If you’re looking for stunning mountain scenery, quiet roads, great road surfaces, and near year around sunshine, look no further. Cycling in Calpe and the Costa Blanca offers these things in buckets. March and April are super peak season, but more than 300 days of sunshine each year makes a Calpe cycling trip attractive at any time of year.
The cycling routes in Calpe are also noteworthy. The region is often featured in the Vuelta a España and Calpe is the winter cycling training camp destination of choice for many pro teams. In the past, ten of the eighteen World Tour teams have chosen Calpe for their training camps.
For those with kids, the Costa Blanca’s long white sandy beaches mean you can probably sneak some cycling into a family holiday too…
All you need to know about Calpe cycling
In this guide, you’ll find the information you need to get the most out of your trip: our favourite Calpe cycling routes, plus where to stay, when to visit, bike rental in Calpe and guided and self-guided cycling tour options.
Clare Dewey is a cyclist with a passion for travel. She set up epicroadrides.com in 2018 to help make it easy for cyclists to explore the world by bike. Today her mission is still inspiring cyclists to discover new places on two wheels - and doing what she can to make sure they have the best possible time while they're there. Clare has visited 50+ destinations around the world, many of them by bike.
Want to connect with Clare? Find her over on LinkedIn.
Table of contents
There’s a lot of information in this guide! So to help make it more digestible, we’ve broken it down into 11 parts:
- Part 1: Location
- Part 2: Why visit
- Part 3: Cycling climbs
- Part 4: Routes
- Part 5: Events
- Part 6: Accommodation
- Part 7: Bike hire
- Part 8: When to go
- Part 9: How to get to Calpe
- Part 10: Getting around the region
- Part 11: Tips and articles
Part 1: Where is Calpe located?
The Costa Blanca is in south-eastern Spain and enjoys one of Europe’s most exceptional climates. More on that below.
In the heart of the Costa Blanca, alongside the Mediterranean Sea, lies the town of Calpe. Calpe is approximately 23 kilometres north of Benidorm and 147 kilometres south of Valencia.
Calpe is the main town cyclists know and head to, and it’s often used as a shorthand when referring to the array of small towns and villages around Calpe that can also make a great cycling base for a trip to the region. More on that below.
Part 2: Why is Calpe a must-visit?
A playground for the pros
The multitude of climbs located near Calpe are a big part of what makes it such a mecca for both amateur and professional road cyclists. There’s more detail on these climbs below.
It’s one of the most popular winter training destinations for pro and amateur cyclists.
Chances are you’ll share the same roads with some of the sport’s biggest names, though they’ll likely glide past at pace, barely breaking a sweat!
In the pre-season months (January to April), don’t be surprised to spot popular cyclists such as Tadej Pogačar, Remco Evenepoel and Mathieu van der Poel tearing up the tarmac.
Noteworthy cycling events
Calpe is a regular host of La Vuelta a España. This Grand Tour regularly visits to take on the region’s six mighty passes, including the Alto de Aitana, Xorret del Cati, Coll de Rates, La Carrasqueta, Port de Tudons and Cumbre del Sol.
The ‘Volta a la Comunitat Valenciana’ professional road races run in February, and there are also many other amateur events throughout the year. There’s more information about these cycling events below.
Gastronomy
A trip to Spain is full of gastronomical and cultural treats.
Did you know? The Costa Blanca is close to Valencia where the famous Spanish paella dish originates. Some excellent carbohydrate loading awaits!
Part 3: Costa Blanca cycling climbs
Within 20-50 kilometres of Calpe, you can find a great range of quality road cycling climbs to tackle.
Most are located to the northwest and west of Calpe.
Coll de Rates
The Coll de Rates is probably the Costa Blanca’s most famous climb. It’s not an overly difficult climb; it is popular due to its many switchbacks, the excellent asphalt and its gradual progression. The 6 kilometre climb averages 6% and the fastest time to conquer it is in 15 minutes. Any takers to try and beat the pros?
Port de Sa Creueta
The climb of ‘Sa Creueta’ from Tárbena measures 7.5 kilometres with an average gradient of 3.4%. It’s a nice climb away from the traffic.
