Love Spain 2025 Three Coasts Tour

May 29 - June 13, 2025 (full tour)

May 29 - June 8, 2025 (Costa Tropical and Costa de Almeria)

June 4 - June 13, 2025 (Costa de Almeria and Costa Calida)

Please check out the daily details of our Love Spain 2025 Three Coasts Tour itinerary from May 29 - June 13, 2025 below.  Participants can choose from one of three options that best suit their schedule. The main option is to join the full tour from May 29 - June 13, 2025 beginning in Antequera and ending in Alicante. A second shorter option is to do two of the three coasts (Costa Tropical and Costa de Almeria) beginning in Antequera on May 29, 2025 and fly out from Almeria on June 8, foregoing the final part of the tour on the Costa Calida. A third option is to do the final two coasts - Costa de Almeria and Costa Calida from June 4 - 13. You would join the tour after it has started by arriving directly into Almeria on June 4, 2025 and staying through to the end in Alicante departing on June 13, 2025. The full route over ten cycling days totals approximately 874 kilometers, which averages out to 87 kilometers per cycling day. The route is stunning and skirts three coasts as well as beautiful inland scenery. The shorter options cater to slightly different tastes. If you don’t have the time to do the full tour, and you prefer more cycling and climbing choose the Costa Tropical and Costa de Almeria Tour from May 29 - June 8. You will have seven cycling stages and travel just over 600 kilometers. If you prefer a slightly more relaxed ride, choose the third option - the Costa de Almeria and Costa Calida tour from June 4 - 13. You will have only five cycling stages traveling nearly 425 kilometers with more off days at the beach and beautiful hotels. This trip is also set up for people who will not be cycling with a full-time tour coordinator on board for non cyclists. You will have a full itinerary every day visiting all the local sites or equally can choose to relax at the hotel. The trip fully caters to cyclists and tourists alike. Any cyclists with a moderate level of fitness should be able to complete the trip. All daily routes are carefully chosen for their exceptional and unique beauty and overall interest. Southeast Spain is a global mecca for cycling. Rest days are interspersed so everyone (both cyclists and tourists) have a chance to enjoy the many splendid beaches and sights along the way.  Road bicycles are strongly recommended.  Accommodations throughout are centrally located and extraordinarily relaxing allowing you to mix biking, great scenery, tourist attractions, comfort, and a great cause! A portion of your registration fee will go to support local leadership development in Europe via NOVO and Impact Europe.  

 
 

Three coasts route beginning in Antequera and finishing in Alicante.

 

Itinerary

 

thursday, MAY 29

All participants should fly into the Malaga, Spain airport. We will be staying the night at the Parador de Antequera which is a 45-minute drive from the Malaga airport. The Parador is especially set up to handle cyclists - see this. Antequera is a colonial town in the heart of Andalucia. Here is a link to the main sights in Antequera We will meet around dinner to get organized and get the bikes ready for the following day.

FRIDAY, MAY 30

After breakfast, cyclists will depart for a 112-kilometer finishing along the coast at the Parador de Nerja. We have stayed at this beautiful Parador before on previous trips and it has been one of our most popular stops due to the gorgeous location overlooking the coast. Here is a link to the top things to do in Nerja. Here is the Strava route for the day. You will note we have a climb to start the day and then drop down to Malaga, ride through town and then join a coastal road going east before reaching Nerja.

SATURDAY, may 31

Free day at the Parador de Nerja. Nerja is often called the balcony of Europe due to its scenic overlook. We scheduled a free day early on so that the whole group can get to know each other, relax, and enjoy the luxurious facilities and stunning views.

SUNDAY, June 1

After the rest day and a good buffet breakfast, cyclists will continue east for a good ways along the coast before heading inland to the north up into the wild and remote Alpujarra region of Spain. The 77 kilometer stage (see Strava route) will conclude in the town of Lanjarón, where we will stay at a hotel attached to the famous local thermal baths at the Balneario de Lanjarón. The Alpujarra region is dotted with white Andalusian villages on the souther flank of the Sierra Nevada mountains. Here is a list of the top attractions in the Alpujarras.

