Tours

Summary

This 8-night/9-day, guided SOCIAL TOUR explores the heart of rural Murcia, with a route carefully chosen to ensure great cycling terrain and stopovers with an authentic local feel.   

Each day is different;  The tour starts and ends on the coast.  The route heads inland towards the foothills of the Sierra Espuña mountain, then continues a loop around the region.  En route we target key cultural attractions, stunning scenery and unique accommodation choices offering real character. 

Whilst the tour is positioned as a social tour, the terrain does require a moderate level of cycling fitness.  BUT don't be put off as we have a support vehicle just in case!  

FLEXIBILITY:

Whilst our 8 night/9 day example is shown here, the number of days can readily be adapted to suit you and your cycling group.  If you only have time for a shorter mini tour then still speak to us.

What's Included?

Suitability

Moderate 

Duration

Dates and duration to suit you

Airport Transfers

Free scheduled airport transfers 

Accommodation

Comfortable 3/4* (Half Board) 

Wine with dinner included

Guided Rides

Pre-planned guided rides:

Typically 70-90km/per day with 800m of climbing

Refreshments

Back pocket on-bike refreshments 

Olive Oil Experience

Learn about the process of olive oil production and put your taste buds to the test

Baggage Support

Our support vehicle will take the strain by moving your bags between locations

Photo Record

Photo gallery of your holiday highlights

Highlights

Authentic accommodation - every night is different.  For example: stay in the 16th century Monastery Santa Eulalia; explore the breath-taking sanctuary in the foothills of the Sierra Espuña Natural Park

Enjoy a night out at a restaurant in the 'old town' area in the holy city of Caravaca de la Cruz 

Experience the Archena spa - a chance to relax in the heated pools

Casa Rural (rural house) homestays.  Enjoy the wines produced in the surrounding vineyard and a homecooking treat from our guest chef

Savour a local olive oil tasting experience

Tour Itinerary

Route

Activities

Scheduled airport transfer 

Welcome drink & introduction 

Bike set-up

Los Alcázares  - Sierra Espuña 

(84km/900m)

Head inland through the Campo de Cartagena, Murcia’s agricultural heartland  

Stay in a converted monastery in the foothills of the  Sierra Espuña Natural Park

La Santa  - Bullas - Caravaca

 (77km/1100m)

Enjoy lunch in Bullas, before reaching Caravaca de la Cruz - Christianity's 5th holy city 

Visit the mediaeval Santuario de la Vera Cruz (Sanctuary of True Cross)

Caravaca - Archena 

(71km/600m)

An exhilarating descent with fruit orchards all around

Relax in the Spa town of Archena

Archena - Jumilla - Yecla 

(89km/1000m)

Ride into Murcia’s most famous wine region

Stay in a Casa Rural (rural house) and enjoy the wines produced in the surrounding vineyard

Recovery Day

After a leisurely breakfast enjoy a gentle recovery ride

Stop en-route for an olive oil experience

Jumilla - Sierra de la Pila

(67km/600m)

Guest chef’s treat at a casa rural nestled in the natural park

Sierra de la Pila - Los Alcázares 

(85km/700m)

Celebration drink at a local beach bar

Scheduled airport transfer