Self Guided Luxury Cycling, Walking & Spa Tour - 7 Nights

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Ronda

Stop At: Regio Andalusie, 29400 Ronda Spain
Make your own way to Ronda or take advantage of our pickup service. Check in to your hotel and enjoy the sights and sounds of the beautiful clifftop town of Ronda. We will meet you at your hotel for briefing and bike set up at your time of arrival or in the evening.
Duration: 5 hours

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Hotel Catalonia Reina Victoria ****

Day 2: Bike Ride: Ronda to Setenil de las Bodegas - 29km 250m ascent

Stop At: Setenil de las Bodegas, Setenil de las Bodegas, Province of Cadiz, Andalucia
An easy-moderate ride on off-road tracks through open countryside, past olive groves and vineyards, ending with a descent into the white village of Setenil de las Bodegas. Here you will see cavehouses built into the limestone valley walls and still used today as homes, cafes and bars. Minibus return to Ronda or we can create a circular route of pprox 50km total so you can do a circular ride, cycling back to Ronda

Entry to spa and pools on your return to the hotel included in your holiday package.
Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Hotel Catalonia Reina Victoria ****

Day 3: Walk: Ronda to Benaojan - 13km - 175m ascent

Stop At: Cueva del Gato, Crta Ronda-Benaojan, Ronda Spain
A moderate walk which takes in the valley below Ronda’s gorge before heading out into open countryside. You follow the Guadiaro river valley, passing the Cueva del Gato, a local beauty spot and bathing area with a waterfall which flows all year round. You finish at the acclaimed Molino del Santo hotel, a restored old water mill, where you enjoy a delicious seasonal 3-course lunch. During most of the year, this can be taken on the terrace which overlooks the tumbling river that used to power the old mill.

Entry to spa and pools on your return to the hotel included in your holiday package.
Duration: 1 hour

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Hotel Catalonia Reina Victoria ****

Day 4: Rest & Spa Day

Stop At: Ronda, Ronda, Costa del Sol, Province of Malaga, Andalucia
Relax in the spa today, enjoying a complimentary half hour massage and maybe selecting additional items from the extensive list of relaxation and invigoration treatments available. Or take time to further explore Ronda's old town, narrow streets, bars and sights.
Duration: 1 day

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Hotel Catalonia Reina Victoria ****

Day 5: Bike Ride: Ronda to Grazalema - 30km - 602m ascent

Stop At: Grazalema, Grazalema, Sierra de Grazalema Natural Park, Province of Cadiz, Andalucia
A moderate ride on mainly quiet roads through beautiful countryside and mountain scenery to the unspoilt countryside of the Sierra de Grazalema Natural Park. Grazalema itself is a particularly charming white village, nestled beneath the mountains, with typical terracotta-roofed, white-painted houses, churches and a village plaza. Your hotel is located close to the plaza and many good restaurants and bars. It is also less than 5 minutes walk from the Grazalema Wellness Spa which is an optional visit after your ride. Alternatively, simply relax in your hotel, enjoy the small outdoor plunge pool and terrace and the fabulous views.
Duration: 5 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Hotel in the centre of the village

Day 6: Grazalema to Cortijo Salinas - 28km - 695m ascent

Stop At: Zahara de la Sierra, Zahara de la Sierra, Sierra de Grazalema Natural Park, Province of Cadiz, Andalucia
A moderate ride which begins with a steady climb up to Las Palomas Pass for breathtaking views.Take the climb at you own pace and do not try to rush. A wonderful twisting 11km descent takes you to the village of Zahara, overlooking a beautiful blue lake, for lunch. Then cycle along the undulating lakeside road to your hotel for the final two nights, the Cortijo Salinas Spa Hotel, situated on the hillside overlooking the lake. N.B. An alternative easy ride option is available which misses out the visit to Zahara village and heads straight down from Grazalema village to the lakeside and your hotel.
Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Cortijo Salinas Hotel & Spa

Day 7: Rest & Spa Day

Stop At: Montecorto, Montecorto, Province of Malaga, Andalucia
Your final day is free for you to relax at the hotel and spa, including one complimentary half hour massage. Take a final opportunity to enjoy the calm and tranquillity of Andalucia’s rural countryside.
Duration: 1 day

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Cortijo Salinas Hotel & Spa

Day 8: Transfer to Ronda

Pass By: Ronda, Ronda, Costa del Sol, Province of Malaga, Andalucia
Collection from your cortijo hotel and return to Ronda to continue on your travels or to head to the airport. Airport transfer at the start and end of your holiday available on request.

Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.