{"id":6652,"date":"2017-01-12T12:13:55","date_gmt":"2017-01-12T11:13:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sunsetbeachclub.com\/blog\/?p=6652"},"modified":"2019-01-24T15:17:17","modified_gmt":"2019-01-24T14:17:17","slug":"renting-a-bike-in-benalmadena","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sunsetbeachclub.com\/blog\/holiday-tips\/things-to-do\/renting-a-bike-in-benalmadena\/","title":{"rendered":"Renting a Bike in Benalmadena: A Fun and Healthy Way to Discover the Town &#038; Surrounding Areas"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"float: right; margin-left: 10px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/share\" class=\"twitter-share-button\" data-via=\"sunsetbeachclub\" data-count=\"vertical\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.sunsetbeachclub.com\/blog\/holiday-tips\/things-to-do\/renting-a-bike-in-benalmadena\/\">Tweet<\/a><\/div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-6659\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sunsetbeachclub.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Renting-a-Bike-in-Benalmadena.png\" alt=\"Renting a bike in Benalmadena\" width=\"760\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sunsetbeachclub.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Renting-a-Bike-in-Benalmadena.png 760w, https:\/\/www.sunsetbeachclub.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Renting-a-Bike-in-Benalmadena-300x197.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) 100vw, 760px\" \/>If you\u2019re looking for a fun and very healthy activity next time you come to <strong>Benalmadena<\/strong> on holiday, we highly recommend renting a bicycle and exploring some of the town\u2019s main attractions whilst reaping the health benefits of this fun mode of transport.<\/p>\n<p>The area offers something for all levels. Beginners and leisure riders can enjoy the relative flatness of the stunning promenade. More experienced riders or a beginners with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bikehint.com\/best-hybrid-bikes\/\">hybrid bikes<\/a>, who are looking for more of a challenge can head into the hills behind Benalmadena and attempt one of the harder bike routes (see below) which will take them along narrow mountain paths offering stunning views of the coast.<!--more--><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Where to rent a bike in Benalmadena<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>You\u2019ll obviously have to <strong>rent a bike whilst you\u2019re in Benalmadena<\/strong> and whilst there are a few places you could do this, it really depends on your needs.<\/p>\n<p>At <strong>Sunset Beach Club<\/strong> we offer guests two options: If you\u2019re just looking to spend a couple of hours riding along the promenade with the family, taking in the views and stopping every now and then to enjoy a refreshment or a tapa, you can hire a bike from Boyd\u2019s Gym on the first floor of the hotel.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re looking for a more professional bike or want to go on an organised cycling excursion, we\u2019ve recently started working with our friends at <strong><u>Fast Monkey<\/u><\/strong> who have a fantastic selection of bikes for hire. (See below)<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Types of Bikes available + prices<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Boyd\u2019s Gym have standard bikes suitable for adults and children and the prices are as follows:<\/p>\n<p><em>Daily Hire:<\/em> <strong>\u20ac10 per day<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>3 Days:<\/em> <strong>\u20ac27<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>7 Days:<\/em> <strong>\u20ac50<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A deposit of \u20ac50 is required per bike or a picture ID such as driving license or passport can be left. All bikes come with a lock and helmet and a disclaimer must be signed by all customers.<\/p>\n<p>The guys at Fast Monkey offer a fantastic selection of bikes for rent. From standard city bikes to battery-powered e-bikes \u2013 for those who need a little help \u2013 and more advanced and professional mountain and road bikes.<\/p>\n<p>You can get an idea of prices from the image below or head over to their website for more detailed pricing.<\/p>\n<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-6656\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sunsetbeachclub.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Bike-Rental-in-Benalmadena.jpg\" alt=\"Bike Rental Prices in Benalmadena\" width=\"450\" height=\"624\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sunsetbeachclub.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Bike-Rental-in-Benalmadena.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.sunsetbeachclub.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Bike-Rental-in-Benalmadena-216x300.jpg 216w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Cycling routes in Benalmadena<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>You\u2019ll find hundreds of cycling routes in and around Benalmadena to suit all levels from smooth and gentle pathways ideal for all the Family to steeper and more abrupt trails for more experienced and thrill-seeking mountain bikers.<\/p>\n<p>If you head over to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wikiloc.com\/wikiloc\/find.do?t=&amp;d=&amp;lfr=&amp;lto=&amp;src=&amp;act=29%2C47%2C38%2C6%2C11%2C9%2C17%2C13%2C4%2C26%2C27%2C39%2C24%2C55%2C37%2C45%2C46%2C19%2C41%2C15%2C16%2C18%2C28%2C12%2C44%2C3%2C49%2C50%2C51%2C52%2C53%2C54%2C20%2C56%2C57%2C58%2C59%2C60%2C61%2C62%2C63%2C64%2C65%2C66%2C67%2C68%2C69%2C70%2C105%2C106%2C107%2C108%2C109%2C110%2C111%2C112%2C113%2C114%2C115%2C116%2C117%2C118%2C120%2C121%2C133%2C134%2C135%2C&amp;uom=mi&amp;q=benalmadena\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><strong><u>the Wikiloc website<\/u><\/strong><\/a> you\u2019ll find literally hundreds of possible cycling routes with detailed information. You\u2019ll find photos, distance, approximate times for completion, difficulty level and, most importantly, a detailed map of each trail using Google maps and GPS coordinates uploaded by other cyclists. There\u2019s plenty to keep you busy!<\/p>\n<p>If you don\u2019t fancy setting out on your own adventure \u2013 but would still like to go on one of these cycling routes \u2013 the team at Fast Monkey offer some fabulous daily bike excursions into the mountains as well as a very popular Tapas Bike Tour.