Experience the thrill of bandit country on your morning cycle by riding through the Sierra de las Nieves National Park, passing through small 'pueblo blancos' and blue lakes. Spend the night near to one of Spain’s most interesting geographical features, El Chorro, an impressive river cut gorge. Our 19th century converted mill is steps away from the plunging chasms and a flowing river.

Cycle out through orange and lemon groves, we wind a path through fertile valleys, discovering the quiet countryside. An afternoon of some steeper climbs leads us into medieval Antequera, a pretty town famous for its churches, fortress and ancient burial grounds. Tonight's accommodation is classic Andalusian, a beautiful hotel with an atrium centrepiece set across from a picturesque plaza.

Visit an olive oil mill on our guided tour before biking off through the beautiful olive groves of the region. Speed through the most tranquil of country, before arriving at a town famed for its historic castle and hilltop church. Here's a taste of the real inland Spain as your hotel tonight has brought many a famed guest to its bullring.

Cycling though winding hills, we pass through some tremendous scenery of fields and mountains before coming to Alcala La Real, a royal town with its fortified fortress sitting proudly. Continue onto Montefrío and its church balancing on a cliff edge where below the portly noble Iglesia Encarnacion (a look alike to Rome’s Pantheon) sits plumply. Have time to sample the rustic tapas and wine from your hotel's cobble-stoned courtyard.

Outstanding views of the Sierra Nevada mountains greet us on this cycle route through the valley of the Genil stopping at the home of Andalusia's most famous poet, Lorca. We head onwards via Columbus’ haunt, Santa Fe, and then head towards our final stop, the Royal city of Granada. Enjoy some 4 star luxury tonight, as we spend the night in the middle of the historic centre in this mansion town house.

We start the day with a visit to the Alhambra Palace, the most magnificent blend of Arabic king’s ingenuity and Medieval Christian ruler's architectural skill. We then tour around the other great sights of this city, including the Arab quarter, the gothic cathedral and hidden plazas and courtyards. After lunch, we say adios to each other and this lovely city and head home with memories of crowns, caliphs and charming cycle touring (options to extend stay in Granada).