Andalucia
For diverse cycling or bike riding terrain Spain is the second most mountainous country in Europe with the highest peak of Mulhacen in the Sierra Nevada. The landscape of Andalucia varies from the flat plain of the River Gualquivir running to the south-eastern Atlantic coast to the various rocky mountain ranges or Sierras. Inland Andalucia offers quiet country roads, rough mule tracks and fantastic cross-country trails and with over 300 days of sunshine a year, easy access (fly into Granada airport) it's even a viable proposition for a long-weekend.
The summer months get very hot inland so unless you’re heading up the highest mountains it’s probably best avoided in July and August.
From the fairly flat green way or Via Verde routes to steep climbs and single track descents you’ll be able to discover your type of cycling here, on road or off road, pleasant or thrilling it’s not far away.
There are companies that offer guided rides and self-guided rides or ample accommodation either for B&B or self-catering away from the towns and cities or hostels and hotels in the built-up areas.
Bike Challenges El Limite - Sierra Nevada mountain bike Enduro In May every year there is a mountain bike marathon called El Limite at the ski station in Sierra Nevada near Granada. It's an exciting, endurance mountain bike race which attracts about 1,000 riders. The company Biking Andalucia enter the challenge, combining it with a guided cycling holiday. See below for contact details. Cycling Companies that operate in Andalucia Andalucia Adventure – Guided rides Andalucian Cycling Experience – Guided and self-led rides Biking Andalucia – Guided rides Cycling Country – Guided and self-led rides Hooked on Cycling – Self-guided rides Pure Mountains – Guided rides
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