"Easy" in Vera means short and rolling days, between 54 and 64 km, with 480 to 850 metres of climbing. They are a good first day, a recovery day, or a day for a group with mixed levels. Two of them stay almost at sea level, and one climbs into the Sierra Cabrera.
The three loops at a glance
| Loop | Distance | Climbing | Highest point |
|---|---|---|---|
| Easy 01 | 54 km | 483 m | about 150 m |
| Easy 02 | 63 km | 785 m | about 600 m |
| Easy 03 | 64 km | 850 m | about 180 m |
All three start and finish in Vera. They are proposals: we adapt distance and pace to the group.
Easy 01: Terreros
The shortest and the lowest. The loop goes west along the coast and reaches Terreros, a small village in the municipality of Pulpí, at around km 20, and turns around near Pulpí at about km 25. The highest point is around 150 m, so it is a day for the legs to warm up, with no long climb.
Pulpí is known for its giant geode, found in 1999 in an old mine and lined with huge crystals. The visits are guided, in small groups and with limited places, so book in advance. It is a visit for a rest day, not for the bike.
Easy 02: Mojácar, Turre, Los Gallardos and Bédar
The most varied of the three. It goes through Mojácar (km 12), Turre (km 17), Los Gallardos (km 24) and Bédar (km 29), at the foot of the Sierra Cabrera, and then climbs to about 600 m before coming down to the coast. A short day with a bit of mountain, and some of the best views over the sea.
Mojácar is a white village on a hill above the sea. It is worth a coffee stop, and a short walk up the streets if you have time.
Easy 03: Carboneras
A loop to the south along the coast. It reaches Carboneras at about km 31, at the edge of the Cabo de Gata natural park, and comes back along the same coast. The highest point is only about 180 m. The profile is gentle, but the climbing adds up to 850 m along the way.
See also
Photos via Wikimedia Commons: Mojácar beach at dawn and Mojácar viewpoint, Javier Perez Montes (CC BY-SA 4.0); Vera, Ismael Olea (CC BY 4.0); between Carboneras and Agua Amarga, Audalix (CC BY-SA 4.0); Agua Amarga, ziegler175 (public domain).