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Natural parks, mountain ranges and rice fields.
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This wonderful tour along the EUROVELO 8 a section of the will take you to the Comunidad Valenciana. You will start in Elche, the city of palm trees, where you can admire the largest palm grove in Europe, home to around 200,000 palm trees. Throughout the journey, you will follow EuroVelo 8, a cycling route that is part of the European cycle network. This Mediterranean route stretches 7,600 kilometres, connecting Cádiz in Spain to Limassol in Cyprus, passing through 12 countries along the way.
During the tour, you will experience the transition from the arid landscapes of Elche to the parks, mountains, and rice fields of Albufera. Your constant companion will be the orange, as the area is filled with vast orange groves. You will cycle through places where peace and fresh air prevail, respecting the natural environment and surrounding fauna. In the evenings, explore urban centres brimming with life and history.
Highlights of the tour include Alicante with its golden beaches, the Ducal City of Gandía, and the magnificent metropolitan city of Valencia. Culinary experiences will not be lacking: the gastronomy of the Valencian Community features traditional recipes crafted from fresh, local ingredients such as oils, vegetables, spices, fruits, meats, and fresh fish. These dishes are central to the Mediterranean diet, while the region’s long wine tradition offers a rich selection of wines to perfectly complement the delicacies of Valencian cuisine.
The daily program of the 8-day tour
Arrival and hotel accommodation. Today you will have plenty of time to explore the wonderful city of Elche. As you wander through the historic centre, you will be captivated by the city’s Arab heritage, visible in the layout of its wide avenues and charming streets. Be sure not to miss the Palmeral de Elche, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2000. This remarkable palm grove contains hundreds of thousands of palm trees, cultivated since the Carthaginian era and nourished by an intricate network of irrigation canals. Many of the palms reach over 20 metres in height and are more than 100 years old, creating a truly breathtaking landscape in the heart of the city.
Overnight stay and breakfast in Elche
After breakfast, saddle up and say goodbye to Elche. Today you will cycle through an arid landscape, rarely explored before. Palm trees and orchards will accompany you all the way until you reach the city of Alicante. In Alicante, don’t miss the Santa Barbara Castle, the largest medieval fortress in Spain. A walk along the Explanada de España is also a must, where a stunning mosaic of 6 million marble tiles decorates the city’s promenade. Especially in summer, the area comes alive with street performers, musicians, actors, and artisan stalls, creating a vibrant and unforgettable atmosphere.
Overnight stay and breakfast in Alicante
Distance: 40 km / 24,8 mi
Ascent: +100m
A relatively challenging stage awaits you today as you leave the coastal area and enter the Iberian hinterland. You will follow the Maigmò Greenway, travelling through an astonishing landscape full of contrasts, from the Agost depression to the Maigmò Mountains, with impressive watercourses and gullies shaped by centuries of erosion. The Greenway is also famous for its spectacular viaducts, including the Forn de Vidre (140 m) and the Palomaret (200 m). Your day concludes in Castalla, with its medieval old town and tasty local restaurants, perfect for relaxing after an active day of cycling.
Overnight stay and breakfast in Castalla
Distance: 50 km / 31 mi
Ascent: +650m
After an excellent breakfast, get back in the saddle for a leisurely ride. Today, nature takes centre stage again as you cycle through the Parque Natural Font Roja. The park’s fauna is remarkable, with mammals such as wild boar, genet, wild cat, and badger, as well as birds like the griffon vulture, golden eagle, and vulture soaring above. The route will lead you to Alcoy, a town renowned for its Art Nouveau museums and fascinating archaeological sites, including ancient cave paintings, offering a perfect blend of natural beauty and cultural heritage.
Overnight stay and breakfast in Alcoy
Distance: 35 km / 21,7 mi
Ascent: +150m
Today you will return to the sea again, arriving in Gandía after a pleasant ride along the Serpis River, through valleys once crossed by an old railway. Take some time to rest on the beach and relax in the warm seawater. Gandía is famous for the dish Fideuà, a reinterpretation of Paella Valenciana, where short pasta called Fideos is used instead of rice. You can enjoy this delicious local specialty in one of the many cosy restaurants in the historic centre of Gandía.
Overnight stay and breakfast in Gandìa
Distance: 55 km / 34 mi
Ascent: +250m
After breakfast, a ride through the wetlands of the rice fields of the Albufera National Park awaits you. A ride through a landscape of marshes and rice paddies, which changes completely according to the growing cycle: green in summer, blue in winter when the water floods the fields. And in the area separating it from the sea, you will find a special ecosystem of natural dunes and Devesa pine forests. Awaiting you will be Cullera, famous for its crystal-clear sea and golden beaches.
Overnight stay and breakfast in Cullera
Distance: 35 km / 21,7 mi or 78 km /48,4 mi
Ascent: + 20m or + 200m
After breakfast, a ride through the wetlands of the Albufera National Park awaits you. Cycle through a landscape of marshes and rice paddies, which transform with the seasons: green in summer and blue in winter when the fields are flooded. In the area separating the park from the sea, you will discover a unique ecosystem of natural dunes and Devesa pine forests.
Your destination is Cullera, famous for its crystal-clear sea and golden beaches, the perfect place to relax and enjoy the Mediterranean atmosphere.
Overnight stay and breakfast in Valencia
Distance: 60 km / 37,2 mi
Ascent: + 50m
After breakfast ends your tour along the Eurovelo 8 in Spain
Impressions from the Eurovelo 8
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LEVEL 2,5
Medium. Some stages, although of considerable distance, do not have any particular altitude difference, with the exception of day 3, which has an altitude difference of around +800m. Good cycling experience and good physical condition are required, and the tour is not recommended for children under 12 years of age. Children over 12 years of age are however required to have good cycling experience. Most of the route will be on dirt tracks and cycle paths, in some sections you will cycle on quiet roads with less traffic.
Daily distances between 35 km / 21,7 mi and 78 km / 48,4 mi
Total km: 275 km / 170,8 mi or 318 km / 197,6 mi
DEPARTURES:
Daily from January until end of December 2026.
PARTICIPANTS:
2 or more people.
START / FINISH:
Elche / Valencia
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