintessential Spain
