Charles Chodkowski Posted December 29, 2011 Share Posted December 29, 2011 We are off to Southern Spain on Feb.19th for six weeks to miss the last of our winter. We like to do a bit of cycling - 30 to 40 mile round trips - can any one suggest any areas or cycling books that cover this area. Thanks and happy new year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Peter James Posted December 29, 2011 Share Posted December 29, 2011 I just park the van and cycle along the seafronts cause its nice and flat. Fuengirola/Benalmadena/Torremolinos/Marbella/La Linea - all good for cycling that time of year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave225 Posted December 29, 2011 Share Posted December 29, 2011 There are a number of cycle trails. I suggest call in the local tourist office and they will be able to advise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BGD Posted December 29, 2011 Share Posted December 29, 2011 For what it's worth - my advice would be to get a bit inland, don't just hug the concrete coast - if you venture 10kms or more inland, there's actually a Spain to be discovered. With Spanish people and culture and food and everything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Peter James Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 BGD - 2011-12-29 10:54 PM For what it's worth - my advice would be to get a bit inland, don't just hug the concrete coast - if you venture 10kms or more inland, there's actually a Spain to be discovered. With Spanish people and culture and food and everything. Yes I would like to do that if/when I have more time down there. But my priority would be to see the main popular places first. At least then when people are talking abou them you know what they mean. And being flat and not so hot and busy in February they are great for cycling. With English speaking people around in case you get stuck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caroline Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 We took the bikes to Spain this year (La Manga), got the basic road map from the campsite and this did us well. Alongside the major roads there seems to be service roads which are a lot quieter ideal for bikes. In the quieter season we cycled along promenades (courtesy to pedestrians off course) and even off roaded a bit along shorelines, to join areas up. If you are heading here the Mar is a good to cycle round, you can cross the top at Santiago de la Ribera on a ferry which will take bikes............do check it is running before starting out. (lol) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Mrs Batty Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 Peter James - 2011-12-30 11:27 AM BGD - 2011-12-29 10:54 PM For what it's worth - my advice would be to get a bit inland, don't just hug the concrete coast - if you venture 10kms or more inland, there's actually a Spain to be discovered. With Spanish people and culture and food and everything. Yes I would like to do that if/when I have more time down there. But my priority would be to see the main popular places first. At least then when people are talking abou them you know what they mean. And being flat and not so hot and busy in February they are great for cycling. With English speaking people around in case you get stuck. Hi Peter we have spent alot of time in Spain and never had a problem with the laungage barrier. Everone we have come across has always been ready to use thier broken english to help, feed us and give directions ! I think people abroad are much more open and willing to converse than in the UK and we have found are much more open and friendly. Would give the inland a go though as the views are breathtaking and little villages are lovley and nice to get away from the pie & chips plus English beer coupled with Sky TV ! Have a great time ! The Bs :-D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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