When is the best time to travel to Valencia and Murcia (east coast)?

Valencia and the surrounding coastal region have a mild Mediterranean climate with many hours of sunshine. Ideal months: March to June and September to November. During these periods, temperatures are very pleasant for cycling and it is usually dry. Less suitable: July and August. It can become very hot then, especially inland. The winter months are generally mild, but can be more changeable and are less suitable for longer cycling days. Here you can find exactly when it is most pleasant to cycle: Climate Central Spain & Valencia For a broader overview, you can also consult our general climate page: Climate Spain

How do I get back from the endpoint Gandia to Valencia?

To travel from Gandia to Valencia, you first take the train. This journey takes approximately 1.15 hours by train (without transfers) and brings you to the centre of Valencia. If you then wish to continue to the airport, the metro journey takes approximately 20 minutes. You can also choose to travel by private transfer. This takes approximately 1 hour and can be arranged through us on request. For current metro and train times, please visit: Metro and Renfe (trein)

What is the difficulty level of this cycling holiday?

Difficulty level 2 for touring holidays are cycling holidays that are easy to do for the average touring cyclist. The rides are not too long but can include some elevation gain. The route may include longer sections of unpaved terrain (gravel), but is always well rideable. There may be 1 or 2 days where the ride is somewhat longer and more demanding. On average, distances are between 30 and 50 kilometres per day and between 50 and 200 metres of elevation gain per day.

Discover the origin of Paella
Lunch on deserted beaches
Combination of culture and nature
35 to 55 km/day

3 days from € 325 p.p. i Price per person based on a minimum of 2 people includes: Reservation costs VZR Garant contribution Tourist tax Request tour proposal

Along the coast of Valencia

Type: Invidual tour

Guidance: GPS

Cycling type: Leisure & Touring cycling

Difficulty level: 2/5

Luggage xfer: included

In short
Prices & dates
Itinerary
Photos
FAQs

In short

Relaxing Bike Trip Along the Coast from Valencia to Gandía

This two-day bike trip is ideally combined with a visit to the surprising city of Valencia. After exploring Valencia, you’ll ride along paths and quiet little roads by the Mediterranean Sea, heading south.

Tour info: 3 days, 2 nights, 2 cycling days

The climate in the south of Valencia is such that you can enjoy this trip throughout the year. By the end, you’ll know where the rice for paella comes from, and especially how real paella tastes.

You’ll cycle past orange groves, rice fields, beaches, and through the Albufera National Park. In this peaceful oasis, you’ll ride along Spain’s largest freshwater lake, home to around 300 species of birds, including flamingos that winter here. What will surprise you most is the great variety of landscapes that pass by. You’ll finish in Gandía, a place nestled between the mountains and the sea. Here, you can end your journey with a visit to the historic center and the Ducal Palace.

Hans’s Experience

“I rode this route a few years ago and was surprised. Large parts of the Valencia coast are, of course, focused on tourism. And then I found this area that is actually quiet, where nature still has space. Not something you would expect so close to the big city. It’s also nice that you don’t have to cycle through suburbs for long when leaving the city. You’re out of the city fairly quickly. Once on the road, I was struck by the variety of landscapes. Dunes and beaches, a huge lake with a great diversity of birds, rice fields… On the way, we stopped at one of the villages along the beach of Devesa, a wide beach stretching five kilometers. Cullera also has a nice wide beach. And near Gandía, we saw a system of waterways and canals behind the coast. Something you wouldn’t expect here at all. It was only two days, but we saw a lot. A great way to extend your city trip to Valencia.”

Highlights

Discover the origin of Paella
Lunch on deserted beaches
Admire the beautiful Ducal Palace of Gandía
Cycle through the Albufera National Park

Tips

Stop for lunch at a local restaurant and order a Paella Valenciana (with meat), Paella Marisco (with seafood), or Paella de Verduras (with vegetables). Enjoy this large meal not in the evening, but rather at midday.
If you’re interested in bird watching, the Racó de l’Olla Interpretation Center is the place to be. Here you’ll find more information about the park’s birds, and from the observatories and the watchtower, you’ll have a panoramic view of the area.
Once you arrive in Gandía, a visit to the Ducal Palace is well worth it. You’ll be amazed by the grandeur of this 15^th-century palace, with its ‘Golden Gallery’ and ‘Coronation Hall’.

