The Andalucia That Inspired "Papa" Hemingway
So much to see, incredible rides, meals to please the most demanding palate, truly a fiesta every day! Puerto Santa Maria to San Roque through some of the most beautiful scenery in Spain.
Spain the way it should be seen, on a bike and with us!
2010 Dates see Tour Calendar
8 days/7nights
Level of Difficulty: Moderate, 40-70 miles of rolling hills with a few climbs
Accommodations:
-Manor Houses
Tour Details
Includes: All breakfasts, 2 dinners with wine, snacks
Use of Customized Trek Hybrid
Begins/Ends: Puerto de Santa Maria/San Roque
Arrive: Sevilla
Depart: Malaga
Itinerary
Day 1 We meet in Puerto de Santa Maria where bullfights and good eating a favorite local passtime. We'll take in a sherry tasting and stroll along the beach for a fiery sunset.
Day 2 After visiting the Royal Spanish Riding School in Jerez de la Frontera we bike to the hill town of Arcos dramatically perched on top of a deep 
gorge carved by the river Guadalete. Our hotel tonight is the Parador on the main square, in which Charles de Gaulle wrote part of his memoirs. The views of the plains below seem endless.
Day 3 A challenging ride through spectacular, mountain ranges across the Parque Natural de La Sierra de Grazalema. Our charming hotel provides us with unique views of the town which is surrounded by mountains.
Day 4 & 5 A stunning ride through the Serranía de Ronda through oak forests. After stopping in the town of Setenil with its houses carved into the rock walls of a river canyon, we arrive in Ronda. The next day is our walking tour of Ronda. Visit the oldest and perhaps most beautiful bullring in Spain, the place where bullfighting originated. This afternoon you will enjoy free time to explore the city. A ride in the Sierra takes us to the Cave of La Pileta inhabited 25,000 years ago by prehistoric man. This is also the sight of the oldest pottery found in all of Europe. View its beautiful paintings found on the cave walls. In the afternoon we will ride in the Parque Natural de los Alcornocales, the largest Mediterranean Forest in Europe. Tonight we stay at the old hunting palace of the Dukes of Medinaceli, a National Monument in the middle of its 16,000 hectares, is the biggest ranch in Europe.
Day 6 This morning we will visit the hill town of Castellar de la Frontera, which is built entirely inside a castle. Then, ride through Cork Oak Forests, citrus farms and arrive at the Mediterranean Coast.
Day 7 San Roque There's time for golf on some of the best golf courses in the country. Today you may spend the day in town shopping or visiting the museums or you can lounge by the pool. Our vans are ready to shuttle you into Malaga to the beach or the golf course.
Day 8 Departures - from Malaga airport after breakfast
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