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With its white sand beaches, gorgeous year-round weather and huge choice of resorts, the Costa Blanca is a popular holiday destination. However, what many people do not know is that it is also a world-renowned cycling destination with professional teams travelling from around the world to train in the area. It has the perfect combination of conditions and terrain to make it the ideal place to test your cycling skills with challenging ascents and descents and excellent facilities for cyclists. Read on below for some top tips to ensure you make the most of your time on two wheels under the Spanish sun!
With so many routes to choose from and a variety of options for different levels of ability it is always a good idea to get some advice from a local expert. At SolyBike they know everything there is to know about cycling in this magical region. The company is managed and directed by former professional cyclist Aarón Villegas and the company can help you with bike hire, cycling holidays, accommodation, mechanical assistance and more. They are situated in the cycling paradise of Calpe, which is also home to training camps for the professionals. From their base SolyBike can help you find the ideal bike for your trip with plenty of options including racing bikes, e-bikes and mountain bikes and give you guidance about the best routes in the region. Head to SolyBike at the start of your holiday and make the most of your time cycling in this beautiful region.
If you are looking to challenge yourself during your holiday, then you are headed to the right place. Along the Costa Blanca you will find plenty of opportunities to test your endurance, power and cycling prowess. It is not a testing ground for some of the world’s best cycling teams for no reason. There are gentle inclines and combined with difficult climbs up some of the regions towering stone masses, that will put even the most experienced cyclists to the test. For a real challenge, head on over to Xorret de Cati where there are steep climbs with gradients of up to 14%!
The Costa Blanca is a place of beautiful contrasts. The rugged rocky landscape of browns and gold is set against the azure blue of the Mediterranean and dotted with picturesque white villages. Cycling through this landscape is never boring with a new perspective over the sea or the interior around every corner. Make sure to give yourself time to stop and take in the views. There are also some fantastic places to eat and drink in the small villages along the coast and you could even take a break from cycling on one of the many lovely beaches!
If you want to explore the region from a different point of view and do something exhilarating at the same time, then try mountain biking. See the regions nature up close, as you zip through the forests, streams and valleys of the Costa Blanca. There are more than 30 different trails for you to explore with something suitable for all levels of ability, so even if you are a complete beginner you can still enjoy this adventure sport. It is a good idea to begin your mountain biking expedition with a local guide. They can show you the best places to go and also advise you on the areas to avoid depending on your abilities. There are also lots of places to hire bikes and equipment.
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The Costa Blanca is well connected. There are two main airports in the region – Alicante and Valencia. Alicante is the closer of the two, but Valencia is just over an hour’s transfer away, depending on where you are staying. It is best to book your transfer from the airport to your accommodation in advance, especially if you will be travelling with your own bikes. There are specialist transfers available and some coaches also allow you to travel with bikes. Booking in advance will save you the hassle of trying to find a suitable company when you arrive and save you money.