Tour Type: Women’s Only Guided E Bike Tour
Region: Andalusia
Duration: 6 Nights/ 7 Days
Cycle Days: 5 Days
Ave Cycling per day: 50 Km
Difficulty level: Easy to Moderate
Total Riding Distance : 236 km
Start & End at: Malaga / Granada
Terrain: 45 % paved Road and 55% Gravel Road
Best Season to go: April, May, June, September, October
Embracing Sustainable Journeys
At Bike and Hike Granada, we’re dedicated to redefining travel through sustainability. Our tours are thoughtfully crafted to promote conscious exploration, focusing on minimizing our ecological footprint and fostering positive societal growth within local communities and economies.
What to Expect
The guide will give a detailed briefing on each day’s ride and an introduction to the bicycles with continued advice throughout the day and will cycle with the group. The driver as well as the tour leader takes care of day-to-day bike maintenance. In addition, the guide will explain and show interesting facts to get to know the true beauty of Granada; its traditions, cuisine, history, and landscapes.
Throughout the tour, we organize several outdoor picnics with a great variety of local products. The expected arrival at the hotel will be at a respectable hour to allow you to enjoy and appreciate the place. A cycling day takes between 5- and 6 hours including breaks and lunches.
The bicycles are provided with panniers to allow you to carry some basic things, a water bottle, helmet, etc.
Why women only Cycling?
Trip Highlights
Embark on an unforgettable seven-day cycling adventure through the spectacular landscapes, ancient heritage and traditional cave villages of the Granada Geopark in Andalusia, southern Spain. Beginning with your arrival in Málaga, the journey takes you through Guadix, the dramatic Gorafe Desert, Freila, Benamaurel, Galera, Orce, Huéscar and Castril, before concluding in the historic city of Granada. Along the way, discover extraordinary geological formations, colourful badlands, prehistoric dolmens, Bronze Age settlements and medieval fortresses, while enjoying panoramic views of the Negratín Reservoir and the rugged mountains of the Granada Altiplano.
Beyond the cycling, this journey invites you to immerse yourself in the authentic character of rural Andalusia. Stay in traditional cave-house accommodations, explore ancient settlements and archaeological sites, visit natural springs and walk through the spectacular Cerrada del Río Castril gorge. Discover the fascinating history of early human settlement in Orce and the rich archaeological heritage of Galera, while sampling regional specialities such as the celebrated Cordero Segureño lamb.
Your adventure concludes in Granada, where you can extend the experience with an optional guided visit to the magnificent Alhambra, an evening of passionate flamenco and a traditional tapas dinner. Combining moderate cycling challenges, unique accommodation, local gastronomy and extraordinary heritage, this tour offers a memorable journey through one of Andalusia’s most captivating and lesser-known regions.
Who Can Participate
The Women Only Cave to Cave Cycling tours are ideal for travellers with a moderate fitness level who enjoy cycling, nature and cultural exploration. Suitable for beginners to cycle touring, the rides cover approximately 40–65 km per day, with rolling hills, gravel roads and some challenging climbs. Expect around 4–6 hours of cycling daily, with regular breaks and sightseeing stops.
Participants should be comfortable with the physical demands of the tour. A support vehicle is available if needed, and guides may recommend its use depending on weather, route conditions and individual ability to ensure everyone’s safety.
If you are unsure about your fitness level, please contact our Adventure Consultants for guidance before booking.
Climate
Andalusia enjoys a Mediterranean climate with abundant sunshine and long daylight hours. Spring and autumn temperatures typically range from 15°C to 25°C, while summer temperatures can reach 25°C to 38°C or higher. Mountain areas are generally cooler, and rainfall is usually limited. Winters are mild during the day, averaging around 12°C, but nights can be quite cold, especially at higher elevations.
Bicycle
We provide high-quality rental e-bikes equipped with pannier bags to carry your essentials comfortably throughout the tour. When booking, please provide your height and weight so we can arrange the right bike size for a safe, comfortable and enjoyable cycling experience.
Arrival and Departure Information
The Bike and Hike Granada team will welcome you at either Málaga or Granada Airport and provide a transfer to your designated hotel. On the final day, we will arrange your return transfer to the same airport.
Important: The entire group must select one airport for both arrival and departure, as transfers from multiple airports are not available. We recommend morning arrivals to coordinate group transfers and allow time to relax, explore the city and enjoy sightseeing on the first day.
Travel Insurance
All participants are responsible for arranging appropriate travel insurance for their trip. Your policy should cover trip cancellation or curtailment, cycling and hiking activities, medical expenses for illness or injury, and emergency medical repatriation. We also strongly recommend coverage for flights, travel arrangements, and personal belongings.
Please research and select an insurance policy that meets your individual needs and provides adequate protection throughout your adventure.
Accommodation
Our carefully selected accommodations combine unique locations, local charm and excellent service. Stays include breakfast, with amenities such as restaurants, gardens and swimming pools available at selected properties.
Standard accommodation is in double or twin rooms. Room sharing is arranged according to gender. Private rooms are available for an additional single supplement and must be requested in advance, subject to availability.
