Cycling on the Costa Blanca: greenways, mountain biking and gravel

Road cycling is not the only way to ride on the Costa Blanca: between purpose-built greenways, mountain bike and gravel trails inland, and easy family rides along the coast, there is riding for every age and level, well beyond the big mountain passes.

Greenways: riding away from cars

The best known is the Via Verde del Maigmo, which starts at Agost near Alicante. It is a former railway line converted into a trail, complete with tunnels and viaducts, and its gentle gradient makes it perfect for families or gravel bikes. Other greenway sections complete the inland network. Flat, safe and shaded in places, these routes are ideal for beginners, for taking the kids, or simply for riding calmly away from traffic.

Mountain biking and gravel: the inland hills

Away from the coast, the mountains offer a beautiful playground. Try the trails of the Sierra de Bernia (starting from Benissa), with views stretching from the Montgo to the Penon de Ifach, the Guadalest valley, or the Ruta del Moscatel, which winds through the vineyards of the Xalo (Jalon) valley, Senija and Lliber. Levels range from smooth tracks to technical descents, so plan your route on komoot or Wikiloc depending on how your legs feel.

With the family, along the sea

For younger riders, the seafronts and coastal promenades (Denia, Xabia, Alicante bay and more) offer flat, safe kilometres, often on dedicated paths. It is the best way to get children into cycling without stress, with an ice cream waiting at the finish.

Renting and gearing up

Mountain bikes, gravel bikes and e-bikes are easy to hire by the day or the week, especially in the tourist resorts. An e-mountain-bike opens up the mountainous interior to anyone who does not (yet) have the legs for it: a small revolution for exploring the sierras without suffering.

FAQ

Which greenway should I start with, or ride with the kids?

The Via Verde del Maigmo (from Agost) is ideal: a gentle gradient, tunnels and viaducts, and no traffic. For younger children, the coastal seafronts are perfect.

Do I need a mountain bike for the inland trails?

For the mountain trails, yes. A gravel bike is enough on smooth tracks and greenways, and an e-mountain-bike makes the sierras accessible to everyone.

Where can I find routes?

On komoot and Wikiloc, which list thousands of local routes by level, alongside local hire shops and mountain bike clubs.

Sources

• Vias Verdes, Spain's greenway network: viasverdes.com
• Costa Blanca Tourism (Diputacion de Alicante): costablanca.org

Verified July 2026: routes and services change, so plan ahead, check the weather and bring water.

Information verified in July 2026. The Daily Costa Blanca is an AI-assisted publication with human editorial review and responsibility.