Besides accommodation and other services, when we go on a sightseeing holiday and finally get to our destination, we always think about how we’re going to get around the different parts of the city and the surrounding area. Most people choose to hire a car, but why not consider other modes of transport such as the bicycle?
Most large European cities already include the bicycle as a normal mode of transport. And as a matter of fact, Valencia is one of them. Its 80 kilometres of cycle lanes, free of inclines, are perfectly tailored to bicycles. What’s more, the city also offers various tourist cycle routes. And the fact is, cycling is very much an alternative way of getting about that brings a number of benefits when it comes to sightseeing:
- It’s cheaper: without doubt, the bicycle is cheaper than any other mode of transport. Your legs are the only fuel that’s required, and you can park a bicycle much more easily than a car.
- It’s good for your health: as you enjoy your visits to different places, you’ll be exercising without realising it. It improves cholesterol levels, aids the heart, and strengthens muscles. Apart from all this, outdoor exercise also reduces stress and helps you get a good sleep.
- It benefits the environment: bicycles cause no pollution of any kind. And they don’t make irritating noises either.
- Other benefits: by using a bicycle we can also visit areas that are inaccessible to cars, something which greatly increases our sightseeing opportunities as places that are out of the way or difficult to get to no longer pose a problem.
Anyone can spend their holidays on a bicycle. To enjoy the city and the surrounding area without losing your breath, you don’t need to be a professional cyclist. If you plan your route and get on your bicycle ready to pedal, you won’t miss out on hidden corners as you enjoy your days of leisure and relaxation. And with your friends at Touristing Valencia, it couldn’t be easier.
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