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Itinerario de ruta en bicicleta guiado para Ana y Dairo

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Discover the traditional white villages of Andalusia at your own pace with this amazing self-guided bike tour.

ACCESSING GPS ROUTES

Click here for our step-by-step guide!

  1. Download the app called RideWithGPS on your cell phone
  2. Follow the steps to make a free account in the app
  3. Once you have your account set up, connect it with your tour routes by clicking this link: click here
  4. This should open an EVENT in the RidewithGPS app, which will include all of your routes. 
  5. To access the routes, at a later date, from the home screen in the app click on “More” then on “My Events”. You should find the routes there! Now you’re ready to pedal!
  6. We recommend downloading each route to ensure offline accessibility. 
  7. Please make sure that you finish the route recording at the end of each day’s ride.
  8. Tips for saving your battery while using the GPS: Click here

INFORMACIÓN IMPORTANTE

Horas de comida en España

Ten en cuenta que los españoles siguen una rutina muy particular en cuanto a sus comidas diarias, y esto suele estar estrictamente marcado por los horarios de apertura de los restaurantes, ¡especialmente en los pueblos pequeños!

Los restaurantes suelen estar abiertos para la comida entre aproximadamente la 13:30 y las 16:00. Muchos lugares ofrecen el menú del día: un menú fijo con 2 o 3 opciones por plato, que normalmente incluye bebida, pan y postre o café. Recuerda que la comida del mediodía es la principal del día en España.

La cena en España suele servirse a partir de las 20:00 en adelante y, por lo general, es una comida más ligera.

Comida en Andalucía

Andalucía, una vibrante región en el sur de España, es reconocida por su rica herencia culinaria y la diversidad de sus sabores. Su gastronomía es una deliciosa mezcla de influencias mediterráneas, ingredientes locales y recetas tradicionales transmitidas de generación en generación.

Uno de los platos más icónicos es el gazpacho, una refrescante sopa fría elaborada con tomates maduros, pepinos, pimientos, ajo y aceite de oliva, ideal para los calurosos días de verano. Otro imprescindible es el salmorejo, una versión más espesa del gazpacho, que suele servirse con huevo duro y jamón curado.

Los amantes del marisco estarán en el paraíso con platos como el pescaíto frito y los espetos de sardinas, especialmente en la costa. Andalucía también es famosa por su cultura de tapas. Pequeños platos de delicias como patatas bravas, croquetas o el exquisito jamón ibérico son perfectos para compartir con amigos acompañados de una bebida.

Hablando de bebidas, no se puede visitar Andalucía sin probar el jerez, un vino generoso que se presenta en diversos estilos, desde seco hasta dulce. Otra opción muy popular es el tinto de verano, una mezcla refrescante de vino tinto y gaseosa de limón, ideal para combatir el calor.

De postre, nada mejor que un flan o un cremoso arroz con leche.

En resumen, la comida y la bebida de Andalucía ofrecen un viaje fascinante por sus sabores y tradiciones, convirtiéndola en un destino imprescindible para cualquier amante de la gastronomía. ¡Disfruta de tu aventura culinaria!

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Itinerary

Sunday May 18: Lucena
Arrival Day
Accommodation: Hotel Santo Domingo
Hotel services: laundry, restaurant, bar
Meals included: dinner

Welcome to Andalusia and the start of an amazing tour!

Arrival at leisure in Lucena. The town is 60 km from Cordoba and 85 km from Malaga. There is also good access to Granada, Seville and Jaen. Please consult with our Bike Spain Tours team if you need any assistance in organising your transfers to Lucena.

Your accommodation tonight is a repurposed 18th-century convent, full of local character and charm – the perfect place to begin your adventure!

Tonight’s dinner at the hotel is included in your tour package. Please advise reception of your preferred dinner time upon arrival.