Port de Confrides
At 7.5 kilometres and 5% gradient, the climb to Confrides will be achievable for most recreational cyclists. The summit peaks at 970 metres of altitude and you are never too far from the breathtaking views of the Mediterranean.
Port de Tudons
Many local road cyclists in Alicante would rank this climb as their favourite.
The climb can be ridden from the coast or the interior. If you start your ride on the outskirts of Benidorm you will encounter a constant 20 kilometre climb that rises from sea level to 1024 metres of altitude (with an 5% average gradient).
From the “Tudons” sign is the detour to the Aitana military base. This climb is restricted access, but in the distance, you can see the antennas.
Fun fact! Four incredible Vuelta a España summit finishes have been played out up to the restricted military base of Aitana, in 2001, 2004, 2019 and 2016. In 2016, Nairo Quintana secured the victory of La Vuelta on the climb to Aitana after a one-on-one with Chris Froome.
Cumbre del Sol
This is a relatively short climb and its double-digit ramps will be sure to test you. It is a 4 kilometre climb that will take you from sea level to 400 metres of altitude. You can do the maths!
Port de Bernia
This 5 kilometre climb averages a leg shattering 12% average grade. It is typically best to divide the climb into two sections:
- the first part that includes some steep ramps, but also some places to recover
- the final 3.5 kilometres that never go below 15%
This climb was asphalted in 2019 and became an instant success. It was used in the ‘Volta a Valenciana’ professional race the following year!”
You’ll find these climbs incorporated within the routes below.
The magnificent Coll de Rates climb (photo credit: Sierra Sports & Tours)
Part 4: Calpe cycling routes
Cycling Calpe and the Costa Blanca is all about the hills and mountains that form its craggy backdrop. Twisty roads weave up rocky mountain passes and offer far-reaching views over the coastal plains and valleys below. There’s little in the way of forest, so for much of every climb, you’re treated to fabulous panoramas.
Calpe’s bike routes aren’t the top choice if you’re looking for flat, easy riding. Flatter areas do exist, but the geography means they’re along the coastal plains. The coast is densely populated; don’t expect quiet roads.
Want to get inspired?
Check out our Costa Blanca cycling routes, below!
Rides
Tips for cycling in Calpe
And finally… don’t miss our top tips for cycling in Calpe.
Coffee rides
If you’re looking to meet other cyclists in the region – or you’re just after a coffee run kind of a bike ride while you’re in Calpe, check out the cycling focused coffee shops in the Calpe region. More details below.
The Serra Gelada ride above is also worth a look – it heads to D’Origen near Alicante.
Drop us a line if you want us to connect you with people we know.
Part 5: Costa Blanca cycling events
The Costa Blanca region plays host to a number of amateur and professional cycling events. Many are focused on road cycling. However, there is also a well-known UCI mountain bike race also thrown into the mix.
Amateur races
La Gamba Gran Fondo
For road cyclists the ‘La Gamba’ Gran Fondo will hold its 8th edition on 5 April 2026.
Starting and finishing on the coast in Dénia, this 126-kilometre route features over 2,100 metres of elevation gain. It takes on the Puerto de Tudons, Sa Creueta and Coll de Rates climbs. Find out more about these climbs above.
La Aitana Tour
On 31 May 2026, you can take part in ‘La Aitana Tour’ which includes two spectacular road cycling routes:
- media fondo: 100 kilometres and over 1,900 metres of elevation gain
- gran fondo: 165 kilometres and over 3,350 metres of elevation gain.
The start and finish is in Callosa d’en Sarria which is a 25-minute drive inland from Calpe.
This event is really turning heads, and the long route includes nearly all the major big-name climbs on the Costa Blanca. This includes the Coll de Rates, Sa Creueta, Alto de Finestrat, Puerto de Tudons and Puerto de Confrides.
Gran Fondo La Nucia and Criterium
This road cycling event will return for its third edition on on 17–18 October 2026.
This is an interesting concept as a criterium style race takes place on Saturday, followed by two gran fondo distances on Sunday.
