Cycling in the Alhaurín el Grande area
Around Alhaurín el Grande and in the Guadalhorce Valley, you will find quiet roads and beautiful climbs that are perfect for both recreational cyclists and dedicated road riders.
From Finca Bohemia, you can ride straight into the valley past olive and citrus groves, or head up into the hills towards Coín and the Sierra de Mijas, with constantly changing views along the way.
Whether you want to do a short morning loop or a longer ride with serious elevation, there are plenty of routes in the area for every level. Below is a small selection.
Alhaurín – Coín – Monda – Guaro loop
A beautiful road cycling loop through the Guadalhorce Valley and past white villages such as Coín, Monda and Guaro. Quiet roads, rolling climbs and constant views of hills, olive groves and citrus orchards.
This loop is ideal for sporty recreational riders: challenging enough to get some proper climbing in, but without extremely steep walls. Along the way you pass several villages where you can stop for a coffee or take a short break on a local square.
Distance: approx. 35–45 km (depending on the exact loop)
Level: intermediate
Type: loop (road cycling)
Surface: quiet secondary roads, good tarmac
Highlights: white villages, valleys, views of the Sierra de Mijas
Perfect for: sporty guests who want to ride for a few hours without extreme climbs
MTB – Coín – Barranco Blanco loop
A varied MTB route from Coín towards Barranco Blanco, following wide forest tracks, unpaved sections and the spectacular Alaminos river valley. Along the way you ride through pine forest and open hillsides and finish at the well-known ravine with crystal-clear water and rock formations.
The route combines easily rideable gravel and forest roads with a few rockier sections and short, steeper climbs. This makes it perfect for intermediate to sporty mountain bikers who want to ride something a bit more technical for a few hours, without it turning into a full-on enduro trail.
Distance: approx. 20–25 km (depending on the chosen loop)
Level: intermediate
Type: loop (MTB)
Surface: gravel tracks, forest paths and rocky sections
Highlights: Barranco Blanco, river valley, pine forests and views over the Guadalhorce
Perfect for: mountain bikers who want to combine nature, technique and views in one ride
Road cycling – Alhaurín – Coín – Pizarra – Alhaurín
A beautiful road cycling loop that takes you from Alhaurín via Coín to Pizarra and back again, right through the heart of the Guadalhorce Valley. You ride along quiet secondary roads past citrus groves, olive groves and small villages with views of the surrounding sierras.
The profile is rolling, with long, gradual sections and a few short climbs, making it ideal as a training ride or a relaxed way to explore the area. The roads link up with existing road cycling routes that connect places like Coín and Pizarra, so the loop is very well suited for a steady, flowing ride.
Distance: approx. 60–80 km (depending on the exact loop)
Level: intermediate
Type: loop (road cycling)
Surface: paved secondary roads
Highlights: views over the Guadalhorce Valley, passing through Coín and Pizarra, quiet country roads
Perfect for: road cyclists looking for a varied training loop with a rural atmosphere
