Mountain passes, villages among valleys and the Mediterranean waiting on your return: Alicante invites you to build a trip around the bike. The Costa Blanca is an established training and pre-season destination for international cyclists. There is also room for mountain biking and leisurely rides with stops, from the Marinas to the Vinalopó and Vega Baja.
A map that continues beyond the Marinas
Dénia, Calp, Altea and Benidorm feature among the road-cycling bases in Costa Blanca's catalogue. The map continues through Alcoy, Biar and Elda, with other disciplines around Villena, Muro de Alcoy, Elche, Orihuela and Torrevieja. Choose an area and discover its towns between rides.
A trip at your own riding pace
Spend mornings on the road, choose a mountain-bike outing or share a greenway ride. Torrevieja's greenway combines town and scenery beside the salt lagoon, offering a different setting from the mountain passes. Check each route's elevation profile and surface to choose the kind of riding the whole group will enjoy.
Choose dates with room to adapt
Training days can leave room for restful afternoons and visits to nearby towns. Make the most of the trip by keeping alternative rides in mind and checking temperature, wind, rain and daylight before setting out. Adapt your effort to the heat and consult access notices in natural areas: no season guarantees identical conditions every day.
A practical base for you and your bike
Before booking accommodation, ask where bikes are stored, whether they can go into rooms and what facilities exist for washing or minor adjustments. If hiring, confirm the size, pedals, helmet, repair kit and collection arrangements. Carry water and have a plan for a mechanical problem; check resupply points instead of assuming they will be open.
STARTING POINTS
Give your trip a starting point.
Before you head out.
Should I stay on the coast or inland for cycling?
That depends on your chosen rides. Put the starting points on a map and compare transfers, climbing and available time. A coastal base does not make a ride inland flat, and accommodation that looks close in a straight line may require a long transfer.
Can I use a hiking trail for mountain biking?
Do not assume both uses are permitted. Consult the route and protected-area information, follow signs and check current restrictions. Start with a route explicitly described for bicycles and suitable for your handling skills.
What should I send when requesting a guided ride?
Include your discipline, recent experience, dates, group size and equipment needs. Describe the effort you want without guessing a technical grade. Ask for the proposed route, change policy, included equipment and the identity of the activity organiser.
Sources to plan your trip
- Turismo Costa Blanca · Catálogo de cicloturismo ↗
- Turisme Comunitat Valenciana · Vía Verde de Torrevieja ↗
- AEMET · Predicción por municipios ↗
Editorial review: 2026-09-22
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