Arrival Point

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Albarracín

We welcome you in Valencia and take you to Albarracín (extra). We do the tour briefing with a detailed explanation of your experience and deliver your equipment.Can a trip start better than in one of the most beautiful villages of Spain? Albarracín is a walled medieval town, witness to Spain't Muslim past and the adventures of El Cid. Enjoy a relaxing day before the tour and discover the charms of this wonderful village.

Albarracín

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Teruel

The Greenway Ojos Negros follows the route once used to transport coal by train from the inland (Ojos Negros) to the sea (Sagunto). Pass through inland villages such as Gea de Albarracín and Cella with the biggest artesian well in Europe and the second in the world (from the 12th century).Teruel is home to The Lovers of Teruel, and is the capital of Mudéjar art. There you will enjoy not only Teruel´s cultural and architectural heritage such as Escalinata Neomudéjar Torre del Salvador, Plaza del Tórico, Los Amantes de Teruel, Catedral de Santa María de Mediavilla, Puente de Piedra and Portal de San Roque but also its cuisine in which the truffle plays an important role

Teruel

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Estación Mora

Pista de Fuente Cerrada is a recreational area with pine forest and river vegetation. Climb up to Puerto de Escandón, an old mining railway station and cross Sierra Javalambre. Descend to Puebla de Valverde passing through La Fondica de la Estación, an old mining station with an outdoor terrace next to the greenway Ojos Negros - a nice place to rest and eat. From Puebla de Valverde to Sarrión and Albentosa you will cross spectacular stone bridges, viaducts and tunnels. You will ride surrounded by a wonderful landscape of Kermes Oaks. The biggest production of Black Truffle in the word is found in this area. In Estación Mora, you can enjoy truffle tourism and astrotourism. The low light density produces the starriest sky in Spain.

Estación Mora

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Segorbe

Much of this route is downhill. Cross the tunnel of Albentosa and then an impressive viaduct (the highest of the greenway which offers you a spectacular view. When you reach the old mine station El Palancar you are entering in the province of Castellón. On your way you cross El Palancar forest, an important area of Quejigos (Valencian Oaks) and Kermes Oaks. Pass through charming villages such as Barracas, Caudiel, Jérica and Navajas. From the viewpoint of Ragudo you will enjoy the incredible views of the Natural Parks Sierra Calderona and Sierra Espadán. After Jérica you return to the greenway and turn left to cross the amazing Regajo reservoir to Navajas. There you will enjoy the amazing natural site El Salto de la Novia (a 60 m high waterfall). In the square you find the spectacular Elm of Navajas – planted in 1636 as a symbol of union between the existing inhabitants and those who arrived. This was tree of the year of Spain in 2019 and the third in Europe. Leave Navajas and cross the spectacular Sierra Calderona Natural Park to reach Segorbe. This town will surprise you with its impressive architectural heritage. Leisure afternoon to stroll around Segorbe´s old town.

Segorbe

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Canet

From Segorbe to Canet the tour takes you through inland villages such as Algimia de Alfara, Torres-Torres, Los Valles always surrounded by fields of orange trees and Sierra Calderona Natural Park. In Canet D`Enberenguer you will be welcomed by the Mediterranean Sea. You will enjoy its wonderful promenade as well as Canet´s beach, one of the most beautiful beaches of Spain and the one with more Blue Flags. We also recommend you to visit the lighthouse (30 m high), Saavedra Palace (from the 19th century) as well as Saint Peter´s church (from the 18th century).

Canet

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Valencia

Leave Canet to pedal to Valencia. Ride alongside the Mediterranean Sea and across the heart of the Valencian vegetable garden. Valencia, the birthplace of the painter Sorolla. Valencia combines past and modernity. On the one hand its architectural and historical buildings such as the Cathedral of Valencia, Tribunal de las Aguas, la Lonja, Torre de los Serranos, Plaza de Toros de Valencia and Mercado Central. And thenmodernity reflected in La Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias, an architectural, cultural and entertainment complex designed by Santiago Calatrava and Félix Candela. Another characteristic element of Valencia of great social, landscape architecture and environmental importance is the Turia riverbed park, known as the lung of Valencia.

Valencia

On this trip you can´t miss the spectacular Albufera Natural Park of Valencia with its 223 Km of rice paddies, forests and wonderful sunsets. An incredible place which invites you to a deep walk through El Saler meadow where you can observe many endemic species. You also must visit the fishing village El Palmar with its Valencian shacks and taste the typical dish: All i Pebre. Albufera Natural Park of Valencia is a picturesque, invoking place that takes you to the past… it´s not surprising that Blasco Ibáñez was inspired by this place to write his famous novel Cañas y Barro. After this unforgettable experience for all senses, you return to Valencia city.

Valencia

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Departure point

Departure day. End of IberoCycle services.