Cycle Andalucia: Seville to Cadiz

The tour is graded moderate and you will cycle between 49-70km (30-43mi) per day across the plains and rolling terrain of Andalucía. By day explore Moorish cities and quintessential white villages, fueling each ride on tasty local tapas. In the late afternoon sun, relax poolside at your historic hotel or hacienda - the perfect Andalucian experience after an active day in saddle. We highly recommend hiring an E-bike for this tour due to the longer distances and undulating terrain, as they offer a boost on the hills when the legs need a little help. It also means you'll have more time to take in the sites, take long lunches and enjoy a well-deserved beverage at the end of your ride. You should however still be comfortable with long days of cycling, even with an E bike.

Slower Adventures | Where walking and cycling meet easy-going exploring, our Slower Adventures are the perfect combination. Most days are filled with picturesque journeys with some free time to dive into the destination and experience the people, local food and culture as you go.

Leisure Cycling | Leisure Cycling

Solo Travellers

The minimum age for this tour is: 16 Years

This tour is graded moderate, however daily distances are on the longer side ranging from 49-70km (30-43mi) and you can expect 3 - 4 ascents per day. The cycling route follows a combination of cycle paths (about 10% of the route), quiet country roads (about 70% of the route), stretches of hilly rolling terrain and busier routes when approaching and departing towns and cities. Much of the tour is on tarmac but on some days there are significant sections of dirt road (about 17% of the tour) that may at times be sandy or have potholes. The route should be manageable for most regular cyclists on a standard bike or for those with a good level of fitness and some long-distance cycling experience choosing to upgrade to an E bike for a bit of an assist. Drivers in Spain are quite respectful of cyclists but do take care and follow all applicable road rules.

Each evening will be spent in a 4* hotel, Parador hotel or hacienda. We will always try and accommodate you at the locations detailed below, but on occasion, especially during peak season, we use an alternate accommodation. 

Single Rooms & Solo Cyclists

Single rooms are available and a single supplement is payable.  This trip is also available to solo cyclists, subject to a supplementary payment.

Meals

Breakfast is included each day at your hotel and usually consists of fresh pastries, breads, fruits, yogurts, cheeses, meats and granola. Lunches and dinners are not included. As you will be staying in the heart of each village or town, there are extensive cafes and restaurants to choose from. Do note that lunches are served from around 2:00PM to 4:00PM and are the heaviest meal of the day, followed by a late afternoon 'siesta' when many shops, restaurants and cafes close. Dinners are lighter and typically not served until 9:00PM.  We suggest a hearty late lunch and tapas in the early evening instead if you do not wish to dine late.

If you have special dietary requirements do let us know at the time of booking. 

We provide the Macs Adventure Smartphone App making it simple to follow the route using a smartphone. Rest assured that by downloading the route maps in our app, that this will continue to work even in areas without any mobile or internet reception

March to early June and September to October are just about perfect conditions. March and April generally have cooler temperatures whereas May welcomes long warm days, where plazas come to life and the countryside is thriving. The spring months also offer the best of Andalucia's flora and fauna. September through to November generally has fewer tourists and makes for prime time visiting. Temperatures begin to rise in mid to late June and by July and August they are regularly over 30°C / 88°F and as such the tour cannot be booked from June 24 through August 31 due to health and safety concerns.

Seville Airport (SVQ) has direct connections with a limited number of European cities. Arriving from further afield, many services travel via London or Madrid.

From the airport, a shuttle bus is a 30 minute journey into the centre, or a taxi will coast approximately 25 Euros.

Alternatively, there are also train connections to Cadiz, Jerez de la Frontera (1 hr), Malaga (2hrs) and a high speed train connection to Madrid (2hr 30mins). Please check www.renfe.com for timetables and prices.

Should you prefer a private transfer please contact us for prices and information.

Cadiz does not have an airport but efficient train services link through to Seville, (1hr30min), Jerez de la Frontera (30min) and Madrid (3-4hrs) where you can connect through to international airports. Times and prices can be accessed via the Renfe website.

Your bags will be transferred from your accommodation as per your itinerary and moved onto your next overnight accommodation. One bag (max weight 20kg/44lbs) per person is included.  If you need to transfer additional bags, please contact your Adventure Specialist prior to final payment.