Etiquette Cycling

The region offers dynamic and varied terrain, coastal roads, flat countryside & challenging mountains including the Sierra Espuna.

Its good enough for the pros!: Local hero Alejandro Valverde and one or two of his fellow pros are frequently spotted training locally.

Our Murcia Bike Camp is suitable for both social and club riders and caters for both individual riders and established groups.

We support you on and off the bike to ensure an action packed camp experience:

• A Murcian wine tasting experience in a local bodega.
• Enjoy Cartagena’s famous “Asiatico” coffee made with the region’s Liquor 43,
• View the towns urban art on one of our leisure bikes.
• Stroll along the shores of the Mar Menor lagoon.

This 8-night/9-day, guided social tour explores the heart of rural Murcia, with a route carefully chosen to ensure great cycling terrain and stopovers with an authentic local feel.

Each day is different; The tour starts and ends on the coast. The route heads inland towards the foothills of the Sierra Espuña mountain, then continues a loop around the region. En route we target key cultural attractions, stunning scenery and unique accommodation choices offering real character.

Highlights:

• Authentic accommodation - every night is different. For example: stay in the 16th century Monastery Santa Eulalia; explore the breath-taking sanctuary in the foothills of the Sierra Espuña Natural Park.
• Enjoy a night out at a restaurant in the 'old town' area in the holy city of Caravaca de la Cruz.
• Experience the Archena spa - a chance to relax in the heated pools.
• Casa Rural (rural house) homestays. Enjoy the wines produced in the surrounding vineyard and a homecooking treat from our guest chef.
• Savour a local olive oil tasting experience.

Route: A loop covering 500 kms (an average of 80 kms a day).
Difficulty: Typically 80km/per day with up to 500m of climbing.
Pro-style Support: The EC team with support vehicle are on hand so you can just ride, rest and relax.

This 8-night/9-day, guided CHALLENGE TOUR is for riders who want to challenge themselves whilst experiencing a tour that takes us deep into the rich culture and landscape of southern Spain.

We start our journey with a pilgrimage to the holy city of Caravaca from the stunning Sierra Espuña Natural Park. We continue our ride through rural Spain into the Andalusia region. The challenge of the longest day’s ride is rewarded by staying in the most picturesque Sierra Magina Natural park.

We then step back in time and head to Guadix where we stay in cave-dwellings for which the town is famous. Visiting the city of Granada offers history, culture and spectacle. Continuing our journey we embrace nature and relaxation in the spa town of Alhama de Granada.

The final descent through the Montes de Malaga Natural Park makes for an exhilarating end to the tour as the coast comes fully into view.

Our guided Wine & Ride Tours offer an exciting opportunity to experience Murcia’s early autumn coincides with local festivities to celebrate the harvesting of the grapes.

The wine themed tours will appeal to both wine connoisseurs and those wishing to learn more about wine.

Highlights

• This tour promises the best natural beauty, culture and gastronomy of the region:
• Authentic accommodation - every night is different. For example; Stay in the 16th century Monastery Santa Eulalia; explore the breath-taking sanctuary in the foothills of the Sierra Espuña Natural Park
• Explore at your leisure the vineyards of Jumilla, Yecla & Bullas famed for the monastrell grape
• A unique opportunity to stay in a number of Casa Rurals (rural houses) and enjoy the wines produced in the surrounding vineyard
• Visit Jumilla’s state of the art wine museum then enjoy wine tasting and a local menu in the town's premier bodega
• Savour a local olive oil tasting experience

Our guided Wine & Ride Tours offer an exciting opportunity to experience Murcia's famous spring floracion (blossoming), an unequalled tourist attraction with many local events taking place during the month of March.

The wine themed tours will appeal to both wine connoisseurs and those wishing to learn more about wine.

Highlights

• This tour promises the best natural beauty, culture and gastronomy of the region:
• Authentic accommodation - every night is different. For example; stay in the 16th century Monastery Santa Eulalia; explore the breath-taking sanctuary in the foothills of the Sierra Espuña Natural Park
• Explore at your leisure the vineyards of Jumilla, Yecla & Bullas famed for the monastrell grape
• A unique opportunity to stay in a number of Casa Rurals (rural houses) and enjoy the wines produced in the surrounding vineyard
• Visit Jumilla’s state of the art wine museum then enjoy wine tasting and a local menu in the town's premier bodega
• Savour a local olive oil tasting experience