from Barcelona
to Málaga
E-Bike: 5h 51 / day
Bike: 7h 47 / day
From Barcelona to Málaga: this multi-day cycling route follows Spain’s Mediterranean coast before turning deep into the wild inland landscapes of Andalusia. The journey links seaside towns, lagoons, vineyards, dry plateaus, natural parks and historic cities such as Valencia, Murcia and Granada. Highlights include the rocky Garraf coast, the Ebro Delta, Cabo de Gata, the foothills of the Sierra Nevada and the final descent back to the sea. A varied bikepacking route for riders who want to discover Spain by bike — sunny, challenging and packed with standout scenery. Create a free Rogonneur account and save the full route for your next cycling adventure.
Start with Day 1 and move through the bike tour stage by stage.
This tour includes detailed day-by-day descriptions, accommodation recommendations, points of interest, difficulty ratings, and expert tips for completing this amazing cycling adventure...
1,167 km
Hard
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11 days
116 km664 m
133 km766 m
119 km357 m
94 km1,375 m
80 km851 m
85 km333 m
101 km941 m
112 km1,138 m
96 km1,333 m
100 km1,119 m
Travel to start
You have several good options for arrival: Barcelona-Sants by train or Josep Tarradellas Barcelona–El Prat Airport by flight or Barcelona (Bus Terminal Nord) by coach or Terminal F2 Transmediterranea Ferry de Barcelona by ferry. Choose the one that fits your origin and bike setup best.
Travel from finish
You have several good options for leaving the tour: Málaga Centro-Alameda railway station by train or Málaga Airport by flight or Terminal Muelle Heredia V by coach or Estación Marítima de Málaga by ferry. Choose the one that works best for your next destination and bike setup.
Airport
Málaga Airport, 8 km · about 35 min by public transport
Local transport
Atarazanas, 1 km
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