Biking Andalucia
Biking Andalucia
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Guided and self guided road and mountain biking holidays with accommodation in the Sierra Nevada mountains of southern Spain. We use our unrivalled local knowledge to provide a customised holiday based on what you want.
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Schteev
Great Malvern, UK8 contributions
Jun 2022 • Friends
David needs therapy. Anger management and a reality check. He is in no way suitable to be a host for quests.. he just does not have any people skills. From giving away our accommodation to his friends (and thinking it's okay we move into his house WITH him), to berating us about using the heater, asking for things that were supposed to be included (food, juice, wine), to entering the bathroom to complain about too much water being used to brush teeth! 'Headonism gone mad' was David's catchphrase for any action that used electricity, water or gas.
Written 2 April 2023
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Luke H
4 contributions
May 2019 • Solo
I found David to lack any enthusiasm, i found David also to be quite rude and careless. The mountain biking would suit beginners only. I would not recommend this to anyone
Written 5 May 2019
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04KatieLL
Leeds, UK36 contributions
May 2018 • Couples
Just got back from a three night stay in Orgiva.
The property although basic had everything we needed. Shower, pool, wifi and space for outside eating. It was perfectly located extremely close to the mountains and local villages but far enough not to be bothered by noise. The property is located just off the main road (marked by a BP petrol garage!!) which was easy to get to from Malaga and then find.
Orgiva is very small but has a couple of grocery shops, a lovely restaurant and the best bakery! We also travelled to a nearby village; Lanjaron, which has an ice cream shop and some more restaurants as it is slightly bigger.
We were road biking and there was loads of routes of various sizes.
David was lovely. He provided us with maps to use for exploring and provided muesli, cereal, eggs, bread, milk and fruit.
We will definitely be back!
The property although basic had everything we needed. Shower, pool, wifi and space for outside eating. It was perfectly located extremely close to the mountains and local villages but far enough not to be bothered by noise. The property is located just off the main road (marked by a BP petrol garage!!) which was easy to get to from Malaga and then find.
Orgiva is very small but has a couple of grocery shops, a lovely restaurant and the best bakery! We also travelled to a nearby village; Lanjaron, which has an ice cream shop and some more restaurants as it is slightly bigger.
We were road biking and there was loads of routes of various sizes.
David was lovely. He provided us with maps to use for exploring and provided muesli, cereal, eggs, bread, milk and fruit.
We will definitely be back!
Written 18 May 2018
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Ben D
9 contributions
Nov 2017 • Friends
We've just got back from 4 nights staying with Biking Andalucia. Dave was a fantastic host and kept us thoroughly entertained throughout. He demonstrated an excellent local knowledge of the mountain bike trails that he guided us on. The accommodation was basic, but fairly well equipped. The local town of Orgiva (less than 5 minutes walk away), is packed with plenty of places to eat and drink. Highly recommended for those that want a relatively cheap get away to experience the excellent cycling trails. Hope to see you again! Ben, Tim and Steve.
Written 28 November 2017
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KateC129
Sydney, Australia115 contributions
Oct 2017 • Couples
Bespoke bike tour.
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We did a three day trip across the Sierra Nevada with biking Andalusia and it was an amazing expedition. We were picked up from Malaga, checked out the bikes in Orgiva (trek superfly hard-tail bikes from sierranevada cycle company - really great bikes). Overnight in Orgiva (I'd recommend Pizza'n'love for dinner). Day 1: A white knuckle drive with an ascent of 1500m. You can ride this but we had a tough 40km ride to Capiliera via gravel road, gnarly single track and open tracks via irrigation channels. Beautiful scenery and picnic lunch in the forest. We overnighted in Capiliera (We booked the hotel).
Day 2: To the refuge at Poqueria. Uphill for about 24km, mostly a reasonable grade, then 3km of fast downhill to the refuge. As we were staying overnight and continuing to Granada we needed to take clothes for the refuge, snacks for 2 days and lots of water. As this was about to be taken up over 3000m, careful packing is required! The refuge is like a mix of a ski lodge and back packers hostel. Rooms of 8 bunks, communal dining. It gets cold at night but the views are glorious. Dinner is 17€, simple but filling and breakfast is 5€.
Day 3. Up and over the mountains. The track is rocky but mostly rideable and the views are worth the slog. The track leads to the top of a ski resort and then it was (mostly) gloriois downhill to Granada. An amazing trip. Great guides and well worth the effort.