At leisure in Lucena

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  • El Moral Castle, once the prison of the Moorish king Boabdil and now home to Archaeological-Ethnographical Museum of Lucena (open Mon – Sun, 10am – 6pm).
  • Palacio de los Condes de Santa Ana, a beautiful example of 18th century Andalusian civil architecture (open Tue – Sat, 10am – 2pm/5pm – 8pm and Sun, 10am – 2pm).
  • Church of San Mateo, a striking 15th century Gothic building, with one of the most beautiful Baroque sacrariums in Andalusia (open Mon – Sun, 8:30am – 1:30pm/6pm – 8:30pm). 
  • Jewish Necropolis. During the first few centiuries of its existence, Lucena was an entirely Jewish city, and was known as the Pearl of Sepharad. The Necropolis, discovered in 2006, is considered to be one of the most important Jewish cemeteries in Spain, and contians information panels offering a valuable insights into Jewish history in the country.

Monday May 19: Lucena – Zuheros
Route: 38 km/23.9 miles
Elevation: +690 m/2264 ft
Accommodation: Hotel Zuhayra
Hotel services: laundry, restaurant
Meals included: breakfast, dinner

Please leave your luggage in the hotel reception each morning (around 9am) so that it can be transferred to your next hotel.

After breakfast, please head to Kýclos bike shop (C/ San Francisco 50, 14900 Lucena, Córdoba) for your bike fitting at 9.30am.

Next, it’s time to start cycling! Enjoy a beautiful route through classic Andalusian countryside, over rolling hills covered with endless olive trees and vineyards. Once we pass the town of Cabra, we will continue along a peaceful greenway biking path, a former railway line once used to transport trains full of olive oil from Andalusia to the rest of Spain. Our destination for today is the charming medieval Moorish village of Zuheros, a striking example of beautiful Andalusian architecture, nestled in the Sierra Subbética mountain range.

As you enter the town of Cabra, you have an optional ascent to the Hermitage of La Virgen de la Sierra, from where you can enjoy fabulous views (700m/2300ft over 12km/7.5 miles!)

Once in Cabra, you can decide whether you would like to go directly to Zuheros or ride an extra loop through the Protected Designation of Origin wine region of Montilla-Monriles, where you can visit Bodega Rockera (open Mon – Fri, 7am – 3pm) and/or one of the traditional lagares (wineries/olivepresses) We recommend La Primilla (open Mon – Fri 9am – 2pm / 5pm – 8pm, Sat/Sun: 10am – 2pm) or Los Raigones (open Mon – Fri: 9am – 2pm, Sat/Sun: 10:30am – 2pm).

Zuheros retains the traditional architectural style of white houses with ochre roofs, and is set at the foot of a historic Moorish castle.

Tonight’s dinner at the hotel is included in your tour package. Please advise reception of your preferred dinner time upon arrival.

Bike shops

  • Lucena: Kyclos. (+34) 957 05 20 76. Open Mon – Fri 10am –2pm/5pm – 8:30pm, Sat 10am – 2pm
  • Cabra: Luymabike. (+34) 647 42 69 12. Open Mon – Fri 10am –2pm/5pm – 8:30pm, Sat 10am – 2pm
  • Doña Mencía: Centro Cicloturista Subbética. (+34) 691 84 35 32. Open Mon – Thu 10am –2pm, Fri – Sun 10am – 7pm

Cycle route 1: Lucena-Zuheros

At leisure in Zuheros

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  • Zuheros Castle: Dating back to the 9th century, this imposing castle once protected around 30 homes. Nowadays, it houses the Municipal Archaeological Museum and the Museum of Popular Arts and Cultures (open Tue – Sun, 10am – 2pm/4pm – 6pm in winter and 5pm – 7pm in summer).
  • Cueva de los Murciélagos: Zuheros’ very own bat cave! This mountainside cave was inhabited as far back as the Neolithic period and is located 4km uphill from town. Apart from the cave paintings inside, there is also a stunning view of the surrounding countryside from the entrance (open Wed – Fri, 12:30pm – 1:30pm/4:30pm – 5:30pm, Sat/Sun 11am – 12:30pm/4:30pm – 5:30pm). There is also a dedicated museum near to the cave entrance (open Wed – Fri, 9am – 12:30pm/4:30pm – 5:30pm, Sat/Sun 10am – 2pm/4pm – 5pm).

