by CPARTYby CPARTYAt the foot of the Ifach rock, Calpe has for nearly twenty years been the favourite winter base camp of the biggest WorldTour teams — a mild climate, varied terrain, and roads now legendary among professionals.
Since the mid-2000s, the Costa Blanca has hosted the winter training camps of numerous professional teams every year, drawn by the mild climate and the quality of the road network. The Coll de Rates, in particular, has become a benchmark timed test for generations of professional riders.
From Calpe, the mountainous hinterland of Alicante province offers varied terrain, from gentle coastal rolls to demanding ascents, never far from the sea.
The favourite timed test of professional teams on their winter training camps.
The highest pass in Alicante province, wide and steady.
A technical ascent at the foot of the massif of the same name, less busy.
A short but steady climb that has become a true timed benchmark for professional riders on winter training camps on the Costa Blanca.
« The Costa Blanca has become an unmissable fixture of the professional peloton's winter preparation. »Specialist cycling press
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| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Temp. | 16° | 17° | 19° | 20° | 21° | 25° | 28° | 28° | 25° | 22° | 19° | 16° |
Indicative climate data (Calpe, sea level). Dry Mediterranean climate, rideable almost year-round.
Straight-line distances, approximate, for scale reference only.
| Airport | Transfer | Main airlines | Flight from... |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alicante-Elche ALC | ~1h by road | Ryanair, easyJet, British Airways, Vueling | London 2h30 · Brussels 2h20 · Dubai 7h30 (via hub) · New York 9h30 (via hub) |
| Valencia VLC | ~1h30 by road | Ryanair, Vueling, easyJet | London 2h20 · Brussels 2h10 |
Indicative flight times. Alicante offers numerous direct European connections; connections via a hub for Australia, the USA and the UAE.
Destination-specific reviews coming soon.
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Yes — it's actually the region's specialty: the Costa Blanca is rideable almost year-round, winter included.
All year round, with a preference for spring and autumn to avoid the summer heat.
