The best Cycling Routes in Costa Blanca
These routes include the best roads, climbs and coffeestops in Costa Blanca
Loop Sa Creueta and Bernia
This route delivers two beautiful climbs, starting with an easy roll out of Calpe through Callosa and Bolulla. The first test is the climb up Sa Creueta. After that, enjoy the long descent. You might want to stop for a coffee somewhere on this section.
Continue towards Xaló, where the climb to the top of the Bernia begins. From the summit, soak in the coastal views before the smooth descent back into Calpe.
Puerto de Bernia from Calpe
From Calpe, the route rolls inland past views of the Peñón de Ifach before soft climbs lead to Jalón, where the main ascent begins. Puerto de Bernia is one of the iconic climbs of the Costa Blanca, a narrow road that twists up the ridge with stone guardrails, hairpins, and wide views. At the top, the landscape opens fully to the sea and the mountains behind. The descent through Pinos is smooth and quiet, dropping between terraces and limestone slopes before returning steadily to Benissa and back to the coast.
Puerto de Tárbena from Calpe
The ride from Calpe starts along the coast before heading inland toward Callosa d’en Sarrià, where the climb to Puerto de Tárbena begins. It’s a well-known ascent in the region, winding through pine-covered hills and switchbacks with open views toward the coast. From the summit, the route drops down Coll de Rates, a classic among many pros, fast and flowing with big mountain views. The road then eases through the Jalón Valley, passing Parcent, Alcalalí, Jalón and Llíber, all good spots to stop for a coffee. The final stretch returns to the coast along a scenic road with wide views of the sea and the Peñón de Ifach.
Vall de Gallinera and Vall d'Ebo from Dénia
The route from Dénia begins flat, rolling through citrus groves toward Pego. From there, the road rises into the Vall de Gallinera, a lush and winding valley lined with terraces, stone villages, and open mountain views. After passing through the string of hamlets, the route drops through a flowing descent into Vall d’Ebo, where the road curves tightly along rocky slopes and opens to wide vistas. The return to Dénia follows quiet roads between orchards and farmland, calm and sunlit all the way to the coast.