Tuesday May 20: Zuheros – Priego de Córdoba
Route: 49.1 km/30.5 miles
Elevation: +863 m/2844 ft
Accommodation: Hotel Patria Chica
Hotel services: laundry, restaurant, massages
Meals included: breakfast

 

Today, you will enjoy a day of cycling through dramatic landscapes, passing by the traditional Andalusian white village of Carcabuey on your way to your next destination: Priego de Córdoba.

As you leave Zuheros, you can decide whether to take an optional extra loop up to the hilltop town of Baena, protected by a 9th-century Moorish fortress, and surrounded by a sea of olive groves. On the way back to Zuheros, you’ll climb up to the hilltop town of Doña Mencía, from where you can enjoy spectacular views of the surrounding area: olive groves, the Sierra Subbética and medieval foretresses. Here, we recommend brunch of lunch at Restaurante La Paloma 1976 (open Tue – Sun 11am – 6pm).

In the afternoon, take some time to wander the streets of this romantic Andalusian white village, surrounded by the mountains of the Natural Park of Las Sierras Subbéticas. This is one of the key stops on the Route of the Caliphate between Córdoba and Granada, recognised as an official Cultural Route by the European Council.

Optional: Reward yourself after your days of cycling with a traditional Arab bath and massage at Casa Baños de la Villa (open 10am – 12pm/6pm – 8pm).

Bike shops

  • Priego de Córdoba: On bike. (+34) 957 54 07 00. Open Mon – Fri 10am – 2pm/5pm – 8:30pm

Cycle route 2: Zuheros a Priego de Cordoba

At leisure in Priego de Cordoba

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  • Barrio de la Villa and Balcón de Adarve: Explore the winding cobblestone streets, whitewashed buildings and flowery patios of Priego’s Moorish old quarter, located right behind your hotel. Don’t miss sunset at Balcón de Adarve!
  • Priego de Córdoba Castle: This imposing military fortress was originally built by the Moors, but was reconstructed in the 13th century by the Christian conquerers (open Sun/Mon 11am – 2pm and Tue – Sat 11am – 2pm/4pm – 6pm).
  • Municipal History Museum: Discover the history of Priego de Córdoba, from the Paleolithic through to the Middle Ages (open Mon 6pm – 8:30pm, Tue – Fri 10am – 2pm/6pm – 8:30pm, Sat 10am – 1:30pm/5pm – 7pm, Sun 10am – 1:30pm)
  • Carnicerías Reales and Lavadero Público: – Gain an insight into how people traditionally lived in Priego de Córdoba with a visit to the well-preserved 16th-century meat market and public wash house.

Eating and drinking in Priego de Cordoba

Tonight, dinner is not included. The hotel restaurant is excellent; however, if you would prefer to explore the town further we recommend Asador La Muralla (open Tue – Sat, 8pm – 12am), located close to the hotel. Priego’s cuisine, made with olive oil with its very own Protected Denomination of Origin, completes this perfect day.

Wednesday May 21: Priego de Córdoba – Iznájar
Route: 31.7 km/19.7 miles
Elevation: +528 m/1792 ft
Accommodation: Hotel Caserío de Iznájar
Hotel services: laundry, restaurant, bar
Meals included: breakfast, dinner

Today you will enjoy a beautiful cycle route through the Natural Park of Sierra Subbética, riding through endless olive trees and along quiet roads that curve through the mountains as you bike south towards the valley of the river Genil. Your destination for today, Iznájar, is a gem of traditional Andalusian architecture: a maze of narrow streets and whitewashed buildings, winding their way up a hill overlooking the impressive reservoir of the same name. The Moors called the town Hins Ashar (stone castle), after the 8th century castle that keeps watch over the area from the top of the hill.

Our route takes us up into the town to explore the winding streets and enjoy the fabulous views, before heading back down to our hotel, located just outside town beside the reservoir.

If you feel like a bit more cycling once you arrive in Iznájar, you can enjoy an optional extra loop around the reservoir and through the foothills of the Sierra Subbética up to Rute, a beautiful moutain town famous for the production of anís: a sweet liqueur made from aniseed. Visit the town’s own Anís Museum (open Mon – Fri, 9am – 2pm) to discover the secrets of this local specialty, and enjoy its prize-winning flower-filled Andalusian patio.

