We offer riding every day of your bike holiday, except for Easy Going Weeks, where there is a day off. Of course, on any trip, you are welcome to take a day off from biking whenever you feel like it. You may want to relax in and around the farmhouse or to explore the local area.

We can also arrange the following activities, either for a day off or to fit around your riding day.

Massage

Bethan, a professional massage therapist, is now part of the Pure Mountains team. She is qualified in sports, Thai and deep tissue massage and offers wonderful, rejuvenating bike-specific treatments at the farmhouse, at very reasonable rates. As a former aerialist and circus performer, she has first hand experience of aches and pains and how to alleviate them. If you feel like really treating yourself, Bethan also offers pampering herbal and aroma treatments.

Yoga

Enhance your off-road performance with tailored stretching sequences, breathing exercises and guided relaxation. Release tight muscles, maximise your breathing and revitalise body and mind ready for the next day’s riding. Sessions are led by Jim, IYN Qualified Yoga Teacher.

Jim and Bethan run YogaPlus Holidays in the nearby village of El Golco.

Walking

We can provide you with maps and suggested routes for walking in the area. There are some beautiful tracks which are inaccessible by bike but passable on foot. We can also arrange for an experienced and knowledgeable guide, Andrew, to take you on a guided half or full day trek.

Horse Riding

New stables have opened in one of the local villages. All standards of rider are catered for. The rides are in beautiful countryside and last from two hours to a full day. You may want to bring your own riding hat / helmet as most Spanish riders don't wear hard hats.

Skiing

In the Winter/Spring months downhill skiing is available at the resort of Sierra Nevada. You might like to add this to the beginning or end of your holiday. Closer to us is the cross-country ski area of Puerto de la Ragua where there are marked trails and equipment hire.

Visiting Granada or Málaga

We recommend that, if you would like to visit historic Granada or beautiful Málaga, you add a day or two to the beginning or end of your trip. We can help you with recommendations for places to stay in both cities. In Granada, we particularly recommend the lovely self-catering apartment, Casa de las Granadasin the historic Albayzín quarter. There are buses between Granada (but not Málaga) and Bérchules, or we can arrange a taxi for you. Granada is also doable as a day trip during your stay.For more information see spain.info and andalucia.org web sites.

Vegging

In the communal sitting room we have a selection of books, magazines and board games and an MP3 dock.

Nerding

We have good mobile 'phone coverage at the farmhouse and WiFi access for guests bringing their own devices.

Beach

If you have your own hire car there are several good Mediterranean beaches within reach.