Explore Alicante on this relaxing tour through undiscovered valleys of picturesque almond, olive and orange groves down to the Mediterranean Sea and the wonderful Costa Blanca. Begin your holiday in Biar before heading away from the usual tourist trail. Discover lost valleys and vineyards as you cycle the short, easy stages along country roads visiting charming Spanish towns and through the Mariola Natural Park. Finally take the coastal cycle path with its breath-taking views and head to the bustling seaside towns of Denia and Javea where you’ll enjoy two nights by the beach.
Day 1: Arrival to Biar
From Alicante-Elche Airport, take a short transfer to the beautiful historic town of Biar where you’ll find your first hotel. Relax and cool off by the hotel pool before you begin your tour.
Day 2: Biar to Bocairent approx. 24km
Collect your bike and head off along quiet country roads and the Xixarra bike path. This pleasant cycle takes you amongst vineyards and through the fields of olives, almonds and other fruit trees of the Vinalopó Valley. The undiscovered Arabic town of Bocairent, a historic hill-top village with houses carved from the rock, is today’s destination.
Day 3: Bocairent to Alcoy approx. 20km
Your journey continues through the Sierra de Mariola Natural Park. After an initial climb you’ll find yourself enjoying a wonderful cycle through Mediterranean pine woodland rich in aromatic and medicinal plants. Your third night is spent in the typically Spanish town of Alcoy away from the usual tourist trail.
Day 4: Alcoy to Villalonga approx. 40km
Today you’ll spend a delightful day cycling along the valley of the Serpis River as it heads downstream towards the coast. This, mostly downhill, cycle will spend some time travelling along the Serpis Limestone Canyon full of interesting aquatic and birdlife.
Day 5: Villalonga to Denia approx. 33km
Leaving Villalonga you’ll take an easy ride through the pretty orange groves down to the coast. Spend some time at the beach and enjoy a dip in the sea before exploring the busy town of Denia where you’ll spend the night at a pretty seafront hotel.
Day 6: Denia to Javea approx. 21km
The final stage of your tour takes you from Denia to Javea, another bustling seaside town. On the way you’ll cycle past the most important landmark between these towns: the Montgó Mountain. On reaching the charming and historic Javea enjoy a chilled drink by the pool at your fantastic beach-side hotel or spend the afternoon on the beach!
Day 7: Departure or extra nights in Javea
Today you will depart or you could extend your stay with an extra night or two by the beach!
The route for this easy to moderate cycle tour is predominantly flat or downhill with a few small ascents each day along mostly tarmacked roads. The average daily distance covered is 28km with an average climb of 206m.
Total distance cycled: 138 km
Starting point of the cycling holiday: Biar
Route Map (For guidance only):
Routes maybe subject to change or alteration. All route notes, maps and day-by-day information will be given to you upon arrival at the first hotel or at the welcome meeting. GPS/GPX Files are available for most of the cycling holidays we offer. Please ask us for details.
We recommend flying to Alicante airport to reach the starting point of this Rioja cycling holiday.
Flights are available with a number of airlines to your required airport, or you can travel to the start using alternative methods such as rail or road.
We recommend using Skyscanner to find the best flight prices by date or Rail Europe for European rail travel. There is customer car parking available at most hotels for a supplement. Please contact us for more details.
Please use local transport to arrive at the starting point of our cycling holidays in Cantabria or call us on 0161 703 8161 for more specific travel advice.
You do not need to go back to the starting point of the Riojacycling holiday as all hire bikes are left at the final hotel.
Important: Please book your flights only after this cycling trip to Spain has been confirmed by invoice or email. Flights and transfers are not included in the advertised holiday price.
6 nights’ accommodation.
6 breakfasts.
Luggage transfers between hotels.
Telephone Emergency Support in English and Spanish. Mobile Tel: +34 689 257 820
Optional extras:
Bicycle hire.
Extra nights in Javea.
Transfer Javea to Alicante Airport
About the Rental Bikes
This cycling holiday uses quality crossbar and unisex hybrid bikes. Quality Shimano components and puncture-proof tyres are among the components that will ensure you have an enjoyable cycle tour.
You will also receive a handlebar bag and map holder for easy navigation while. Prices advertised on the website include standard bike hire (unless stated). Colour and specification may vary from the image shown.
Unisex Bike (Colour may vary)
Rental Bike PLUS
E - Bike (Colour may vary)
Accessories
If you would like GPX files for a suitable device, please request them at the time of booking. Devices are not provided. Please ensure you bring any fittings required to attach the Garmin (or similar) to the handlebars. You might want to download maps onto your phone to avoid data charges when roaming.
All bikes are provided with standard flat pedals. You can bring your own cycling pedals but ensure that you have the correct tools to remove the pedals if the tour does not have a welcome meeting. You may also not be able to travel through airports with the tools if you are carrying hand luggage only.
You can rent a men's bike with a crossbar, unisex/female bike with a sloping tube or an electric bike for a supplement.
Gearing information available on request.
Frame Sizing
When you make a booking with us, we take your height(s) and the appropriate bike size is matched up accordingly. Unisex frame 21-gears with freewheel. Sizes: 56 / 51 / 46 / 43 cm. Unisex 7-gears-bikes with back pedalling brake. Sizes: 56 / 51 / 46 cm. Men’s speed bikes 21-gears with free wheel and crossbar. Sizes: 64 / 60 / 56 "sloping" cm. Helmets are not provided, and you will need to bring your own to use.
We always recommend wearing a helmet when on your cycling holiday!
Bike Hire Insurance
This cycle tour benefits from bike insurance against rental bike theft and damage in the holiday price. Please make sure you lock up the bike, leave it where told by the hotel, and treat your hire bicycle as if the bike was your own. Any negligent treatment of the bike will exempt you from cover. We advise you to ensure that you have adequate travel insurance for your cycling holiday prior to arrival.
Electric Bike Hire
Why not upgrade your cycling experience to an E-Bike (Electric Bike)? Using a power assisted bike is a great way to go on a cycling holiday and will help you smooth out inclines or longer days in the saddle. Each E-Bike features an LCD display, removable batteries for easy charging, and assistance up to 25 km/h. They have a range of around 120 km for each full charge.
E-Bike upgrade prices vary per tour, but if you require any more information about bike hire and electric bikes, please get in-touch with us on 0161 703 8161.
This cycling holiday stays in good quality hotels with private facilities carefully selected for their proximity to your cycle route and comfort. If you wish to know specific information about the hotel facilities, Wi-Fi and upgrades used on the holidays, please contact us on 0161 703 8161 for more information.
You will receive your final hotel list approximately 4 weeks prior to your arrival date detailing the hotels used on your cycling holiday. If you wish to know more about the hotels prior to completing a booking form, please contact our Customer Services team via email or by phone.
You can find out more about this cycling holiday by completing a Contact Form or call 0161 703 8161 to speak to one of the team.
Season | Date | Prices per person | Arrival Day |
Season 1 | 01.03– 30.06 | 01.10 – 31.11 | £795 | Daily |
Season 2 | 01.09 – 30.09 | £815 | Daily |
Single Room Supplement | All | ÂŁ385 |
Bike Type | Price |
Rental Bike | ÂŁ85 |
Electric Bike Upgrade | ÂŁ190 |
GPS | ÂŁ30 |
Location | Price DBL/BB | Single Supplement Price SGL/BB |
Javea | On Request |
Date From | Date To | Price |
01 March 2022 | 30 June 2022 | ÂŁ0 |
01 September 2022 | 30 November 2022 | ÂŁ0 |