Why Malaga Is Underrated For Road Cycling

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  • Sometimes the best experiences are found off the beaten path.
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    This video gives a small impression of the stunning routes we discovered in Malaga. We're totally in love with the place.
    // ROUTES //
    Here is a post with all the routes we rode, including maps and GPS files you can download: www.wattkg.com...
    // HOW TO GET THERE //
    Direct flights from pretty much any big city in Europe. Pre-book a taxi from the Airport for the 20 minute shuttle.
    // WHERE TO STAY //
    We opted for an Airbnb just on the border of the old town. Which was perfect. This provided walking distance to all the best places you'd want to visit, including grocery stores, cafes, restaurants, (night clubs) and the Service Course.
    // WHERE TO EAT //
    Ended up becoming a regular at Byoko. I'm not particularly big on organic food per se, but fell in love with this place. Pizzamore had the best pizza I've ever tasted (and that's saying something). Not a place to sit down to eat, so make it take-away. And probably heaps of places we never got to see. I'd go back just for the pizza alone.

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  • @birdofprey108
    @birdofprey108 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    True! I live here and haven't even explored as much as you. What a climb to get to 2:07 yeah? should be Olias. Tough uphill and majestic downhill. The best in the region (counter-clockwise descent)

    • @wattkg
      @wattkg  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Agreed, such a great sunset ride.

  • @HansComyn
    @HansComyn 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Traveled to 60 countries, mostly for bikeriding. Malaga is my absolute number 1 destination. I never understood (but do not mind) that so few pros train here. Best climate. Best roads. Car drivers respecting cyclists. Great city / beach for those that do not cycle. I LOVE Colombia, Belgium, Thailand, the Alps, the Pyrenees... but Malaga and Andalucia are the best.

  • @jaluban
    @jaluban 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

    Uh oh. Those of us who live here have been trying to keep it a secret! Let everyone else go to Girona!

  • @KikeLiLK
    @KikeLiLK 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Absolutely agree! My wife's family lives in Malaga and I always spend Christmas and summer holidays there and what a place to ride!! I love it!😍

  • @YorkMillan
    @YorkMillan 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Malaga has an awesome micro climate within spain. Thats why it is an already amazing tourist atraction. Few know its one of the most mountainous areas in spain (in overall average gradients). Being from the neighbour province of Cadiz, I do agree it has huge of potential as a cycling paradise

  • @ccamire
    @ccamire 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    A very good place indeed. That is why i moved from Canada to Spain (close to Castellon/Valencia) to cycle >175 days/year

    • @wattkg
      @wattkg  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Sounds lovely.

    • @indjke
      @indjke 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      In the south it’s more like >350 😅

    • @sexandtheswiss
      @sexandtheswiss 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      I was in Valencia 3 weeks, lovely and great drivers

  • @Sator810
    @Sator810 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I went bikepacking there a summer, both west towards Ronda and east towards Sierra Nevada is highly recommended.

  • @BurleySubsea
    @BurleySubsea 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great video thanks. My brother from another mother showed me these fantastic routes. #christian

  • @pacdaboy3747
    @pacdaboy3747 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    im from malaga and i think is nice for ride but the best of spain for bikes is Alicante, Calp and all the costa blanca zone!

    • @wattkg
      @wattkg  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thanks for the tip. Will definitely visit those in the future.

  • @lewyswinfieldyoung4689
    @lewyswinfieldyoung4689 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Hi great video - would you mind sharing your routes ?

    • @wattkg
      @wattkg  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks! They’re in the link in the description below the video 👍🏻

  • @johnsmith-zf1fd
    @johnsmith-zf1fd 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    could do with a longer video mate. any more footage from malaga?

    • @wattkg
      @wattkg  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks! Have a bit more, just short on time to make the edit :)

  • @chrisedge4199
    @chrisedge4199 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    It’s Eat Sleep Cycle my friend

    • @wattkg
      @wattkg  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      True👍🏻

  • @phil4455
    @phil4455 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Benidorm is great for cycling, sun and 🍺. Great network of cycle paths, drivers respectful on roads. Majorca etc full of wannabes - steer clear.

  • @kinialdo
    @kinialdo 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What time of year did you go? I plan to spend Christmas and half of January there

    • @wattkg
      @wattkg  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      We went in January.

  • @sexandtheswiss
    @sexandtheswiss 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Is it all climbs or are there rolling routes too?

    • @wattkg
      @wattkg  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Definitely rolling options, too.

    • @sexandtheswiss
      @sexandtheswiss 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Girona has gotten to be so busy and expensive and been wondering where else to go, would never have guessed Malaga @@wattkg