Sax Trip Overview
In this region there is a great diversity of settings, history, experiences, towns, villages, hamlets and landscapes to be encountered. This diversity is what you’ll experience on a route which weaves together the rugged, mountainous terrain of the interior with that of the contrasting Mediterranean coastal plain.
A considerable part of this route takes in the famous and tranquil, green pathway that winds its way to the sea. You’ll pedal your way past fields, groves of fruit trees, vineyards and natural enclaves of exceptional beauty. In the first part of the route you’ll discover small villages of mediaeval and Arab origin because ownership of this territory was in dispute by warring Christian monarchs and Islamic caliphs for many years.
The last day you make your way to the Parque Natural de la Albufera, which is of enormous ecological value. You finish your ever-changing journey in the city of Valencia and explore the impressive old quarter with its cathedral and central market.
Additional Info
* Duration: 7 days
* Starts: Sax, Spain
* Trip Category: Walking & Biking Tours >> Bike & Mountain Bike Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Sax, Comunidad Valenciana, Spain
In this region there is a great diversity of settings, history, experiences, towns, villages, hamlets and landscapes to be encountered. This diversity is what you’ll experience on a route which weaves together the rugged, mountainous terrain of the interior with that of the contrasting Mediterranean coastal plain.
A considerable part of this route takes in the famous and tranquil, green pathway that winds its way to the sea. You’ll pedal your way past fields, groves of fruit trees, vineyards and natural enclaves of exceptional beauty. In the first part of the route you’ll discover small villages of mediaeval and Arab origin because ownership of this territory was in dispute by warring Christian monarchs and Islamic caliphs for many years.
The last day you make your way to the Parque Natural de la Albufera, which is of enormous ecological value. You finish your ever-changing journey in the city of Valencia and explore the impressive old quarter with its cathedral and central market.
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Sax
Pass By: Sax, Sax, Province of Alicante, Valencian Country
Crowned by its brooding 12th Century castle and steeped in history. As you explore the old quarter you’ll notice the unmistakeable Arabic influence in the layout of the streets and alleyways.
Pass By: Castillo de Sax, Calle Castillo 1, 03630 Sax Spain
Explore the Castle of Sax
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: You will spend the night in Hotel Fuente del Cura. 3 Star.
Day 2: Sax – Bocairent. 52- 62 km. Cycle along the Via verde del “Xixarra” and visit the Natural Park of Serra de Mariola.
Pass By: Castillo de la Atalaya / Atalaya Castle, Calle Primera Manzana 1A, 03400, Villena Spain
Explore the Castillo de la Atalaya
Pass By: Banyeres de Mariola, Banyeres de Mariola, Province of Alicante, Valencian Country
Explore the Natural Park of Serra de Mariola
Pass By: Bocairente, Bocairente, Province of Valencia, Valencian Country
Visit the Bocairent medieval town
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: You will spend the night in Hotel L’Estació. 3 Star.
Day 3: Bocairent – Alcoi. 43-53 Km. Cycle the beautiful Valleta d’agres and visit small villages.
Pass By: Agres, Agres, Province of Alicante, Valencian Country
Monastery
Pass By: Alcoy, Alcoy, Province of Alicante, Valencian Country
Visit the modernist buildings in Alcoi.
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: You will spend the night in Sercotel Ciutat d’Alcoi. 4 Star.
Day 4: Alcoi – Villalonga. 40-42 Km. Cycle thougth the old railway line “el tren dels Anglesos”.
Pass By: Gaianes, Gaianes, Province of Alicante, Valencian Country
Visit the Albufera of Gaianes
Pass By: Lorcha, Lorcha, Province of Alicante, Valencian Country
Cycle the dramatic gorge (Via verde) between Lorcha and Vilallonga
Pass By: Villalonga, Villalonga, Province of Valencia, Valencian Country
Villalonga it’s an alive village in a fantastic location.
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: You will spend the night in Casa Babel. 4 Star.
Day 5: Villalonga – Cullera. 46-62 Km. Cycle along the mediterranean cost. Visit the old Monatery in Simat.
Pass By: Simat de la Valldigna, Simat de la Valldigna, Province of Valencia, Valencian Country
Visit the 12th century Monastery of Simat de la Valldigna.
Pass By: Cullera, Cullera, Province of Valencia, Valencian Country
Amongst rice fields, you’ll arrive in Cullera, a coastal city with beautiful sea views where you’ll be able to taste some of the rice specialties of the area. This town has plenty of beaches that you can enjoy even in winter if the sun is shine.
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: You will spend the night in Hotel el Chalet, close to the beach. 3 Star.
Day 6: Cullera – València. 46 / 56 Km. Cycle along the Albufera Natural Reserve.
Pass By: El Palmar, El Palmar, Valencia, Province of Valencia, Valencian Country
Have a fantastic traditional lunch in El Palmar Village.
Pass By: Valencia, Valencia, Province of Valencia, Valencian Country
Explore Valencia and the formidable old quarter with its cathedral and central market . Not to be missed are the narrow streets and squares that offer so many kinds of cafés, bars and restaurants.
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: You will spend the night in a 4 star hotel in Valencia.
Day 7: Valencia
Pass By: Valencia, Valencia, Province of Valencia, Valencian Country
Visit Valencia
Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.