Cycling in Costa blanca

Spain's pro cycling training ground

PERFECT WINTER ESCAPE

Costa Blanca is perfect for cyclists chasing winter sun and world-class roads. Reliable sunshine, quiet mountain climbs and unbeatable coastal scenery guarantee every rider a sense of complete and utter freedom. Our tours are based around Calpe and its surrounding roads, the same training ground chosen year after year by professional cycling teams from across Europe. Here you can climb some of Spain's most celebrated ascents, enjoy outstanding Mediterranean food, and ride roads that see more pro peloton traffic each winter than almost anywhere else in Europe. Our aim is to help make your holiday special, by providing the best routes and the best experiences.

The Costa Blanca's appeal to cyclists comes down to a rare combination: a mild Mediterranean climate that makes it rideable virtually year-round, and a dramatic backdrop of limestone mountains rising sharply from the coast just minutes inland. In a single ride you can go from flat coastal roads along the Mediterranean to some of the region's toughest climbs, all within a short loop of Calpe.

Costa Blanca is a destination where you can train exactly like the professionals, on the same roads used every winter by WorldTour teams for altitude and climbing camps. The legendary Coll de Rates, the Sierra de Bernia and countless other climbs sit alongside the dramatic coastal rock of the Peñón de Ifach, one of the most recognisable landmarks on the entire Spanish coast. Given the region's reliable winter climate and superb road surfaces, the Costa Blanca is a destination where visitors can enjoy a holiday full of serious training, relaxation and the thrill of riding the same tarmac as the world's best.

When you think of Spanish food, the Costa Blanca delivers it at its most authentic. This is the birthplace of paella, and the Valencian region's rice dishes are considered the gold standard across Spain. Beyond rice, expect exceptional fresh seafood straight off the Mediterranean, cured jamón, and the almond and turrón traditions the wider Alicante region is famous for. Local wines from the Alicante DO, particularly those made from the native Monastrell grape, pair perfectly with a day spent in the saddle. There are countless restaurants and chiringuitos throughout the region, set in wonderful coastal and mountain locations, and we will bring you to the best.

COSTA BLANCA FACTS

LOCATION

The Costa Blanca stretches along Spain's southeastern Mediterranean coast in the Alicante province, with Calpe as one of its best-known cycling hubs. Its position combines flat coastal roads with immediate access to the Sierra de Bernia and Sierra de Aitana mountain ranges just inland.

CLIMATE

The Costa Blanca enjoys one of the mildest climates in continental Europe, which is exactly why professional teams train here every winter. Average winter temperatures sit between 15° and 18°C, with over 300 days of sunshine a year, making it rideable in comfort almost any month.

CUISINE

Costa Blanca cuisine is Valencian at its core — the birthplace of paella and one of Spain's great rice-growing regions. Expect exceptional fresh seafood, cured meats, Alicante's famous almonds and turrón, and excellent Monastrell wines from the local Alicante DO.

TERRAIN

From the flat, fast coastal roads around Calpe to the legendary switchbacks of the Coll de Rates and the climbs of the Sierra de Bernia, the Costa Blanca offers an outstanding mix of terrain in a compact area. Roads are smooth, well-maintained and see relatively little traffic, which is exactly why the professional peloton keeps coming back.

MOST POPULAR COSTA BLANCA CUSTOM TOURS

Every custom tour is unique. Explore our most popular Costa Blanca itineraries and let us tailor them to your group, dates and riding goals.

Calpe & Costa Blanca Camp

The perfect winter training camp to build fitness, boost performance and kick-start your cycling season.

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Sierra & Sea Gravel Tour

Ride from the mountains to the Mediterranean on an unforgettable Costa Blanca gravel adventure.avel crossing through mountains, forests, quiet backroads and spectacular scenery.

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