Self-Guided Cycling in Andalucia: Seville to Cadiz

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— Headwater Self-guided holiday
At a Glance
— Headwater Self-guided holiday
Trip For You
This self-guided cycling holiday is ideal for independent travellers who enjoy exploring at their own pace, with the reassurance of pre-arranged accommodation, route guidance and local support. Cycling at a Glance:  Trip Style: Self-guided Cycling Days: 5 Average Daily Distance: 59km (37 miles) Terrain & Route: Undulating cycling with some smaller climbs. The majority of the cycle routes are on paved roads but there are some section of dirt road and some short sections of rough dirt tracks, on which care needs to be taken. Activity Level: 3 (Moderate) For more information on our trip gradings please visit our Activity Level Guidelines page. If you have any queries about the difficulty of the trip please do not hesitate to contact us. Navigation: Headwater Navigation App How Your Self-Guided Holiday Works This self-guided trip is operated by our sister company, Headwater. You'll travel independently and at your own pace using the Headwater Navigation App, which provides expertly curated routes and directions, along with a 24-hour emergency assistance number should you need support. As there is no tour leader or organised group, you'll enjoy the flexibility to travel at your own pace while following the planned itinerary. Headwater are specialists in self-guided active holidays with more than 40 years of experience. Families Self-guided cycling holidays are a perfect option for families as they offer the freedom for you to take your holiday at your own pace. You can stop as and when you want and need, at the cafes and restaurants that suit your family and the sites that interest you. As a guide we have suggested that 14 years is the minimum age for this trip, but as it is self-guided and you will be leading your own family we will ultimately leave this decision up to you. The daily distances are all published in the trip notes along with a description of each days cycling so you have a good idea of what to expect. On this trip, children should be expected to ride on roads with traffic. If you have any further questions please do not hesitate to contact one of our experts. The principle idea is that these holidays can be as flexible as you like, with logistical support but no group or leader to dictate the daily activities.
Group Description
As this is a self-guided holiday there is no group and no leader. Your luggage is transferred and route notes and maps are provided. The route notes contain an emergency assistance telephone number (operating between 0830 and 2000hrs). In emergency, the local representative is normally able to dispatch a taxi or pick you up themselves. They may wish to charge for this service.
Eating Drinking
All breakfasts included. Food is a hugely important part of southern Spain and a key part of Andalucian life is eating out. Dishes will comprise of some of the best locally grown produce. Olives, almonds, lemons and oranges are used in cooking, or in refreshing salads. Along the coastline you can be sure of fresh seafood and fish and the Serrano ham is a speciality from the mountain villages. Tapas originated in Andalucia, and in many places you will often receive small snacks served free with your drinks in a bar. Typical Andalucian dishes include; Gambas al Ajillo (prawns in garlic and chilli oil), Paella/arroz, Coquinas (clams) served with garlic, parsley and white wine, Calamares (squid), Tortilla Espanola, and churros (strips of deep fried dough) which are often eaten with hot chocolate, perfect in the early hours after a night out!
Transportation
Your luggage is transported from hotel to hotel for you.
Joining Instructions
Travelling land only: 7 days starting in Seville and ending in Cadiz Your trip normally starts at our hotel in Seville on the afternoon of Day 1 of the itinerary. Details of how to reach the start hotel are confirmed  in the Final Joining Instructions. Full joining instructions including route notes, hotel list, map and local emergency numbers will be sent to you as part of our Final Joining Instructions. If you do not receive these at least a week before departure, or require them earlier please contact our office or your travel agent. Flights from the UK There are direct flights to Seville with Easyjet and Ryanair, or it is easy to take a flight to Malaga or Madrid and take advantage of the high speed train service to Seville. To return, you can take a flight from Jerez (Ryanair) or use the train to reach Malaga or Madrid airport.
Transfer Details
Airport transfers are not included in this trip. To reach the start hotel you can take the Seville urban transport line between the airport and Plaza de Armas, in the city centre (with stops at convenient points, including the Santa Justa rail and AVE station). The journey takes about 35 minutes. Ending in Cadiz, your nearest airport is Jerez, but this is only served by a handful of airlines (including Ryanair). For more options, you can use the high speed train to reach Malaga or Madrid airports.
Weather Information
Spring generally enjoys pleasant daytime temperatures (12-23ºC) and a little cooler in the evenings. There is the chance of some rain, which then offers views of beautiful spring flowers. Summer months are hot and dry with daytime temperatures of around 21-35ºC, dropping to between 17 and 25ºC at night. July and August are especially hot and if you choose to travel in these months it is better to start your cycling as early as possible to avoid the midday heat. Autumn brings cooler weather although it is still fairly dry. The possibility of rain is more likely in winter months but temperatures stay mild in the daytime, becoming cooler after sunset.
Spending Money
For the meals not included we recommend that you allow €8-15 for lunch. Dinners can range between €15-30 depending on the style of restaurant. Suggestions of where to eat are made in the route notes. It is possible to upgrade to a half-board package for all nights on this trip. Generally this involves a 3 course dinner, without drinks. This is usually taken either at the hotel, or at a nearby restaurant.

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