MONDAY, june 2

We continue in the Alpujarras on a short 45-kilometer cycling day (see Strava route) - but with lots of climbing as we visit the “white” villages of Orgiva, Pampaneira, and Pitres on our way to our destination at the Hotel La Fragua in Trevelez. You will enjoy the incredible views, the local mountain culture, and little used roads perfect for cycling. Here is a list of things to do in Trevelez.

TUESDAY, June 3

From Trevelez, after some ups and downs, we will leave the Alpujarras and head 105 kilometers (Strava route here) toward the coast and will stay at the Hotel Envia Almeria Spa & Golf. Here is a list of things to do in the Almeria area, or just kick back and go to the spa!

WEDNESDAY, june 4

We head 110 kilometers (see Strava route) to the Parador de Mojacar (photo to the left) on the coast, which will be our base for four nights. Here is a list of things to see and do in the Mojacar area.

THURSDAY, june 5

Free day at the Parador de Mojacar. Explore the great beaches and rugged coast or kick back and relax at the hotel!

FRIDAY, june 6

Cyclists will do an 85-kilometer inland loop from our base at the Parador de Mojacar. (See Strava route). For a further description of this ride, click here for a further description of the route by Epic Road Rides.

SATURDAY, june 7

We will conclude our loop riding from our base at the Parador de Mojacar by riding the 67 kilometer scenic Carbonera and Agua Amargas coastal loop (see Strava route). Here again is a good description of the route from our friends at Epic Road Rides. Sadly, this will be our last day based at the Parador de Mojacar. There are many tourist things to do in the broader area.

SUNDAY, june 8

However, all is not lost! We will be riding along the coast inland from our starting point at the Parador de Mojacar (see photo to the left) for 82 kilometers (see Strava route) to the Parador de Lorca where we will base for the next two nights. Lorca is a typical colonial Andalusian town with plenty to do. Check out options here.

MONDAY, june 9

Free day based out of our Parador de Lorca. The town of Lorca is famous for its colonial architecture, Holy Week pageantry, various museums, and its handicrafts. Makes for excellent shopping.

TUESDAY, june 10

We continue inland 97 kilometers (see Strava here) to the Hotel Termas at the Balneario de Archena, a luxury thermal spa. Halfway through the route we climb over the 1,200 meter pass at the Mirador de Bermejo Collado. Everyone will enjoy finishing at a relaxing spa to prepare for our last cycling day the next morning.

WEDNESDAY, june 11

On our final cycling day we will be taking a relatively easy 92 kilometer ride (see Strava here) to finish in downtown Alicante and the luxurious Hospes Amerigo Hotel. Alicante was recently voted the “most livable city in Europe” by a European travel association and there is plenty to do and see.

THURSDAY, june 12

One more luxurious day based from our centrally located, luxurious Hospes Amerigo Hotel. Final free day to explore Alicante, including colorful neighborhoods like Barri Vell (left) before celebrating our final evening meal together as a group and packing your bikes and bags to go home. Here is list of things to see and do in Alicante.

FRIDAY, June 13

Everyone flies out of Alicante which has quick and easy connections to multiple points in Europe for easy onward connections! Time to say goodbye and hope you will join us at Love Spain for another adventure of a lifetime!

Registration and Payment

 

In order to become an official participant in the Love Spain 2025 Three Coasts Tour, everyone must register and pay below.  Scroll down on the registration filling in all items as you go.  Once you have completed the registration, proceed to make your payment.  

The total per person cost of the full Love Spain 2025 Three Coasts Tour beginning on May 29, 2025 and ending on June 13, 2025 is 2,199 euros.  However, if you register and pay before January 31, 2025, you are eligible for the early bird special registration price of 2,099 euros.

The total per person cost of the May 29, 2025 to June 8, 2025 option covering the Costa Tropical and Costa de Almeria is 1,695 euros. However, if you register and pay by January 31, 2025, the early bird registration prices is 1,595 euros.

The total per person cost of the June 4 - 13, 2025 option covering the Costa de Almeria and the Costa Calida is 1,695 euros. However, if you register and pay by January 31, 2025, the early bird registration prices is 1,595 euros.

All payments are fully refundable until April 1, 2025 after which point they become fully nonrefundable, though they are transferable to another person. Please ensure you have trip insurance that covers unexpected or unplanned cancellation after the trip registration deadline. The final registration deadline is April 1, 2025, but better to register early and pay the early bird price as often space fills quickly.

