Benidorm Bike Tour: 24-Mile Downhill Ride & Mountain Views

Ride 24 Miles Downhill Through the Costa Blanca Mountains

You get picked up from your hotel, driven to the top of Mount Aitana, and ride downhill for 24 miles through villages, gorges, and moorish castles, with the minibus following to pick you up if you need it. Lunch happens at a mountain restaurant, and you finish with a drink and a certificate at a local bar before heading back to your accommodation by 4 pm. All bikes, helmets, and water are included. Lunch is separate.

Step-by-step itinerary

Benidorm bike tour with mountain rides

• Pick up at accommodation around 9:30 am
• Drive 60 minutes to Mt. Aitana summit
• Receive safety helmet and safety talk
• Get allocated a bike
• Bike 5 miles to Penaguila village
• Stop twice for comfort breaks
• Drink fresh spring water
• Load bikes onto trailer
• Glide downhill to Alcoleja village
• Drive to Safari Aitana Park restaurant
• Lunch at restaurant (not included)
• Afternoon ride past Sella village
• End bike ride at local bar
• Celebrate with beverage and certificate
• Drive back to accommodation by 4:00 pm

The experience

The hotel receptionist in Benidorm mentioned it casually ("You should try the bike thing, people come back talking about it"), and that's how you end up at 9:30 am waiting for a minibus that'll take you somewhere you've never been. The driver picks you up from your accommodation and drives for an hour up to Mount Aitana, where the air gets cooler and the coast disappears behind you. You get fitted with a helmet, shown how the brakes work (even though you haven't ridden a bike in maybe twenty years), and then you're standing there with a bike in your hands and a guide explaining the route.

The first stretch is about five miles downhill to the village of Penaguila, and yeah, it's steep enough that you feel it in your legs but not so steep that you're white-knuckling the brakes the whole way. The minibus follows behind, so if you need to stop or your knees start complaining, you can hop in and ride the rest. You stop twice on the way down anyway, once just to catch your breath and look at the gorges and moorish castles sitting on the ridges, and once more because the guide wants to make sure everyone's okay. The spring water tastes different up here, colder and cleaner than anything from a tap. After Penaguila, the bikes get loaded onto a trailer and you ride in the minibus to the next drop-off point, which is the highest part of the route.

From there it's another downhill glide into Alcoleja, and this is where the views actually stop you: the kind of thing where you understand why the description said to bring a camera. Around 12:45 pm you pull up at the Safari Aitana Park restaurant for lunch (you pay separately for food, but the setting makes it worth it). The afternoon ride takes you past the village of Sella and down to where the bike route officially ends, which is a local bar where you get a drink and a certificate that says you rode 24 miles through the mountains. The whole thing lands you back at your hotel around 4 pm, which means you've got the evening free.

The thing about this tour is that it doesn't require you to be fit or even remember how to ride properly. The minibus is always there, the route is mostly downhill, and the guide handles the pacing. You wear sensible shoes (not flip-flops), bring a camera, and dress for the season (long trousers and trainers from October through April). If the weather turns bad, you can reschedule or get your money back.

What’s included

Your day includes hotel pickup and drop-off in or near Benidorm, a minibus ride to Mount Aitana, use of a bike and safety helmet, bottled water throughout the day, a guide, and a certificate at the end. Lunch at the Safari Aitana Park restaurant is separate, as is the celebratory drink at the finish bar.

Before you book

Lasts 7h, from € 44 per person, with a live guide in English, Spanish and German and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesNext departure: 6 Jan 2027

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (16 to 80 years) · Youth (8 to 15 years) · Under 8: can't be booked

GroupUp to 16 · max 6 per booking

Live guideEnglish, Spanish and German

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 22 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 9 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortInfant seats availablePublic transport nearby

Operated by Bike Breaks SL

Is this one for you?Right for anyone staying in Benidorm who wants a full day out of town without arranging transport or worrying about fitness. The minibus means you ride what you can handle and rest when you need to, so the 24 miles feels possible instead of daunting.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish and German.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (8 to 15 years). Children under 8 can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

Do I need to be an experienced cyclist?

No. The tour is designed for all fitness levels and ages. Many riders haven't cycled in decades. The minibus follows the route, so you can ride as much or as little as you like.

What time does the tour start and end?

Hotel pickup is around 9:30 am (10:00 am in winter). You return to your accommodation around 4:00 pm.

How long is the bike ride?

About 24 miles total, mostly downhill. The route is broken into sections with stops for comfort and water.

Is lunch included?

No. Lunch is at the Safari Aitana Park restaurant and is paid separately. Water and a drink at the end bar are included.

What happens if the weather is bad?

The tour operates in all weather. If it's canceled due to poor conditions, you can reschedule for another date or receive a full refund.

What should I wear?

Sensible closed shoes and comfortable clothes. From mid-October to mid-April, long trousers and trainers are recommended. Leave flip-flops and heels for the beach and evening.

Are helmets and bikes provided?

Yes. All bikes, helmets, and bottled water are included in the price.