7 Day Self-Guided Motorcycle Tour through the best of Andalusia, Spain

Overview

Andalucía is, without doubt, one of the best destinations for a motorcycle tour in Europe. This road trip has everything: ancient sites, grand arid scenery, terrific regional food and the characteristic music of the region - flamenco. There is almost too much to see: the hilltop - pueblo blanco (white town) - Ronda, with its handsome bullring and spectacular bridge over the gorge that famously separates the two halves of the community; Seville, with its 16th century Gothic cathedral together with the surviving Islamic minaret, the Giralda, and also the Alcázar, a 14th-century Moorish palace; Córdoba, with its unique Mesquita, and finally the Alhambra in Granada - the extraordinary 14th century Moorish palace and gardens.

Highlights

• Starts and ends in Malaga
• Ride through the typical Andalusian fields
• Enjoy riding through the White Villages Route
• Fantastic views of Morocco across the Mediterranean Sea
• Discover Gibraltar on a bike and enjoy the Strait of Gibraltar views
• Ride the highest mountain road in Europe up to Sierra Nevada
• Ride via amazing scenic routes
• 6 nights accommodation

Itinerary

1. Day 1: Arrival in Málaga

   Arrive at Málaga Airport (AGP), where you will be met by one of the MotoRentour staff and transported to the Hotel in Malaga. After filling out the required paperwork, there will be a welcome orientation that will allow you to meet the rest of the people who will take part in this tour, as well as a briefing about the tour details. Finally, you will have your motorcycle assigned and after everything is done, you will all go out together for dinner.

2. Day 2: From Malaga to Almeria (San José) (319 kilometers / 198 miles)

   Today, there will be an easy, soft drive along the sea for you to get to know your motorcycle and to get into driving in a group.

3. Day 3: Almeria (San José) to Granada (328 kilometers / 204 miles)

   Today, you will start from San José, a small coastal town, leaving behind the beautiful views of the Mediterranean Sea. As you enter the mountains, the landscape changes radically. On route to Sierra Nevada Park, you will enjoy its high-quality asphalt roads. You will continue on this route to your next destination, Granada, where you can visit its old center on foot and you will have tapas for dinner.

4. Day 4: Granada to Cordoba (270 kilometers / 168 miles)

   You will leave the magical city of Granada to return to the mountain curves and the fantastic landscapes offered by the Cazorla National Park, a paradise for motorcycling. On the way to Cordoba, you will stop along the Iznajar swamp to enjoy its views, and at the majestic Úbeda to see its beautiful monuments. Upon arrival in Cordoba, you will have time for a pleasant walk and then, stop for dinner.

5. Day 5: Cordoba to Seville (242 kilometers / 150 miles)

   Following the course of the Guadalquivir River, you will leave Córdoba behind as you approach your next destination, Seville. You will pass through the Natural Park of the Sierra Norte, where nature is mixed with the remains of the fortifications in the well-known Route of the Arabian Castles. You will stop to eat in a cortijo in Osuna, a village located 80 kilometers (50 miles) from the Sevillana capital. After a short walk, you will continue on to Seville.

6. Day 6: Sevilha to Ronda (190 kilometers / 118 miles)

   You will continue your route through Andalusia, riding by the Sierra de Grazalema, with beautiful scenic winding roads. You will visit the locality of Arcos de la Frontera where you will have lunch. Today's route runs through the heart of the White Villages of Malaga, towns like Bornos or Prado del Rey, with their unique charm that you will spend everything in a privileged natural environment. You will end the day in Ronda, an architectural and landscape jewel that will surprise the traveler. Do not forget to have your camera at hand.

7. Day 7: Ronda to Malaga (252 kilometers / 157 miles)

   Leaving Ronda, you will continue along the incredible roads that surround its mountain range. After several climbs and descents crossing small villages lost in the Sierra, you will arrive at Setenil de las Bodegas, which you will visit to appreciate places as magnificent as its square or the Barranco. You will head to Gibraltar and will have a small loop ride in this British Town. After Gibraltar, you will stop in Marbella and then, return to Malaga, where you finish what MotoRentour hope was a great trip and a unique experience for all the members of the group.

Ride Details

Bike

rental (BMW / Honda) or personal bike

Terrain

paved road

Mileage

2,000 kilometers / 1,243 miles

Daily rides

approximately 367 to 455 kilometers / 228 to 283 miles

Riding gear

not included, available to rent: helmets

Meals

breakfasts, lunches, dinners, and non-alcoholic drinks

Accommodation

Accommodation will be in a double room, on a shared basis, at various high-quality hotels.

Food

During this tour, you will be served daily breakfast. You will have a list of recommended restaurants for you to stop for lunch or dinner along the tour.

Getting There

This journey will start and end in Malaga, taking you to explore Andalusia. Along the way, you will visit Granada, Cordoba, Seville, Ronda, and Gibraltar. [+](https://www.tripaneer.com/motorentour/7-day-self-guided-motorcycle-tour-through-the-best-of-andalusia-spain# "Zoom in") [−](https://www.tripaneer.com/motorentour/7-day-self-guided-motorcycle-tour-through-the-best-of-andalusia-spain# "Zoom ou