Press Articles and Media Content
We are huge advocates of cycling in Almeria but don't take our word for it, read what leading journalists and other cycling media have said about the area.
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Road cycling uk - George's Andalucia training camp diary
The hairpins of the Alto de Velefique zig-zag up the mountainside to make for a brutal climb and rollercoaster descent.
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CYCLING WEEKLY - ULTIMATE GUIDE to DESCENDING with Yanto Barker
Another Cycling Weekly 'how to' video filmed during their stay with Velo Hols.
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CYCLING WEEKLY - ULTIMATE GUIDE to cornering with Yanto Barker
One of Cycling Weekly's 'how to' videos filmed during their stay with Velo Hols.
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LONELY PLANET - ALMERÍA PROVINCE
One of Almeria's main draws is the weather: 3,000 hours of sunshine a year.
Topping the list are the stunning coastline, beaches and volcanic, desert-like landscape of the Parque natural de Cabo de Gata-Níjar
Up the eastern coast, the good-time resort of Mojácar has a great summer beach scene.
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Cycling Weekly - Spain's Secret Training Camp Destination
It was a total pleasure hosting Cycling Weekly & Le Col as they visited us to run
Described as "a quieter version of Mallorca" by Oliver Bridgewood, Video Editor.
Take a look at Oliver's vlog and see what he had to say about the area.
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LOTTO JUMBO - WINTER TRAINING CAMP
"Not only is the temperature good in Mojacar, it is also very quiet. That is the ideal conditions to have for training on the road"
MATHIEU HEIJBOER, HEAD OF PERFORMANCE, LOTTO JUMBO
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CYCLIST MAGAZINE - ANDALUSIA THE BIG RIDE
In the south of Spain, Cyclist discovers a land of rugged coastlines, deserts and mountains. The perfect place for an epic ride.
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the telegraph newspaper - cycling holidays in spain
The Sierra de los Filabres, just to the north, has found favour among cycling cognoscenti thanks to the Vuelta a España’s eye-catching trips to the back-to-back Calar Alto and Puerto de Velefique climbs.
The Velefique, in particular, is an extraordinary noodle of a pass – imagine the most famous French mountain road, Alpe d’Huez, transplanted to the Grand Canyon.
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Seven of the best winter training camp destinations
The area is predominately hilly and has limited flat rides but they are available. It offers ideal training for the Etape du Tour and other mountainous European events as the area has several climbs over 2,000m. There’s outstanding scenery, good road surfaces and virtually no traffic
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cycling maven - Stays for La Vuelta
Australian Vlogger Cycling Maven (Mark Ferguson and Hannah) come to stay for La Vuelta as part of their coverage of giro d'italia, tour de france and La Vuelta.
Watch Mark Ferguson's video to see what he had to say about our accommodation and facilities.
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The Times Newspaper - 50 secret beaches in europe
The Times newspaper rates local beaches Cala Rajá and Agua Amarga as 13th and 16th respectively.
Cabo de Gata-Nijar is a protected nature park with a wild and isolated landscape thanks to its desert climate, which makes it the driest location in Europe.
Our routes take in both beaches and the Cabo de Gata-Nijar park
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MOJACAR BECOMES THE OFFICIAL HEADQUARTERS FOR THE BELGIAN CYCLING FEDERATION
Agency Manager and Professional Cyclist, Jan Almeye, said Mojácar ranked as one of the top destinations for cycling, along with Mallorca and Calpe.
Rabobank Trainer, Piet Kuijs agreed, saying the area had fantastic range of challenging routes.
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TEAM BELGIUM ARRIVE
A Team of Professional cyclists scouted Mojacar as a key location for the first edition of the Gran Fondo Costa de Almeria tour. Representatives from different international cycling groups held a meeting with Mayor, Rosa Maria Cano to discuss logistics for the 2018 race.
Underpinning the Belgian's delegation's meeting with the Mojacar Mayor is the promotion of Almeria as a top destination for cyclists from northern Europe.
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