Before we ventured outside, Anna our guide explained
the Segways' features and gave us five minutes of
tuition, which is all that is needed. The two-wheeled
personal transportation device use gyroscopes and
microprocessors, readjusting about 100 times a second
to balance the rider – following prompts from the
slightest tilt of the hands or feet.
The Segway only has two wheels, yet it manages to
stay upright by itself.
To move forward or backward on the Segway , you just
lean slightly forward or backward. To turn left or right,
the rider simply moves the handlebars left or right. You
get the sense of power and speed, yet you also feel a
sense of safety and absolute control. It all feels natural,
safe, and instinctive after just a few minutes.
Riding the Segway feels like nothing you've ever
experienced before, because there's never been
anything like it before. Step on and your instinct will be
to steady yourself, as you would on anything with two
wheels. But almost immediately you'll realize that the
Segway is balancing for you, almost like it has become
an extension of you. Just lean forward a little and it
moves forward, lean back a little and it goes backward,
it really is that simple. The Segways are suitable for any
one of any age (the group before us were all in their
sixties) with the only restriction being that you must
weigh more than 40 Kilos (about 6 stones).After about
five minutes on a Segway you feel completely
comfortable and you are ready for your tour of the
beautiful city of Malaga.
the Segways' features and gave us five minutes of
tuition, which is all that is needed. The two-wheeled
personal transportation device use gyroscopes and
microprocessors, readjusting about 100 times a second
to balance the rider – following prompts from the
slightest tilt of the hands or feet.
The Segway only has two wheels, yet it manages to
stay upright by itself.
To move forward or backward on the Segway , you just
lean slightly forward or backward. To turn left or right,
the rider simply moves the handlebars left or right. You
get the sense of power and speed, yet you also feel a
sense of safety and absolute control. It all feels natural,
safe, and instinctive after just a few minutes.
Riding the Segway feels like nothing you've ever
experienced before, because there's never been
anything like it before. Step on and your instinct will be
to steady yourself, as you would on anything with two
wheels. But almost immediately you'll realize that the
Segway is balancing for you, almost like it has become
an extension of you. Just lean forward a little and it
moves forward, lean back a little and it goes backward,
it really is that simple. The Segways are suitable for any
one of any age (the group before us were all in their
sixties) with the only restriction being that you must
weigh more than 40 Kilos (about 6 stones).After about
five minutes on a Segway you feel completely
comfortable and you are ready for your tour of the
beautiful city of Malaga.
If like me, you only go to Malaga for the airport every time you
have visitors or for trips back to Britain, then you have been
missing out on a city full of architecture and culture.
When we were invited for a tour of Malaga with a difference on
a Segway, my first question was - what is a Segway? my second
was why Malaga? So we made the 25 minute drive (from
Calahonda) to find out.
We found the offices of Segway Rides very easily and parked in
the underground car park which was only two minutes from the
office.
have visitors or for trips back to Britain, then you have been
missing out on a city full of architecture and culture.
When we were invited for a tour of Malaga with a difference on
a Segway, my first question was - what is a Segway? my second
was why Malaga? So we made the 25 minute drive (from
Calahonda) to find out.
We found the offices of Segway Rides very easily and parked in
the underground car park which was only two minutes from the
office.
• Cultural Tour – 30 euros (1,5 Hours)
You will be taken back in time riding along the ancient walls of the palace fortress, Alcazaba.
You will be delighted with the variety and the wealth of plants in the centre of the city.
Gliding through the main pedestrian street, Calle Larios, you will be seeing how the “malagueños” live
outside their homes.
You will feel the refreshing breeze while you glide through the orange gardens.
You will be impressed by the architecture of the official buildings.
You will feel the buzz of the city centre and the vibrant colours of the parks.
No tour of Malaga is complete without visiting the natal house of Picasso as well as his Muse.
You will be taken back in time riding along the ancient walls of the palace fortress, Alcazaba.
You will be delighted with the variety and the wealth of plants in the centre of the city.
Gliding through the main pedestrian street, Calle Larios, you will be seeing how the “malagueños” live
outside their homes.
You will feel the refreshing breeze while you glide through the orange gardens.
You will be impressed by the architecture of the official buildings.
You will feel the buzz of the city centre and the vibrant colours of the parks.
No tour of Malaga is complete without visiting the natal house of Picasso as well as his Muse.
• Cultural Tour and “Tapas” - 40 euros (2 hours)
Apart from the beauties of the city you will have the chance to get the real taste of Malaga.
We stop in one of the best “tapas bar” where we invite you for a variety of tapas and the sweet Malaga wine.
• Panoramic Visit - 50 euros without lunch 60 euros with lunch (2.5 hours)
On this tour we also show you the “Malagueta” beach
You can have lunch in a “chiringuito” (beach restaurant) while the Segways are sleeping the siesta
You will be enjoying the magnificent view on the city, the oldest Islamic monument, the castle Gibralfaro, the Alcazaba, the
Cathedral…
• If you are not interested in guided tours, you have the possibility to rent a Segway on your own by leaving a deposit* (or
your credit card details) and you can glide through the marvellous streets of Malaga for two hours for only 25 Euros, every
extra hour will be charged 10 Euros.
Gifts certificates are available!
For more information or to book a tour visit www.segwayrides.eu or call +34 952 227 566
Apart from the beauties of the city you will have the chance to get the real taste of Malaga.
We stop in one of the best “tapas bar” where we invite you for a variety of tapas and the sweet Malaga wine.
• Panoramic Visit - 50 euros without lunch 60 euros with lunch (2.5 hours)
On this tour we also show you the “Malagueta” beach
You can have lunch in a “chiringuito” (beach restaurant) while the Segways are sleeping the siesta
You will be enjoying the magnificent view on the city, the oldest Islamic monument, the castle Gibralfaro, the Alcazaba, the
Cathedral…
• If you are not interested in guided tours, you have the possibility to rent a Segway on your own by leaving a deposit* (or
your credit card details) and you can glide through the marvellous streets of Malaga for two hours for only 25 Euros, every
extra hour will be charged 10 Euros.
Gifts certificates are available!
For more information or to book a tour visit www.segwayrides.eu or call +34 952 227 566
"And the best part is that you are
doing all this in style, gliding along at
up to 12 miles an hour whilst virtually
everybody that you pass stops and
looks at you with intrigue."
doing all this in style, gliding along at
up to 12 miles an hour whilst virtually
everybody that you pass stops and
looks at you with intrigue."
