Off-Road Quad Bike Tour Costa del Sol: Mijas to Marbella

Ride mountain trails through rural Malaga without the resort crowds

An off-road quad bike tour in Mijas on the Costa del Sol where you ride a two-person ATV through the hills and countryside between Marbella and Mijas, guided by a bilingual instructor who covers safety and handling before you start. A full driving licence (category B) is required to ride; passengers over 7 years old and 120cm tall can join without one. Helmets, fuel and insurance are included; you choose between a 1-hour or 2-hour ride.

Step-by-step itinerary

Off-road quad biking in Mijas hills

• Arrive 15 minutes early
• Receive safety and intro lesson
• Ride 2-seater quad bike in Mijas

The Experience

You'll ride a two-person quad bike through the inland hills and mountains of Mijas, away from the coastal resorts. The tour starts with a safety and handling briefing from your bilingual guide, so if you've never ridden a quad before, the setup covers what you need to know. Helmets are provided, and the guide stays with the group throughout, leading you on trails through the rural Malaga province where the landscape shifts between open country and mountainside.

The route takes you through Mijas and Marbella hill country on established off-road trails. You control the pace and the bike — it's not a passive ride. Closed-toe shoes are required (no flip-flops), and the guide recommends comfortable clothes because you will get dusty. Children can ride as passengers if they're over 7 years old and taller than 120cm, making it a genuine family outing, though only adults with a full driving licence can operate the bike.

Arrive at least 15 minutes before departure. The tour runs 1 hour or 2 hours depending on which option you book at checkout. Liability and third-party insurance are included in the price, along with fuel and the guide's instruction. You'll need to bring your full driving licence — provisional licences are not accepted — and there's no hotel pickup, so you'll meet the group at the Mijas location near Fuengirola.

What’s included

• A guided two-person quad bike tour with a bilingual safety and handling briefing.
• helmets and fuel.
• liability and third-party insurance.

Good to know

Moderate physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller friendlyNot for pregnant travelers

Operated by Quad Bike Safari Costa del Sol

Is this one for you?Book the 2-hour option if you want to cover more trail and spend longer in the hills; the 1-hour ride is a tighter introduction if you're new to quad biking or short on time. Either way, you need a full driving licence to ride and should arrive 15 minutes early to meet the group at Mijas.

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Top questions

Do I need a driving licence to ride the quad bike?

Yes, you must have a full driving licence (category B, the standard car licence) to operate the quad bike. Provisional licences are not accepted. Children and adults without a licence can ride as passengers if they're over 7 years old and at least 120cm tall.

What's included in the quad bike tour?

The tour includes the guided ride on a two-person ATV, helmets, fuel, a safety and handling briefing with your bilingual guide, and liability and third-party insurance. You do not get hotel pickup, food or drinks, though you're welcome to bring bottled water.

How long does the quad tour take?

You can book either a 1-hour or 2-hour quad biking tour at checkout. Both include the same safety briefing and guide; the difference is how much trail time you cover.

What should I wear and bring for the quad bike ride?

Wear closed-toe shoes — flip-flops are not allowed. Comfortable clothes are recommended because you will get dusty on the trails. Bring your full driving licence to present at the start. The guide suggests bringing bottled water, and you should arrive at least 15 minutes before the tour begins.

Can children ride on the quad bike tour?

Yes, children can ride as passengers if they're over 7 years old and taller than 120cm. Only adults with a full driving licence can ride as the driver. The tour is designed for families and friends to share the two-person quad bike.

What's the terrain like on the Mijas quad bike trails?

The trails run through the hills and mountains of Mijas and Marbella, crossing open countryside and mountainside away from the coastal resorts. You'll experience the rural Malaga province on established off-road routes that the guide leads you through at a pace you control.