The Best Road Cycling Routes in Malaga - Andalusia

This route takes you deep into the Sierra de Grazalema Natural Park and a visit to Grazalema one of the most beautifull (white) towns in Spain. It's part of the list of the 'Los Pueblos Más Bonitos de España', the most beautifull spanish towns.

Rolling west from Antequera, this ride moves through open farmland and quiet plains. You follow the railway past Bobadilla and the edge of Campillos. Soon the road reaches the turquoise waters of the Guadalhorce reservoirs. After tracing the shoreline, the road rises gently onto pine covered slopes on Las Mesas de Villaverde. At the top you can enjoy a beautiful view of the landscape before you take the descent into El Chorro, a small hamlet with a few good spots to stop and refuel. Once you leave town, the road kicks up right away. After Valle de Abdalajís, the final climb begins. It rises steadily to Puerto de la Joya across open ridges and wide cereal fields. From the top, the road sweeps all the way back to Antequera.

This loop from Málaga takes you deep into the Montes de Málaga and the Axarquía, linking some of the region’s most rewarding climbs.

This route blends a fast coastal start with a full mountain journey through the heart of Málaga’s inland sierras. It follows the shoreline east then turns inland at Torre del Mar towards Vélez Málaga, climbing gradually through olive groves and open farmland toward Puerto del Sol. After Alfarnate, the road curves southwest beneath the steep flanks of the Sierra del Jobo, rolling through quiet terrain toward Casabermeja. From there, a final effort takes you over Puerto del Jaral, with views of wild hills and thick pine forest. The long descent that follows traces the Guadalmedina valley, skimming the reservoirs before easing back into the city.

Heading west from Marbella, this route climbs straight into Puerto del Madroño. The ascent winds through dense pine forest, with clear views back toward the coast. From the top, the road drops into the beautifull Genal Valley. What follows is a quiet loop follows through the villages of Pujerra and Júzcar. Júzcar stands out for its bright blue houses set against the green hills. Originally the houses were painted blue as an promotion for The Smurfs movie but the village residents decided to keep it this way. You can make a small detour to discover the small town and all the Smurf references. From Júzcar, the road climbs out of the valley toward the main road linking Ronda and Marbella. Once you reach it, the ride finishes with a long descent back into town.