Cycling Costa Blanca: Alicante - Valencia

7 days / 6 nights

6 Breakfasts included

Day 1: Arrival in Altea

Transfer from Alicante to Altea, perhaps Costa Blanca's most beautiful city where it sits majestically above the sea. In winter, the beach promenade is quiet, but in spring and summer it bustles with life with many beach bars. Join in the local custom "el Tardeo", where people meet near the central market in the afternoon to socialize at pubs and bars. Don't miss the old town either, beautifully situated against Sierra Bernia with magnificent views. At the top stands the church Virgen del Consuelo with its blue and white domes – from the square in front you can see the entire region.

Accommodation in Altea

Day 2: Cycle from Altea to Xàbia

20-30 km, +120 to +490 m

Breakfast

Today you will experience the fantastic contrast between the coast, the fields and the mountains inland. You will explore an area with traditional wine production, where you cycle between vineyards and traditional "Riu Raus", typical buildings with rows of arches where the local population used to dry their grapes under cover to produce sultanas and raisins. Finally you reach the historic town of Xàbia which has some of the finest beaches in Alicante. On today's longer variant you reach Cabo la Nao for wonderful views.

Accommodation in Xàbia

Day 3: Cycle from Xàbia to Denia

25 km, +170 m

Breakfast

You cycle along the Montgó mountain all the way to Denia. Along the way you will see traditional buildings called Riu Raus. These buildings were very important for grape drying in the area, some are now used instead as outdoor markets among other things. Finally, by the sea, Denia awaits you. This city has lots of fantastic, peaceful beaches that you can enjoy even in winter, if the sun shines. Denia was designated a UNESCO Creative City in 2015, for the quality and variety of its excellent local dishes. Enjoy them!

Accommodation in Denia

Day 4: Cycle from Denia to Gandia

40 km, +160 m

Breakfast

You leave Denia and soon encounter small remnants of marshlands called marjales, a favorite nesting place for birds and a real birdwatcher's paradise. You cycle along parts of the old railway line that was built by the British in the 1800s. After a few more kilometers you reach the beautiful coastal town of Gandia, with its interesting historic quarter and "Ducal Palace".

Accommodation in Gandia

Day 5: Cycle from Gandia to Cullera

26-46 km, +90 m to +120 m

Breakfast

The day begins with you cycling past orange groves and soon you encounter more marjales filled with nesting birds. You venture into a beautiful small valley to follow part of the pilgrimage route that linked different monasteries and where there is an opportunity to explore the impressive monastery of Simat de la Valldigna. Among the rice fields you then continue to Cullera, a coastal town with beautiful sea views where you can taste some of the area's rice specialties. This town has plenty of beaches that you can enjoy even in winter if the sun shines.

Accommodation in Cullera

Day 6: Cycle from Cullera to Valencia

42-52 km, +80 m to +95 m

Breakfast

If you choose the longer alternative, you start along the shore of the Xúquer river, whose waters irrigate all the district's many productive fields and groves. You then cycle on to the nature reserve called Parque Natural de la Albufera, one of the most valuable ecosystems in the Mediterranean. You will be able to marvel at different natural environments such as lakes, marshes, sand dunes and pine forests that border the sea. It is well worth enjoying one of the typical dishes of this quite special district. When you reach Valencia you will explore the formidable old quarters with its cathedral and central market. Not to be missed are the narrow streets and squares that offer so many types of cafés, bars and restaurants.

Accommodation in Valencia

Day 7: Departure from Valencia

Breakfast

The trip ends after breakfast.