As for the criterium race, the 2025 edition brought together a mix of professional riders, cycling legends and emerging talents, with participants including Isaac del Toro (UAE Team Emirates), Dylan van Baarle (Visma-Lease a Bike), Pauline Ferrand-Prévot, Perico Delgado, Dori Ruano and Olympic champion Samuel Sánchez, competing on a closed circuit in La Nucía.
La Nucia town is located 10 kilometres from Benidorm and 20 kilometres from Calpe. On 18 October 2026 amateur riders can choose between:
- 77 kilometres and 1,653 metres of elevation gain (one Cat 1 climb, two Cat 3 climbs and one Cat 4 climb)
- 170 kilometres and 3,556 metres of elevation gain (three Cat 1 climbs, 2 Cat 3 climbs and three Cat 4 climbs)
Costa Blanca Bike Race
For amateur and professional mountain bikers looking for a serious hit-out, there is the four stage ‘Costa Blanca Bike Race’. The 2026 edition takes place from 29 January to 1 February.
You can sign up to two stages or four stages of pulsating mountain bike action, with race headquarters based right in the heart of Calpe. This highly anticipated event is a part of the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) calendar.
Professional races
When it comes to professional cycling, the Costa Blanca area is also home to several cycling races:
Volta a la Comunitat Valenciana – early February
The five stage race usually takes place in early February each year. Remco Evenepoel took the overall win in the 2026 edition, adding the Spanish stage race to his early-season palmarès.
The 2026 race took place between 4–8 February and included a challenging stage starting in La Nucia and finishing in Teulada-Moraira, with several Costa Blanca climbs featuring along the route.
Vuelta a España – late August to mid September
Just like the Giro d’Italia and the Tour de France, ‘La Vuelta’ is Spain’s three-week grand tour professional bike race.
The 2026 edition runs from 22 August to 13 September, starting in Monaco and finishing in Granada after 21 stages and more than 3,200 kilometres of racing.
The Costa Blanca will once again feature on the race route in 2026, with a demanding mountain stage finishing on the Sierra de Aitana in Alicante province.
During stage eight of the 2023 La Vuelta, the peloton raced an epic stage from Dénia to Xorret de Cati. With four categorised climbs along the route the stage finished on the ‘Xorret de Cati’ summit.
The base of this climb is about a 40-minute drive west of Benidorm. The 3.85 kilometre climb has an 11.5% average grade and no less than 10 ramps ranging between 14-22%.
We think La Vall d’Ebo climb has a touch of the Dolomites to it (photo credit: Sierra Sports & Tours)
Part 6: Accommodation
Remember to double-check bike storage arrangements (and any other services you need) before booking your accommodation as policies often change and they may charge for storage.
If you’re coming to Calpe for cycling, you’ll want to focus your accommodation search between Dénia in the north and Benidorm in the south. This is the part of the Costa Blanca that’s of most interest to cyclists. Just a few kilometres inland from the coastline you find some of the best cycling routes in the Calpe area among the magnificent natural parks and mountains.
This stretch of coastline is a hugely popular beach-focused tourist destination during the summer months. This means there’s loads of accommodation, and many of the hotels offer excellent deals in winter and spring.
So, where are you going to stay for cycling in the Costa Blanca region?
For the in-depth low down on where to stay, read our article sharing the best cycling hotels in Calpe.
Large hotel on the coast?
Most people coming for cycling in Calpe, Spain and the Costa Blanca, stay on the coast in places like Calpe and Dénia. The advantage of these towns is that there is plenty of bike hire, you’re close to the mountains, accommodation is reasonably priced in winter and (if relevant) you’re close to the beach. However, be aware that you’ll inevitably have to cycle the coastal roads, which are busy with traffic.
Our selection of the best hotels for cyclists in Calpe is here.
Or small, inland hotel?
The alternative to a large hotel on the coast is a small hotel in an inland village: for example Guadelest and Benissa.
Many of these villages/small towns are very picturesque, with ancient winding lanes topped by a castle or pretty church. The hotels tend to be small and boutique, and you’re surrounded by quiet routes ideal for some Calpe road cycling. The downside is that you’ll probably have to do a fair amount of climbing from the door at the beginning and end of each day.
Our selection of the best hotels for cyclists inland is here.
