The chances are you’re new to the relaxed motorcycle adventure that is The Gourmet Biker Tour. And no, don’t worry, this isn’t some gruelling motorcycle marathon with miles of roads filled with roads. This is a tour with a twist—a leisurely breakfast with a view of the mountains sets the scene before kitting up and strolling to your gleaming, modern classic motorcycle waiting outside like a trusty steed.
Picture this: you’re decked out in jeans, leather jacket, and helmet, looking every bit like a mature Steve McQueen. Riding the best Andalucian roads reveals stunning vistas—historic whitewashed villages, olive groves, majestic mountains, serene lakes—all interspersed with thrilling twists and turns, guaranteed to put a big smile on your face. Before long, we make a pit stop at a viewing point, or at a local cafe for a refreshing drink and perhaps sample a typical regional delicacy. Or maybe we’ll swing by a local producer’s place—ever fancied yourself as a beekeeper? Or delved into the mysteries of olive oils? Get ready to immerse yourself in the unique local culture and produce.
When lunchtime rolls around, we head to another hand-picked eatery where you’ll experience impeccable food and service. Local culture, producers and suppliers are key ingredients of the Gourmet Biker Tour, unique in celebrating the best of everything Andalucia has to offer the discerning traveller. As the afternoon wanes, we return to your luxurious spa hotel to recharge before yet another fabulous dining experience beckons.
By the time you get home, you’ll be more than just relaxed; you’ll be head-over-heels in love with Andalucia—its people, its landscapes, and the mouth-watering cuisine. And let’s not forget, you’ll have developed a profound appreciation for the unique personalities of the bikes we ride. Ready to rev up your next adventure with The Gourmet Biker Tours?
A private transfer brings you to Ronda , one of Andalusia’s most extraordinary cities, and your base for the tour. You’ll be settled into your hotel, introduced to your bike, and have everything configured to your preference before the riding begins. The afternoon is yours.
What surrounds Ronda is quietly spectacular. Ten minutes in any direction and you are into the mountain roads of the Sierra de las Nieves or the Grazalema Natural Park, these are two of Andalusia’s finest national parks, with passes, gorges and empty roads that riders travel a long way to find.
The Ultimate itinerary is fully managed and entirely exclusive. Invitations to private tastings, producer visits and cultural experiences some that are not available to the general public. At least one Michelin-recognised restaurant, chosen for the right reasons at the right moment in the journey. Every other lunch and dinner venue selected for a combination of ambience, speciality and authenticity, the kind of places a well-connected local would take you, rather than the kind that advertise.
Ronda has a depth of quality that consistently surprises people. The producers, the chefs, the winemakers, many of them working away quietly, without much interest in being discovered. We know them, and on the Ultimate tour, so will you.
Your opening evening in Ronda, one of Andalusia’s most extraordinary cities, just long enough to understand why riders keep coming back, before the road east begins.
The Granada tour is a joy. Mountain passes, empty switchbacks, and a route that drops into Las Alpujarras, the ancient white villages climbing the southern face of Spain’s highest mountains. A stop in Trevélez is non-negotiable. At over 1,600 metres, it produces what many consider Spain’s finest jamón serrano, cured in mountain air no lowland producer can replicate. You’ll try it where it’s made.
Granada rewards the right approach. Based typically at the Aurea Catedral, cathedral on one side, Albaicín on the other, Alhambra catching the last light from the rooftop, a private guided visit to the Alhambra Palace and Generalife gardens is built into the itinerary. Arranged properly, not joined from a queue. Evenings belong to the Albaicín. Narrow streets, cave bars, tapas culture that still operates entirely on its own terms.
The return to Ronda completes the loop through roads that feel different in the other direction. At least one Michelin-recognised table along the way, producer visits and private experiences that don’t appear on any public itinerary. Ronda, when you return to it, tends to feel like coming home.
A private transfer from Bilbao brings you to San Sebastián — La Concha curving below, Monte Urgull standing guard, and an evening in the Parte Vieja to understand why this small city carries more Michelin stars per head than almost anywhere on earth (49 Michelin recognised restaurants)
The road inland is a different kind of riding. Green hills, cider houses, and a route through Getaria — birthplace of txakoli, home to grilled turbot cooked over open flame the way it’s been done for generations. From there the land begins to rise. By the time you reach the Pyrenean foothills near Roncesvalles, the switchbacks have turned austere: bare cols, thin mountain air, sheep bells where engine noise used to be. Few riders ever see this stretch of Navarre.
San Sebastián rewards the right approach. Based typically at the Barceló Costa Vasca, with the bay a short walk below, the city becomes yours in the evenings — a private pintxos crawl through the Parte Vieja’s oldest bars, ordered the way locals order, not the way guidebooks suggest.
