2026 Tour of Spain - Final Week Tour
Tour dates: 8 – 15 September 2026
Key Features of our 2026 Tour
- Spread your payments - Interest free payment plan
- 7 nights | 8 days
- All breakfasts and dinners included
- Return airport transfers from Malaga Airport
- Stay in Grazalema, Costa Tropical and Granada
- Tour Start: Tuesday 8 September 2026
- Tour Finish: Tuesday 15 September 2026
- Option to add a VIP day hosted by Team Visma | Lease a Bike
- Watch the Grand Finale in Granada
- Ride the same iconic climbs as the pros
- Professional mechanics
- LIVE Stage viewing
- Fully supported tour with experienced local guides
- Bike Rental Available inc E-Bikes
- See the sights, enjoy Spanish cuisine
The Final Stages of the battle for the Red Jersey with Sportive Breaks
The last stretch of the 2026 Tour of Spain is pure drama—heat, climbs, and tactical twists. Join Sportive Breaks for this fully supported and guided tour to ride and watch at the final Grand Tour of the year in Spain.
Easily accessible via Malaga airport on the Costa Blanca in southern Spain our tour starts in beautiful Grazalema before staying on the Costa Tropical for one night and finally Granada for 3 nights. Our local Sportive Breaks team of drivers, mechanics and cycling guides will take you on a journey through Andalucia for the final week of the race. Airport transfers, daily guided rides with support vehicle and a fully planned itinerary are all included. Bike rental and an exclusive day with team Visma | Lease a Bike can also be booked with your tour.
VIP tickets for stages with Team Visma | Lease a Bike are already available here – Experiences for the 2026 Tour of Spain with Team Visma | Lease a Bike
Jonas Vingegaard of Team Visma | Lease a Bike was victorious in 2025. Team Visma | Lease a Bike will be back in 2026 to defend the Red Jersey.
Exclusively with Sportive Breaks you will also have the opportunity to add an extra special day as part of your tour. You will be hosted by Team Visma | Lease a Bike for an unrivalled insight into a Tour of Spain stage. You will also get your own Team Visma | Lease a Bike team kit! Including; Jersey, bib shorts, base layer, arm warmers and socks.
Spread your payments and choice of currency: pay in your chosen currency. Our interest free payment plan allows you to spread out your payments for the tour
Ride iconic climbs: We will take you to the key stage locations for this year’s Tour of Spain plus some bonus climbs that are not on the route. Las Palomas, Ronda, Montejaque, Jubrique, The goat’s path, or La Cabra (old road from the coast to Granada), Veleta summit up to 3200m elevation (highest asphalted road in Europe)
Excellent hotels included: Enjoy our hotels in perfect locations to both enjoy the race and the cycling scenery. We stay at 4 star hotels in Grazalema, Almunecar and Granada.
Watch the Race for Red from up close: Be with us for the exciting final stages of the 2026 race. See the peloton ride through the finishing circuit then watch the winner being crowned on the final day in Granada.
LIVE race viewing: Multiple live encounters with the race including summit finishes, mid-stage viewing, optional behind the scenes day with Team Visma | Lease a Bike and the grand finale in Granada. Get up close and personal to all the action!
Optional add-on – Spend a day with Team Visma | Lease a Bike: Spend the day on the final and deciding stage of the 2026 Tour of Spain hosted by Team Visma | Lease a Bike. Includes full cycling kit.
Optional add-on – Selection of rental bikes including e-road bike option: Delivered on arrival to you and collected from you on departure and set up by our mechanic. Available for the duration of our tour.
What's Included?
Accommodation
7 nights in excellent hotels in Grazalema, Costa Tropical and Granada
Included Meals
Daily breakfasts and evening meals including an evening meal in Ronda. Snacks and drinks on guided rides.
Airport Transfers
Airport transfers at set times from/to Malaga Airport
Guided Rides
Daily guided and supported rides
LIVE Race Viewing
Watch Live Tour of Spain action on 4 stages
Bonus Day in Sierra Nevada
Ride the beautiful Sierra Nevada on quiet roads away from the crowds
Bike Rental - Optional Extra
Carbon road bike and E-Bike hire available. Includes helmet, pedals, insurance.
A day with Team Visma | Lease a Bike - Optional Extra
Spend the day as a guest of this UCI World Tour Team on the final stage in Granada. Includes full team kit (check the gallery for the items included)
Tour Itinerary 2026
Day To Day
Arrival Day
Date
Location
Malaga/ Grazalema
Airport transfers from Malaga Airport followed by introductions and bike fitting.
