Vía Verde del Aceite by Bike · 9 Days Through Jaén's Olive Grove Sea
9 days, 56 km of greenway and an endless sea of century-old olive trees. Andalusia's longest cycling route on the old Olive Oil Train line.
In Parque Natural de la Sierra de Andújar · Torredelcampo
From 875 € /person
- 56 km on the old Olive Oil Train route, Andalusia's longest greenway
- Crossing of the Sierras Subbéticas Natural Park (UNESCO Geopark)
- Century-old footbridges and viaducts reconverted for cyclists
- Olive mill visit and extra virgin olive oil tasting
- Overnight in Andalusian white villages (Martos, Alcaudete, Cabra, Lucena)
- Jaén olive oil cuisine: pipirrana, ochíos, andrajos, ajoharina
- Daily luggage transfer and half-board included
What you'll experience
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Arrival in Jaén and briefing.
Hotel check-in in Jaén city, bike delivery and route briefing. Free afternoon to visit the Renaissance Cathedral and the Arab Baths. Welcome dinner with cuisine from Jaén.
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Jaén - Torredelcampo - Martos (~25 km)
Departure from the Estación neighborhood, first stretch of greenway to Torredelcampo, town of olive oil. Continue to Martos, world capital of olive oil, dominated by its Red Rock. Overnight stay in Martos.
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Martos - Alcaudete (~25 km)
Stage between the most spectacular viaducts on the route, over the Víboras River. Arrival in Alcaudete, town of Calatravo castle. Visit to the Calatravo Museum and dinner in the old town.
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Alcaudete - Luque (~13 miles)
You enter the province of Córdoba and the Natural Park of the Sierras Subbéticas. Olive grove landscape begins to alternate with holm oak forests. Overnight stay in Luque, a white village at the foot of the castle.
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Luque - Zuheros - Doña Mencía (~20 km)
Short stage to visit Zuheros (one of the most beautiful towns in Spain) and the Cave of Bats. Overnight stay in Doña Mencía, birthplace of poet Juan Valera.
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Mrs. Mencía - Cabra (~11 miles) + olive oil mill
Gentle stage to Cabra, a Roman city in the heart of the Subbetic region. Guided tour of an olive oil mill with a tasting of extra virgin oils (Picual, Hojiblanca, Picudo). Overnight stay in Cabra.
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Goat - Lucena (~10 miles) and end of greenway
Final stage of the greenway to Lucena, city of furniture and white wine. Arrival at the old station of Lucena, official end of the route. Free afternoon and celebration dinner.
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Lucena, excursion to Priego de Córdoba and return
Free day in Lucena with an optional bike excursion or transport to Priego de Córdoba, a baroque jewel of Andalusia with one of the largest collections of baroque churches in Spain. On the last morning, breakfast, bike return and transfer to Jaén or Lucena-Antequera AVE station (50 km). End of the trip.
What's included
This is what the bundle covers. If you want to tweak something, we'll sort it in the proposal.
Lodging
- 8 nights at rural hotels with half-boardCharming hotels in Jaén, Martos, Alcaudete, Luque, Doña Mencía, Cabra and Lucena (two nights in Lucena). Half-board with local Jaén and Córdoba cuisine.
Transfers
- Daily luggage transfer between hotelsSupport vehicle moves luggage from one hotel to the next each morning. You only ride with a day pack.
Meals
- Welcome and farewell dinners with Jaén cuisineDay 1 dinner in Jaén and day 7 farewell dinner in Lucena, with traditional dishes: pipirrana, ochíos, andrajos, ajoharina, flamenquín and oil-based desserts (sweet ochíos).
Extras
- Hybrid or gravel bike with panniersRental bike (standard hybrid or gravel with Shimano gears) with panniers, helmet, repair kit and lock. Daily maintenance included.
- 7-stage guided ride along the Olive Oil Greenway56 km of former Olive Oil Railway split into 7 cycle-touring stages of 16-25 km/day, with local guide and roadbook. Crosses the Sierras Subbéticas Geopark and the world's largest olive grove.
- Guided olive mill visit and oil tastingTour of a working olive mill in Cabra or Lucena with a professional tasting of extra virgin oils (Picual, Hojiblanca and Picudo varieties). You learn to identify fruitiness, bitterness and pungency.
- Optional trip to Priego de CórdobaFree day 8 with optional trip to Priego de Córdoba (15 km by bike or vehicle transfer), one of Andalusia's most important Baroque ensembles with 6 monumental churches and the Fuente del Rey.
- Travel insurance, bike insurance and 24h mechanical assistanceTravel and bike insurance included, plus 24h assistance phone in case of breakdown or mechanical emergency on the route.
Included
- · 8 nights at rural hotels with half-board
- · Daily luggage transfer between hotels
- · Hybrid bike with panniers (or gravel option)
- · Helmet, repair kit and lock
- · Roadbook with stages, maps and points of interest
- · Guided visit to an olive mill with oil tasting
- · Visits to museums and points of interest along the route
- · Travel and bicycle insurance
- · 24h mechanical assistance
Not included
- · Flights and transfers to Jaén
- · Lunches during stages
- · Alcoholic drinks at dinners
- · Tips and personal expenses
- · Any service not specified in 'included'
Where it happens
Price calendar
Per-person guide price. The final quote arrives with the personalised proposal.
| From | To | Price per person | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Nov 2026 | 28 Feb 2027 | 875 € | Low season |
| 1 Mar 2027 | 31 May 2027 | 975 € | Mid season (spring) |
| 1 Sept 2027 | 31 Oct 2027 | 995 € | High season (autumn-harvest) |
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