Tonight’s dinner at the hotel is included in your tour package. Please advise reception of your preferred dinner time upon arrival.

Cycle route 3: Priego de Cordoba to Iznajar

At leisure in Iznajar

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  • Iznájar Castle: The medieval Moorish castle that gave the town its name is sculpted out of the rock of the mountainside, and offers spectacular views of the surrounding area (open Tues – Sun 10am – 2pm, and Fri/Sat 4pm – 7pm (winter), 5pm – 8pm (spring and 7pm – 10pm (summer).
  • Santuario de la Piedad: 15th-century Baroque chapel, which houses an icon of the town’s patron, the Virgin of Mercy, and also boasts fabulous views of the surrounding countryside.
  • Barrio del Peñón y la Casa Cueva: Built around a large rock – formerly part of the castle wall – which gives this neighbourhood its name, the Barrio del Peñón houses several “cave” houses built into the rockface.
  • Patio de las Comedias: Once the Moorish town square, this flower-filled patio has won numerous prices for its beauty and also offers beautiful views.
  • Sunset from one of the viewpoints: Iznájar offers the visitor countless miradores where they can enjoy beautiful views and watch the sunset. Of these, the most famous are Mirador Cruz de San Pedro and Mirador del Postigo.
  • Enjoy an afternoon by the hotel pool (summer only), with amazing views over Iznájar reservoir. Alternatively, visit Iznájar’s very own lakeside beach!

Thursday May 22: Iznájar – Loja 
Route: 47 km/29.4 miles or 22.6 km/14 miles
Elevation: +1100 m/3574 ft or +543 m/1782 ft
Accommodation: La Bobadilla, a Royal Hideaway Hotel 
Hotel services: laundry, restaurants, bar, 4 pools, massage and spa
Meals included: breakfast

 

Today’s ride takes you through beautiful traditional villages, against a background of mountains and endless olive groves. Everywhere, the air is scented with aniseed, thanks to the numerous traditional aniseed distilleries that made the area famous.

You have a few possible cycle routes for today: a long route through the villages, and a more direct route for those who would like to spend the afternoon at the hotel. You also have the option of visiting the charming village of Riofrío, famous for its pure river waters which have made the area a production centre for organic beluga caviar, and consequently a place of pilgrimage for fans of fine gastronomy. The Caviar de Riofrío farm offers guided tours, subject to prior reservation.

Your destination for tonight is La Bobadilla, renowned as one of the best hotels in Spain! A luxurious 5* hotel set in beautiful grounds, La Bobadilla is a small pueblo blanco in itself. Spend the afternoon enjoying the hotel facilities: relax at the spa, take a dip in the outdoor pool (open April – October), or play a game of tennis, badminton or basketball.

Ask at reception as the spa is included in your reservation. 

Cycle route 4: Iznajar to Hotel La Bobadilla

At leisure at Hotel La Bobadilla

Enjoy the facilities: the swimming pools, the spa, take a walk in the woods…

Eating and drinking in La Bobadilla

Tonight, dinner is not included: you can choose between La Bobadilla’s three in-house restaurants, one of which – La Finca – has been awarded a Michelin star.

Friday May 23: Loja – Antequera
Route: 43 km/26.7 miles
Elevation: +500 m/+1629 feet
Accommodation: Parador of Antequera
Hotel services: laundry, restaurant, bar, swimming pool
Meals included: breakfast

 

Your final cycle route takes you along quiet country roads through the foothills of the Sierra Subbética, passing through olive groves and meadows, and through the medieval frontier town of Archidona, a stage start line for this year’s La Vuelta a España. We recommend a quick stop here to visit the hilltop Moorish fortress. If you’d like to have lunch in Archidona, we suggest Restaurante Arxiduna (open Thu – Sun, 11am – 4pm), set in a natural cave.

