Eurovelo 8: from Elche to Valencia by bike

Details of the trip from Elche to Valencia through Eurovelo 8

Hybrid or mountain bike
Medium level
Daily luggage transfer between accommodations
6 stages, 7 nights and 8 days

This proposal to travel the section from Elche to Valencia on the Eurovelo 8 cycling route will not leave you indifferent.

It is a beautiful section that, starting in the arid landscape of Elche, the cyclist can see how the environment is changing. As you pedal through mountains and typical natural parks of the Mediterranean, little by little the vegetation increases. Fields of varied fruit plantations appear until reaching the so colorful orange trees before submerging in a sea of rice fields in Albufera.

The towns through which the Eurovelo 8 route passes in this part of the Mediterranean are full of life and history. Elche, Alicante, Gandía, Cullera or Valencia have a lot to offer.

Go ahead and come and ride the Eurovelo 8 from Elche to Valencia.

What's Included

7 nights accommodation with breakfast
Daily luggage transfer (1 package of a maximum of 20 kg per person).
Meeting prior to the start of the route
Complete travel documentation
Tour in digital format (GPX) and printed information
24h telephone assistance

Optional services not included

Meals and drinks not indicated in the includes section
Traditional or electric bike rental
Extra nights
Travel insurance (suggested)
Guide

What will you see pedaling through Eurovelo 8 from Elche to Valencia?

Elche palm grove and the famous cura's garden
Medieval cities with fortress
Albufera Natural Park
Varied fruit plantations along with kilometers of rice fields

Itinerary of Eurovelo 8 from Elche to Valencia

Day 1: Accommodation in ElcheArrival at the meeting point

With several monuments declared world heritage sites, the city of Elche is a good place to start your bike trip. The day before you start pedaling, you can see its fantastic palm grove (the largest in Europe) and stroll along the Vinalopó River.

Day 2: Elche– Alicante40 km y 150 m+

After a good breakfast, the first stage will take us to Alicante through a gentle route ideal to warm up. It is worth paying attention to the landscape, since it is a very arid area where you will rarely have pedaled. Once in Alicante, it is highly recommended to stroll through the port and Postiguet beach under the gaze of the Castillo de Santa Bárbara.

Day 3: Alicante - Castalla50 km y 800 m+

Today will be the most demanding day of the route, as we leave the coast to enter the peninsula. We will do it through the Vía Verde del Maigmó, built to connect Alcoy with Alicante. The landscape will definitely change to give way to pine trees as we pedal through beautiful engineering works such as the Forn del Vidre viaducts (140 m) or the impressive Palomaret (200 m).

Day 4: Castalla - Alcoy35 km y 200 m+

After a good breakfast, today we will regain strength in a gentle stage to Alcoy. We will have the opportunity to pedal along the Carrascal de la Fuente Roja Natural Park with its beautiful Mediterranean landscape.

Day 5: Alcoy - Gandía55 km y 150 m+

Today we will again look out to sea. On this occasion, we will do it in Gandía, where we will arrive after pedaling along the Serpis river in a pleasant winding between the valleys through which it passes to Villalonga. In Gandía, it is recommended to try their famous Fideuá.

Day 6: Gandía - Cullera35 km y 50 m+

After having breakfast in Gandía, today we will make a beautiful route between wetlands, orange plantations and other fruit trees until we reach the first rice fields of the Albufera Natural Park. We will be welcomed by a huge stone mass in Cullera, with its castle on top and its long and wonderful beach.

Day 7: Cullera - Valencia60 km y 100 m+

Today is the last day of pedaling and you will be surprised to do it through wetlands and rice fields next to the Mediterranean Sea. In addition, you will do it next to the best beaches in the south of Valencia, in the middle of a natural park and with dunes that still keep those fantastic beaches. We will enter Valencia in a big way, in the heart of the City of Arts and Sciences as a first contact with the city.

Day 8: end of the tripEnd of the trip

After breakfast, the journey will be over.

Where you will stay

The hotels on this trip have been selected to provide maximum comfort for cyclists. They are used to receiving cyclists and understand their needs. They are trusted 3 * and 4 * hotels.

Frequently Asked Questions

I am only one, is it possible to book the tour?

No, a minimum of two people is needed to book this tour

Can I rent a bike?

Yes, a fully equiped bike is available for rent. You can select during the booking process.

Is the daily luggage transfer between the accommodations included?

Yes, every day we will take your luggage to the next hotel. You just have to leave it at reception, and we take care of everything. Usually it will already be at the hotel when you arrive.

Can I cancel the booking?

We want to be as flexible as possible. Therefore, in the event of an unforeseen event, we will do our best to change the dates of the trip at no cost so that you can travel within the same year.

And if your plans change and you want to cancel the trip before the start date, the following management fees will apply:

• With more than 30 days, the management costs will be 20% of the amount of the trip.
• Between 30 and 15 days, the management costs will be 50% of the amount of the trip
• With less than 14 days, the amount to be paid will be 100% of the amount of the trip.

To have more flexibility, we recommend contracting travel, assistance, CR and cancellation insurance with which the trip can be canceled up to 24 hours before the start date with a 10% franchise. Check with us the conditions. Keep in mind that the price of the insurance is not refunded once contracted in case of cancellation or modification.