Cycling in Andalucia Southern Spain Day 1 Granada
Cycling in Andalucia Southern Spain Day 1 Granada
The Jewish community of Spain (Sefarad) was one of the most unique and important in the Middle Ages, and occupies an outstanding place in Jewish history. Historical Cycling International invites you to join us on a exiting journey through Southern Spain (Andalucia) where over several centuries developed a Jewish culture that attained the highest pinnacles of creativity and was the most remarkable in the world at the time. We will explore the beautiful cities of Granada, Sevilla and Cordoba, flourishing centers in the Middle Ages of Arab, Christain and Jewish co-existence, and the cradle of what has been called the Golden Age of Spanish Judaism. We will cycle through unspoiled countryside and explore the exquisite and famous white hill-top towns of Andalucia; including Ronda, Grazalema and Arcos de la Frontera. We will stay at many of Andalucia’s most beautiful lodgings, including her Paradores, a unique hotel network of international prestige and great tradition and famous for their historical-artistic value and magnificent natural landscapes.
Granada - Afternoon rendezvous at the 4 star Alhambra Palace Hotel in Granada. Lecture of Jewish cultural history in Granada and Andalucia and visit to the “La Juderia”, the old Jewish quarter. Walking tour of the sites of the famous Spanish poet and writer Garcia Lorca in Old Grenada, Albaicin and Paseo de las Tristes. Welcome dinner in the city of Granada.
Walking tour of the second wonder of the world, La Alhambra; and guided visit of the Royal gardens of El Generalife, the military Alcazaba, Los Reales Palacios Nazaries and the Renaissance Palace of King Charles V. Lunch at the Parador in La Alhambra. Afternoon bike ride in the Sierra Nevada National Park. 30 km downhill ride on the old ‘Alpine’ road through pine forests to the Genil Valley. Dinner at our favorite restaurant in Granada.