Cycling from Sevilla to Córdoba

About this tour

Andalusian Escapes: Moorish Towns, Olive Groves & the Spirit of Córdoba

Discover the soul of Andalusia on this captivating cycling journey between two of Spain’s most iconic cities: Seville and Córdoba. Pedal at your own rhythm through a timeless landscape of rolling olive groves, golden fields, and quiet whitewashed villages where Roman and Moorish legacies still echo in cobbled streets and ancient towers.

Discover the heart of Andalusia on a magnificent cycling tour from Seville to Cordoba, combining exceptional heritage and rural tranquillity. Explore the Alcázar and Seville Cathedral before crossing typical Andalusian landscapes, including olive groves, sunflower fields and orange orchards. Visit Carmona, a jewel perched on a hilltop, Marchena and its charming fortified town, and Palma del Río.

End your trip in splendid Córdoba, home to the Mezquita, and continue your cycle journey to the extraordinary Medina Azahara, the “Shining City” of the 10th century. A perfect balance of culture, scenery and adventure in complete serenity: ideal for travellers seeking the best of southern Spain at the peaceful pace of cycling.

Highlights

UNESCO World Heritage Cordoba
The city of Seville
The Andalusian countryside
The historic villages of Carmona and Palma del Río
Spanish cuisine, tapas and Andalusian wine
Medina Azahar

Included/Excluded

Information pack containing tourist information, maps and contact details, available at your hotel reception (1 pack per room).
6 nights' accommodation with breakfast (rural hotels, 3* and 4* hotels)
All tourist information, itineraries and maps via a personalised app for your trip
24/7 helpline
Luggage transport between accommodation locations

Flights
Drinks
Lunch and dinner
Rental bike
Transfers not specified in the itinerary
Insurance

Itinerary

Day 1: Welcome to Andalusia

Arrival at the hotel in Sevilla on your own behalf. You will have an information pack at the reception of your hotel. Your rental bikes will be available at the bike shop. We will prepare the bicycle according to your needs and preferences. Time to visit the beautiful and lively city of Sevilla.

Day 2: Sevilla - Carmona

49.6km

Distance: 49.6km; +583m / -370m

Today you cycle through flat farmland and countryside. As you leave Sevilla via its cycle paths, you venture into the surrounding farmlands and olive groves. The rural paths continue until you see the Moorish town of Carmona on top of the hill, your only climb of the day. Carmona is one of Andalusia´s best kept secrets, with a vast amount of stunning monuments and historic buildings. The tapas bars on the main square are perfect to try out the local food and wine, and the typical Andalusian atmosphere!

Day 3: Carmona - Marchena

42.30km / +218

DISTANCE: 42.30km / +218m / - 312m

A relaxing day on quiet country roads with very little elevation gain. The landscape consists of vast agricultural plains, olive groves and wheat fields. Arrival in Marchena, a peaceful historic town renowned for its churches, ramparts and tapas bars.

Day 4: Marchena - Palma del Río

55km / +370

DISTANCE: 55km / +370m / - 442m

A more varied day of cycling, with rolling hills and a mix of asphalt roads and gravel paths. You will cross farmland and pass near La Campana, the only village on the route. Before arriving in Palma del Río, you will enter the fertile orange-growing region of the Guadalquivir Valley.

In the village of Palma del Rio, you will be staying in an historic convent, in the old town center, where moorish and medieval remains, beautiful churches and a charming town square can be found.

Day 5: Palma del Río - Córdoba

56.7km / +392 / -350

DISTANCE: 56.7km / +392 / -350m

A picturesque ride through the Guadalquivir Valley, dotted with olive groves, quiet country roads and a few short climbs. You gradually approach the historic silhouette of Córdoba, entering one of the most beautiful old towns in Spain. Enjoy your first evening near the Mezquita and the Roman bridge.

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Day 6: Cordoba

28.3 km / + 468

Distance: 28.3 km / + 468m / -466m Option for a longer route of 64km

A short but more demanding day, with a steady climb to the foothills of the Sierra Morena. You can visit Medina Azahara, the magnificent 10th-century Caliphate city, before enjoying a panoramic view of Cordoba.

Return to the city for a relaxing afternoon of sightseeing and tapas tasting.

Day 7: Departure

The day has come to say goodbye. Or you can decide to extend your holiday in Andalusia.