Weather info
This tour is best done in the months:
April, May, June, September and October.
July and August are quit warm and this is also the tourism high-season.
Noveber to March are a little cold. Nothing like USA cold, but specially at night it can be chilly.
On our
Weather page you can see more detailed weather info per region.
Itinerary
Day 1, Madrid airport
On day 1 you arrive in Madrid. We will pick you up from the airport and bring you to your hotel so you can un-pack, rest, relax and aclimatize a bit.
Day 2, Madrid
Today you receive your motorcycle. We'll give you some time to "fiddle" with it to make sure all is to your liking and all your luggage fits in the panniers.
In the afternoon there will be a briefing in which we tell you everything you need to know about the tour, the roads, the customs, etc. We give you the SatNav and show you how to use it.
Day 3, Plasencia
223 miles / 360 km (5½ hours)
This is the day it all begins. You leave Madrid and head towards the west. First a visit to Segovia to see the Aquaduct and the castle. Then Avila for an other castle, followed by the target of today: Plasencia. The roads are good and curvy, but nothing to extreme. After all, it is only your first day of riding in the old world.
Day 4, Aracena
260 miles / 420 km (6½ hours)
Crossing the NP de Monfrague and the Zujar lake the day ends at the magnificent Gruta de las Maravillas, an underground lake with cristal clear water.
Day 5, Nerva
25 miles / 40 km (1 hour)
A short ride today as you'll need lots of time to explore the Mines of the Rio Tinto.
Day 6, Ronda
150 miles / 240 km (4 hours)
Leaving the Rio Tinto mining area, the route goes to Sevile, the largest city in Andalusia and home of the Royal Shipyards (featured in Game of Thrones). It continues past the "white towns of Andalusia" to Ronda and it's spectacular bridges.
Day 7, Algeciras
174 miles / 280 km (4½ hours)
Passing the Sierra del Pinar mountains it goes on to Jerez where you can taste some top quality sherry at Bodegas Lustau. From here the route takes you to Cadiz, an amazingly picturesque town that sits on a small peninsula.
The costal road then brings you to Algeciras from where you have a splendid view on the Rock of Gibraltar.
Day 8, Granada
161 miles / 260 km (3½ hours)
With the iconic Rock of Gibraltar in the rear-view mirror, the route takes you along the coastal road, via the beach-towns Estepona, Marbella and Torremolinos to Malaga where you'll head into the mountains towards Granada.
Day 9, La Alhambra
La Alhambra has been the palace of many kings and its splendor has been famous since its construction began in the 9th century.
It takes a full day to visit it all.
Day 10, Carboneras
192 miles / 310 km (4½ hours)
The day starts with a climb onto the Sierra Nevada. After that the route goes south to the Mediterranean coast and follows it, passing lots of beautiful secluded beaches and plenty opportunities for a sunbath or a swim.
The day ends in Carboneras, a small beach resort town.
Day 11, Torrevieja
124 miles / 200 km (3½ hours)
After a day of riding small coastal roads you end up in Torrevieja and its amazing pink lake.
Day 12, Ruidera
193 miles / 310 km (5 hours)
Leaving the coast behind, the route goes inland passing hills and mountains. At the Cueva de Montesinos the road dives into a beautiful canyon to emerge again at Ruida.
Day 13, Madrid
160 miles / 260 km (4 hours)
On this last day of riding the route takes you back to Madrid, the place it all started almost 2 weeks ago.
But not before you visit the windmills of La Mancha.
Day 14, Madrid airport
Today we take you to the airport, help you find the right checkin-desk and say goodbye, untill next time.