Málaga, with its mix of coastal roads, mountain climbs, and smooth tarmac, is a fantastic destination for road cyclists. The city’s year-round pleasant climate (apart from July and August, when it can be scorching hot) and stunning landscapes attract cyclists from around the world.

The Puerto del Sol is looming.

All routes are doable when starting in Málaga city. Some climbs and parts of the route can be cut off if you don’t want to put in the extra kilometers and elevation.

1. The classic: Málaga - Puerto del Leon - Olías - Málaga

• Distance: 50 km
• Elevation Gain: 1000m
• Difficulty: Hard

This route is as simple as it gets: head up to Puerto del Leon at 900m, take a right at Venta Galwey to take a technical descent back to Málaga through the tiny village Olías.

2. The (only) flat one: Málaga - Torre del Mar - Málaga

- **Distance:** TBD - **Elevation Gain:** TBD - **Difficulty:** TBD

3. Almogía

• Distance: TBD
• Elevation Gain: TBD
• Difficulty: TBD

4. Villanueva de la Concepcíon

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• Elevation Gain: TBD
• Difficulty: TBD

5. El Torcal / Antequera

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• Elevation Gain: TBD
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5. Ruta de la Pasa

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6. Puerto del Sol

• Distance: TBD
• Elevation Gain: TBD
• Difficulty: TBD

7. Málaga - Casabermeja - Colmenar - Málaga

• Distance: 75km
• Elevation Gain: 1500m
• Difficulty: Hard

7. Boquete de Zafaraya

• Distance: TBD
• Elevation Gain: TBD
• Difficulty: TBD

8. Bacalao

• Distance: TBD
• Elevation Gain: TBD
• Difficulty: TBD

9. Hidden gem: Cútar

• Distance: TBD
• Elevation Gain: TBD
• Difficulty: TBD