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Coastal route · Alicante

Marina Alta coast: Xàbia – Calp

From Xàbia to Calp on local roads between cliffs, coves and vineyards, finishing on the CV-746, which follows the sea from Moraira to the Penyal d'Ifac.

28 km
DISTANCE
1 h 02 min
RIDING
159 m
HIGHEST POINT
1 m
LOWEST POINT
72
CURVES
1
HAIRPINS

25.3 curves every 10 km. Curves counted on the line: sections that turn 25° or more; hairpins, 135° or more on a tight radius. Junctions and roundabouts are left out.

Altitude profile1–159 m

The route leaves Xàbia and climbs on local roads towards El Poble Nou de Benitatxell, then drops down to Moraira. From there the CV-746 follows the coast to Calp. The ride combines the CV-740, CV-737, CV-743 and CV-746, and is a quiet alternative to the main road inland.

The whole ride stays in the Marina Alta, through the municipalities of Xàbia, Benitatxell, Teulada, Benissa and Calp. The scenery mixes cliffs, coves, vineyards and pine woods with scattered housing estates, and on the final stretch the view is dominated by the Penyal d'Ifac, the great rock that closes off the bay of Calp. There are bends, but the feel is more of a seaside cruise than a mountain road.

It is about 28 km and roughly an hour without stops, with little climbing: from almost sea level to about 160 m. There are many roundabouts, town crossings and turn-offs to coves and estates, with vehicles pulling out where visibility is limited. In summer traffic increases a lot, and there may be sand or gravel on the bends near the sea.

Route

  1. Xàbia
  2. →El Poble Nou de Benitatxell
  3. →Moraira
  4. →Calp

Roads: CV-746, CV-740, CV-737, CV-743

Where it goes

Districts

  • La Marina Alta

Municipalities

  • Jávea
  • Benitachell
  • Teulada
  • Benissa
  • Calpe

Best time

Rideable all year round. Spring, autumn and winter are the most pleasant; summer brings heavy beach traffic and heat.

Before you go

  • In summer, set off early to avoid beach traffic.
  • Look out for vehicles joining from housing estates and coves.
  • Watch for sand and gravel on bends near the sea.

Route chosen by FRIEBIKER. Distance and time calculated for motorcycles, avoiding motorways, without stops. Always check the road conditions. © OpenStreetMap.

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