A day given over to the French side follows: the coast road to Saint-Jean-de-Luz, a detour into Espelette for the peppers that carry its name, and lunch in a Basque farmhouse that doesn’t take reservations from anyone who hasn’t been introduced. At least one Michelin-recognised table sits along the return, alongside producer visits — a txakoli bodega, a cider house tasting straight from the barrel — that never make it onto a public itinerary.
Then a daily return to San Sebastián, engine cooling as the bay comes back into view, and another gourmet restaurant awaits.
Your hotel is chosen to reflect the character of the destination — a landmark property at the heart of the city, where genuine local atmosphere and the right facilities sit comfortably alongside each other.
Whichever tour you choose, the hotel will have earned its place on the itinerary. Views that stop you mid-sentence — whether that’s Ronda’s gorge and mountain backdrop, Granada’s Alhambra catching the late light, or the rooftops of wherever the road has taken you. Often a wellness spa and pool to ease the legs after a day in the saddle. Breakfast that sets you up properly without anyone rushing you out of the door. Step outside of the hotel and the city is yours.
Depending on your chosen tour, we will coordinate your arrival and departure transfers from the most convenient airport or rail station. For our Ronda tours, this will typically be Málaga Airport. Our Granada tours start and finish in Ronda, with Málaga Airport and Antequera-Santa Ana railway station providing convenient options, particularly for guests travelling by train from Madrid. For our San Sebastián tours, Bilbao Airport is likely to be the most convenient international arrival point.
The most important thing is that you don’t need to worry about a thing. Your host will be there to welcome you, and will join you in the late afternoon and for dinner, where we will complete any necessary documentation and make sure you are fully prepared for the following day’s riding.
From the moment you arrive, your tour is fully managed.
Food and gastronomy are at the heart of our tours, with carefully selected restaurants, local producers, tastings and exceptional regional wines.
But the experience goes beyond food. Each itinerary is curated to introduce you to the culture, history, landscapes and people that make the region unique. From historic towns and villages to vineyards, artisan producers and iconic attractions, we include experiences you are unlikely to discover travelling independently.
We don’t believe a great tour is about covering the most miles. It’s about great roads, exceptional food and memorable experiences, with the time to enjoy them without being rushed.
The Ultimate Gourmet Biker Tour is a curated journey through the finest culinary experiences Andalusia has to offer. Each day begins with a luxurious breakfast at the elegant Catalonia Reina Victoria Spa Hotel, setting the tone for an extraordinary day ahead. Throughout the week, you’ll savour exclusive tastings and behind-the-scenes access to distinguished local producers, experiencing the depth of regional gastronomy firsthand.
Our days are punctuated with exceptional dining moments—whether it’s a rustic lunch among the olive groves, or a hands-on Paella preparation under the Andalusian sun. But it’s the evenings that truly shine: each dinner is a celebration, held in Michelin-starred or Michelin-recommended restaurants, as well as other carefully selected establishments known for their authenticity and culinary excellence. From intimate chef’s tables to tasting menus showcasing seasonal and local ingredients, every meal is a refined and memorable experience designed to delight the most discerning food lovers.
Notetable Restaurants
Bardal by Benito Gomez – Ronda – Tasting Menu with two Michelin stars this restaurant is fine dining at it’s best in the heart of Ronda or
Meson Sabor Andaluz – A Michelin-starred tasting menu at a restaurant run by Chef Pedro Aguilera, focusing on contemporary Andalusian cuisine using organic local produce
Other renowned local restaurants
Tragata – Michelin recommended By Benito Gomez is the more casual sister restaurant to Bardal, offering creative small plates in a vibrant atmosphere.
Kutral – An Argentinian steakhouse by Chef Martín Abramzon, specializing in fire-grilled meats and offering a unique culinary experience
Alzahar (Reina Victoria) Located in Hotel Catalonia Reina Victoria, this restaurant provides elegant dishes with a focus on high-quality ingredients
Al Logo – Zahara de la Sierra – Al Lago offers a six-course tasting menu featuring dishes like cod in banana leaf and wild boar in spicy pepper sauce
Alternative high quality restaurants may be used subject to availability
During the day and whilst riding the bikes we cannot allow the consumption of alcohol as it is not compatible with your safety or the law, however some great alternatives now exist which are increasingly difficult to differentiate from the real thing.
We want to do things differently with our bikes. What we know is that our guests want the opportunity to try the different bikes we have. For that reason we encourage the exchange of bikes within the group, they all have such different characters that you will without doubt appreciate them for different reasons. You are insured for all bikes so while we may allocate a bike in the first instance you are flexible to switch. It is worth noting that the Royal Enfield Continental GT is the only bike not suitable for a pillion in case that applies to you.