Moraira / Balcon la Mar
63 km · 857 m · ~2h 38min
A perfect first-day ride along the coast. Gentle roads through Benissa and Teulada lead to short punchy climbs above Moraira, with Peñon de Ifach behind you and Cabo de la Nao ahead.
Cycling Routes from Calpe
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Xaló / Benissa
68 km · 944 m · ~2h 26min
Ride through the Jalón valley — white with almond blossom in February, green with vines in summer. A moderate loop ideal for your second or third day on the bike.
Castell de Castells
79 km · 1,128 m · ~2h 53min
The Costa Blanca classic. A steady climb to a village at 600 m in a rocky basin — a route that appears on nearly every pro team's winter training schedule.
Vall de Ebo
86 km · 1,273 m · ~3h 20min
Head north through Benissa into quiet inland roads. Traffic disappears, almond groves line the route, and the pass above Vall de Ebo rewards you with wide valley views.
Bernia / Cumbres del Sol
90 km · 1,500 m · ~3h 46min
Ride beneath the Bernia ridge — the rocky spine visible from anywhere in Calpe. Climb towards Cumbres del Sol above Jávea; on clear days you can see Ibiza from the top.
Benigembla / Parcent
83 km · 1,253 m · ~2h 53min
Peaceful inland riding through white villages and wine country. Quiet Valencian roads with minimal traffic and one of the best descents in the area through Orba.
Coll de Rates / Sa Creueta
90 km · 1,450 m · ~4h 30min
The most famous climb in the region — featured in La Vuelta. Nine kilometres at 5.4% average through Polop and Callosa. The benchmark ride for serious cyclists in the area.
Alcalalí / Castell de Castells
147 km · 2,563 m · ~5h 23min
An epic loop connecting two valleys — wine country around Alcalalí and the Castell de Castells basin. Over 2,500 m of climbing; start early if you're doing it in one go.
Confrides / Coll de Rates
135 km · 2,450 m · ~5h 43min
Two classic cols in one day. Confrides at 909 m through cool pine forest, combined with Coll de Rates — the full Costa Blanca experience from mountains to coast.
Guadalest / Orba
156 km · 2,503 m · ~5h 51min
Turquoise water, cliffs, and a castle above the Guadalest reservoir — one of the iconic images of Costa Blanca. A full-day ride for strong amateur riders; bring food for two meals.
Val d'Ebo / Tollos
120 km · 2,000 m
Through the Gallinera valley — famous for cherry blossom in March. A narrow road through dark gorges opening onto wide mountain views. Over 2,000 m of climbing; pack enough food.
Tarbena / La Vall de Laguar
164 km · 3,266 m · ~6h 14min
The queen stage of Costa Blanca cycling. Remote valleys, terraced olive groves, and over 3,200 m of climbing. Bring proper supplies and charge your GPS before you set off.