We kick off our tour today. If you are flying in today we will provide airport transfers from Malaga airport to the first location on our tour; Grazalema in the Sierra de Grazalema Natural Park. Our staff will meet you at Malaga airport for a 12.00 departure. Please ensure that you arrive before this time.
On arrival at the hotel your tour leaders will be on hand to assist you in preparing your bikes for the week ahead. Rental bikes are also available on arrival.
As an introduction to cycling in this area we offer an easy guided ride of 50 – 60 kilometres. After this you are free to enjoy the hotel’s swimming pool, jacuzzi or to have a wander around the village.
Check-in to your hotel will be available from 3pm onwards. This evening we will enjoy the evening meal together at the hotel.
Daily Highlights
- Airport Transfer Malaga Airport
- Welcome from the Sportive Breaks Team
- Fitting of rental bikes - assistance with bike building
- Hotel in Grazalema
- Evening meal
Rides
Easy Warm Up Ride
Meals
Evening Meal
Grazalema
Sierra de Grazalema Natural Park, declared a Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO. The region is unique in Spain due to the overwhelming presence of nature, which makes the whole area serene and charming. Grazalema is one of the pretty White Villages of Cadiz.
Day Two - Las Palomas and Ronda
Date
Wednesday 9 September 2026
Location
Las Palomas and Ronda
After breakfast we will get the bikes ready and accompany you for today’s guided ride. You will be supported by our bike guide on the road as well as a support vehicle. We make regular stops so you can have drinks and snacks.
Ride the famous Las Palomas climb from previous Vuelta editions. The Puerto de las Palomas from Zahara de la Sierra is 12 kilometres long and has you gaining 814 metres of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 6.6%. We will also ride to Ronda. We will visit the beautiful town of Ronda during the late afternoon and we will enjoy the evening meal at a local restaurant before heading back to the hotel.
Daily Highlights
- Fully supported
- Ride Las Palomas
- Hotel in Grazalema
- Visit Ronda
Ride
80 – 100km / 1000m elevation gain
Meals
Breakfast and Dinner
Guided Ride
RONDA
Ronda is a stunning, historic city in Spain’s Andalusia region, famous for its dramatic setting atop a deep gorge (El Tajo) split by the iconic Puente Nuevo (New Bridge). It’s known for its Moorish old town (La Ciudad), historic bullring (Plaza de Toros), Arab Baths, and charming cobbled streets, attracting visitors for its breath taking views, history, and Andalusian charm
Day Three - Stage 18 Time Trial Jerez de la Frontera
Date
Location
Jerez de la Frontera
Today we have our first taste of Vuelta action. Stage 18 is an individual time trial that starts on the coast near Cadiz in El Puerto de Santa Maria. The finish comes after 30 kilometres in Jerez de la Frontera.
We offer you the opportunity to join us on a guided and supported ride. You can join us for the full distance which is about 100 kilometres or you can join us part way and make use of our support vehicle part way.
We will watch the time trial before driving back to the hotel afterwards. This afternoon you will have some more time to enjoy the hotel’s facilities and the beautiful surroundings as it is our final night in Grazalema.
Daily Highlights
- Fully supported
- Stage 18 Time Trial
- Guided ride
- Hotel in Grazalema
Ride
100km / 500m elevation gain
Meals
Breakfast and Dinner
Guided Ride
Day Four - Stage 19 - Vélez-Málaga → Peñas Blancas
Date
Location
Estepona
We are checking out of the hotel today. After breakfast we will load up our vehicles and you can join us for our longest and hardest ride of the week. Like every day you can decide to join us for the full ride or spend some of the journey on one of the support vehicles.
Ride from the hotel to the Penas Blancas Stage 19 summit finish. The route will take us through Montejaque and Jubrique.
Stage 19 of the 2026 Vuelta is a big one: a 205 km ride from Vélez‑Málaga to Peñas Blancas in Estepona, finishing on a tough Category 1 climb. It comes right after the time trial and just before the queen stage, so expect fireworks—GC riders will either defend or attack hard here. The route is hilly, with mid-stage climbs and a brutal uphill finish, perfect for breakaways or late moves. Heat in Andalusia could add extra drama. In short: a tactical, high-stakes day that could reshape the race before the Sierra Nevada showdown.
Post stage we will drive two hours to the next hotel on our tour in Almuñecar on the Costa Tropical. Here we will check in, get settled for the night and enjoy the evening meal together. We stay here this evening to be in a good position for tomorrow.
