Vuelta España 2026: Andalucia

by Eat Sleep Cycle
Region
Andalucia
Duration
12 days
Guided Status
Guided
Difficulty
Advanced
D-Score™
N/A - Unknown

Overview

Join us in September 2026 for the ultimate cycling adventure through southern Spain, following the Vuelta España race across Andalucía’s most spectacular landscapes. From Mediterranean coastlines to soaring mountain finishes and historic cities, this three-part tour lets you experience the Vuelta like never before — riding iconic roads by day and witnessing the drama of the race up close. The journey begins on the sun-drenched Costa del Sol in Almuñécar, a short transfer from Málaga, where we dive straight into the race atmosphere with Stage 13’s departure before heading inland to Jaén. Over the following days, ride to witness thrilling summit finishes including the legendary Sierra de la Pandera and the decisive action on the Puerto Atafi near Córdoba, before a well-earned rest day and transfer to Mazagón on the Atlantic coast. From Mazagón, the adventure continues with Stage 16’s finish, a sprint showdown in Seville for Stage 17, and the Individual Time Trial in Jerez. We ride through classic Andalusian landscapes to Ronda for Stage 19, with the racing intensity building as we transfer to Granada for the grand finale. Based in Granada, we ride to the summit finish at Collado del Alguacil for Stage 20, soaking up the atmosphere on the decisive mountain stage. Stage 21 brings an optional morning spin before the final finish and podium celebrations — the perfect end to an unforgettable Vuelta experience. This is an Advanced level tour designed for people who ride regularly and want back to back challenging days on the bike. Riders should be confident riding in a small group, comfortable on extended climbs (at your own pace) and have good bike handling skills on corners and descents. E-bikes are available on all of our tours.

Daily Ride Schedule

Day 1: Arrivals to Almuñécar on the Costa del Sol

23 km 650 m

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Arrivals to Almuñécar on the Costa del Sol

Day 2: Climb the Carretera del Cabra to see Stage 13

63 km 1700 m

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Climb the Carretera del Cabra to see Stage 13

Day 3: Stage 14, Ride to see the Stage finish on Sierra de la Pandera

70 km 2000 m

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Stage 14, Ride to see the Stage finish on Sierra de la Pandera

Day 4: Cordoba! Climb the Puerto Atafi to see Stage 15

39 km 715 m

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Cordoba! Climb the Puerto Atafi to see Stage 15

Day 5: Rest Day - Transfer south to Mazagón

50 km 200 m

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Rest Day - Transfer south to Mazagón

Day 6: Loop ride to see the finish of Stage 16

42 km 300 m

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Loop ride to see the finish of Stage 16

Day 7: Ride to Seville to see the sprint finish of Stage 17

111 km 600 m

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Ride to Seville to see the sprint finish of Stage 17

Day 8: Jerez & the Stage 18 ITT

Jerez & the Stage 18 ITT

Day 9: Stage 19 Finish at Peñas Blancas

47 km 1900 m

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Stage 19 Finish at Peñas Blancas

Day 10: The Collado del Alguacil & the Stage 20 Finish

51 km 1400 m

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The Collado del Alguacil & the Stage 20 Finish

Day 11: The Grand Finale! Stage 21 Sprint Finish & Podium Celebrations

37 km 820 m

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The Grand Finale! Stage 21 Sprint Finish & Podium Celebrations

Day 12: Departures

Departures

Accommodation & Services

Accommodation

Hotel

What's Included

Airport transfers
Catering services
Accommodation arrangements
Bike rental
Mechanical support
Support vehicle following all rides