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With a backdrop of the Sierra
Nevada and Tejeda, this awe-inspiring
landscape of rolling countryside
and medieval villages is quintessential
Andalusia. Wide open skies,
curving roads past tranquil
olive groves, shepherds guiding
flocks and into quiet town centres
where residents stroll in late
afternoon sun, gathering on
benches to discuss the day's
events. And what better way
to finish a short break than
with a trip to the classic city
of Granada to visit a true wonder
of the world, the Alhambra Palace..
Our bicycling routes include
smaller country roads and paths.
We will stay in outstanding
accommodation: four-star hotels
in the bigger cities and smaller
hotels with their own special
charm in a few picturesque Andalusian
villages. This is a perfect
opportunity to experience traditional
Andalusian cuisine with excellent
wines.
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Day
1: Granada-Alhama
Meet in the stunning town
of Alhama de Granada, immortalised
in Lord Byron´s evocative
poetry. Enjoy the afternoon
cycling through the blossoming
countryside to a great view
point looking down to the
sparkling Mediterranean
Sea far below. Spend the
early evening walking the
gorge and exploring the
arabic quarter of this historic
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Day
2: Alhama de Granada
50-75
kms.
Cycle a circular route following
river valleys and scenic
country roads to a beautiful
blue lake. Circumnavigate
the lake, entering a National
Park full of almond and
olive trees. Finish the
day with a soak in the Roman
thermal baths of Alhama
before sampling the local
wine and tapas bars. |
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Day
3: Alhama to Montefrío
(CORDOBA)
50-85
kms.
A day of cycling through
dramatic landscape and flat
fertile plains, exploring
agricultural villages of
the Genil Valley. Arrive
in the impressive mountain
village of Montefrio, famous
for its rotunda church and
dramatic setting. We know
you will enjoy the magical
16km downhill today! |
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Day
4: Montefrío to Granada
50-85 kms.
Depart Montefrio with a
short sharp climb upwards
passing ancient burial grounds.
Pass through hill villages
with impressive views of
the highest mountains in
mainland Spain, the Sierra
Nevada. End the day by entering
the beloved city of Granada,
before having time to wander
this romantic place. |
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Day
5: Granada
After breakfast in your
centrally located hotel,
take a stroll and enter
the most famous and magnificent
Moorish Palace in the world,
the Alhambra. Immerse yourself
in a time gone by before
picking up last minute souvenirs
in the shopping district
to remind yourself of the
Quiet Paths you have travelled. |
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