Malaga by bike

Malaga is a popular tourist destination for its beaches, its food and culture, and its wide variety of leisure activities. We suggest you get to know this beautiful Mediterranean city by bicycle.

Experience this simple, economical, healthy and alternative way of getting to know the place. As you can imagine, you can take different routes. There are tours designed for children, and some other alternative routes to experience a different and lesser-known side of Malaga.

Family bike tours of Malaga

Let’s start with some bike routes that are perfect for families with children. This is an opportunity to see the city and its beaches, as well as the most significant points of interest.

Bike routes with children in Malaga

Route through the city, perfect for seeing monuments and points of interest. This one is 18.5 km. This is an easy route that will take you past the Cathedral of Malaga, Picasso’s birthplace and the Roman Theatre. You can visit the promenade and the port, as well as the city’s beaches.

Route through Fuente de Piedra. This is a circular route that goes around the entire lagoon. It is 23 km long and starts from the lagoon’s Interpretation Centre. It is very easy and will show you plenty of native animals.

Bike ride through Puerto Banús and Marbella. This is a flat and easy 27 km route. It takes in the entire maritime area, the beaches and the port. It is called the Senda Litoral and is a great natural and scenic route.

Guided bike tours in Malaga

If you like to have everything planned and you want to get to know Malaga better, we would recommend taking a guided bike tour.

Alternative bike tour of Malaga

You can take this type of route that does not go around the most popular tourist attractions in Malaga if you have already visited these places. These routes will take you much deeper into the wonderful life of the city. An expert guide will come with you. The tour is approximately 4 hours. You will visit Soho, the industrial area and the brick chimneys of the Huelin beach. They will also take you to visit the Guadalhorce river estuary with its marshes, lagoons and many birds. This tour is run by Malaga Bike Tours & Rentals by Kay Farrell.

Bike tour through the Botanical Garden-Natural Park and the Port of Málaga

This is also a guided tour, but it is worth it. Starting from the meeting point in Malaga city, you will hop on an electric bike and visit places like the Montes National Park, which you cannot reach by public transport. You will reach Lake Limonero, in the upper part of Malaga. And from there you will ride to the nearest town, passing through tunnels, forests and a climb to Gibralfaro Castle, from where you will get a great view of the city at your feet. This tour is a great experience run by the bike2malaga company.

Do you fancy it?

There are many different options to choose from, as you can see. From going on your own bike ride through Malaga to hiring a bike from málagabici, which are provided by the city government, or enjoying tours organised by specialist companies.

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