Daily Highlights
- Fully supported
- Guided ride
- Hotel in Almunecar, Costa Tropical
- Stage 19 Finish
Ride
80km / 1,400m elevation gain
COSTA TROPICAL
Almuñécar is a historic coastal town on Spain’s Costa Tropical in Granada province, known for its subtropical microclimate, beautiful beaches (like Velilla & San Cristobal), ancient Phoenician & Roman roots (Sexi), Moorish castle (Castillo de San Miguel), lush botanical parks (El Majuelo), and charming old town with whitewashed houses and tapas bars.
Meals
Breakfast and Dinner
Guided Ride
Day Five - Stage 20 - La Calahorra - Collado del Alguacil
Date
Location
Granada
We are checking out of the hotel today and moving to Granada where we will be staying for the final 3 nights of our tour.
Ride straight off the beach and onto the famous Cabra climb which was the old road to Granada. Spain’s version of Col d’Izoard! Ride direct to the Guejar Sierra township where all the Stage 20 race action will be playing out.
Stage 20 of the 2026 Vuelta a España is set to be the queen stage of the entire race — a brutal finale that could be decisive for the red jersey. Classified as a mountain stage, it features over 5,000 m of climbing, culminating in the tough Hors Catégorie ascent to Collado del Alguacil — one of the hardest climbs in the race.
After the stage we will go to our hotel in Granada where we will enjoy the evening meal together.
Daily Highlights
- Fully supported
- Stage 20
- Hotel in Granada
- Stage 20
Ride
100km/ 1500m of climbing* Shorter distances and less climbing also available
Meals
Breakfast and Dinner
GRANADA
Granada is a historic city in the Andalusia region of southern Spain. The city is famous for the stunning Moorish palace complex, the Alhambra. For cyclists and skiers Granada is close to the Sierra Nevada mountains Highlights of Granada are the rich Islamic & Christian history, vibrant student life, free tapas culture, flamenco, and beautiful architecture like the Albayzín quarter. It was the last Muslim stronghold in Spain, falling in 1492, leaving a unique cultural legacy reflected in its monuments, narrow streets, and traditions.
Guided Ride
Day Six - Stage 21 - Stage 21 - Carrefour Granada - Granada (99 km, Uphill Finale)
Date
Location
Granada
Plenty of riding options out towards Quentar and Guadix. After a guided ride in the morning we will watch the race finish in central Granada. Our hotel is located within walking distance from all the action.
Team Visma | Lease a Bike
To make today extra special we offer you the option to add a special day to your tour. Spend the day on the stage as a guest of Team Visma | Lease a Bike.
This option can be added to your booking for £750 per person
Stage 21 – Granada – Granada
The final stage of the 2026 Tour of Spain is not in Madrid but in Granada. This will not be a sprint stage as the stage has a technical uphill finish near the famous Alhambra. A finishing circuit is completed 5 times, and each features a partially cobbled climb. This looks like a fitting tribute to a Vuelta built on surprise climbs, circuit finales, and raw Andalusian flair.
After the stage we will enjoy the evening meal together at the hotel.
Daily Highlights
- Fully supported
- Guided ride
- Hotel in Granada
- Stage 21
- Optional Team Visma | Lease a Bike Experience available
Ride
TBC
Meals
Breakfast and Dinner
Team Visma | Lease a Bike experience
Your host will be an ex-pro rider who will offer professional insights into the race.
- Visit the team hotel
- Visit the Team Bus
- Visit the start village
- Official Team Visma | Lease a Bike vehicle with full race accreditation for access to the race course with live TV coverage
- Stop at multiple points on the roadside and cheer on the the riders
- Stop for lunch along with having snacks and drinks available throughout the day
- Podium ceremonies
- Includes Team Cycling kit
Day Seven - Sierra Nevada
Date
Location
Granada
If you prefer to depart today then please contact us for a £250 reduction on the tour price. Please note that we will not offer airport transfers today but we can provide a quote for a private transfer. [email protected]
Sierra Nevada Cycling Day
With less crowds today it is the perfect day for a final ride in the Sierra Nevada mountains. Go back and ride key sections of the Stage 20 stage in the mountains on the outskirts of Granada. There is Hazasllanas for example or El Purche. For hardcore riders there is the Veleta summit up to 3200m elevation (highest asphalted road in Europe).
This afternoon you can return your rental bikes to us and we will assist you with putting your bikes back into bike boxes if you are travelling with your own bike.
This evening we will have our final dinner together at the hotel in Granada.
