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Informed by data, riding experience and local expertise

Our guides combine structured cycling data, research and our own riding experience to help you compare regions. For the best local advice, we recommend speaking with local experts, tour providers and tourism agencies who know the region best.

Why Ride Costa Blanca

Warm-weather mainland winter training region built around Calpe, Jalón valley circuits, and short-to-medium inland climbs with full year-round road access.

Terrain & Riding Structure

Warm-up, recovery, and access terrain: Flat to gently rolling coastal roads with high vehicle and tourist traffic

Core structured winter training circuits: Primary training zone with quiet secondary roads and repeated short-to-medium climbs

Tempo and medium-climb days: Mid-altitude plateau terrain with low traffic and steady medium-gradient climbing

Harder varied circuits with more technical climbing: Steeper and more technical limestone sierra terrain with some gravel near the top

Recovery days and lower-intensity mixed-ability riding: Rolling coastal terrain with short punchy climbs and lower elevation output

Cycling Bases

Calpe

Primary training camp base for the Costa Blanca. Compact coastal town with immediate access to the Calpe–Altea–Benissa climb circuit. Most developed cycling infrastructure in the region.

Best for: Training campsView Map

Altea

Coastal town with direct access to the Altea hills and the Sierra Bernia ridge roads. Quieter than Calpe with similar climb access. Suits riders wanting a lower-profile base with good terrain.

Best for: Coastal climbingView Map

Benissa

Inland plateau town at approximately 300 m. Positioned between the coast and the Jalón valley, providing efficient access to both coastal climbs and interior ridge roads.

Best for: Valley accessView Map

Jávea / Xàbia

Coastal town on the Cap de la Nao headland. Access to the Montgó massif and coastal road circuits. Better suited to endurance and moderate climbing than to high-intensity climb blocks.

Best for: Coastal enduranceView Map

Routes & Key Climbs

Signature Climbs

Coll de Rates9.5 km • 5.3 %avg • 625m gain

Alt de Bernia8.2 km • 7.6 %avg • 900m gain

Cumbre del Sol9.1 km • 6.8 %avg • 500m gain

Puig de la Llorença6.5 km • 7.2 %avg • 550m gain

Pla del Molí10.8 km • 5.6 %avg • 690m gain

Port de Confrides11.5 km • 5.8 %avg • 785m gain

Pla de la Casa7.8 km • 6.1 %avg • 520m gain

Cap de Sant Antoni5.5 km • 4.2 %avg • 160m gain

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