QF Focus Magazine “Get on yer Bike.”
Monthly cycling tips / advice and routes by Gary and Lynn, “Cyclogical” Quesada. Cycle Route 27 - Quesada to Los Baños De Fortuna.
This was a great cycle trip, we left Quesada at 2pm (4 couples, Hybrid bikes loaded with overnight kit) on a lovely sunny Saturday afternoon and headed for Benijofar, Rojales, Daya Nueva, Dolores and Catral where we picked up the CV90 Crevillente road by-passing El Realengo, and over the bridge crossing the AP7. We turned left at the first roundabout and followed this ‘camino’ road all the way into Albatera where we stopped for a coffee and magdelana, at the first set of traffic lights.
After our break we continued through Albatera until we came to more traffic lights where we turned right and headed up towards Hondon De Las Frailes for 5kms until we came to the canal. We turned left onto the canal and followed it for about another 5kms, crossing over the first road and turning right on the second road, just past La Murada. This is the CV870 which you follow all the way into Abanilla. At Abanilla you stay on the bypass and follow the signs for Baños de Fortuna and head for the campsite La Fuente. The total distance to the baños was 65kms and we arrived at 5.30pm, which was a great effort.
We stayed at La Fuente campsite (
www.campingfuente.com) where there are many chalets, a hotel and a beautiful spa swimming pool complex. Los Baños de Fortuna is famous for its thermal waters. The thermal and healing baths date back to the Roman and Arab times. Its waters arise from the earth at a temperature of 53ºC and are ideal for people with rheumatic illnesses and chronic respiratory problems, and also ideal for a leisurely swim after a long ride. After a lovely long soak in the spas we had an excellent meal in the restaurant followed by a few vinos.
In the morning we rose and had breakfast, checked out of our accommodation (which was great) and headed for the town of Fortuna. We passed through Fortuna then headed for Murcia, cycling past the beautiful Embalsa de Santomera, where there are many good mountain bike routes. We headed for Monteagudo (where the angel on the rock statue is) and stopped here for a coffee.
We then proceeded to bypass Murcia on the RM303 passing through Alquerias, then we picked up the RM301 Sucina road and followed it to Cañadas de San Pedro where we turned left and followed the signs for Torremendo and Embalsa de la Pedrera. We went left round the reservoir and stopped at La Fortaleza restaurant in Vistabella where we enjoyed one of the best paellas that we have ever had. After lunch we followed the canal all the way back to Quesada and arrived home at 6pm. This was a great ride and everyone enjoyed it.
The total distance was 137kms. Cycling time approx 8 hrs. This was a fantastic route with gorgeous scenery, a bit hilly in places but no serious climbing. If you do not wish to stay over night then at Abanilla head for Fortuna instead of the Baños and at Fortuna stay on the bypass and keep heading for Murcia. On a road bike this is usually a 4 - 5 hour ride.
Gary and Lynn are available at Cyclogical in Quesada Monday to Friday 09.30-17.30 and Saturdays from 10.00-14.00 to assist and advise you on all your cycling requirements.
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