Daily Highlights
- Fully supported
- Guided ride
- Hotel in Granada
Ride
TBC
Meals
Breakfast and Dinner
SIERRA NEVADA
Ride key sections of Stage 20 stage in the mountains on the outskirts of Granada. There is Hazasllanas for example or El Purche. If you really want to challenge yourself why not ride Europe’s highest paved road climb up to Pico del Veleta (3,398 m).
Guided Ride
Departure Day
Date
Location
Malaga Airport
Following breakfast our guides will be available to transfer you to Malaga Airport at 09.00. We can have you at the airport by 10:30am so please keep that in mind when organising any onwards flights. We trust you have enjoyed your experience and we look forward to seeing you again soon!
Daily Highlights
- Airport Transfer
- Departure Day
Meals
Breakfast
Tour Dynamic
Daily Rides
We offer a guided ride each day, with our bike guide, Paul on the road with you. We also have a support vehicle with driver who is also a mechanic. We will either transport everyone to a location from where we will start the daily rides, or we will ride straight out from the hotel. We offer vehicle support for the riders and the spectators will be transported to the day’s vantage point to watch the race. Strong riders can ride the full distance each day but we also offer the option to cycle shorter sections and take our transport part of the way. Drinks and snacks are included during the guided rides.
Transportation
On days where we move on to another hotel, we will transport luggage, bike boxes and bikes and we will offer an adapted itinerary depending on the day’s logistics as per the tour itinerary.
Spectators
Riders and spectators are reunited together after transport to the stage. We attempt to keep hotel changes and transfers to a minimum.
Tour Start and Finish - 2026 Tour
Tour Start – Tuesday 8 September 2026
Our tour starts either at Malaga Airport or you can meet us at the first hotel on our tour in Grazalema.
Tour Finish – Tuesday 15 September 2026
On departure we provide transport to Malaga airport. We will arrive by 10:30am so please allow enough time after this to check in for your flight.
Pricing - 2026 Prices
Prices
- £2,399 per person based on two people sharing a twin (2 single beds) or double (one bed for couple)
- £800 supplement per person for the single occupancy of a room
- £250 non-rider reduction
- £250 early departure reduction
What’s included
- 7 nights in 4 star hotels in Grazalema (3n), Almunhecar (1n) and Granada (3n)
- Daily breakfasts and evening meals
- A fully planned tour itinerary with race interactions on 4 stages (18, 19, 20, 21)
- Services of our local team
- In-resort transport
- Hotel taxes
Also available
- Bike Rental from £220 – See below
- A full day hosted by Team Visma | Lease a Bike on Stage 21 – £700 per person (includes a full set of Team Visma | Lease a Bike Cycling kit)
- £250 reduction on the tour price if skipping the Sierra Nevada cycling day and departing on Monday (no transfers on Monday)
- £250 non-cycling spectator reduction
Bike Rental
- Carbon road bike hire, Shimano 105 mechanical shifting, compact cranks, 11/32 rear cassette, rim brakes – £220
- Carbon road bike hire, Shimano Di2 105, compact cranks, 11/34 rear cassette, disc brakes – £330
- E-road bike hire, disc brakes – £435
Bike rental includes pedals, insurance, helmet. Click here for more bike rental information.
Who is this tour for?
Cyclists and Spectators
Our tour is suitable for both cyclists of any level and non-cycling spectators. The hotels we stay at are in excellent locations with the world-renowned Spanish cuisine we all enjoy so much. Our daily, guided rides give cyclists the opportunity to ride some of the most beautiful climbs that feature on this year’s route. Spectators can enjoy the Spanish culture in style and comfort.
More About Our 2026 Tour
4 race interactions
- Thursday 10 September – Stage 18 – El Puerto de Santa María → Jerez (32 km ITT)
- Friday 11 September – Stage 19 – Vélez-Málaga → Peñas Blancas (~205 km, Uphill Finish)
- Saturday 12 September – Stage 20 – La Calahorra → Collado del Alguacil (~187 km, Queen Stage)
- Sunday 13 September – Stage 21 – Carrefour Granada → Granada (~99 km, Uphill Finale)
Hotel locations
- Grazalema
- Almunecar
- Granada
You're in safe hands
We have a team of highly experienced professionals who have been organising cycling trips for over 25 years. We are members of ABTA and ATOL, meaning you can book with confidence
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Spread your payments
Our payment plan is an interest-free payment method where you will have the opportunity to spread payment for your booking. *Selected products. Terms and Conditions apply
Logistics covered
We know the routes, we know the roads. We know how the event works and the best hotels for the start and finish. We organise everything for you; transfers, bike transport, additional feed stops, rep support and more
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