Meals
Meals are included as specified in the Tour Inclusions, with breakfast provided daily. Enjoy authentic Andalusian cuisine and regional specialities throughout your journey. Please inform us of your dietary requirements and food preferences in advance so we can arrange suitable meals accordingly.
On evenings when dinner is not included, your guide will recommend local restaurants and assist with reservations so you can enjoy the region’s culinary delights.
Optional
Embark on an unforgettable seven-day cycling adventure through the spectacular landscapes, ancient heritage and traditional cave villages of the Granada Geopark in Andalusia, southern Spain. Beginning with your arrival in Málaga, the journey takes you through Guadix, the dramatic Gorafe Desert, Freila, Benamaurel, Galera, Orce, Huéscar and Castril, before concluding in the historic city of Granada. Along the way, discover extraordinary geological formations, colourful badlands, prehistoric dolmens, Bronze Age settlements and medieval fortresses, while enjoying panoramic views of the Negratín Reservoir and the rugged mountains of the Granada Altiplano.
Beyond the cycling, this journey invites you to immerse yourself in the authentic character of rural Andalusia. Stay in traditional cave-house accommodations, explore ancient settlements and archaeological sites, visit natural springs and walk through the spectacular Cerrada del Río Castril gorge. Discover the fascinating history of early human settlement in Orce and the rich archaeological heritage of Galera, while sampling regional specialities such as the celebrated Cordero Segureño lamb.
Your adventure concludes in Granada, where you can extend the experience with an optional guided visit to the magnificent Alhambra, an evening of passionate flamenco and a traditional tapas dinner. Combining moderate cycling challenges, unique accommodation, local gastronomy and extraordinary heritage, this tour offers a memorable journey through one of Andalusia’s most captivating and lesser-known regions.
Who Can Participate
The Women Only Cave to Cave Cycling tours are ideal for travellers with a moderate fitness level who enjoy cycling, nature and cultural exploration. Suitable for beginners to cycle touring, the rides cover approximately 40–65 km per day, with rolling hills, gravel roads and some challenging climbs. Expect around 4–6 hours of cycling daily, with regular breaks and sightseeing stops.
Participants should be comfortable with the physical demands of the tour. A support vehicle is available if needed, and guides may recommend its use depending on weather, route conditions and individual ability to ensure everyone’s safety.
If you are unsure about your fitness level, please contact our Adventure Consultants for guidance before booking.
Climate
Andalusia enjoys a Mediterranean climate with abundant sunshine and long daylight hours. Spring and autumn temperatures typically range from 15°C to 25°C, while summer temperatures can reach 25°C to 38°C or higher. Mountain areas are generally cooler, and rainfall is usually limited. Winters are mild during the day, averaging around 12°C, but nights can be quite cold, especially at higher elevations.
Bicycle
We provide high-quality rental e-bikes equipped with pannier bags to carry your essentials comfortably throughout the tour. When booking, please provide your height and weight so we can arrange the right bike size for a safe, comfortable and enjoyable cycling experience.
Arrival and Departure Information
The Bike and Hike Granada team will welcome you at either Málaga or Granada Airport and provide a transfer to your designated hotel. On the final day, we will arrange your return transfer to the same airport.
Important: The entire group must select one airport for both arrival and departure, as transfers from multiple airports are not available. We recommend morning arrivals to coordinate group transfers and allow time to relax, explore the city and enjoy sightseeing on the first day.
Travel Insurance
All participants are responsible for arranging appropriate travel insurance for their trip. Your policy should cover trip cancellation or curtailment, cycling and hiking activities, medical expenses for illness or injury, and emergency medical repatriation. We also strongly recommend coverage for flights, travel arrangements, and personal belongings.
Please research and select an insurance policy that meets your individual needs and provides adequate protection throughout your adventure.
Accommodation
Our carefully selected accommodations combine unique locations, local charm and excellent service. Stays include breakfast, with amenities such as restaurants, gardens and swimming pools available at selected properties.
Standard accommodation is in double or twin rooms. Room sharing is arranged according to gender. Private rooms are available for an additional single supplement and must be requested in advance, subject to availability.
Meals
Meals are included as specified in the Tour Inclusions, with breakfast provided daily. Enjoy authentic Andalusian cuisine and regional specialities throughout your journey. Please inform us of your dietary requirements and food preferences in advance so we can arrange suitable meals accordingly.
On evenings when dinner is not included, your guide will recommend local restaurants and assist with reservations so you can enjoy the region’s culinary delights.
Driving distance: 53 Km
Activity: Guided sightseeing
We’ll start by picking up from Granada and driving to Guadix, where we’ll check into the hotel. After freshening up, we’ll embark on our short sightseeing tour
Once we’re refreshed, you’ll have plenty of time to relax or explore the beautiful surroundings. Later that day, the tour leader will give a detailed orientation about the next 6 days of riding, including essential safety guidelines and bicycle technical instructions.
At the end of the journey, unwind in a charming, millennial house dating back to the eleventh century. This historic residence offers excellent views of Guadix’s old town and is nestled in a serene, central neighborhood. From here, enjoy the tranquility and explore the city’s rich heritage on foot, soaking in the blend of ancient charm and modern comfort.
