MTB, bicycle touring and cycling

If you’re a fan of MTB, bicycle touring and cycling, the Region of Valencia is the sports tourism destination for you. Cycling is a popular sport here and and every year we’re seeing more and more bicycle tourists fill their stay with incredible cycling trails, fantastic accommodation options and delicious gastronomy. Stopping off for almuerzo, the Region of Valencia’s tasty answer to brunch, mid-route is a tradition that you’re going to want to uphold.

What’s more, we have beautiful Vías Verdes, old railway tracks that have been converted into perfect cycling trails. Keep reading to discover everything you need to know about the best cycling routes and MTB centres in the provinces of Castellón, Valencia and Alicante. Is your bike ready? 

MTB, bicycle touring and cycling in the province of Castellón 

The province of Castellón has three MTB Centres: the Alto Mijares MTB Centre in Montanejos, the Alto Palancia MTB Centre in Navajas and the Costa de Azahar MTB Centre in Torreblanca. Open to everyone, these centres provide all the information you could possibly need to make your cycling adventure a success. 

You will have the opportunity to pedal along peaceful sections of Vía Verde de Ojos Negros and Vía Verde del Mar, which links Oropesa del Mar and Benicasim in a beautiful route that hugs the coast. It’s perfect for all types of cyclists. MTB, bicycle touring and cycling enthusiasts alike will love following the old railway tracks.

Other cycling destinations in the province of Castellón include all sorts of trails and landscapes, covering everything from the coast to the mountains through to natural parks like Sierra de Espadán and Sierra de Irta that embrace the scenery of Villafranca del Cid, Borriol, Jérica and more. We simply don’t have space to list all the municipalities and trails there are for you to explore. 

MTB, bicycle touring and cycling in the province of Valencia

The province of Valencia is home to El Valle MTB Centre in Cofrentes where you can get your hands on information about routes for all cycling levels. And, of course, Vía Verde de Ojos Negros continues its reach through the province. You will also find excellent trails and roads that will lead you through flat and mountainous landscapes, not to mention incredible natural parks like Sierra Calderona Natural Park, El Turia Natural Park and L’Albufera Natural Park. 

Other Vías Verdes snake through the province, namely Vía Verde Xurra, Vía Verde de Llíria, Vía Verde Ribera Costera as well as Caminos Naturales Vía Verde de la Safor and Vía Verde del Antic Trenet. These trails will immerse you in the landscape of the huerta - the agricultural land - of Alboraya, the orange groves and irrigation channels of La Safor and the counties of La Ribera Alta and La Ribera Baixa. The province of Valencia is a superb bicycle touring destination in the Region of Valencia. 

MTB, bicycle touring and cycling in the province of Alicante

Last but not least, the province of Alicante is home to El Comtat MTB Centre in Lorcha, which is a great trailhead for the beautiful landscapes surrounding Beniarrés Reservoir. Sierra de Mariola Natural Park is also calling out to be explored. Pedal through the scenery of Agres and other great municipalities and make sure you stop off somewhere to try pericana. 

The province of Alicante also has spectacular Vías Verdes, namely Vía Verde de Alcoi, ​​​​​​​Vía Verde del Xixarra and Vía Verde Benidorm as well as Caminos Naturales Vía Verde del Maigmó and Vía Verde de Dénia. Other places well worth exploring are the trails and roads snaking through Sierra de Bernia, El Hondo Natural Park, beautiful Serra Gelada and many more. 

This non-exhaustive list gives you an idea of just how many destinations and landscapes – providing differing levels of difficulty – you can enjoy on your MTB, bicycle touring and cycling getaway in the Region of Valencia. Come and discover our landscapes, hospitality and gastronomy.