Discover Malaga by bike

Hints to keep the bicycles safe in Malaga

Basically Malaga is a safe city. But like in any big city, it is very important to follow some rules to avoid bicycle theft.  Based on our experiences, we have assembled some guidelines and tips on how to keep bicycles safe in Malaga. Please follow these guidelines to minimize the risk of bicycle theft.

Bike path Malaga East Coast

Bicycle route to the East Coast of Malaga

This bike route is going to the East of Malaga, with it's old fisherman villages Pedregalejo and El Palo, passes by the beautiful beaches on the East Coast of Malaga and finally leads you to the Beach Promenade of Rincon de la Victoria.

The total distance for this bicycle route, which goes along flat terrain, is approximately 15km. There is no special physical constitution necessary for this. You can cycle with any kind of bike, but the best options are mountain bikes or trekking bikes.

Bike path to the West Coast of Malaga

Bicycle route to the Wеst Coast of Malaga

This bike route goes to the West Coast of Malaga. Within the city, the route can be traveled mainly on bike paths. After leaving the city, there are sections without pavement. Between Benalmadena and Fuengirola there are sections where you have to go next to cars.

The total length of this route is about 30km, which is easy to realize in a single day. The route is lineal, so it's not necessary to cycle till the end point, you can stop any time and stay in the place you enjoyed most. This cycle route is almost totally flat, only the section between Benalmadena and Fuengirola includes some slight inclines.

For this cycle route we recommend primarily hybrid bikes or mountain bikes.

Good to know

All of our road bike routes and mountain bike trails are recorded with a Garmin, which you can rent along with your bike. All routes are also offered as a guided tour.

These bike routes are not commercial routes, but recommendations from us for your next bicycle journey in Andalusia. Please understand that we cannot be held responsible for any inaccuracies in the cards, for any inconvenience occurring on the journey or for the quality of routes marked on the map. It is your responsibility to maintain and take proper care of the rented bicycle, to return it in the same condition as at the time of rental and to follow all the applicable rules and regulations for traffic and road safety. The decision of which route you want to travel and what attractions you wish to visit is solely yours.

We are very grateful for all of your suggestions to improve our bike routes in the future!

We also ask you to remember that we do not provide return service in the event of flat tires or other damage to the bike, and you will need to return the damaged parts or bike independently to our shop. To protect yourself against tire punctures, we offer for purchase  emergency tools that will allow you to continue driving after getting a flat tire.

In Maps & Information you can find further material like province maps, practical guides, cultural guides and more for your cycling vacations in Andalusia.