Cycling Distance: 49 Km
Leaving Guadix, we enter the BADLANDS, a landscape shaped over a million years as the large lake that once covered this area drained away.Upon reaching Benalúa, we can enjoy stunning viewpoints over the Fardes River valley.
Next, we head towards FACE RETAMA, a site sacred to Christianity. According to legend, Saint TORCUATO was martyred here by the Romans. Saint Torcuato, along with seven other apostolic men, traveled from Rome to preach Christianity, which was then unknown in the Iberian Peninsula. This area also features caves that, according to archaeological studies, might have been a Paleo-Christian hermitage dating back to the 4th century.
Continuing onward, we visit a Nazarí tower in GUAJAR, offering fabulous views of the Sierra Nevada. This tower once guarded the border with the Christian kingdoms to the north.
We then traverse desert Ramblas, arriving at the Alicún Spa, a place known for its fascinating geological formations and medicinal mineral waters, inhabited since at least the Neolithic era.
Our journey concludes in the unique desert town of GORAFE, a place inhabited since ancient times.
Cycling Distance: 49 Km
Today’s 49 km Ride: Gorafe to Freila Circular Route. This stage, with a moderate to high difficulty level, takes us through gravel terrain deep into the heart of the Gorafe desert. We’ll embark on the renowned circular route, exploring the striking Colorados area, which evokes the rugged beauty of the Colorado Desert in the United States, along with fascinating geological formations.
Next, we’ll traverse the desert to reach the BACOR oasis, a town distinguished by its network of caves. Among these, the Black Cat Museum, a captivating cave-museum created by a local artist, is a must-see.
The stage concludes in FREILA, once a border city of the Muslim Kingdom of Granada, where we’ll be treated to an extraordinary sunset.
Cycling Distance: 43 Km
We’ll start our journey in Freila, navigating gravel roads until we reach the pavement, traveling a couple of kilometers before arriving in Zújar.
In Zújar, we will prepare for the ascent to Jabalcón Peak, the heart of the Granada Geopark. From the summit, we’ll enjoy panoramic views of the entire Geopark, with a special focus on the Negratín Reservoir, allowing us to envision the area’s evolution over millions of years.
After descending Jabalcón Peak, we will circle around it, approaching the edge of the Negratín Reservoir. We’ll cross the reservoir at its tail and enter a steppe-like terrain, heading towards Benamaurel. Here, we’ll observe the ancient caves known as Hafas de Benamaurel, dating back to the 11th century(an ancient cave fortification inhabited since the 11th century). The tour continues with a stop in Benamaurel to witness the historic Hafas,
Cycling Distance: 55 Km
Today’s journey takes us on a 55 km ride from Benamaurel to Orce, a historic gem in Europe. followed by a visit to the First Settlers Interpretation Center in the town of Orce, which provides information about the earliest hominid settlements on the European continent. Ride a bicycle through the historic Iberian city of Tútugi and the Argaric settlement of Castellón Alto in Galera.
In Orce we’ll explore the natural spring of Fuencaliente, located just 2 km from the town center, offering a refreshing flow of water at a constant 18-20 degrees Celsius. Additionally, we’ll visit the Cerro de la Virgen, 3 km from Orce, where ancient ruins reveal a walled village with burials spanning from 2,500 BC to the mid-seventeenth century, providing a fascinating glimpse into the area’s long and diverse past.
The gastronomy in this region is noteworthy, especially the Segureño lamb, which has a protected designation of origin.
Cycling Distance: 39 Km
Today’s 39 km ride takes us from Orce to Huéscar, This stage follows in the footsteps of ancient settlers and civilizations that inhabited this region millennia before Christ.
Starting in Orce, we trace the path of the earliest inhabitants, reaching an archaeological site where hominid remains over a million years old have been discovered. From there, we continue on a scenic route to Galera, where we will explore two ancient cities. The first, Tútugi, dates back to around the 5th century BC and is the precursor to the modern town of Galera, where we’ll visit its interpretation center. Next, we’ll head to the Castellón Alto site, an Argaric settlement that dates back several millennia.
Before our final stretch to Huéscar, we’ll take a detour along the ancient settlers’ path to witness the unique geological formations known as paleosemites. Finally, we’ll ride upstream to the historic town of Huéscar, where we’ll visit its Main Church,
Cycling Distance: 40 Km
Driving Distance: 145 Km
On the final leg of your journey, enjoy a picturesque 40 km ride from Huéscar to Castril, where the scenic landscapes of Granada continue to captivate. Explore the charming village of Castril, known for its stunning natural surroundings and historic sites. After soaking in the beauty of this tranquil area, you’ll drive back to the vibrant city of Granada, bringing your tour full circle. Reflect on your adventure as you return to where it all began, enriched by the diverse experiences and stunning vistas of the Altiplano.
Today we bid you farewell as our journey ends. While our journey may end here, the memories, experiences, and the essence of Andalusia will forever linger in your heart. We thank you for choosing to explore this remarkable region with us, and we look forward to the possibility of welcoming you back on another captivating journey in the future. Until then, safe travels and may your adventures continue to flourish.
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