Cycling through the Unspoilt Costa Blanca
Cycling through the Unspoilt Costa Blanca
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Cycling through the Unspoilt Costa Blanca
7 Days Starting in Biar and ending in Javea
Visiting: Biar, Bocairent, Alcoi, Villalonga, Dénia, Xàbia
Tour Overview
This 6 night holiday allows you to discover the unspoilt inland area of Alicante discovering pretty Spanish villages and the Mariola National Park before enjoying two nights by the beach in the charming towns of Denia and Javea. Nestled on the edge of the Sierra Mariola mountains, your holiday starts in Biar, with its 12th century castle situated on the top of a hill with beautiful views across the landscape, visit the medieval town with steep narrow streets before cycling through the valley through vineyards and olive groves before reaching the next hilltop town at Bocairent where the historic centre takes you back in time. Discover the 'city of bridges' of Alcoi, essential for crossing the 5 rivers that criss-cross the town and explore the heady scents of the flora of the Sierra de Mariola Natural Park before following the river and heading towards the coast. Arrive in the seaside towns of Denia, situated at the foot of a hill crowned by the well preserved castle and historic Javea. Both enjoy beautiful beaches where the azure waters of the Mediterranean lap the sandy shores
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrive In Biar
Location:
Biar
Meals Included:
No Meals
Arrive in Biar, nestled on the edge of the Sierra Mariola mountains. Take
time to visit the old medieval town with steep narrow streets climbing to the
majestic 12th century castle at the top.
Day 2 : Biar To Bocairent
Location:
Biar, Bocairent
Meals Included:
Breakfast
Collect your bicycle and cycle along quiet country roads and tracks through
the Vinalopo valley alongside vineyards and olive groves before reaching the
historic hilltop village of Bocairent. With its winding streets and monastery
inside a cave, as well as houses carved into the rock, it is said to be one
of the prettiest towns in the province.
Day 3 : Bocairent To Alcoi
Location:
Bocairent, Alcoi
Meals Included:
Breakfast
Today's cycle takes you through the Sierra de Mariola Natural Park, after an
initial climb, pedal through the park, rich with the smells of aromatic and
medicinal plants and Mediterranean pine woodland. Arrive in the typically
Spanish town of Alcoi known as the city of bridges and lying in the foothills
at the confluence of the River Serpis.
Day 4 : Alcoi To Villalonga
Location:
Alcoi, Villalonga
Meals Included:
Breakfast
A delightful day cycling along the valley of the Serpis River as it heads
downstream, passing through the Serpis Limestone Canyon Natural Park as you
start to cycle towards the coast and your charming 19th century hotel in
Villalonga at the foot of the La Safor mountains.
Day 5 : Villalonga To Denia
Location:
Villalonga, Dénia
Meals Included:
Breakfast
An easy days cycle from Villalonga through orange groves as you reach the
Mediterranean coast today. Take time to relax at the beach as you arrive at
your waterfront hotel in the pretty coastal town of Denia which is overlooked
by its castle and has well preserved ancient walls and bastions.
Day 6 : Denia To Javea
Location:
Dénia, Xàbia
Meals Included:
Breakfast
Your last cycle today from Denia to Javea skirts the most important landmark
between these two towns; the Montgo Mountain, as you cycle to your beachside
hotel in historic Javea. Here you can explore the ancient narrow streets and
visit the 15th century gothic church of San Bartolome or simply relax on the
terrace by the pool or on the beautiful beach.
Day 7 : Departure From Javea
Location:
Xàbia
Meals Included:
Breakfast
Departure from Javea
What's Included
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6 nights hotel-to-hotel accommodation in a mix of 3-star and 4-star hotels
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All breakfasts
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Management by your local Headwater-appointed agent
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GPS route directions and maps
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Headwater navigation app
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High quality bikes
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Luggage transfers between hotels
What's Not Included
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Travel insurance
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Single accommodation (available on request) - compulsory supplement
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Solo traveller supplement (where only one person is travelling on a departure date)
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Visas or vaccinations
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Arrival & departure transfers when making a land only booking (available for a supplement)
Food
Accommodation
Characterful and charming hotels welcome you to this unspoilt area, with stunning rural settings, art nouveau style and converted 19th century houses. Relax in your seafront hotels and enjoy an aperitif before dinner overlooking the ocean.
Check out our Q&As
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Are vaccinations required for this tour?
There are no specific health risks.
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes
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Do you require a visa for this holiday?
No visa required for British passport holders.
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What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
If you wish to make any changes to your booking, particularly if you need to alter any flights booked through us, please let us know as soon as possible. There is a booking or flight amendment fee of £40 per change and flight amendments often incur extra airline costs depending on the changes to be made and if the ticket has been issued or not.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Exodus has been trading since 1974
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
Your final joining instructions and flight details, if booked with us, will then be sent out 2 to 3 weeks before departure. If you would like a hard copy posted, or if you require these any earlier, please contact the customer operations team. We advise that if you are booking connecting travel before receiving these, please ensure you leave plenty of time.
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
Travellers are welcome to opt to share a room with a tour member of the same gender for no additional charge. If you'd like your own room, we can request a single supplement so that you will have your own room throughout.
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Can I join the tour once it has departed?
You are welcome to meet the group after the tour has departed however there is no reduction in rate for joining a tour after the departure date.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of exodus charges.
Up to 42 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 20 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.
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