The route is largely downhill, allowing you to enjoy a relaxed ride into your final destination: Antequera. When you arrive at your accommodation, please leave your bike with reception for us to collect.

The city of Antequera dates back to time immemorial, to the extent that even the Romans named it “Antikaria”, meaning “ancient”! The city’s Bronze Age dolmens have been classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the patchwork of streets reflect the many different eras and cultures that have left their mark in the city over the centuries. The city is surrounded by mountains, of which the most famous is the Peña de los Enamorados (Lovers’ Peak), the base of many local myths and legends.

Cycle route 5: Hotel La Bobadilla to Antequera

At leisure in Antequera

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  • Alcazaba: The Monumental Complex of the Alcazaba de Antequera occupies the entire hilltop, and encloses what was once the Moorish medina. The majority of the monument was built in the early 14th century, using materials from earlier Roman constructions, a style commonly seen throughout the city (open Mon – Sun, 10am – 6pm)
  • Real Colegiata de Santa María: Constructed between 1514 and 1550, the royal collegiate church was the first Renaissance-style building to be erected in Andalucía. Its Gothic façade is considered to be one of the finest in Antequera (open Mon – Sun, 9am – 3pm).
  • Museo de la Ciudad de Antequera: The City Archaeological Museum houses an impressive collection of local findings dating back to Roman times (open Tue – Fri 10am-2pm/4:30pm – 6:30pm, Sat 9:30am – 2pm/4:30pm – 6:30pm, Sun 9:30am – 2pm).
  • Antequera Dolmens: The city’s very own UNESCO World Heritage Site! The Dolmens of Antequera are considered to be one of Europe’s best-preserved megalithic complexes (open Tue – Sat 9am – 6pm and Sun 9am – 3pm).

 

Eating and drinking in Antequera

Dinner tonight is not included. The restaurant at the hilltop Parador de Antequera offers delicious local gastronomy with fabulous views; if you would prefer to eat out in the city, we recommend Restaurant Mar de Gloria (open Mon – Sat 7:30pm – 11pm).

 

Saturday May 24: Antequera
Meals included: breakfast
Departure Day

After breakfast, our tour will come to an end.

We hope you had a great time discovering the traditional white villages of Andalusia.

If you need any help with your onward plans, please feel free to contact our Bike Spain Tours team!

Hotels

Hotel Santo Domingo

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Hotel Santo Domingo is set in the heart of the historic Andalusian town of Lucena.

The building was once a convent, and still has a beautiful 18th-Century cloister. Lucena has a famous Mudejar church and a Moorish castle.

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Hotel Zuhayra

Small rural hotel with charm located in the town of Zuheros.

Zuheros is one of the most picturesque villages of Andalusia, whose sinuous route reveals its medieval origin, in the Natural Park and next to the Subbetic Greenway.

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Hotel Patria Chica

Hotel Patria Chica wants to offer you that moment and provide you a unique experience, far from overcrowded places.

How about a journey through time? A stay at this hotel-museum allows you to discover unrepeatable cultural moment of this lovely town. It’s a journey through the history, culture and customs of rural Spain at the beginning of the 20th century. Relax, discover and recover are the key words for this unique overnight location.

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Hotel Caserío de Iznájar

The Hotel Caserío de Iznájar rises impressively from the largest lake in Andalucía, the Iznájar reservoir.

Surrounded by nature, it offers visitors a unique experience, combining the tranquility of the lake and the beauty of the Sierras Subbéticas Natural Park.

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La Bobadilla, a Royal Hideaway Hotel

The hotel boasts ample luxurious rooms, three restaurants and a large outdoor pool.

Set in its own 350-hectare estate, the luxurious Barcelo Hotel La Bobadilla resembles a Moorish village of white-walled buildings with tile roofs and patios evoking the different cultures that have left their mark on Andalusia.

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Parador de Antequera

If there is one Parador that breaks with the trend of historic buildings and acts as a symbol of modernity, it is the Parador de Antequera.

Enormous windows allow the light to flood every corner and offer views of the magnificent landscape of Andalusia, with gorgeous sunsets over the Antequera plain and rocky formations known as the Peña de los Enamorados.

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