Cycling through the Unspoilt Costa Blanca

Cycling information

Day 1: Arrive in Biar

Arrive in Biar, nestled on the edge of the Sierra Mariola mountains. Take time to visit the old medieval town with steep narrow streets climbing to the majestic 12th century castle at the top.
You stay at the Hotel La Facana (breakfast included)

Day 2: Biar to Bocairent 15m/24km

Collect your bicycle and cycle along quiet country roads and tracks through the Vinalopo valley alongside vineyards and olive groves before reaching the historic hilltop village of Bocairent. With its winding streets and monastery inside a cave, as well as houses carved into the rock, it is said to be one of the prettiest towns in the province.
You stay at the Hotel L'Agora (breakfast included)

Day 3: Bocairent to Alcoi 12m/20km

Today's cycle takes you through the Sierra de Mariola Natural Park, after an initial steep climb (max 10%) of around 2 miles in total, you pedal mainly downhill through the park, rich with the smells of aromatic and medicinal plants and Mediterranean pine woodland. Arrive in the typically Spanish town of Alcoi known as the city of bridges and lying in the foothills at the confluence of the River Serpis.
You stay at the Sercotel Ciutat d'Alcoi (breakfast included)

Day 4: Alcoi to Villalonga 25m/40km

A delightful day cycling along the valley of the Serpis River as it heads downstream, passing through the Serpis Limestone Canyon Natural Park as you start to cycle towards the coast and your charming 19th century hotel in Villalonga at the foot of the La Safor mountains.
You stay at the Hotel Casa Babel (breakfast included)

Day 5: Villalonga to Denia 21m/33km

An easy days cycle from Villalonga through orange groves as you reach the Mediterranean coast today. Take time to relax at the beach as you arrive at your waterfront hotel in the pretty coastal town of Denia which is overlooked by its castle and has well preserved ancient walls and bastions.
You stay at the Hotel El Raset (breakfast included)

Day 6: Denia to Javea 13m/21km

Your last cycle today from Denia to Javea skirts the most important landmark between these two towns; the Montgo Mountain, as you cycle to your beachside hotel in historic Javea. Here you can explore the ancient narrow streets and visit the 15th century gothic church of San Bartolome or simply relax on the terrace by the pool or on the beautiful beach.
You stay at the Parador Javea (breakfast included)

Day 7: Departure from Javea