7 days tour

Self-Guided Cycling In Andalucia: Seville To Cadiz

Self-Guided Cycling In Andalucia: Seville To Cadiz

This tour includes:

Meals

All breakfasts included.Food is a hugely important part of southern Spain and a key part of Andalucian life is eating out. Dishes will comprise of some of the best locally grown produce. Olives, almonds, lemons and oranges are used in cooking, or in refreshing salads. Along the coastline you can be sure of fresh seafood and fish and the Serrano ham is a speciality from the mountain villages. Tapas originated in Andalucia, and in many places you will often receive small snacks served free with your drinks in a bar.Typical Andalucian dishes include; Gambas al Ajillo (prawns in garlic and chilli oil), Paella/arroz, Coquinas (clams) served with garlic, parsley and white wine, Calamares (squid), Tortilla Espanola, and churros (strips of deep fried dough) which are often eaten with hot chocolate, perfect in the early hours after a night out! For this trip there is the possibility to upgrade to half board. Please see the โ€™extra expensesโ€™ section for more information.

Accommodation

On this trip you will stay in 3 different Paradors. A Parador is defined as โ€™luxury accommodation in a traditional buildingโ€™ and Andalucia is an excellent place to experience some truly stunning accommodation. Highlights include an impressive Arabic castle from the 14th Century in Carmona, an historic noble house in the centre of Arcos and a 19th Century palace in the centre of Jerez. In Seville and Cadiz the centrally located hotels are 4-star, and in Montellano you spend the night in an authentic Andalucian hacienda surrounded by almond and olive groves. Most of the accommodation have pools, but please be aware that these are open on a seasonal basis. All prices are based on 2 persons sharing, so if there is an odd number of people travelling in your party or you are travelling alone, there will be a compulsory supplement for a single room for the tour duration. For a solo traveller there is an additional charge to cover transfer costs.

Others

Luggage transfers. Route notes and maps. Local bike hire.

Transport

Your luggage is transported from hotel to hotel for you. Airport transfers are not included in this trip. To reach the start hotel you can take the Seville urban transport line between the airport and Plaza de Armas, in the city centre (with stops at convenient points, including the Santa Justa rail and AVE station). The journey takes about 35 minutes. Ending in Cadiz, your nearest airport is Jerez, but this is only served by a handful of airlines (including Ryanair). For more options, you can use the high speed train to reach Malaga or Madrid airports.

Not included:

Insurance

Insurance is not included. Travel insurance is required for this tour. Please make sure you are adequately covered. If you require travel insurance, TourRadar has partnered up with World Nomads to provide a hassle-free experience. More information can be found here (http://www.tourradar.com/travel-insurance).

Optional

Optional experiences are available on this tour for an additional cost and will be provided to you with your finalised travel documents.

Others

โ€” Travel insurance โ€” Single accommodation (available on request) - compulsory supplement โ€” Solo traveller supplement (where only one person is travelling on a departure date) โ€” Visas or vaccinations โ€” Arrival & departure transfers when making a land only booking (available for a supplement)

Guide

As this is a self-guided holiday there is no group and no leader. Your luggage is transferred and route notes and maps are provided. The route notes contain an emergency assistance telephone number (operating between 0830 and 2000hrs). In emergency, the local representative is normally able to dispatch a taxi or pick you up themselves. They may wish to charge for this service.

Flights

As we have travellers from all over the world, flights before and after the tour are not included in the tour price and you need to arrange these separately by yourself once your tour is guaranteed. As we specialise in organising the best tours around the world for you, we are unable to advise on flight prices or book flights on your behalf. We recommend that you do not book your flights until your place on the tour has been confirmed. Check out the following link which is powered by Skyscanner to book your flight - https://flights.tourradar.com

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Itinerary of your trip Self-Guided Cycling In Andalucia: Seville To Cadiz

  • Day 1 Day 1: Arrive Seville
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Arrive Seville

      Make your own way to Seville. We recommend arriving early or arranging extra nights to ensure you spend as much time as possible in this magical city of international fame. Its culture, history and folklore make this an exceptional tourist destination. Legend tells us that the city was founded by Hercules and its origins are linked with the Tartessian civilisation. Now it is the capital of the Andalucian region and most widely known for its ornate Alcรกzar castle complex, built during the Moorish Almohad dynasty, and its 18th Century Plaza de Toros de la Real Maestranza bullring. The Gothic cathedral is home to the tomb of Christopher Columbus and a famous belltower; the Giralda. The birthplace of Flamenco is generally accepted to be this area of Andalucia, and Seville is the perfect place to enjoy an evening show alongside your traditional cuisine.

