Moorish architecture and legend, hilltop white villages covered with orange blossoms, restaurants featuring paella, gazpacho & tapas, endless sunshine and of course, flamenco. Spring in southern Spain is a time of celebration and cycling between the white villages of Andalusia, staying in luxury is sublime.
Location
Cordoba
Córdoba, Spain
Day 1
Palma del Rio
Palma del Río, Spain
Day 2+3
Carmona
Carmona, Spain
Day 4+5
Seville
Seville, Spain
Day 6+7
What’s Included in the Cost of Your Trip?
INCLUDED IN REGULAR TRIP
6 nights hotels
All breakfasts and 1 dinner
Luggage transfers
Use of a high quality performance hybrid or road bike and accessories
We require that you bring your own helmet for safety and hygiene reasons
Comprehensive Tour Details with detailed pre-trip information
Detailed route instructions and map
Personal meet & greet with our local Area Manager
Area manager available on call throughout the tour
Access to Loyalty Program and other exclusive benefits
Particulars
EVENT DATES
2019 & 2020
Start any dates between February to November
Start any dates between February to November
Custom trips also available and can start any day. Call or email for details.
TOTAL DAYS
7 days / 6 nights with 5 days of cycling
ARRIVE / DEPART
Cordoba / Seville
ACTIVITY LEVEL
Moderate 20-40+ miles daily
You spend two nights in two locations, so you can take time off from cycling on some days
TERRAIN
Varied with some hills
COST
Classic Accommodation: US$1440
Single Supplement: US$360
Luxe Accommodation: US$1910
Single Supplement: US$480
Please note: Final itinerary is subject to revision; any changes made are done so in an attempt to provide the best possible trip given route conditions and available services. Due to the nature of our business and exchange rates, prices are subject to change. All prices quoted are U.S. dollars but we gladly accept payment in Canadian dollars also. If you have any questions before making your reservation, please contact us at info@randonneetours.com or by telephone at 604.730.1247
You can reach Cordoba by rail (2 Hours – train are leaving every hours during the day). The easiest way to reach the hotel in Cordoba is by taxi and these can be found on arrival outside the train station.
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Day 1
Cordoba
Begin in the charming city of Cordoba with its Moorish architecture and monuments. On this trip, your hotel is included on arrival day and there is no planned cycling on this day; You stay at the 4-star NH Amistad, situated in the heart of the historic district.
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Day 2
Palma del Rio
You’ll begin cycling from the historical center of Cordoba, following the Guadalquivir River to Almodevar del Rio where you can visit the castle; from here you’ll continue on to Palma del Rio, and the Hospederia de San Francisco, a beautiful converted monastery, now a fabulous hotel.
Ride Distance: 71 km, elevation gain 470 m.*
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Day 3
Palma del Rio
Ride into the Sierra Morena, along quiet roads to a splendid lake, where a picnic would make for an ideal way to spend mid-day. Palma del Rio is the home to several flamenco players and you may visit a tapas bar that often hosts performances.
Ride Distance: 57 km, elevation gain 574 m or 20 km, gain 77 m.*
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Day 4
Carmona
We’ll ride past rolling wheat fields and bull farms en route to Carmona, a picturesque walled village famous for Roman ruins, art and architecture; we’ll visit these on a walking tour with local historian before dinner. Next day, choose between an easy ride through plains to Marchena or a more challenging ride into the Parque natural de la Sierrra de Hornachuelos. We stay in a four star hotel in the historical district of Carmona.
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Day 5
Carmona
Choose between an easy ride through plains to Marchena or a more challenging ride into the Parque natural de la Sierrra de Hornachuelos. You stay in a four star hotel in the historical district of Carmona.
Ride Distance: 38 km, elevation gain 214 m or 65 km, gain 453 m or 56 km, gain 363 m.*
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Day 6
Seville
From Carmona, you’ll continue west, crossing the Guadalquivir River at Villaverde making our way to Santiponce, just outside of Seville. Santiponce is the site of extraordinary Roman ruins and you’ll have time to visit these before continuing into Seville. You’ll stay at the fabulous Casas de la Juderia located in the historical center of town.
Ride Distance: 70 km, elevation gain 231 m.*
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Day 7
Depart at your leisure for onward travel.
*Distance and elevation gains may vary depending on hotels chosen for specific departure.
Classic
Hotel Maimonides, Cordoba
The 3 star hotel has been completely redecorated and has an excellent location in the Jewish Quarter, just across from the Mosque.
Hospederia San Francisco, Palma del Rio
A luxurious hotel, formerly a 15th century monastery and surrounded by cloistered patios and an exquisite pool in the gardens. There is an excellent restaurant in the hotel.
Alcazar de la Reina, Carmona
Located in the historical center, this 4-star hotel is both elegant and enchanting with the expected amenities of a hotel in this class. Swimming pool.
Hotel Sacristia Santa Ana, Seville
The NY Times Travel review says, ‘Overlooking La Plaza de la Alamdeda, the hotel, which was a convent in the 18th century, is a crisp, 25 room country-chic modern establishment popular with the bohemian set.’ We like the location, close enough to the historical center with lots of great cafes and restaurants nearby and the standard of service in the hotel.
Luxe
Hotel Amistad, Cordoba
Located in the historical district, this 4-star hotel comprises two 18th century mansions restored to their original splendor.
Hospederia San Francisco, Palma del Rio *Classic Inn
A luxurious hotel, formerly a 15th century monastery and surrounded by cloistered patios and an exquisite pool in the gardens. There is an excellent restaurant in the hotel.
Parador de Carmona, Carmona
Built on the ruins of a 14th century fortified palace this 4-star hotel was declared a National Monument. The rooms are comfortable and it has a beautiful pool and views over the countryside.
Hotel Las Casas de la Juderia, Seville
With beautiful interconnected patios, an exquisite music room and a new swimming pool, this is one of Seville's finest 4-star hotels.
Tour Reviews
“Fabulous accommodation Cordoba, Palma de Rio, Carmona. We were lucky enough to arrive in Sevilla during Bienal de Flamenco and saw a great performance. It was not a big challenge for us, but that was fine, since we really liked having energy and time to visit the towns we were in.”
“Loved the restored monastery and palace type settings. I was happy with the level of support on the trip.”
“[Your Area Manager] Graham is lovely. Routes were well-planned, suggestions about where to stop and eat, etc. were helpful.”
“I loved the cities visited. You picked great hotels.”
“We have done many self-guided tours in Europe and we thought your directions were well above most.”
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