Cycle Southern Spain - Murcia

Name: Cycle Southern Spain - Murcia
Brand: Explore!
SKU: explore-CMU
Price: 1320 USD
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Rating: 4.7 (44 reviews)

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Overview

Trip type

Small Group Tour

Lodging level

Premium - 4 star

Physical level

Wheelchair Accessible

Trip pace

Full schedule

Highlights

Peaceful cycling - Ride on scenic and quiet backroads and cycle paths
Caravaca de la Cruz - Visit one of the Catholic world's 5 holy cities
White-washed villages - typical Spanish villages in the Ricote Valley with Moorish roots

What's this trip about?

On this cycling adventure in southern Spain we discover Murcia's whitewashed villages and Moorish towers, endless orchards, ancient irrigation channels and layers of history. Murcia enjoys mild winters, a semi-arid climate and averages more than 320 days of sun per year. Peaceful cycling - Ride on scenic and quiet backroads and cycle paths through varied landscapes White-washed villages - typical Spanish villages in the Ricote Valley with Moorish roots Tapas y Vino - Reward yourself with and refuel on delicious Spanish food and wine.

Details

Itinerary focusOff the Beaten Path

Group sizeSmall Group - max of 20 people

Age range16 to 85 years

Flights and transport

Start CityMurcia

End CityMurcia

Travel Themes

Cultural
Cycling & Biking

Destinations

Activities

Cycling

Max Group Size

Max Group Size: 20

Itinerary

Day 1 Tour starts in Murcia. Optional short ride

Our tour starts in Murcia, a bustling university town packed with culture. Murcia sits in a fertile plain surrounded by mountains. Sites include Murcia cathedral, the Bishop's Palace and Church of San Nicolas de Bari. The Leader plans to meet you in the hotel recept...

Day 2 Cycle to Caravaca de la Cruz

We drive out from Murcia after breakfast and after 45 mins we reach the town of Bullas where we start our ride on the gently graded via verde del noroeste cycle path (a converted railway track). Those that didn't ride yesterday will be given and fitted with their bike...

Day 3 Circular ride around Caravaca

On today's ride we discover the nature, beauty and history of the area surrounding Caravaca. Cycling past irrigation channels and elm groves, the route takes us from fountain to fountain passing sites with the remains of Paleolithic, Iberian, Roman and Medieval settle...

Day 4 Cycle to Calasparra via 15th century Moratalla fortress

We leave Caravaca this morning after breakfast and cycle to Calasparra. As with yesterday, a lot of the ascent is tackled in the morning with 2 steep ascents of note (150m/492 feet each), after which the route is mainly downhill to Calasparra. We plan to arrive into M...

Day 5 Cycle past almond and apricot orchards to Cieza

After breakfast and check out we transfer back to Calasparra where the ride starts this morning. This morning we ride out to the 'Virgen de la Esperanza Sanctuary' (Our Lady of Hope), the patron saint of Calasparra whose 12th century shrine is a cave carved into the r...

Day 6 Ride through the scenic Ricote Valley back to Murcia

The Segura River and ancient irrigation channels will mark our way from the pleasant town of Cieza to Archena. The scenery changes today as we ride in the Ricote Valley whose arid slopes contrast with the oasis-like orchards studded with palm trees fed by the river. W...

Day 7 Trip ends in Murcia

The trip ends after breakfast at our hotel in Murcia. There are no activities planned today, so you are free to depart at any time. If your flight is departing later in the day luggage storage facilities are available at our hotel. If you would like to receive an a...

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Dates & Availability

Price From $1,320

Price per day$189

Last Updated: 3/30/2025

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12 Apr 2025

$1,380

$290

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17 May 2025

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21 Sep 2025

27 Sep 2025

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28 Sep 2025

04 Oct 2025

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25 Oct 2025

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12 Apr 2026

18 Apr 2026

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10 May 2026

16 May 2026

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13 Sep 2026

19 Sep 2026

$1,450

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20 Sep 2026

26 Sep 2026

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.

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A big thank you to Miguel . One day the trip has been cancelled because of a yellow warning with rain. Miguel has managed the day visiting some lovely museums , park...

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Mar 2025

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We really enjoyed the cycling tour of Murcia. Our guide Miguel Angel was first class and good humoured. While the weather let us down one day (severe weather warning...

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Mar 2025

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Miguel is an excellent guide and couldn’t have done anymore for us. We had a yellow weather warning and so were unable to cycle for one day. Miguel made sure we stil...

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Cancellation policy

These conditions are applicable to Discovery & Wildlife, Cycling, Walking and Family Trips. These conditions were updated November 2022. Booked a Polar trip? Please refer to our Polar booking conditions. To make it easy to know the detail of our flexibility, we’ve put it in a grid (these terms apply to all trips apart from our Polar Voyages.) Standard cancellations or changes within 69 days of travel If you’re getting closer to your trip, cancellation charges will apply as follows: For trips confirmed by 31st December 2022: 59-42 days before trip start date – 30%, or loss of deposit if higher 41-28 days before trip start date – 60% 27-14 days before trip start date – 90% Less than 14 days before trip start date – 100% For trips confirmed from 1st January 2023: 69 -42 days before trip start date – 30%, or loss of deposit if higher 41-28 days before trip start date – 60% 27-14 days before trip start date – 90% Less than 14 days before trip start date – 100%

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Visa requirements

Spain: Visas are not required by UK, Australian, New Zealand, US and Canadian citizens. Other nationalities should consult their local embassy or consular office.

Health & Safety

Nothing compulsory but Tetanus is usually recommended as a precaution. Please check the latest requirements with your travel clinic or doctor prior to departure. The above is not an exhaustive list. Further information regarding vaccinations and travel health advice can be found by following the NHS and NaTHNaC links at <a href="https://www.explore.co.uk/essential-information/know-before-you-go/travel-health">Explore Travel Health</a> and from your local healthcare provider. Visa and vaccination requirements are subject to change and should be confirmed by you before travelling.

Meals Included

Breakfast : 6

Age Requirements

16 to 85 years

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