Moclín

The only reason why you’d want to do this ride is the climb to Moclín, and Moclín itself of course. This ride starts and finishes in Granada, but as getting in and out of this city is not the most pleasant experience, you might as well take your car and start the ride in places like Olivares and Parque del Cubillas.

What you won’t want to miss is the climb to Moclín. Butter-smooth tarmac, hairpins, spectacular views of the Sierra Nevada, this climb has got it.

The climb is steady and not overly difficult. This being Granada, the heat might be your worst enemy as it can get sweltering hot in this part of the world.

What awaits you at the end is the cherry on the cake: Moclín, and specifically the Moorish castle perched on the top of the hill, is quite something to behold.

You can return to Granada the same way you came, or loop around the mountains of Moclín and head back via the A-4076 through towns like Colomera.