Spain and Portugal Motorcycle Ride

Motorcycle journey across Spain and Portugal (May 2–May 10)

Connecting historic capitals, mountain landscapes, and Mediterranean coastline would feel like riding through several different worlds of the Iberian Peninsula. Over nine days, the loop passes through Madrid → Ávila → Trujillo → Lisbon → Seville → Málaga → Jaén → Madrid—

About 1,800–2,000 km of varied roads and scenery. 🏍️🌄🌊

## What Makes This Ride Special

🌄 Diverse scenery: medieval cities, olive-covered hills, Atlantic and Mediterranean landscapes

🏍️ Excellent riding roads: smooth highways mixed with scenic mountain curves

🍷 Local flavors: tapas in Madrid, seafood in Lisbon, Andalusian cuisine in Seville and Málaga

🌤️ Early May weather: usually 18–28°C (65–82°F), ideal for motorcycle touring

## Itinerary:

## May 01 — Arrive to Madrid

## May 02 — Madrid

Delivery of documents and motorcycles, Welcome dinner, Hotel accommodation. trip begins in Madrid, the energetic capital of Spain.

## May 03 — Madrid → Ávila

Madrid-Avila via Segovia and the Sierra de Guadarrama. El Escorial and some of the most popular motorcycle roads in the central Madrid area.

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## May 04 — Ávila → Trujillo

Avila-Trujillo through the Sierra de Gredos and some beautiful mountain passes; at this time of year nature is spectacular.

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## May 05 — Trujillo → Lisbon

Trujillo-Lisbon. Leaving Spain through Extremadura, you cross Portugal along beautiful roads to Lisbon.

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## May 06 — Lisbon

Lisbon. A 100km route to discover the best spots at the mouth of the Tagus River and the towns where the Portuguese monarchs resided, such as Sintra. A very interesting tour passing by Cabo da Roca, the westernmost point of mainland Europe, with views of the Atlantic.

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## May 07 — Lisbon → Seville

Lisbon-Seville a long route through Portugal and in Spain passing through Jabugo and the Sierra de Huelva where the most exquisite Serrano hams in Spain are produced.

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## May 08 — Seville → Málaga

Seville-Monda Castle, Malaga. you will have to choose between two options. The longer and faster one using highways and motorways, passing through Gibraltar, and the one that passes through the white villages of the Malaga mountains, the beautiful Ronda, and more winding roads

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## May 09 — Málaga → Jaén

Malaga-Granada-Jaen. Route along the Costa del Sol and then through a beautiful mountain pass to Granada. The visit to the Alhambra takes at least 3 hours and requires booking tickets well in advance. In the afternoon, we arrive in Jaen and spend the night at Santa Catalina Castle.

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## May 10 — Jaén → Madrid

Jaén to Madrid through La Mancha and past Don Quixote's windmills. In the afternoon, before arriving in Madrid, we'll enjoy panoramic views of Toledo. Farewell dinner in Madrid.

## May 11 — Madrid → Miami

Breakfast - Airport transfer. End of Tour.

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Ride with a purpose:
No pressure and no obligation. After the ride, participants may choose to make a small contribution to the VCR St. Jude fundraiser using the link below.
https://fundraising.stjude.org/site/TR?px=9079129&fr_id=162728&pg=personal

Note:
Ride with respect—no politics, religion, orientation, or discrimination. Just our shared passion for the open road and the freedom it brings.

Disclaimer:

• Participation in this group ride is entirely voluntary. By joining the ride, each rider acknowledges and agrees that they are solely responsible for their own safety, actions, and decisions at all times.
• The group, its leader(s), organizers, and other participants are not liable for any accidents, injuries, damages, or losses that may occur before, during, or after the ride.
• Each rider is expected to exercise their own judgment and ride in accordance with all applicable traffic laws and regulations.

Participation in the ride implies acceptance of these terms.