Our choice: Gran Hotel Sol y Mar, Calpe
We stayed in a sea view room on the seventh floor of the four-star Sol y Mar hotel on Calpe’s seafront. It’s a large, glassy structure, with a prominent location on the promenade adjacent to the beach.
Since we stayed here in 2018, we see they have added a bike centre which includes secure cycle storage, bike rental, a workshop, a washing area and laundry.
What we loved
Downsides
Conclusion
We’d happily suggest the hotel to friends heading of cycling in the Costa Blanca area, and would return.
Still not sure where to stay in Calpe? Read this in-depth article on Calpe’s best cycling hotels.
Part 7: Costa Blanca bike hire
Prices, services and bike brands often change. Please let us know if anything is incorrect.
There is a good range of bike hire outlets in this area of the Costa Blanca. Not all of them are obvious from a quick google search for bike rental in Calpe, but they are there!
We hope that our list helps with your planning, but please note:
Undecided on whether to hire a bike or bring your own? Read this now.
Bike hire Calpe
Baguet Bicycle Center – Service Course
Av de los Ejercitos Espanoles 45, 03710 Calp
Service Course by Baguet Bicycle Center offers bike rental and the opportunity to join guided tours. There’s also a cafe, sports massage and bike maintenance/servicing.
They are open seven days a week from mid-September to mid-June.
Solybike Calpe
Avenida Diputación 46, 03710 Calpe
Solybike bicycle rental is the most prominent of the bike hire places online, run by former professional cyclist Aarón Villegas. They offer carbon road bikes, including Cannondale Synapse and Berria Belador models with Shimano Ultegra Di2 or 105 Di2 groupsets, as well as Scott Addict Carbon bikes with Ultegra components.
Top Bikes
Cap Negret 17, N-332. Local 12, 03590 Altea
They offer high-performance road bikes, including Merida Scultura 6000 Di2 and Scultura 7000 Di2 models with carbon wheels, as well as Pinarello Angliru Di2 bikes.
Specify your dimensions on booking, and they will provide the bike adjusted to those dimensions.
Offer different collection points in Altea, Albir, Benidorm, Calp and Villa Joyosa. On Saturday afternoon and Sunday, the rental points operate by appointment, and pick-up or return can be arranged in advance. Bikes can also be delivered to your accommodation within a 25-kilometre radius of Altea for rentals of four days or longer. Delivery is free within 10 kilometres of the Top Bikes centre in Altea.
Rental bikes typically include essentials such as a pump, bottle cages, and tyre levers. They also have a material bag with a spare inner tube, but it is not included in the rental price.
Vuelta Turistica
Avenida Rosa de los Vientos 7, local 4
Located near the AR Diamante Beach Spa in Calpe, Vuelta Turística is primarily a cycling holiday operator but also provides bike rental. Their rental fleet includes Specialised Tarmac and BMC road bikes such as the Teammachine and Roadmachine, all lightweight carbon models suited to the climbs and coastal routes of the Costa Blanca.
Bike hire Dénia
Café Ciclista Dénia
Carretera de les Marines 16, 03700 Dénia
Café Ciclista offers a fleet of carbon road bikes, including the Berria Belador Pro, Canyon Ultimate CF SL and Canyon Endurace CF. These bikes feature Shimano groupsets, typically with 50-34 or 52-36 chainsets and wide-range cassettes such as 11-30 or 11-34.
They also have a small fleet of e-bikes, including models such as the Berria Belador Hybrid, Focus Paralane2, Wilier One Hybrid and Canyon ON.
In addition to bike hire, Café Ciclista is a coffee shop, cyclists’ hub and massage. They offer cycling training camps in Spain via their Train in Spain sister company.
If you’re looking for a group ride, Café Ciclista often organises rides that start and finish at the café. It’s advisable to get in touch with them in advance if you would like to join a ride.
The café is closed on Mondays, with bike hire collections and drop-offs available Tuesday to Sunday during opening hours, or by appointment outside these times.
Note: Café Ciclista is the only company we are aware of that offer road bike rental in Dénia. There are several other bike shops in Dénia. However, they don’t offer road bike rental, just leisure bikes, e-bikes etc.