534658747
We did a three day trip across the Sierra Nevada with biking Andalusia and it was an amazing expedition. We were picked up from Malaga, checked out the bikes in Orgiva (trek superfly hard-tail bikes from sierranevada cycle company - really great bikes). Overnight in Orgiva (I'd recommend Pizza'n'love for dinner). Day 1: A white knuckle drive with an ascent of 1500m. You can ride this but we had a tough 40km ride to Capiliera via gravel road, gnarly single track and open tracks via irrigation channels. Beautiful scenery and picnic lunch in the forest. We overnighted in Capiliera (We booked the hotel).
Day 2: To the refuge at Poqueria. Uphill for about 24km, mostly a reasonable grade, then 3km of fast downhill to the refuge. As we were staying overnight and continuing to Granada we needed to take clothes for the refuge, snacks for 2 days and lots of water. As this was about to be taken up over 3000m, careful packing is required! The refuge is like a mix of a ski lodge and back packers hostel. Rooms of 8 bunks, communal dining. It gets cold at night but the views are glorious. Dinner is 17€, simple but filling and breakfast is 5€.
Day 3. Up and over the mountains. The track is rocky but mostly rideable and the views are worth the slog. The track leads to the top of a ski resort and then it was (mostly) gloriois downhill to Granada. An amazing trip. Great guides and well worth the effort.
Written 21 October 2017
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Suzanne N
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Jun 2017 • Couples
Fantastic little secluded spot but close to everything. Very relaxing to enjoy & sun-bake by the pool. Enjoyed going to the markets and local Tapas everywhere.
If you want to go for a hike or bike ride either mountain or road, David has all the knowledge to set you on your way to a route to suit your own pace or a challenge if you want. He has always treated us with the utmost of kind intensions and we now even call him our 'Mate'... Paco is also now our friendly fur baby.
Missing the place and already looking forward to our return next Year.
Cheers Suzanne & Dean xox
If you want to go for a hike or bike ride either mountain or road, David has all the knowledge to set you on your way to a route to suit your own pace or a challenge if you want. He has always treated us with the utmost of kind intensions and we now even call him our 'Mate'... Paco is also now our friendly fur baby.
Missing the place and already looking forward to our return next Year.
Cheers Suzanne & Dean xox
Written 11 October 2017
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Luke S
13 contributions
Aug 2017 • Friends
Booked a mornings ride with David. A great ride, Davids local knowledge is excellent and friendly guy. Some lovely conversations along the ride, in between fighting for breath on the 600m climb in 38 degrees!
Fantastic scenery and the climb was well worth the fast and technical single track back down the mountain
Fantastic scenery and the climb was well worth the fast and technical single track back down the mountain
Written 19 August 2017
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JShimmers
Great Longstone, UK146 contributions
Apr 2017 • Friends
Just returned from a brilliant week with David. His hospitality is second to none -
Everything was taken care of so we could relax and enjoy our holiday.
The accommodation is lovely in a beautiful setting and it has everything you need, including a secure bike store and an area to do bike maintenance and also laundry which is great as we had lots of sweaty cycling kit!
David's knowledge of the local trails provided us with hours of great riding on a wide variety of terrains and all with fantastic views of the region. He did a fantastic job at catering for everyone in our group, which was mixed ability and fitness levels.
I can't fault my stay and I would definitely recommend and return. Thanks David!
Everything was taken care of so we could relax and enjoy our holiday.
The accommodation is lovely in a beautiful setting and it has everything you need, including a secure bike store and an area to do bike maintenance and also laundry which is great as we had lots of sweaty cycling kit!
David's knowledge of the local trails provided us with hours of great riding on a wide variety of terrains and all with fantastic views of the region. He did a fantastic job at catering for everyone in our group, which was mixed ability and fitness levels.
I can't fault my stay and I would definitely recommend and return. Thanks David!
Written 10 April 2017
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William G
Hemel Hempstead, UK8 contributions
Mar 2017 • Friends
First time road-biking in Spain - went with some friends who had stayed here before - had a fab time and expect to return, Plenty of great places to relax and eat in Orgiva
Some good rides even for a novice like me - albeit punctuated with Coffee and Cake - is there anything better?? - Thanks to David for looking after us and the meet and greet at the Airport -
Some good rides even for a novice like me - albeit punctuated with Coffee and Cake - is there anything better?? - Thanks to David for looking after us and the meet and greet at the Airport -
Written 30 March 2017
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vnort
Caernarfon, UK1 contribution
Jan 2017 • Friends
A great week in Orgiva. David has amazing knowledge of the mountains, biking and the best places to eat and drink. He made us feel very welcome and always there to help. I will be back.
Written 31 January 2017
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