Grand Tour
This tour focuses on riding the best roads in the Granada, Malaga and Almeria provinces and immersing ourselves in the beautiful scenery and terrains of the regions. We travel through many natural parks such as the Sierra de Tejeda, Sierra de la Contraviesa and Alpujarra de la Sierra to name just a few as well as stunning whitewashed villages taking in all that the different provinces have to offer, confirming that Andalucia truly is a motorcycle paradise and a joy to ride.
DAY 1. Airport transfer and check-in at the Guesthouse
DAY 2. Tour & accommodation
Las Alpujarras
Leaving our Guesthouse in Velez we head east along some wonderful twisting roads passing through beautiful whitewashed villages that seem to cling to the mountainside as well as some of Spain's highest villages such as Trevelez and Pampaneira to name a few and stopping for photos and refreshments and lunch along the way before heading back to Velez around 5.00pm. Approximate Distance 190 km/ 118 miles
DAY 3. Tour & accommodation
Sierras de Tejeda
Leaving Velez we head west towards Sierras de Tejeda riding through small whitewashed villages and then up and over the breathtaking Carretera de la Cabra translated to "mountain goat road" then on to Jayena stopping for lunch. After lunch we then head for Alhama de Granada before heading south towards to coast and along the coastal road before heading back to Velez around 5.00pm. Approximate Distance 211 km/ 131 miles
DAY 4. Rest Day or optional tour
Take a little time to relax and explore the village, or maybe take a bus and explore either Granada, Motril or Nerja.
Play a round of golf or just sunbathe on our terrace and relax in the Jacuzzi, the choice is yours.
DAY 5. Tour & accommodation
La Contraviesa
Leaving Velez we head east towards Torviscon and La Sierra De Contraviesa. Turning south from Ugijar we head for Murtas where we shall be visiting a bodega and stopping for lunch. Then we ride south through La Sierra De Alheyon towards the coast, then heading west along the coast road before heading back to Velez around 5.00pm.
Approximate Distance 178 km/ 110 miles
DAY 6. Tour & accommodation
Coastal Route
Leaving Velez we head west towards Nerja before heading north into the Sierras de Tejeda and stopping off for lunch. Following twisting country roads and passing through whitewashed villages before making our descent into Vinuela. Then heading south towards to coast and along the coastal road before heading back to Velez around 5.00pm.
Approximate Distance 180 km/ 112 miles
DAY 7. Airport transfer and check-out
Level of Riding Experience required.
We try and cater for all skill levels and can change our routes to cater to your skill level and ensure the most fun for all, but we have to remind everyone that we are not a training or learning school and expect everyone to have a certain level of riding ability.
Some of the routes we use can be quite technical with steep ascents and descents with many tight twists and bends and could be classified as requiring an intermediate or advanced skill level.
Also, it is quite common for other riders to be on the tour and as we have an obligation for everyone to enjoy the tour we therefore insist that everyone has the required experience below in order not to slow down the group.
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Ride at the national speed limit, 90 km/h (60 mph) or as signed on open country roads, 120 km/h (75 mph) on motorways.
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Have recent riding experience
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Comfortable with twisty bends, curves and leans
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Steep ascents, descents and mountainous roads
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Can ride for 3-4 hours
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Comfortable riding in a group
So, therefore if you feel that you do not meet these requirements and would still like to participate in a tour please contact us for more information, or visit our Individual or Refresher Tours.
If we feel that your riding ability is not of the standard required listed above and have not informed us, and you are a hazard to yourself or other riders, or cause resentment by continually slowing down the group, then we reserve the right to cancel your tour with no refund or compensation, or provide a separate guide depending on availability at a cost to yourself, or endeavour to provide an amicable solution for all parties.