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_6661\" style=\"width: 755px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6661\" class=\"wp-image-6661 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sunsetbeachclub.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Benalmadena-Mountain-Bike-Route.jpg\" alt=\"Mountain Bike Route in Benalmadena\" width=\"745\" height=\"516\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sunsetbeachclub.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Benalmadena-Mountain-Bike-Route.jpg 745w, https:\/\/www.sunsetbeachclub.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Benalmadena-Mountain-Bike-Route-300x208.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 745px) 100vw, 745px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-6661\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Example of one of the Mountain Bike routes available on the Wikiloc website which you can try next time you visit Benalmadena<\/p><\/div>\n<h2><strong>Daily Excursions<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3><strong><em>Daily Mountain Bike Guided Tour<\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>All routes are run by experienced guides and include the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>1 day rental of Mountain Bike (ORBEA)<\/li>\n<li>An energy bar to replenish your strength en-route<\/li>\n<li>A briefing before departure with important information about the route<\/li>\n<li>Opportunity to upgrade to a more professional bike<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Please note that the route lasts approximately 4 hours and departure times can be in the morning or afternoon depending on level and experience of the group. Group sizes must be a minimum of 5 riders or a&nbsp;maximum of 10 riders.<\/p>\n<p>The price per adult of this guided route is <strong>\u20ac37<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>For more detailed information on this Benalmadena mountain bike route, please <a href=\"http:\/\/www.fast-monkey.com\/tours\/details\/111260\/mtb-cycling-guided-tour-daily\/\"><strong><u>click here!<\/u><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><strong><em>Road Cycling Guided Tour<\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>All road cycling tours are guided by an experienced guide and include the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>1 day rental of carbon road bike (ORBEA Avant M30 105 50\/34 Compact 11-28)<\/li>\n<li>An energy bar to replenish your strength en-route<\/li>\n<li>A briefing before departure with important information about the route<\/li>\n<li>Opportunity to upgrade to a more professional bike<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>As with the mountain bike tours, the road bike version also last approximately 4 hours with departure times available in the morning and afternoon. Minimum group size is 5 cyclists and maximum is 10 cyclists.<\/p>\n<p>Price per adult for the road bike tour is \u20ac49.<\/p>\n<p>For more information about the road bike route, please <a href=\"http:\/\/www.fast-monkey.com\/tours\/details\/111187\/road-cycling-guided-tour-daily\/\"><strong><u>click here!<\/u><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>For those looking for something a little less strenuous,&nbsp;but still great fun, we recommend you think about trying one of the following Tapas Bike Tours&#8230;<\/p>\n<h3><strong><em>Tapas Bike Tour of Benalmadena &amp; Torremolinos<\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-6657\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sunsetbeachclub.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Bike-and-Tapas-Tours-in-Benalmadena.jpg\" alt=\"Tapas Bike Tour in Benalmadena &amp; Torremolinos\" width=\"700\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sunsetbeachclub.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Bike-and-Tapas-Tours-in-Benalmadena.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.sunsetbeachclub.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Bike-and-Tapas-Tours-in-Benalmadena-300x193.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/>This 4-hour bike tour is a great opportunity for foodies who wish to sample traditional Spanish tapas whilst taking in the stunning views along the way. The added advantage is that you get to burn off some calories too!&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The tour is priced at <strong>\u20ac35 per person<\/strong> and includes bike rental as well as food-tasting (3 tapas) along the way.<\/p>\n<h3><em><strong>M\u00e1laga Bike Tour &amp; Tapas<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n<p>This tour is only available during the high season months when the ferry runs between Benalm\u00e1dena and M\u00e1laga (please check with Fast Monkey for exact dates) but is well worth trying.<\/p>\n<p>You&#8217;ll take the sightseeing ferry from Benalmadena Marina to M\u00e1laga Port from where your Malaga sightseeing and tapas experience will begin. You&#8217;ll visit famous landmarks and attractions including: Calle Larios, Atarazanas Food Market, the Historic Quarter, M\u00e1laga Cathedral, the Alcazaba Fortress and more.<\/p>\n<p>This tour is priced at <strong>\u20ac49 per person<\/strong> and includes bike rental, 1 tapa and drink and your very own experienced tour guide. (Please note it does not include the ferry ticket)<\/p>\n<p><em>If you\u2019re planning a <strong>cycling holiday in Benalmadena, Costa del Sol,<\/strong> at Sunset Beach Club we\u2019re ideally located next to the beach and near many of the cycling routes outlined in this post. Our leisure desk can help you to book bike rental and we can also prepare <strong>tailor-made cycling packages for you including bike rental and accommodation<\/strong> in one of our comfortable apartments. For more information please visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sunsetbeachclub.com\">www.sunsetbeachclub.com<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Tweet If you\u2019re looking for a fun and very healthy activity next time you come to Benalmadena on holiday, we highly recommend renting a bicycle and exploring some of the town\u2019s main attractions whilst reaping the health benefits of this fun mode of transport. The area offers something for all levels. 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