Mediterranean Coast Eastbound Motorcycle Tour

Dates

2017, March the 11^th
2018, March the 3^rd

Tour Details

8 night accommodation (one week-off work)
6 riding days
Begins: Malaga
Ends: Alicante
Hotel Nights Included: 8
Breakfast: 8
Evening meal included: 6 (not included on rest days)
Season for riders: Spring & Autumn
Rest Days: 1 (Cabo de Gata)
Distance: 819 miles ( 1.360 km)
Distance average per day ride: 136 miles (226 km)
Hotels: 4 star

Services Included

8 night accomodation with 6 riding days, 1 rest day, Arrival & departure days
8 Nights in 4 star hotels including Breakfast
7 Dinners included (except on rest day)
Experienced guide on a motorcycle spoken
Support van for luggage with driver
Airport transfers on arrival and departure
Welcome Pack: Reflective vest, T-Shirt, Patch and Pin
All maps with marked routes for the region being toured
Extensive tour booklet
100 digital pictures of the tour

Services Not Included

Air ticket, Motorcycle, dinners on rest days, lunches, drinks, gasoline, tolls, personal spending, tips, fines, and all not listed as included.

Motorcycle Rental if you need it

Special Conditions

Minimum: 10 people
Maximum: 15 bikes (contact us for groups)

Tour Overview (Click on the right arrow to read more)

This tour takes place along the Spanish Mediterranean Coast during 9 days, starting in Malaga Eastbound, and Alicante Westbound in two different weeks. The Mediterranean Coast is the warmest climate in all Europe, because the effect of the Mexico Gulf Stream. For this reason we have very enjoyable riding weather, including the winter season. The landscape is semi desert-like in the Murcia and Almeria areas, and Mediterranean in the rest, that means evergreen trees & bushes.
For the riding experience the enjoy is guaranteed, because the luck possibility of rains in these season, the nice climate, & of course, the range of mountains that is running along all the coast, with curvy roads very well maintained. We enjoy also the nice landscapes.
This tour is not circular one, but it takes along all the coast in two different dates & in reverse direction. So you can choose the week starting in Malaga and ending in Alicante, or the week starting in Alicante & ending in Malaga. We enjoy resting in main cities by the sea, where we taste the delicious Mediterranean cuisine, very known all around the world.

Attractions

Cultural attractions: Old City and Cathedral in Malaga; Alcazaba Fortress in Almeria; Bateria de Castillitos.
Natural Attractions on the way: Malaga Beach; Nerja Caves; Ride valleys between "Sierra Nevada" & "Sierra Tejada" Natural Parks; Tabernes desert.
Special Activities: Ride along Mediterranean Sea coast.

Routing Map

Daily itinerary

Day 1: Arrival to Málaga +
Your tour guide will pick you up from the airport and bring you to your hotel in Malaga. After we get you settled in the hotel and you become acquainted with your bike, just take it easy - rest in the hotel, see the town or take a short introductory ride with the guide to get accustomed to the motorcycle (starts at 5 PM, takes about 2 hrs)In the evening we will meet for a welcome dinner and to brief you about the format of our tour, describe in detail the route of Day 2. Every evening we have the briefing for next day.
Day 2: Malaga - Motril 140km (around 3h 30min) +
We start our tour winding gently along the beaches of Malaga, with the sea on our right. After some kilometres we will enjoy our ride on the twisting roads near the Natural Park "Sierra de Tejada" which offers spectacular views of the Mediterranean coast. We will not miss the magnificient Nerja Caves which is a must visit place in Andalusia, one of Spain's most popular and spectacular sites. After this amazing visit we head towards Motril, always with the sea on our way along the marvelous landscapes of the wild coast.
Day 3: Motril - Cabo de Gata 210km (around 3h 45min) +
Today we will have a wonderful riding day along " La Alpujarra", an area to the south of the Natural Park " Sierra Nevada"( it includes the highest peak of the Iberian Peninsula, The Mulhacen at 3479m) where we enjoy the winding roads and its changing landscapes, as the soil has different colours along the route, that make this area so beatiful and fun to ride in. At the arrival, and if the participant wants to, he can get to the "Cabo de Gata" to enjoy the wild and isolated views.
Day 4: Rest Day or Explore Almeria 320km (around 3h 15min) +
Almeria is the area of less rainfall in all Europe. Today we have a guided ride out at Almeria mountains, taking about 3h 15 min and 330km. There we enjoy a lot of bends and beautiful landscapes. You can also stay at the hotel, rest, enjoy the sun on the beach or maybe play golf at the resort near the hotel. It's up to you!
Day 5: Cabo de Gata - Aguilas 175km (around 4h) +
We rejoin again the route along the coast with the sea as a companion and beautiful sea and mountain landscapes. In Aguilas we will take pleasure of a good rest next to the beach.
Day 6: Aguilas - La Manga 165km (around 4h) +
We keep on riding on roads nearby the sea and interesting to enable us to enjoy the riding of our bikes. La Manga is a special place to enjoy the sunset with a sun-glass and a fresh drink in hand.
Day 7: La Manga - Alicante 260km (around 4h 30min) +
Today we continue our way crossing the inland mountains to reach Alicante, as the beaches are too much built - up to be pleasing. In the inland we will find typical landscapes of this area, where sparse vegetation and wind erosion enables us to see the colour of the mountains layers we are running through.
Day 8: - Mountains of Alicante 173km (around 4h) +
Alicante is best known for its sunshine and beaches, but for a biker it's an authentic paradise of winding and well paved roads. It's surrounded by mountains and Natural Parks, some of which we will cross today with our bikes. Even if the route is considered included in the tour, you can decide if yo want to do other activities (beach, tourism, shopping.......)
Day 9: Back Home +
Now the moment has come to say "Until next time" to get back home.We wish you have enjoyed your trip through the Mediterranean Coast and we look forward to meet you in another motorcycling adventure through other regions in Spain and Morocco.