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Spain..."Andalusia Especial"
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Over hundreds of years, the Moors developed the unique culture of Andalusia. Today one can step into this heritage on a BMW motorcycle, winding through diverse landscapes and fascinating cities. This tour leads you from "Costa del Sol" to "Costa de la Luz" on endless, narrow mountain roads through impressive scenery, along shorelines, past almond groves and cactus fields, through green forests and the only European desert.
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Ride along curvy paved or optional gravel backcountry roads of Andalusia's awe-inspiring desert and mountain landscape. At the selected hotels you will be spoilt with specialties of the country's wonderful cuisine and enjoy Spain's culture and history.
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Passengers are welcome, and riding two-up is no problem for any experienced rider. A support vehicle will carry your luggage and can accommodate some passengers.
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TOUR DETAILS
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Host:
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Hispania Tours GRXHI1
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Tour Character:
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Adventures riding experience
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Start/End:
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La Herradura, Spain / Malaga, Spain
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Duration:
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8 days (incl. arrival and departure)
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Riding days:
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6 days
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Entire Route:
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approx. 870 miles (1400 km)
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Motorcycles:
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BMW F650GS ABS, BMW R1200GS ABS
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Number of participants:
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4 - 8 persons
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Group riding:
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Not required (daily route briefing)
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Accommodation:
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Selected 3 - 4 star hotels
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Highlights:
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Cabo de Gata, Cazorla, Alhambra
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PRICING & DATES
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€1880
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Riding a BMW F650GS ABS
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TOUR - DATES
- 2008 -
Sept. 27 - Oct. 04.
Nov. 22 - Nov. 29.
- 2009 -
Apr. 11 - Apr. 18
Apr. 25 - May. 02
May. 30 - Jun. 06
Sept. 19 - Sept. 26.
Oct. 24 - Oct. 31
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€2230
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Riding a BMW R1200GS ABS
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€1080
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Riding private motorcycle
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€1250
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Passenger
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€250
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Single room supplement
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EURO
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Currency
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CURRENCY ASSISTANT 
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ALL TOURS
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 DAY BY DAY
Day 1:
Arrival in Malaga - La Herradura
Arrival at Malaga airport and transfer to La Herradura. Your motorbike will be waiting for you directly at the hotel. Introductions over dinner with Spanish wine will give us an opportunity to discuss our tour.
Day 2:
La Herradura - Cabo de Gata [280 km/174 mi]
We will warm up our motorbikes along the coastal road before we enjoy the first stretch of bends on this tour in the Sierra Nevada foothills. The winding roads continue through the Sierra de Gator. The ride will offer magnificent views of the Mediterranean on our way to the Cabo de Gata nature reserve.
Day 3:
Cabo de Gata - Rodalquilar - Las Menas [240 km/149 mi]
From Cabo de Gata, the tour takes us along the coast to the fascinating town of Mojácar, where we will take a much-needed break before riding on through the Sierra de los Filabres. This mountain range is not particularly large, but it offers endless winding roads, making it a paradise for motorcyclists across Spain!
Day 4:
Las Menas - Cazorla [260 km/162 mi]
Through a valley plain, we ride north to the Sierras around Cazorla and Segura, where unique landscapes, incredible stretches of road, and endless biking pleasure awaits us. We will also drop by the remains of settlements built by the Romans and Phoenicans who once inhabited this region in centuries past.
Day 5:
Cazorla - Round trip Sierra Segura [190 km/118 mi]
On our tour of the Sierras of Cazorla, Segura, and Castril, we relish the magnificent mountain passes and enjoy stunning views of this imposing mountain range. With a little luck, we may even have the chance to watch vultures on their landing approach in the canyon of El Chorro. This region is also home to eagles and ibex.
Day 6:
Cazorla - Granada [250 km/155 mi]
Along the Sierra Pozo and the Rio Fardes, we head for Granada. Rising before the phenomenal backdrop of the Sierra Nevada is the one-of-a-kind Alhamra - the only Islamic palace complex to be preserved in its entireity - where we will spend the afternoon. In the evening, we will join the hustle and bustle of Granada, visiting some of the innumberable bars to sample delicious tapas, cool cerveza, vino, and fino in this fascinating city.
Day 7:
Granada - Sierra Nevada - La Herradura [280 km/174 mi]
Our final touring day leads us into and around the Sierra Nevada. You will rarely come across such diversity and extremes in the landscape: snow at an altitude of 3,400 meters; a sea of blossoming almond trees in spring; large vineyards and fields on the southern slopes; and plains with magnificent panoramic views of the deep-blue Mediterranean Sea.
Day 8:
Return journey
Note: We reserve the right to make changes.
 Ready to ride? Book here
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Terrain: Winding paved mountain/coastal roads
