Core Philosophy The word "Escapada" (escapade) translates to an outing or an escape to a new place. The company’s mission is to offer the pleasure of a bike ride while immersing travelers in the beautiful scenery, culture, and food of Andalusia. They prioritize authentic experiences that stay away from mass tourism circuits. Services Offered Guided Tours: They offer daily guided road cycling, e-bike, and mountain bike tours. These range from "Malaga Active" city discoveries to challenging climbs like "La Reina" or the "Sierra Nevada." Bike Rentals: They maintain a high-quality fleet, including Trek Emonda carbon road bikes and high-end Riese & Müller e-bikes. Professional Workshop: They operate an on-site professional workshop. Maintaining their fleet in excellent condition is a primary focus, but they also offer mechanical services to external cyclists, including repairs, safety checks, and bike packing for travel. Self-Guided & Multi-Day Trips: Beyond daily tours, they design multi-day "bikepacking" loops and self-guided itineraries across Andalusia, including routes on the Vías Verdes (converted railway lines).
Escapada Cycling is a bicycle rental and tour operator based in the heart of Málaga, Spain. The company specializes in providing immersive cycling experiences throughout the Andalusian region, focusing on the intersection of sport, culture, and local scenery.
The Vía Verde del Aceite cycling route follows a former railway line through the gentle landscapes of inland Andalucía – across olive groves, small valleys and quiet countryside. We ride one of its most beautiful sections, from Luque to Lucena, where the landscape opens into endless rows of olive trees, forming long, contrasting patterns of green and earth tones across the sunlit hills. Along the way, you see white villages such as Zuheros, Luque and Cabra across the hills, standing out against the olive groves – a characteristic feature of this part of Andalusia.
Daily distance
34 km
Daily elevation
0 m
Duration
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D-Score™
D1
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