  • Day 2 Day 2: Using The Network Of Cycle Track Head North-East To Reach The Historic Walled Town Of Carmona (Breakfast)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Using The Network Of Cycle Track Head North-East To Reach The Historic Walled Town Of Carmona (Breakfast)

      Leave the city using its extensive network of cycle tracks. Head north-east to reach a dedicated cycle route on a good dirt road beside the river Guadaรญra. Cycle amongst flat landscapes of cereals and sunflower plantations, you will pass several small towns before you reach the historic walled town of Carmona, which boasts several churches, palaces, and an imposing Arab fortress. There are some sections of rough dirt track on this day.

  • Day 3 Day 3: Enjoy A Flat Day Of Cycling Through Small Traditional Towns Towards Montellano (Breakfast)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Enjoy A Flat Day Of Cycling Through Small Traditional Towns Towards Montellano (Breakfast)

      Leaving picturesque Carmona you ride south, a delightful route along quaint country lanes overlooked by sunflowers and olive groves. Todayโ€™s ride takes you through several small, traditional towns where you can enjoy a refreshing drink in one of the many bars along your route. Finish in the small town of Montellano with its pink marble buildings and natural monuments; perfect for an evening of relaxation.

  • Day 4 Day 4: Pedal Along Quiet Country Roads And The โ€™Via Verdeโ€™ Cycle Lane With The Mountains Of Grazalema As Your Backdrop (Breakfast)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: Pedal Along Quiet Country Roads And The โ€™Via Verdeโ€™ Cycle Lane With The Mountains Of Grazalema As Your Backdrop (Breakfast)

      From Montellano you can see the mountains of Grazalema far in the distance. Today you will experience some hills, but not mountains, as the cycle takes you into pristine Mediterranean forest. Most of the cycling is along very quiet country roads, except for a section (about 8km) along a โ€™Via Verdeโ€™ (a disused railway line now used as a cycle lane). You will cycle past the typically Andalucian town of Puerto Serrano; a good place to stop for lunch. You end in Arcos de la Frontera; one of Andaluciaโ€™s most dramatically positioned pueblos blancos (white villages).

  • Day 5 Day 5: Follow The River Guadalete Through Mediterranean Woodland And Agricultural Land, On Undulating Terrain (Breakfast)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: Follow The River Guadalete Through Mediterranean Woodland And Agricultural Land, On Undulating Terrain (Breakfast)

      From Arcos you pedal across undulating terrain, following the river Guadalete downstream along quiet country roads. Mediterranean woodland and agricultural land characterise the landscape. There are many small villages to stop along the way for a welcome break! The town of Jerez holds worldwide acclaim for its sherry and brandy production, but is equally famous for its fine horses and Flamenco music and dance.

  • Day 6 Day 6: Reach The Sea Today And The Ancient City Of Cadiz, Thought To Be The Oldest City In Western Europe (Breakfast)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 6: Reach The Sea Today And The Ancient City Of Cadiz, Thought To Be The Oldest City In Western Europe (Breakfast)

      Heading south today, you reach the sea and the ancient city of Cรกdiz. The ride will take you into the stunning small town of El Puerto de Santa Maria, where there are many restaurants tempting you with the fish catch of the day. Cรกdiz is the oldest city in western Europe, with monuments such as the grandiose structure of the Cathedral Nueva, and the red brick building of the Gran Teatro, along with the stunning beaches are enough to encourage any visitor to fall in love with it. Your ride will end along the beach cycle paths, and lead you to your last Parador for one final night of luxury.

  • Day 7 Day 7: End Cadiz (Breakfast)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 7: End Cadiz (Breakfast)

      You trip ends after breakfast in Cรกdiz. If you have time it is possible to arrange additional nights here, or there are regular trains back to Seville taking around 1h 35mins, where you can also arrange additional nights.

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Average

There are several physical activities that last from 2 to 6 hours in easy terrains, low altitude flats, or water experiences. Please ask if youโ€™re not sure this applies to you.

Age range

Age range

Min: 14 / Max: 99

Age range allowed for this experience.

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