Calpe — Moraira & Dénia

We rode this in March 2026 with two friends — a coastal day out, a change of pace from the big mountain routes.

The coast road north from Calpe through Benissa and Teulada to Moraira is pleasant riding — rolling terrain above the Mediterranean, the limestone rock of Peñón de Ifach behind you as you head north. We rode through Moraira without stopping, keen to get to Montgó before the sun got too high.

Montgó surprised us. The climb circles the base of the limestone massif between Jávea and Dénia — not a savage gradient, but steady and sustained, with the views improving with every kilometre. As we approached the top, the coastline opened up behind us: Jávea and the Mediterranean laid out in a wide sweep. Then the descent toward Dénia — full speed, the city visible in the distance below, one of those descents that makes you feel like you are flying.

We stopped for lunch at Bar BBQ Fuego on the marina in Dénia — a good spot, right by the water. At the halfway point of a 76km ride, it is exactly what you need.

The return south to Calpe follows inland roads through Jesús Pobre, Teulada and Pedramala. Honest assessment: it is not as scenic as the coastal route north, and there is more traffic than you might hope for. But the roads are fine and the rolling terrain keeps things interesting. A good day out — just not the most dramatic route on the Costa Blanca.