About this trip
Seven days of cycling through Murcia, a part of southern Spain that gets overlooked in favour of its more famous neighbours. Expect white-washed villages, Moorish history and a climate that rarely lets you down — this region sees sun on most days of the year.
You ride quiet backroads and dedicated cycle paths rather than busy main roads, passing through orchards and old irrigation channels that date back centuries. The pace is moderate, built around steady riding days rather than racing between sights.
Food is part of the draw too — think hearty stews and freshly-baked cakes, plus tapas and local wine to refuel after a day in the saddle.
What you'll do
- Ride through the white-washed villages of the Ricote Valley
- Cycle past centuries-old irrigation channels and orchards
- Explore towns with Moorish roots and layered history
- Refuel with local stews, cakes, tapas and wine along the way
- Follow quiet backroads and cycle paths rather than main roads
- Moderate pace and difficulty, suited to riders with some cycling fitness rather than complete beginners
- Semi-arid climate with mild winters and a lot of sunshine, so riding conditions are generally reliable
Worth it if you're fit enough for hill climbing in intense heat and value off-the-beaten-track culture. Think twice if you need cutting-edge bike tech or prefer predictable comfort.
- Staying in monasteries and convents with monk-led tours creates genuinely unique cultural access most tourists miss.
- Heat on climbs is serious; reviewers found long hills unexpectedly challenging and suggest considering lighter bike upgrades beforehand.
- Group dynamic is genuinely special—cyclists bond well, guides translate actively, and meals together steer you toward local places.
- Daily routes balance varied terrain with cultural stops; day 4's long descent particularly rewarding after hill sections.
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Departing in Sep is cheapest — from £1,020, about 11% below the priciest month (Mar).
Getting there
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Where to stay
A night before your tour in Murcia · 26 Sept – 27 Sept
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