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Why Ride Andalucía

Multi-zone southern Spain region spanning three distinct riding areas: the Serranía de Ronda highland plateau, the Sierra Nevada altitude roads, and the Almería–Tabernas desert interior.

Terrain & Riding Structure

Cycling Bases

Ronda

Historic highland town at 740 m on the Serranía de Ronda plateau. Direct access to rolling sierra roads and quiet agricultural valleys. Gateway to the Ronda zone's endurance and punchy climb terrain.

Best for: Highland climbingView Map

Antequera

Central Andalucía town with flat-to-rolling access across the Guadalhorce valley and surrounding sierras. Useful logistics hub with good road connections across all three Andalucían zones.

Best for: Mixed terrainView Map

Granada

City base at 680 m with direct road access to Sierra Nevada. Nearest city to the high-altitude plateau roads above 2,000 m. Essential base for altitude-focused training blocks.

Best for: Altitude trainingView Map

Almería city

Coastal city base for the Almería zone. Flat coastal roads with rapid access to the Tabernas desert interior and Sierra de los Filabres climb roads. Driest climate in the region.

Best for: Desert ridingView Map

Tabernas

Small inland base positioned in the Tabernas desert interior. Minimal traffic, arid terrain, and direct access to the Sierra de los Filabres. Suited to riders prioritising quiet roads and dry conditions.

Best for: Quiet desert roadsView Map

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