WW 2027 Easter Trip: Denia, Spain

by Tony McCluskey · Published September 30, 2026 · Updated October 12, 2026

We are looking forward to our Easter 2027 trip when we will again stay at Hotel Port Dénia in the beautiful coastal town of Dénia in the Alicante region in Spain. Full details of the trip will be outlined at our meeting in Willow Park School Cafeteria at 7:30pm on Wed. 14 Oct.

Our 2027 travel dates move with Easter, so are earlier than 2026, and subject to available flights (which may delay by 24 hours), but currently expected to be from Sat. 20 to Fri. 26 March 2027. We plan to fly from Dublin to either Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport or Valencia Airport, both of which are only a little over an hour by bus from Dénia. Family members of Willow Wheelers are very welcome to join us on our adventure to Dénia!

Costs:

Total cost per person sharing is currently under discussion, but in the order of magnitude cost is expected to be similar to last year. A non-refundable deposit of €360 must be paid by each member planning to travel by 5pm on Sunday 18 October. We have looked at many options in various countries and were partly limited as Easter is relatively early in 2027, but we are working hard to ensure that we get the best possible value for money. The final trip cost will vary depending on number of participants, and remains subject to sufficient participation. A supplement to be confirmed (last year €58pp per night) will also be charged for anyone who requires a single room.

Please pay the non-refundable deposit of €360 by completing the form at the following link:

On this form, we request that you include the following information: (1) Forename(s); Surname of member exactly as set out in passport; (2) Date of birth; (3) Address; (4) Contact number; (5) Contact email; (6) Emergency contact name; (6) Emergency contact number; (7) Year-Group; (8) Indicate you require a single room, which will involve supplement (9) Passport number; (10) Passport expiry date; (11) Place of birth; (12) Note if you require one-way flight or other relevant information for your trip; (13) Confirmation of your WW membership; (14) Your Cycling Ireland Number and (14) Credit/debit card payment details for €360. You are also requested to send a copy of your passport to us by email. You will get your Cycling Ireland number by logging into the Cycling Ireland website and checking your personal details. We appreciate that the timeline is tight, so if you are missing some details, please complete the form with as much as possible and follow up with the missing information asap to any Committee member. Anyone requesting a single room, which is subject to availability and a supplemental charge, should note the request in the above form.

Flights:

Boarding passes will be issued closer to the departure date. For security reasons, we cannot publish check-in details on this website. As noted above, our travel dates may delay by 24 hours, but we expect to fly from Dublin to either Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport or Valencia Airport, both of which are only a little over an hour by bus from Dénia.

Bus transport will be arranged in Spain to and from the hotel and airport.

Bicycles & luggage transport on truck to Spain: Bikes will be dropped with luggage to Willow Park School at a time and date to be advised closer to departure. Soft luggage bags preferred as they facilitate safe stacking of bicycles.

Hotel: We will be staying at Hotel Port Dénia, in Dénia. The hotel located about 2 minutes walk from the beach (Playa de la Marineta Casiana). Rooms will be allocated by the Club and cannot be altered unless approved by a Club Committee member.

Location: Denia is a historic coastal town between the cities of Valencia and Alicante. It is considered one of the oldest ports in Spain and boasts a fine fortress that dates back to early Islamic times. Denia a great base for exploring the region by bicycle with plenty of route options, including some relatively flat coastal routes as well as some more challenging routes into the hills, many of which pass through historic towns which provide opportunities for interesting lunch and coffee stops. In fact, if you love your food, Dénia is a UNESCO City of Gastronomy. We will examine potential cycling routes in more detail in due course, but as a route taster you might want to check out a few routes from Dénia by clicking HERE. Also, for a very short video that gives a flavour of Denia, click HERE. Rumour has it that not everyone cycled up the fabulous Coll de Rates climb, so another opportunity presents itself again to you in 2027!

Weather: During late March, the weather in Dénia is typically mild, with temperatures peaking around 19°C, relatively low rainfall and about 7 hours of sun daily. With moderate humidity and a gentle sea breeze, the atmosphere is comfortable, good for cycling.

Travel Insurance: Covid insurance cover FAQs addressed here:Insurance Covid-19 FAQs.

Documents: Ensure your passport is in date and that you have a current European Health Insurance Card.

Unaccompanied Minors: Boys under 18 years traveling without a guardian/parent must have the Unaccompanied Minor Consent Form completed and accepted by Club.

Accompanied Minors: Group leaders should bring relevant documentation (i.e. letters of consent, copies of parent’s identification, etc.) for traveling with minors out of the state. Please see this Government website for current details: www.inis.gov.ie/en/INIS/Pages/travel-with-children.

Medical conditions: Please advise a member of the WW Committee of any medical conditions and medication which may be relevant to cycling.

Bike record: Ensure you have completed a Bike Details form.

Clothes: We recommend that you err on the side of cycling gear. Towels, togs, etc. required. No deodorant spray permitted.

WW Membership: Everyone traveling to Spain and cycling must be a fully paid-up member of Willow Wheelers and Cycling Ireland. Check out our Membership page for further details. For non-cycling members who wish to travel, the WW Club membership (excluding Cycling Ireland) is €35. Contact one of the organising committee for payment details. Please note that all our members are subject to the Club’s terms and conditions, including the Safety and Disclaimer as set out on this website HERE.

It is important that all bikes are serviced and in good working order before being loaded. Check your brake pads and tyres for wear and if worn replace before you travel. We’d strongly recommend, if not done already, everyone should have their bike properly serviced before departure.

Having the right equipment and gear for cycling in Spain is important. Remember we are cycling for up to 5 days and out for several hours each day.

Key Packing Lists

Mandatory Gear for your Bike.

Minimum 2 spare tubes
Bottle cage(s) fitted to bike
Water bottle(s)
Saddle bag or frame bag for holding gear
Pump

Mandatory Cycling Gear

Cycling helmet (make sure it fits you properly)
Cycling gloves
Cycling shoes or suitable runners
Light rain jacket (just in case)
Light base layers x 2-3
Cycling jerseys x 2-3
Cycling Shorts x 2-3 (We strongly recommend proper padded cycling shorts)
Cycling/sports socks x5
Sunblock
Money (for lunch stops & snacks)

Optional Items

Sunglasses (preferably cycling glasses)
Energy bars
Cycling jersey(s) long sleeve
Arm warmers (handy for wet/cold mornings)
Chain link (specific to your gearing groupset)
Derailleur dropout hanger (esp. if specific to your bike derailleur)
Jelly Babies

Route Suggestions

The route suggestions below have been taken from a number of sources (thanks to those who provided help) and it’s simply not possible to completely confirm that all roads are fully accessible, but hopefully will provide you with a guide for an enjoyable set of spins in Spain. So, usual rules apply, please check these out yourself as they have not been fully verified. The .gpx files can be downloaded from the links below or contact Tony McCluskey (0876740346) if you have any questions and enjoy your spins.

Wikiloc (sign up for free a/c and search for Denia Port) is a useful source of routes from Denia: CLICK HERE

Kamoot (sign up for free a/c) also provides routes from Denia: CLICK HERE

26 1 ruta-8-coll-de-rates 89k 1188m Wikiloc

Garmin: https://connect.garmin.com/app/course/439722358

Denia – Pedreguer – Parcent – Tarbena – Castell de Castells – Benigembla – Orba – Ondara – Denia

This route anticlockwise is here: https://connect.garmin.com/app/course/442559220