Prices & dates

Prices 2026

Tour info: 3 days, 2 nights, 2 cycling days
Departure: daily, prices are per person

Unfortunately, this trip is not available for solo travelers (1 person).

	2026 07-01 to 05-03 21-04 to 31-05 15-09 to 22-12	2026 06-03 to 20-04 01-06 to 14-09
Package price
Price per person, double room incl. breakfast (for 2 travelers)	€ 325	€ 425
Optional extras
Single room supplement	€ 180	€ 180
Extra nights
Extra night in Valencia	on request	on request
Night in Gandía	on request	on request

Prices include:

2 nights in a standard double room with breakfast
3* hotels
Luggage transport from accommodation to accommodation
General tourist information about the area
Reservation costs
Financial Protection through VZR Garant
Tourist tax
GPS files and/or mobile app
Telephone assistance during the trip from 8:00 to 18:00

Prices do not include:

Flights and transportation to Spain
Rental bike
Transfer to/from the airport
Insurance
Return trip by train or taxi

Rental Bikes & Extras

Regular trekking bike, 2 days rental: € 120
Electric mountain bike, 2 days rental: € 150

Itinerary

Day 1 – Explore Valencia on Foot

The day before the trip, you are likely already in the city of Valencia. The city is becoming increasingly popular among foreign visitors. Valencia is a vibrant city, full of cultural highlights, and is also blessed with a beautiful wide sandy beach. Explore the futuristic buildings of the City of Arts and Sciences, the Lonja de la Seda, the central market, and the cathedral. You will definitely visit the Turia Park, a kilometers-long green oasis perfect for relaxing walks and cycling.
You will spend the night in a good hotel in Valencia.
Day 2 – Valencia - Cullera (55 km)

Through the Forests and Along the Rice Fields

Today your trip begins, and you will cycle 55 kilometers from Valencia to the coastal town of Cullera. You will ride through small forested areas and along the beach, enjoying beautiful views of the rice fields where the rice used for Paella is grown. Today, you will cycle through the Albufera National Park and along the large freshwater lake.
Day 3 – Cullera - Gandía (35 km)

Relaxing Along Sandy Beaches, the Palacio Ducal

This short cycling day (35 km) takes you to Gandía, a lovely town with a fine sandy beach. It is the place where the famous Borgia family lived. A visit to the Ducal Palace (Palacio Ducal) is highly recommended. Around Gandía, there are also canals and marshlands where you can enjoy a beautiful walk. The day ends at the Gandía station, from where you will take the train back to Valencia.

Photos

FAQs

The general frequently asked questions can be found on this page. Below are the frequently asked questions that specifically apply to this trip.

When is the best time to travel to Valencia and Murcia (east coast)?
- Valencia and the surrounding coastal region have a mild Mediterranean climate with many hours of sunshine.
  - Ideal months: March to June and September to November. During these periods, temperatures are very pleasant for cycling and it is usually dry.
  - Less suitable: July and August. It can become very hot then, especially inland. The winter months are generally mild, but can be more changeable and are less suitable for longer cycling days.
- Here you can find exactly when it is most pleasant to cycle: Climate Central Spain & Valencia
- For a broader overview, you can also consult our general climate page: Climate Spain
How do I get back from the endpoint Gandia to Valencia?
- To travel from Gandia to Valencia, you first take the train. This journey takes approximately 1.15 hours by train (without transfers) and brings you to the centre of Valencia.
  If you then wish to continue to the airport, the metro journey takes approximately 20 minutes.
  You can also choose to travel by private transfer. This takes approximately 1 hour and can be arranged through us on request.
- For current metro and train times, please visit:
  Metro and Renfe (trein)
What is the difficulty level of this cycling holiday?
- Difficulty level 2 for touring holidays are cycling holidays that are easy to do for the average touring cyclist. The rides are not too long but can include some elevation gain. The route may include longer sections of unpaved terrain (gravel), but is always well rideable. There may be 1 or 2 days where the ride is somewhat longer and more demanding. On average, distances are between 30 and 50 kilometres per day and between 50 and 200 metres of elevation gain per day.

Personal advice Contact Request tour proposal

Along the coast of Valencia: rice fields, paella, sea & beach

3 days from € 325 p.p. Request tour proposal

Excited about a cycling holiday in Spain?

Check out our trips to see if there’s one that interests you. Do you have a question or would you like us to think along and provide advice? Feel free to request travel advice without any obligation.

View all our tours Request travel advice