Calpe- Tàrbena-Coll de Rates-Calpe-75km

A beautiful Sunday ride in clear weather to the Col de Rates via Tàrbera. You leave Calpé heading towards Altéa along the busy connecting road, but always safe for cyclists and I have experience with this. Of course, it’s best to plan this ride on a Sunday when traffic congestion is much lower. The ride to Tàrbena alone is breathtakingly beautiful, and then you ride along the rocks to the Col de Rates. At the top of the Col de Rates, you can eat or drink something at the tavern with regular live music. In clear weather, you can see Ibiza from the Col de Rates. The descent from the Col de Rates is mostly on a wide and beautiful road, but once at the bottom, you should stop for a moment to admire the beautiful descent you just made. Another tip, if your legs allow it. From the tavern above, you can follow a dead-end road (climb percentage ~13%). This is also on this route. Try to ride it for a bit, stop for a moment, and enjoy the silence, the tranquility, the birds, and the breathtaking view.