If you’re looking to get away from the tiring grind of everyday life, choking car exhausts and noxious city fumes, a cycling break in the Costa Blanca could be just the thing to revitalise and rejuvenate you and your family. Here on the famed south-east coast of Spain you will find a great deal to offer, and a superb place to relax.

If you’re looking to get away from the tiring grind of everyday life, choking car exhausts and noxious city fumes, a cycling break in the Costa Blanca could be just the thing to revitalise and rejuvenate you and your family. Here on the famed south-east coast of Spain you will find a great deal to offer, and a superb place to relax.

The Costa Blanca offers cyclists a breathtaking mix of peaceful inland countryside and invigorating coastal routes, suitable for anyone, from the die-hard cycling junkie to the normally car-bound.

The climate is perfect for long bike rides in the sun and fresh air. In the summer, the weather is pleasantly warm and the sun shines down for twelve hours a day, yet the air is far less stifling and muggy than many inland Spanish regions. Long days provide even more travelling time for those lengthy cycle tours. Mild winters mean that even off-peak, you can enjoy the delights of biking through the beautiful Spanish countryside.

Whether you’re looking to go on a guided group cycling tour through the Costa Blanca’s bewitching scenery, or you just want to hit the road solo and see where your wheels take you, you’ll find a diverse array of options open to you. There are many holiday companies in the region which specialise in providing cyclists with package deals on cycling holidays. If you choose one of these, you’ll be escorted by a highly knowledgeable local guide who knows the roads like the back of his hand and who is also an expert in bicycle repair. Groups are usually kept quite small, so the experience is very personal and you’ll be able to quiz the guide about local culture and interesting flora and faunae to your hearts content.

If on the other hand you prefer to do it yourself, a multitude of cycle hire companies operate in the Costa Blanca who will take care of your needs and provide you with a bicycle and all the necessary equipment and accessories, such as helmets and locks, all at affordable prices. Many cycle-hire firms will even deliver to your door, meaning all you have to do is get on the bike and start pedalling! Family discounts are also available, and long-term hire is often offered at lower rates.

Cycling is a great way to see more of the Costa Blanca. If driving, it is a natural compulsion to simply head from point A to point B, taking little notice of what lies between. Walking allows you to drink in more of the atmosphere and enjoy the scenery, but only cycling is able to fully immerse you in this wonderful land and give you the freedom to travel far, from beautiful beachside promenades with sea breeze blowing, to sweeping fields and countryside beyond.

Professional cyclists flock to the Costa Blanca in droves, and training camps are available for those who wish to increase their stamina, speed and to master both their own self and the road.

Spain also has a thriving ‘sportive’ scene, in which riders take part in events that are not competitions against each other, but instead challenges to themselves. Such events are usually annual, and set a challenge to the cyclists to ride a long distance within a specific time. Like marathons, many gather to attend sportive events, which are fully marshalled and supervised with access to food and water. To take part is a great way to challenge yourself both mentally and physically, and provides the company and camaraderie of a good many other cyclists.

If you prefer something a little more sedentary, the Costa Blanca has much to offer those seeking a relaxing bike ride through the pleasant Spanish countryside. Why not cycle through the towns of Javea and Denia, or through Punta de Moraira, soaking up the classic sights of the Spanish coast. Go at your own pace and enjoy every moment, and the peace and quiet you will find there. Alternatively, put yourself through your paces and cycle down the length of the coast, through the ever-hanging scenery and myriad experiences.

Cycling in the Costa Blanca is a highly popular past time, and many locals actually prefer to bike than drive. Here you can unwind and bask in the favourable climate, feeling the fresh sea air in your lungs and the sun on your back as you pedal off down that winding road.