from Málaga
to Almeria
E-Bike: 3h 48 / day
Bike: 5h 10 / day
This seven-day cycling route across Andalusia runs from Málaga to Almería via the Montes de Málaga, Granada, the northern side of the Sierra Nevada and back to the Mediterranean. Over roughly 399 kilometres and more than 7,600 metres of climbing, the route links long ascents, quiet mountain roads, olive groves, badlands, high-altitude terrain and white hillside villages. The first days leave Málaga for the dry inland hills, before Granada brings the Alhambra and the Sierra Nevada into view. From there, the tour gets higher, quieter and more alpine: Collado del Alguacil, La Calahorra, Puerto de la Ragua and Ohanes are key points along the way. The final stage drops towards Almería and the sea. Create a free account to see the full route, all stages, maps, GPX files and tour details.
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...
399 km
Hard
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7 days
43 km1,448 m
57 km969 m
52 km746 m
64 km1,609 m
54 km670 m
64 km1,349 m
65 km875 m
Travel to start
You have several good options for arrival: 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 fits your origin and bike setup best.
Airport
Málaga Airport, 8 km · about 35 min by public transport
Local transport
Atarazanas, 0 km
Travel from finish
You have several good options for leaving the tour: Almería by train or Almería Airport by flight or Terminal portuaria by coach or Terminal portuaria by ferry. Choose the one that works best for your next destination and bike setup.
Airport
Almería Airport, 8 km · about 35 min by public transport
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