Al-Ándalus

3rd edition, 30 April to 8 May 2027

From Granada and the Alhambra across the Gorafe and Tabernas deserts to the sea at Cabo de Gata.

€1,000 deposit to book your place, 50% of the price one month later and the rest one month before departure. Groups of up to 12 riders. Cancellation terms

Dates

30 Apr – 8 May 2027

Duration

9 days

Distance

420 km

Climbing

6,500 m

Difficulty

Medium-high

From

€2,850

Andalusia, land of great civilisations

Frontier of many wars and cradle of cultures that changed the history of the world, Al-Ándalus remains a fascinating land where a bike trip quickly becomes an adventure. Deserts meet high mountains and fertile valleys, cities and villages stay rooted in history, and the hospitality, the food and the countless historic buildings make every day surprising.

Before we start riding we spend a day in Granada and visit the gardens of the Alhambra. From Granada we cross two deserts: Gorafe, a still little-known paradise of ravines and badlands, and Tabernas, the setting of most of the spaghetti westerns of the last century. Then we cross the Sierra Alhamilla to reach the coast, ride the beautiful Cabo de Gata and finish in Almería.

Each day you carry only what you need on the bike: some clothes, spares and snacks. Your luggage waits at the next stop, and we sleep in modern hotels, small seaside hostels, a rural house and even a cave house.

At a glance

Start: Granada
Finish: Almería
Riding: 6 stages on tracks and quiet roads
Support: support vehicle and luggage transfers
Nights: hotels, hostels, a rural house and a cave house

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€1,000 deposit to book your place, 50% of the price one month later and the rest one month before departure. Groups of up to 12 riders. Cancellation terms

Day by day

Six riding stages and around 420 km from Granada to Almería. Distances and climbing are approximate.

See the full route on Komoot

We arrive in Granada, a multicultural city full of history, colour and life, and check in to our hotel to rest before the adventure.

A short ride between viewpoints to test the bikes, tapas, a stroll through the winding streets, a briefing and a visit to the Alhambra, followed by dinner together.

94 km, +1,700 m

The longest and hardest stage comes first. We climb out of Granada to the Llano de la Perdiz above the Alhambra, then ride tracks and small roads through the foothills of the Sierra Nevada to Gorafe.

67 km, +1,300 m

Probably the most incredible stage of the trip: a loop through the Gorafe desert, with ravines, caves and endless landscapes, back to the village for dinner.

84 km, +1,100 m

A transition between deserts, fast along dry riverbeds and tracks among wind turbines, to the gates of the Tabernas desert. We sleep in Gérgal.

75 km, +1,500 m

The second queen stage: across the Tabernas desert, then over the Sierra Alhamilla and down to Níjar. Three completely different landscapes in a single day.

45 km, +450 m

Towards the coast and the old mining area of Cabo de Gata, where gold was once extracted. Tracks and paths lead to the small village of Isleta del Moro, for fresh fish and the sea breeze.

60 km, +600 m

Our last stage skirts the spectacular Cabo de Gata, with tracks, sand, flamingos and beaches, before we enter the city of Almería.

After breakfast, transfer to the airport. End of the trip.

Included

PA Cycling guides, according to the number of riders
Support vehicle
1 night in a hotel in Granada and welcome dinner
1 night in a hotel in Almería and farewell dinner
All nights during the 6 stages
Dinner and breakfast during all stages
Entrance to the Alhambra
Personal travel insurance for each traveller, plus the travel agency’s general insurance
Airport transfers on the scheduled arrival and departure days
Welcome kit
Group video call
Dedicated WhatsApp group

Not included

Flights, baggage fees and bike equipment
Lunches, and dinners where not specified
Food and snacks during the riding days
Excursions and extra activities
Additional costs from logistical changes, such as extra transfers
Anything not listed under Included

Your guide

Julián Bueno Risco

Travel logistics coordinator and guide, PA Cycling

Geographer, photographer, traveller, digital map maker and route designer. Julián coordinates the Spanish team of Komoot editors, has published several Spanish mountain bike guidebooks and is a member of the Spanish Mountain Bike School (EEMTB). Ask him about life, GPS secrets and the latest cycling gadgets.

Instagram: @yulman

I really liked it. Spectacular landscapes, well organised and good people. I would recommend it to a friend, but not to just any friend: it is a kind of trip I love, but it is not for everyone. It is for people who truly enjoy it.
Xabier Irizar, Spain (translated from Spanish)

An itinerary with incredible landscapes. A big thank you to Willy and Julián, whose experience and organisation made this trip great.
Lorenzo, Italy (translated from Italian)

What riders say

5.0 67 reviews on Google

Logistics in some countries are complicated for many reasons, but the organization of the Mongolia trip was impeccable. I think I'll rely on the same agency for other tours around the world.

Massimo A.Mongolia · Google review · Translated from Italian

I don't know any company that does this kind of trip better. The trip design, the time together, the planning: perfect. I've already done 5 trips with them. Oh, and the guides are a 10!

Santiago R.Google review · Translated from Spanish

True adventure cycling. Going to places one would likely never go on one’s own, in a way that means facing real rather than contrived challenges, but with professionalism and support of the highest standard.

Greg K.Google review

Good to know

Only what you need for the day: some clothes, spares and a few snacks. Your luggage is transferred and waits for you at the next accommodation.

The route mixes tracks, ravines and quiet roads. A mountain bike or a gravel bike with wide tyres works well; on a rigid bike you should be confident on technical terrain.

Cancellations must be sent in writing to Project Adventure Cycling. An administrative fee of €300 applies, plus a percentage of the total trip cost:

30% up to 45 days before departure
40% up to 30 days before departure
50% up to 21 days before departure
75% up to 14 days before departure

After that, no refund is given. There are no refunds for riders who do not show up at the start, leave during the trip, or cannot start or finish because of missing or incorrect travel documents. Project Adventure Cycling is not liable for delays or cancellations caused by force majeure events and is never responsible for airfare expenses. See the full refund and cancellation policy.

A specific personal insurance policy for each traveller and each trip, on top of the travel agency’s general insurance.

More questions? Read our general FAQ, write to info@pa-cycling.cc or message us on WhatsApp.

Ride from Granada to the sea

30 April to 8 May 2027. From €2,850 per person.

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€1,000 deposit to book your place, 50% of the price one month later and the rest one month before departure. Groups of up to 12 riders. Cancellation terms