Women's Heritage Tour of Andalusia

The Women's Heritage Tour of Andalusia is a women-only departure starting in Granada, riding through the UNESCO Granada Geopark to the historic cave city of Guadix, with its Arab Citadel and Mudéjar architecture. The route then climbs into the Alpujarras via the Puerto de la Ragua pass, through whitewashed Berber-influenced villages to Cádiar.

Riders continue to Trevélez, one of Spain's highest villages and home to a Denomination of Origin ham-curing tradition, then on to Capileira in the Poqueira Gorge. The final cycling day crosses the Lecrín Valley's citrus and olive groves around the Béznar Reservoir, finishing at the coastal town of Salobreña beneath its Moorish castle before returning to Granada.

The tour is designed exclusively for women, with female guides and support staff creating a supportive, community-focused environment alongside the cycling and cultural experiences.

Highlights:

• Cycling through the UNESCO Granada Geopark to Guadix's cave houses and Arab Citadel
• Crossing the Alpujarras via Puerto de la Ragua, with views to the Mediterranean and Africa
• Trevélez's traditional ham-curing tradition, with an optional Secadero visit
• Overnight in Capileira, the second-highest village in the Sierra Nevada
• Lecrín Valley cycling around the Béznar Reservoir, with an optional olive oil mill tour
• Finishing on the coast at Salobreña, beneath its Moorish castle

Surface and terrain:
100% paved road. Rolling hills through valleys with mountain passes in the Alpujarras.

Likely weather:
Mediterranean climate, sunny with long daylight hours. Spring/autumn 8-19°C, summer 22-35°C (cooler at altitude). Rainfall minimal.

Suitable for:
Women of moderate fitness wanting an easy to moderate, leisurely trip in a women-only group, including those new to cycle touring. Minimum 7 participants for a guaranteed departure. Rides run 4-6 hours daily, with a support vehicle available.