January 18, 2025

Day 21: Denia (Cycle)

We had additions to the posse: Penny and Sue. Accordingly, we had an "easy" ride out cycling up to Cumbre del Sol, which, although not too long, has some steep gradients and, later on, a final climb (for the day) up the "Wall"!

Here's a view from Cumbre del Sol towards Calpe:

And for all those mast fanboys and girls, one of the masts:

Following a fast descent, which I overshot two turnings!, we arrived at Platje del Portet for lunch.
Here's a photo of Calpe from the promenade, i.e. a little above sea level this time (not at an elevation of 442 metres - the summit of Cumbre del Sol):

The troops about to order drinks:

From left to Right: Russ, Lynn and Darrell:

And, finally, ice cream before cycling up the "Wall":

A fine day out (as I write this at about 10pm, I kind of wish I was cycling tomorrow rather than going to Benidorm! But, I'm sure we'll have a good day out nonetheless. Tomorrow's post will reveal all!).

  • Distance driven: 0
  • Distance cycled: 64 kilometres
  • Weather: Sunny and fairly warm for a resident of Glasgow!

Today's route: