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Terral Bike Shop – Bobastro – Ardales – Casarabonela

Terral Bike Shop – Bobastro – Ardales – Casarabonela

Road

Alora→Ardales→Cartama→Casarabonela→Coin→El Chorro→Fuengirola→Pizarra→Torremolinos→

Take on the ultimate road cycling epic in Málaga on this legendary long-distance ride through the wild interior. Starting from Terral Bike Shop, you set off toward a landscape of towering mountains, shimmering lakes and endless quiet roads.

First, the route heads deep inland, leaving the coast far behind. Soon, the climbing begins in earnest, and the scenery grows ever more dramatic. Moreover, the sheer scale of this ride quickly reveals why it stands as a true bucket-list challenge.

Next, you reach Bobastro, where the haunting ruins of a Mozarabic settlement cling to the hillside. Here, history and nature blend beautifully. Consequently, this stretch offers both a physical and a cultural highlight.

As you press on, the turquoise lakes of Ardales appear, framed by rugged peaks near the famous gorge of El Chorro. Furthermore, the route rolls onward to Casarabonela, a lovely whitewashed village perched above sweeping valleys. Afterwards, mile after mile of panoramic inland scenery keeps you inspired.

This road cycling epic in Málaga demands serious fitness, yet rewards you with unforgettable landscapes and a monumental sense of achievement. Therefore, it suits strong, experienced riders hungry for a full-day adventure.

Finally, you return to Terral Bike Shop utterly spent but triumphant. So pack your kit, choose your bike and set off to conquer one of the greatest rides on the Costa del Sol.

Difficulty

● High

Distance

173.0 km

Elevation

2,800 m

Route Type

Circular ✗

Departure

Terral Bike Shop

What to See

Bobastro — the atmospheric ruins of a mysterious Mozarabic mountain settlement.
Ardales lakes — the stunning turquoise reservoirs set among rugged hills.
El Chorro — the dramatic gorge famous for its cliffs and the Caminito del Rey.
Casarabonela — a beautiful whitewashed village with sweeping mountain views.
Inland Málaga panoramas — vast, ever-changing vistas across the interior.