While neighbouring France often takes cyclists’ attention with its iconic routes and the Tour de France, Spain is definitely not something you should just scratch off your bucket list. On the contrary, if you have some free time in late winter and early spring, Spain might be the perfect place to start burning those damn calories you’ve been gathering since the Christmas markets opened up. For now, however, grab a glass of sangria and let’s talk about the best places you should ride in Spain. Albufera Natural Park Tour from Valencia
What better place to start our tour than sunny Valencia? This Mediterranean city has much to offer non-cyclists, so if your significant other is not too keen to pedal on their vacation, they can still enjoy the gorgeous beaches, delicious food and the night fiestas while you are touring the region. Most routes around Valencia will satisfy your thirst for a cycling adventure, but a tour around Albufera Natural Park is the cherry on top.
The route itself is pretty easy, although you need to reserve half a day for it at least. The whole tour is about 86 kilometres, and there are barely any climbs. Most of the time, you will ride on asphalt and paved surfaces, while around one kilometre will be on cobblestones. The most challenging climb during the tour (if you can even call a 30-metre ascend a climb) is about a 6% gradient, lasting for less than 500 metres. The Albufera National Park […]
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