{"id":24529,"date":"2025-10-10T14:05:51","date_gmt":"2025-10-10T12:05:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/?p=24529"},"modified":"2025-10-10T19:10:01","modified_gmt":"2025-10-10T17:10:01","slug":"vijf-alternatieve-winterbestemmingen-om-te-fietsen","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/en\/verhalen\/vijf-alternatieve-winterbestemmingen-om-te-fietsen","title":{"rendered":"Five alternative winter cycling destinations"},"content":{"rendered":"

Everyone knows the Canary Islands, everyone knows Calpe. But what if you don't want to be on a postage stamp with too many people? And just want to enjoy a cycling adventure? Here we give you some cycling destinations that you might not immediately think about, but which guarantee great weather, challenging routes and beautiful views. If you're lucky, you can also sip on a nice glass of wine, a delicious cocktail or just lovely clear fresh water. Which winter destination do you think we should still include?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cyprus<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

One of the destinations that always seems to be forgotten is Cyprus. You can cycle beautiful routes in many different places here. You have the combination of the beach and a beautiful coastal route with the challenge of climbing The Olympus<\/a>. It is a destination that is not just around the corner, it is a bit of a flight, but if you bring your own bike, you can leave in no time. Otherwise, you can also use the services of, say, INEX Club in Limassol. There Wouter already a guest<\/a> and that has been good. For gravel riders, we don't know enough yet. You'll probably be busy with road bikes for a while!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Sardinia<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Sardinia is Italy's best-kept cycling secret: vast, quiet roads with surprisingly good tarmac quality, rolling to mountainous terrain and a climate that invites year-round riding. From Cagliari, Olbia or Alghero, you are soon in a setting of wind-sculpted mountains, deep gorges and coastlines where you can twist and turn endlessly. For the road bike<\/strong> you will find Dolomite-like climbs without traffic jams and villages where you can still find an influencer-free coffee bar; for the gravelers<\/strong> lie miles of quiet, unpaved links through rugged inland areas. Low population density means little traffic and plenty of freedom, while hotspots like the Maglia Nera cycling caf\u00e9 stop give your ride a stylish anchor point. In short: plan your adventure inland for altimeters or combine coast and inland for variety. Sardinia always delivers, away from mass tourism. Just bear in mind that there is a bit more rain in November and early December. Also read our page here<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Turkey: Antalya and environs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Resorts, street vendors and Corendon crowds? No ya, Antalya and the surrounding area is a wonderful cycling destination. What's hot. Here in the area, you can go he-all-out. there is a ski resort nearby, which means you can find plenty of altimeters. If you still haven't found enough of a challenge, you can ALWAYS conquer Turkey's most brutal climb, the Babada\u011f. Almost 19 kilometres with 10.8% average. The Mortirolo could learn a thing or two from that. Closer to Antalya, you will also find an Olympus climb, a popular mountain name in this region (see Greece and Cyprus). Here's another great route from Kemer, nearby<\/p>\n\n\n\n