Bike hire Altea and Albir
Crono Bike Altea
Ptda The Planet 207, 03590 Altea
Crono Bike offers a range of bike rentals in Altea, including Orbea, LaPierre, BH, Megamo, and more.
They have a professional workshop, with staff available to help you choose and adjust the right bike for you. No appointment is needed – simply bring your bike to the store and the team will take care of it.
Elite Bikes Albir
Av de l’Albir, 159, 03581 L’Alfàs del Pi
Elite Bikes Albir (Albir Cycling) offers bike rental including road bikes, mountain bikes, city bikes and electric bikes.
Their fleet includes models such as the Colnago V3 full carbon road bike, Superior XR carbon road bike with Shimano 105 12-speed, Wilier full carbon bikes with SRAM Rival Di2, Trek Marlin mountain bikes and Trek Verve city bikes.
The shop also provides bike servicing and repairs, along with a selection of cycling components and accessories.
Bike hire Javea/Xabia
Xabia bikes (also referred to as Xabia bike and Xabias bike)
Avda. Lepanto, 5 Jávea / Xàbia
Xabia bikes offers bike rental from stores in Xàbia, Dénia and Moraira.
Their rental fleet includes carbon road bikes such as the Specialized Tarmac SL7 with Shimano 105 12-speed, as well as mountain bikes like the Trek Marlin 6, touring bikes and several types of electric bikes including Specialized Turbo and Specialized Creo models.
In addition to bike hire, the shop provides bike sales, servicing and workshop support.
Siesta Advisor
Avenida de Paris 35, 03730, Jávea
More of an adventure tour company, but they also rent out some road, mountain, electric bikes and city cruiser bikes.
They also organise guided bike tours in the area, allowing visitors to explore the coastal routes and surrounding landscapes of Jávea by bike.
Bike hire Moraira
Moraira Cycling
Calle Naranco de Bulnes 603724 Moraira
Moraira Cycling specialises in road bike and e-bike rental, offering bikes from brands such as Giant, Sensa and Cannondale. They also organise guided rides for small groups of around 4–15 riders, providing local support for exploring the surrounding cycling routes.
Bike hire Jalón
Alta Bike Rental
La Almazara 17B, 03727 Jalon
Alta Bike Rental offers Wilier bikes with Shimano parts and compact cassettes. Models include Wilier Garda Disc and Wilier Cento10 SL Disc bikes with Ultegra mechanical or Ultegra Di2 groupsets, as well as Wilier Garda Hybrid bikes.
They provide bike set-up, including fitting pedals, saddle height and other adjustments before your ride.
They also offer free delivery within a certain radius (that includes Calp, Moraira and Dénia) for rentals of three days or longer. For shorter rentals, a delivery fee may apply depending on the distance from the Alta Bike Rental workshop in Jalón.
Tips
- If you’re booking a guided or self-guided tour with any operator, ask what bikes they can arrange (groupset, braking, electronic/mechanical, and sizing), what’s included (pedals/helmet/tools), and whether swaps are possible if fit isn’t quite right.
Part 8: When to go
The Calpe region boasts more than 300 days of sunshine per year (or even 325 days if you read some reports). The World Health Organisation says the Costa Blanca climate is one of the best in the world (source).
Top tip! Calpe cycling holidays are viable all year around, although the temperatures in summer mean you’ll need to head out early and plan your route carefully.
The most popular time for cyclists to visit Calpe is between February and May, with peak cycling season being March to the end of April or mid-May.
Between late January and early March, it’s almond blossom season and many valleys transform into a sea of pink.
It’s also worth considering timing your visit around one of the festival days. On 19 March it’s the Fallas festival. In many towns and villages, enormous colourful floats made of wood and papier-mache are paraded through the streets before they’re burned on a bonfire at midnight to mark the beginning of spring. This is accompanied by fireworks.
| January | By Calpe standards, the weather is usually cold in these months. However, it is often sunny, and it’s certainly mild compared to much of Northern Europe. It can feel quite warm when standing in the sunshine, but you will certainly want to pack warm weather gear in case you arrive during a cold snap, and also for those speedy mountain descents.
