Cycling around Calpe, Spain is a fantastic experience.
From stunning coastal roads to remote mountain loops inland.
A pleasant climate during winter makes it ideal for cycling training camps.
When to go?
It is an allyear round destination, but no doubt traveling in December and January offers a special touch for cyclists as you will share the road with many professional men & women pro teams.
Where to stay?
Calpe, Denia and Altea are the well known base camps for the professionals but they are also well urbanized.
Many hotels are specialized in welcoming cyclists, but it is worth going a bit further for more authenticity and nature if that is what you like.
On the coast, places like Xabia and Moraira, are fishers cities, which might be busy in the summer but have really authentic and local vibes during the winter season. While going more inland, villages such as Benissa or Teulada are green and luxuriant areas.
If you are looking for a all in autentic cycling experience, options such as Apex Cycling Training Camp are worth considering.
Founded by friends from Le Coffee Ride, they offers the perfect support for cyclist with a luxurious and quality stay in their ***** Spanish Villa.
They offer personnal support from airport transfer, food and group rides.
It is also the perfect opportunity if you are travelling alone to meet other riders in an easy going vibe.
Routes
Building your route with the Komoot app is quite easy once you know the few main good area’s.
The region is hilly and you might want to try the famous passes such as Coll de Rates (926m), Puerto de Tudons (over 1000m), or Vall D’Ebo (540m) to name a few.
Coffee
Many coffee places are to be found on those cycling roads, such as the cycling café Musette, in Alcalali, where you’ll meet exclusively cyclists going up and down the Coll de Rates.
Vélosol is also a well known cycling cafe in Jalon.
On the coast, the coffee bars Nostro have good quality coffee, and nice lunch options.
The bike shop 53.eleven is also a very nice designed shop with a cosy place for a good cappuccino during or after your training.
Shop the 2024 Short Short collection online or visit Le Coffee Ride HQ store in the Belgian Ardennes