Arrived in Malaga, picked up the rental car and off to Hotel Parador de Malaga Gibralfaro. The Parador sits on the top of a hill next to Castille de Gibralfaro, built in the 14thcentury. Given this was very much a travel day we opted for dinner at the hotel. Of course had to start with “sundowners” at 8pm. Hard to imagine the sun only sets …
Malaga is where the journey starts… Thursday, June 27, 2019 Read More »
Distance: 26 km Vertical: 550 m Time on the bike: 2 hr 40 min Onto the bikes for our first of many leisurely rides along quiet country lanes. We heaedd towards Montejaque via Benoajan. Passed a fresh water lagoon at the Cueva de Gatos before stopping for lunch. Of course Mickey and Andy did go for a “swim”, we were a bit hesitant as too …
Distance: 72 k Vertical: 1,130 m Time on the bike: 5 hr 10 min And we are off again following a lovely breakfast, destination Hotel Los Tadeos. We rode through an enchanting cork tree forest in the Grazalema Natural Park to the beautiful white village of Grazalema, which is surrounded on three sides by mountains. Here we had an opportunity to explore the narrow streets, enjoy the …
