Wild and free Andalusia – Transandalus through the interior

The adventure begins at the Almería train station. Throughout the route you pass through different towns where it is possible to find refreshments, but make sure you bring water and your favorite snack in case you feel like stopping at one of the paradisiacal beaches to recharge your batteries.



The first… read more

This stage covers the northern part of the natural park using paved roads and tracks, for the most part, in good condition. Of course, pay attention to the eroded terrain, since there are sections with trickles and loose stones.



Agua Amarga is the last coastal town you pass through until the end of the… read more

You are facing one of the most physically demanding routes in this Collection. During the journey, you will ascend to 1,640 meters high and you will accumulate about 1,820 meters of positive elevation gain. Of course, the paths are very entertaining and offer you dream views.



The first part of the route… read more

This day is very different from the previous two. Despite starting the first kilometers facing small steep climbs, the negative slope predominates. Also, at the end of the day you get a big surprise that I reveal later.



Once you finish skirting the Cerro Layón peak along the side of the mountain, you… read more

This day guides you from the Granada Geopark to the Sierras de Cazorla, Segura y las Villas Natural Park. It is a hard track, but extremely beautiful. Each pedal stroke is worth it for the beautiful views that you gradually discover.



Campo Cámara is the last town through which today's route passes. I… read more

This stage runs through the heart of the mountains, it is a hard and lonely stage. Although you pass through the municipality of Portón Bajo and visit various icons of the area, for most of the tour you will have vibrant nature as your only companion, eager to show you the jewels it hides.



The first kilometers… read more

This impressive stage skirts the reservoir for a few kilometers and then guides you towards the exit of the natural park through a fairly steep climb between the hills. Dense pine forests and huge terraces full of centuries-old olive trees are the protagonists in this section.



Beas de Segura is a charming… read more

The hardest stage of the Collection arrives. It is a mixed route that combines secondary roads and paths that navigate through the rugged orography of this place. Throughout the day you will cross several towns with the possibility of provisioning, but I recommend you take enough food to be able to make… read more

On this day, you receive the reward of a hard stage like yesterday, since the negative difference predominates throughout today's route. Prepare your favorite snacks, fill the bottles and get on the bike because several surprises await you along the way.



Baños de la Encina is a town that is approximately… read more

The day begins with a gentle pedaling through the Guadalquivir river valley to Marmolejo, where I recommend that you make a quick stop and recharge your food and water supplies, since you will not pass through any town until kilometer 55.



The Las Yeguas reservoir is a turning point in this stage. From… read more

You face a long day, in which the negative slope exceeds the positive. You are going to tour the region of Los Pedroches, made up of charming villages and large expanses of meadows.



Most of the route is made up of paths and tracks that meander through the holm oaks. When the ground is very dry, there… read more

This is the shortest stage of the Collection. However, do not underestimate it, since it can be quite hard due to the surface on which it travels. It is a mixture of paths and sandy tracks. As in the previous stage, there is always the option of taking a detour along the provincial road.



Valsequillo is… read more

This day is very different from the day before. The time has come to face positive unevenness that requires a physical and mental effort. However, the course uses quite a few asphalt sections. The parts of the track can be avoided if you deviate along the provincial road.



Before leaving Fuente Obejuna… read more

The route enters the heart of the pastures of the Sierra Norte de Sevilla natural park, showing you its wildest side. Before starting the day, make sure you take enough food and water tanks well filled, since there is no possibility of provisioning until kilometer 45.



Despite not accumulating as much… read more

This journey covers the southern part of the mountains using, for the most part, roads and paths. It is a long stage and requires a good physical level. As an alternative, you can take the road that connects the towns. In addition, there is a national road that does not have so many slopes and is quite… read more

As in the previous stage, you will pedal through a very rugged orography that crosses hills full of pastures. It's a tough day, but it's worth it for the views you get from the highest peaks. It looks as if the map has been crumpled very tightly and you can feel every fold in the earth.

Make sure you… read more

The last stage of this Collection arrives. A day in which the negative unevenness exceeds the positive. Fill your saddlebags with your favorite picnic and get going because you still have surprises to discover.



In the first kilometres, the main protagonists continue to be the meadows: huge expanses of… read more