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| March | In March Calpe weather is usually mild with many nice sunny days. By April, the temperature starts to rise quickly, and by May the evenings should be warm too. This is the most popular time to cycle the Calpe region.
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| September | The roads get quieter again as the children go back to school and most cyclists are thinking about the off-season. The weather tends to be warm, with some days being very hot, though evenings start to cool down, particularly in October. You may catch some rain, often in the form of brief showers. October is statistically the wettest month for Calpe.
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| November | Winter in Calpe is very mild compared to Northern Europe. Most winter days are clear and sunny with little rainfall. Temperatures are changeable and can vary greatly. There is always a chance of rainfall. Nights are cold.
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Post ride walk taking in Peñon de Ifach or Calpe Rock (photo credit: Sierra Sports & Tours)
Part 9: How to get to Calpe
We’re often asked about the transport options for arriving to Calpe (Costa Blanca) – the main options can be found below:
From Valencia Airport (VLC)
The airport is located approximately eight kilometres west of the Valencia city centre. The airport has three terminals (T1, T2 and Regional Terminal) which are all interconnected.
The top ten flights to/from Valencia Airport are Paris, London, Palma de Mallorca, Frankfurt, Amsterdam, Madrid, Milan, Rome, Ibiza and Brussels. Valenica Airport is a hub for Iberia Regional (Air Nostrum) and Vueling flights.
Top tip! A taxi from the Valencia Airport to the city centre usually takes about 20 minutes. There are also many car hire companies based at Valencia airport.
The Spanish bus company ‘ALSA’ also has services running to Calpe. Check their webpage and be sure to search for direct trips only. A direct bus typically takes 3hr 50min from Valencia, Estació d’Autobusos to Calpe.
From Alicante Airport (ALC)
Also known as Alicante-Elche Airport, this is Spain’s fifth largest airport. It includes both international and domestic flights. Alicante Airport is only 60 kilometres from Benidorm and 75 kilometres from Calpe. There are many transport options available from Alicante airport to choose from.
There is a regular bus service from the airport, along with several established car hire companies.
If you visit the Alicante Airport website, you will also find information about private transfer services and transport providers operating from the airport.
Top tip! Be sure to check any surcharges for transporting bike boxes if that is relevant for your group”
Part 10: Getting around the Calpe region
Having a rental car opens up options for inland family holidays, shopping, dining, rest days, a support vehicle, recceing new routes and non-cycling friends/partners.
Part 11: Tips and articles
Cycling-friendly coffee shops
A few cycling-focused coffee shops have sprung up in the area. They’re a great place to meet other cyclists – and perhaps the odd pro too!
- Blanca Café, Calpe
- Service Course by Baguet Bicycle Center, Calpe
- Musette Cafe, Alcalalí
- Cafe Ciclista, Dénia
- Velosol Cycling bar, Jalon (note that it often closes for two weeks at the end of August!)
Maps and books
We used Marco Polo’s Costa Blanca guidebook to help plan our trip. The section on Costa Blanca is only 21 pages long, but it packs in some useful information on the main towns.
If you like a physical map, Michelin’s Costa Blanca 1:130,000 may be what you need.
Good to know
Confused about the different names for some of the towns? Calpe is the Spanish name, Calp is the Valencian name. The same goes for Javea (Spanish)/Xabia (Valencian) and Jalón (Spanish)/Xaló (Valencian). Our guides tend to stick with the Spanish names.
Parking spaces marked with blue lines means you need to pay. If you see yellow lines, parking is prohibited.
If you see free chairs at a table occupied by someone else in a busy restaurant/café, don’t ask to sit down. It’s not a habit that’s common in Spain and will make Spanish people feel uncomfortable.
It’s worth knowing that both Calpe and Dénia have attractive old towns hidden away behind the urban sprawl (more on their history, here). If you’re staying in one of the towns and have any time off the bike, it’s worth searching out the old towns. The castle in Dénia doesn’t close until around midnight in July and August, so plenty of time after your ride!
Highway code and travel information
As ever, it’s a good idea to check current travel information before you book and travel. For UK visitors, the UK government travel information pages for Spain are here. You should also read and follow Spain’s highway code.
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Last Reviewed: 02 March 2026
First Published: 15 February 2023
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