The northern Costa Blanca has much more to offer than just long stretches of beach. Because of the landscape and the climate, the region is a worthwhile destination for cyclists, and has a lot that is still to be discovered. The especially mild and stable Mediterranean climate allows sporting activities to take placed virtually year round. The main features for the visitor are the varied landscape and culture of the region. The coastal areas are characterised by endless citrus plantations in fertile valleys, and alternating dunes, cliffs and sandy beaches. In contrast, mountain passes, narrow gorges and broad plateaus mark the landscape of the limestone hinterland mountains, which rise to 1,500 metres above sea level in the Sierra Aitana.

In this unspoilt and thinly populated region, you encounter solitary "fincas," sleepy towns and countless castle ruins, but hardly any cars. With its extremely romantic coastal roads and passes, or less spectacular mountain roads with gentle slopes, or its broad plains, the Marina Alta has all kinds of routes for leisurely bike outings, as well as for sport cyclists, mountain bikers and racing cyclists. Cyclist events such as the "Vuelta a Valencia" take place in the winter here. An endless number of well-organised mountain bike races are another attraction. Normally, the races are carried out over 30km and over an elevation of around 1000 metres. The Autonomous Region of Valencia has far and away the most mountain bike races in Spain. Because of the frequency of these events, tourists also have the opportunity to participate.

The mild subtropical climate facilitates bicycle tours virtually all year. The best times are in spring and autumn, with temperatures between 17 and 23 degrees Celsius. The scenery is more beautiful in the spring with the blooming of the flowers. Anyone who likes to swim, should go in autumn, as the water temperature stays above 20 degrees until early November.

We offer our guests a wide range of cycling activities. From light tours to enjoy the scenery, to more demanding day tours and training for mountain bike races, followed by joint participation in one of these events. Sturdy mountain bikes and cross bikes are available for our precisely arranged tours, or you can bring your own. The starting point for all tours is the Hotel Los Caballos, which is located right on a "vía verde," which is a former railway line converted into bicycle, hiking and horseback riding paths.

Tour materials:

Maps with routes plotted
Route elevations
Directions
Route chart

Price list

- Bike rental: €12 per day

- Tour materials: €10 per day

- Guided tour up to 50km: €10 per person

- Guided tour over 50km: €15 per person

- Participation fee for mountain bike races €10 to €15