These prices do not include a 6% credit card processing fee, which is also required if paying by credit card.  Payment covers all internal Spain travel during the trip (with the small exceptions noted below), vehicle backup, lodging, cycling attire for participants who have not previously been on a Love Spain event, and breakfasts during the entirety of the trip starting from lodging on the night of May 29, 2025 and ending with breakfast on June 13, 2025 for participants doing the full trip. For those ending the trip after the Costa de Almeria, your registration covers you through breakfast on Sunday, June 8, 2025 and for those of you beginning at the Costa de Almeria and finishing in Alicante your registration covers you through breakfast in Alicante on Friday, June 13.  Lodging will normally be very high quality hotels (double occupancy and occasionally triple occupancy unless noted otherwise). 

Payment does not cover international travel, lunches, dinners, tips, snacks, drinks, entrance fees, and incidentals.  Payment will not cover your transport to the airport at the end of your trip or airport pickup and transport to your hotel at the beginning of the trip. In all cases, we will work with you to help ensure you choose ideal flights for both arrival and departure at the beginning and end of your trip to ensure your transitions are as smooth and easy, and upon request, advise you so that your international travel is as cheap and comfortable as possible. Participants in the full tour should fly into Malaga arriving on May 29 and departing from Alicante on June 13. If you are doing the shorter Costa Tropical and Costa de Almeria tour fly into Malaga arriving on May 29 and depart from Almeria airport on June 8. If you are doing the shorter Costa de Almeria and Costa Arida tour fly into Almeria arriving on June 4 and depart from Alicante on June 13. Other options include flying into and out of Madrid and taking the train from Madrid to the south coast and then back to Madrid at the end of your stay.

Please note that you may also pay by wire transfer, which could save you some money as the fees, especially on Wise.com are less than the credit card transaction fee. Please read instructions below in the payment section to see which option (wire transfer or credit card payment) you feel most comfortable with.

Thank you for your interest in the Love Spain 2025 Three Coasts Tour.  If you have any questions or we can help you in any way, please do not hesitate to get in touch via the Contact Us page.  Please note that you will not be considered fully registered for the Love Spain 2025 Three Coasts Tour until you have fully completed and submitted your registration below, emailed your passport, and made your trip payment.  In the past, places have filled up quickly so the earlier you register and pay the better.  

 
 

Registration

 

Payment

To pay by wire transfer, we suggest using Wise which will potentially save you some money in processing fees. If paying via wire transfer, you will need to ensure that 2,095 euros is transferred into our account if paying for the full trip (May 39 - June 13, 2025) by January 31, 2025 or 2,195 euros is transferred into our account if paying for the full trip between February 1 and April 1, 2025.

If paying for either of the shorter trips (May 29 - June 8 or June 4 - 13, 2025) you will need to ensure the 1,595 euros is transferred into our account by January 31, 2025 or 1,695 euros is transferred into our account between February 1 and April 1, 2025.

Wise will tell you how much you will have to pay in total in your local currency so that we receive the correct amount in euros in our Spain account. To request our Spain account information and any other help you may need making a wire transfer, please send us an email via the Contact Us page.

If you wish to pay by credit or debit card, click on the payment button below. You will then have all of the above options, all of which add in the 6% credit card processing fee that is charged to us. Thus, if you are making a payment for the full trip (May 29 - June 13, 2025) click the 2,225 euro payment button if paying by January 31, 2025 or click the 2,330 euro payment button if paying for the full trip after January 31, 2025 and by April 1, 2025. If you are making a payment for either of the shorter trip options (May 29 - June 8 or June 4 - 13, 2025) click on the 1,695 euro early bird button (payment by January 31, 2025) or the 1,785 euro button for payments between February 1 and April 1, 2025.

Please remember that your payment is fully refundable until the final registration deadline of April 1, 2025 (less processing costs), and completely nonrefundable after that date. We encourage all registrants to get travel insurance that covers unexpected cancellation so that your trip registration cost is covered by your travel insurance in the unlikely event you are forced to cancel after the April 1, 2025 final registration deadline. Please note that due to the uncertainty re final booking numbers some of the hotels may change to adapt to our final booking numbers.

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