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quiet road, nice view descending down towards Calpe

Tough but with magnificent views. Relatively quiet road.

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Tucked away in the mountains between Tàrbena and Castell de Castells, the Puerto de Sa Creueta offers two distinct climbing experiences — and both are worth riding. From Tàrbena, the climb is friendly and scenic. You’ll face about 4 km of steady climbing at around 5%, followed by a rolling 3.5 km section with gentle ups and downs. Just before the top, a short final ramp kicks up sharply to around 12%, but overall this side is rhythmical and not too demanding. The road is wide, smooth and virtually traffic-free, ideal for a relaxed climb. Approaching via the Castell de Castells side, from Tollos or from Benigembla and the Vall de Pop, is a whole different story. After a relatively calm start, the climb hits hard with a 2 km stretch averaging around 10% — sustained, steep, and guaranteed to get your legs burning. This side is definitely more challenging, and a great test for climbers. No matter which direction you choose, you’ll be rewarded with expansive views over the valley near Tàrbena, the rugged peaks of the Marina mountains, and — on a clear day — even the Mediterranean Sea and the skyline of Altea shimmering in the distance. Puerto de Sa Creueta is a hidden gem: peaceful, beautiful and tougher than it looks, especially if you come at it from the inland side. Combine it with Coll de Rates for an unforgettable day in the heart of the Costa Blanca.

The 7.5 km climb to Sa Creueta from the Tàrbena junction is a scenic and steady ascent with an average gradient of 3.5%, ideal as part of a longer route through the Costa Blanca mountains. Most of the climb is gentle, but the final 500 meters kick up steeply, with gradients well over 10% — a real sting in the tail! At the top, there’s no monument or sign — just a quiet mountain road and an incredible reward: panoramic views over the Mediterranean Sea, with Altea, Albir, and Benidorm visible on clear days. It’s one of those peaceful spots that feels like a secret. ⚠️ Be cautious on the descent toward Castell de Castells: several steep, narrow hairpin bends demand full attention. The road surface can be variable, so keep your speed in check and your line smooth.

short VIDEOs about this hike could be found at the following links at my youTUBE channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=77nMyRJvnZw https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WVZN57p8yuA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7QFmKmQYq4U

The port of Sa Creueta enjoys spectacular views of the surrounding mountains and the dry agricultural landscape of the Alicante interior.

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The times I have gone up from Xalo, I have found few cars, a bit bumpy. The descent towards Benissa is very long, well paved but bumpy and prepare the brakes.

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Stop for a moment and enjoy the peace and the view of the beautiful nature. And look forward to the descent! 😉

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Nice climb where you will hardly encounter any cars. Enjoy nature. With a surprisingly steep last part as dessert.

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The Bernia rewards your climbing efforts with amazing views. But it’s not just the views, the climb is nice and the roads are light on traffic. Personally prefer to start from Xaló, and decent towards Benissa, both for riding and enjoying the views, but the other way around is also possible.

a short passage that requires a little skill clambering over rocks. The start is a narrow passage where some people might need to take off their rucksack.

This is a passage with two very short chain-insured sections. One route leads between a crevice in the rock. The chain can be helpful when climbing to pull yourself up. On the other route, a narrow path leads over coarser scree, so you don't really need the chain. Viewed from above, it looks worse than it is.

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This is a passage with two very short chain-insured sections. One route leads between a crevice in the rock. The chain can be helpful when climbing to pull yourself up. On the other route, a narrow path leads over coarser scree, so you don't really need the chain. Viewed from above, it looks worse than it is.

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Lovely descent, when coming from the south side. Probably also a pretty okay climb from the north side.

Nice gradual climb. After this point a short descent and a short climb. Then just descend.

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Nice, long climb and only the last 3 kilometers are difficult. It continually has beautiful views of Calp and its surroundings. Without traffic

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Nice climb, great views. Up to 3K before the top it's an easy going climb. The last 3K's kills you!!

Beautiful views. From Xalo it is easier to upload it

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There is a fantastic restaurant with view of the valley.

good surface and hardly any traffic

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