The day has come to say goodbye. Or you can decide to extend your holiday in Andalusia.
7 days, 6 nights
Leisure cycling
Cultural, E-bike, Gastronomic
Self-guided
Andalusian Escapes: Moorish Towns, Olive Groves & the Spirit of Córdoba
Discover the soul of Andalusia on this captivating cycling journey between two of Spain’s most iconic cities: Seville and Córdoba. Pedal at your own rhythm through a timeless landscape of rolling olive groves, golden fields, and quiet whitewashed villages where Roman and Moorish legacies still echo in cobbled streets and ancient towers.
Discover the heart of Andalusia on a magnificent cycling tour from Seville to Cordoba, combining exceptional heritage and rural tranquillity. Explore the Alcázar and Seville Cathedral before crossing typical Andalusian landscapes, including olive groves, sunflower fields and orange orchards. Visit Carmona, a jewel perched on a hilltop, Marchena and its charming fortified town, and Palma del Río.
End your trip in splendid Córdoba, home to the Mezquita, and continue your cycle journey to the extraordinary Medina Azahara, the “Shining City” of the 10th century. A perfect balance of culture, scenery and adventure in complete serenity: ideal for travellers seeking the best of southern Spain at the peaceful pace of cycling.
Arrival at the hotel in Sevilla on your own behalf. You will have an information pack at the reception of your hotel. Your rental bikes will be available at the bike shop. We will prepare the bicycle according to your needs and preferences. Time to visit the beautiful and lively city of Sevilla.
Distance: 49.6km; +583m / -370m
DISTANCE: 42.30km / +218m / - 312m
A relaxing day on quiet country roads with very little elevation gain. The landscape consists of vast agricultural plains, olive groves and wheat fields. Arrival in Marchena, a peaceful historic town renowned for its churches, ramparts and tapas bars.
DISTANCE: 55km / +370m / - 442m
A more varied day of cycling, with rolling hills and a mix of asphalt roads and gravel paths. You will cross farmland and pass near La Campana, the only village on the route. Before arriving in Palma del Río, you will enter the fertile orange-growing region of the Guadalquivir Valley.
In the village of Palma del Rio, you will be staying in an historic convent, in the old town center, where moorish and medieval remains, beautiful churches and a charming town square can be found.
DISTANCE: 56.7km / +392 / -350m
A picturesque ride through the Guadalquivir Valley, dotted with olive groves, quiet country roads and a few short climbs. You gradually approach the historic silhouette of Córdoba, entering one of the most beautiful old towns in Spain. Enjoy your first evening near the Mezquita and the Roman bridge.
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Distance: 28.3 km / + 468m / -466m Option for a longer route of 64km
A short but more demanding day, with a steady climb to the foothills of the Sierra Morena. You can visit Medina Azahara, the magnificent 10th-century Caliphate city, before enjoying a panoramic view of Cordoba.
Return to the city for a relaxing afternoon of sightseeing and tapas tasting.
You’ll be riding on a mix of cycle paths and quiet country roads, with a combination of asphalt and gravel surfaces.
The difficulty is rated as easy to moderate (level 2/3 out of 5), with daily rides of around 50 km through hilly terrain.
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