Cycling in Castellon Province and Beyond...

Choose Casa de Olivos for your cycling holiday

Casa de Olivos is in the heart of amazing cycling routes in Castellon province to suit all ages and abilities. We offer cycling friendly accommodation, and for your peace of mind, your bikes will be stored safely and securely on a cycle support bar in a locked workshop. A small toolkit and a stirrup pump are available for your use. Wash your bike in the cleanup area, and we can launder your kit for you, returning it dry and folded next day.

Relax tired muscles in the salt-water swimming pool before planning tomorrow's ride from the sun terrace with breath-taking views to inspire you. Pre-book our local sports therapist for an intense post-ride massage. Jose is a keen rider himself and specialises in cyclist treatments and recovery.

A specialist bike store is just 2km away in Traiguera, where you can get knowledgeable service and sales advice. Bike hire is available from nearby Vinaros.

Sleeping up to 6 people in comfort and luxury, our self-catering accommodation for cyclists puts you in total control of your meals. A continental breakfast served to your apartment is also available as an optional extra.

Your Casa rural hosts, Claire and Ed, are here to help with route ideas or local contacts so you get the most out of your cycling break. Casa de Olivos luxury rural apartments are off-grid and award-winning for sustainability so you can leave your mark on the trail, not on the planet.

BTT 100k Traiguera & MTB GranTour

Off-road and mountain cyclists have abundant choice here, whether you’re looking for a leisure ride, or something more challenging. The scenery is amazing, so don’t forget to make time to stop and enjoy the views as your ride past dry stone buildings, ancient olive trees, almond groves, ravines and views to the Mediterranean.

The BTT 100k Traiguera Ruta 6 (16km - medium difficulty) is just outside the gates of Casa De Olivos. Or simply pedal into Traiguera to link up to 5 more routes that pass through the town. The IMBA certified BTT Routes range from 'easy to difficult' with distances from 7km to 33km over a variety of terrain. 

For the ultimate challenge tackle the 172km MTB GranTour route that passes through Traiguera. The GranTour route crosses the Maestrat region that is located between the mountains and the coast. With tracks perfect for gravel bikes and technical trails for adventurous mountain bikers it's a route to conquer on your cycling holiday.

Gravel & Mountain Biking

Take your bike beyond Traiguera and into the hills and mountains and discover some amazing MTB and gravel trails.

Around 2000 years ago the Roman occupiers built the Via Augusta, connecting the Pyrennes to Cadiz. On it’s 1500km passage the Via Augusta passes through Traiguera, and offers walkers and cyclists some great routes. Follow it south towards Cabanes (60km, moderate) via the towns of Sant Mateu and La Salzadella, or head north to Puente de San Joan del Pas on the Catalalonian border and onwards to Tortosa (45km, moderate).

Technical trails are not far away, with some thrilling descents from Ermita de Sant Josep de La Salzadella and Mare de Deu Angèls near Sant Mateu.

Not far from La Salzadella is a unique and remarkable location for walkers and cyclists alike. Lo Carreró de la Canal, a natural alley through the pine forests on the top of the mountain are perfect terrain for mountain biking and takes you through a distinctive landscape. Thanks to the high rock walls and natural humidity, plants are able to grow here that would more typically be expected in humid forests much further north.

VIII Memorial Roberto Vidal Ferreres

Open FCCV Gravel - 2/3/24

Open FCCV XCM-Marcha BTT Larga, Media, Corta - 3/3/24

Cycling in Natural Parks

Casa de Olivos is central to two spectacular national parks suited to cyclists and dedicated to preserving wildlife and the natural landscape. 

To our north, la Tinença de Benifassà crosses the provincial borders of Castellon and Teruel.  Notable as home to some of Spain’s best preserved forests, you can follow the network of signposted hiking and cycling routes linking up the seven towns in La Tinença - Bel, Ballestar, Boixar, Castell de Cabres, Coratxà, Fredes and La Pobla de Benifassà - enabling visitors to experience the rare delights of this well-conserved nature area. Road cyclists as well as gravel and MTB riders will love the mountainous terrain, pretty towns and stunning scenery.

Heading south from Casa de Olivos is the Sierra de Irta, where unspoiled mountains meet a rugged Mediterranean coastline. The preservation here has benefitted many bird species and is a birdwatcher’s paradise. Ride along the coast between the towns of Peñiscola and Alcossebre, or discover the trails that traverse the mountains - gravel and MTB cyclists have plenty to enjoy here beside the awesome views.

Road Cycling

Casa de Olivos is in the rural north of Castellón province where the roads are quiet and stunning views are standard. It's the ideal base for road cycling, with easy access to coast and country.

With so many mountains nearby there are plenty of challenging climbs to try including the Puerto de Querol on the way to Morella (1050m), Mont Caro in la Tinença de Benifassà (1400m), and the Mirador de Vallibona (700m) to name just three.

Elsewhere inland, you’ll find sweeping roads, almost deserted, connecting the little villages and towns where you can stop for a look around, or for refreshments, before heading off to discover somewhere new. Enjoy the blend of sweeping descents and staccato climbs with a backdrop of breath-taking scenery. We have a few circular road routes mapped out for you to try, or you can use the tourist information in the apartments to help plan your own tour.

And since the coast is only 15km from Casa de Olivos it’s easy to get some sea views on your ride too. Ride the back roads into Vinaros, and turn south towards the resorts of Benicarlo and Peñiscola, hugging the coastline before looping back through the hills to Traiguera.

However you like to road ride, there is plenty here to challenge and delight you.

Sports Massage

After a long day in the saddle, giving tired muscles a helping hand can be really beneficial. That’s why we’ve teamed up with local massage therapist José Luis Vacquero Gallench. As both a trained sports therapist and a keen cyclist himself, Jose is expert in aiding recovery and dealing with little aches and pains. Choose whether to have your massage in your apartment or outside near the pool, and let José take care of the rest.

Pre-booking required.

Cicles Fandos

Operating in Vinaros for over 20 years, Cicles Fandos is a one-stop cycling store. Approved by Castellon Cycling, their friendly staff are knowledgeable and skilled and can offer advice on bikes, kit and repairs. Alongside the extensive selection of new bikes for sale, Cicles Fandos also have a bike rental service. All types of bike are available including e-bikes as well as a comprehensive range of accessories to make your cycling holiday run smoothly.

Bikes are available to hire from 1 day upwards, and rentals of 4 or more bikes can be delivered to Casa de Olivos for you.

Talleres Grañana

Just 2km from Casa de Olivos, Talleres Grañana is a workshop and cycling specialist with an excellent local reputation. Juan runs a successful cycling school and is an experienced rider. The Traiguera showroom includes a range of high-end bikes, clothing, spare parts and accessories, while the workshop is able to provide technical assistance and repairs.