Campoverde – GPX Route 2

GPX Route 2 trades climbing for mileage and sea-breeze views. Rolling south-east from pine-topped Campoverde, you descend to the shores of the Mar Menor, trace its palm-lined promenades past San Pedro del Pinatar, San Javier and Los Alcázares, then loop inland through quiet citrus groves before a gentle rise returns you to the village. With only 244 m of gain spread over nearly 70 km, it’s the ideal “big spin” for endurance miles, café hopping or a sociable group ride.

Campoverde – GPX Route 2

Ride Overview

Route 2 trades climbing for mileage and sea-breeze views. Rolling south-east from pine-topped Campoverde, you descend to the shores of the Mar Menor, trace its palm-lined promenades past San Pedro del Pinatar, San Javier and Los Alcázares, then loop inland through quiet citrus groves before a gentle rise returns you to the village. With only 244 m of gain spread over nearly 70 km, it’s the ideal “big spin” for endurance miles, café hopping or a sociable group ride.

Rides Statistics

Distance: 68.6 km
Elevation Gain: 244 m
Difficulty: Easy–Moderate
Estimated Time: 2 ½ – 4 hrs
Start / Finish: Pinar de Campoverde (main roundabout on Avenida del Pino)

What to Expect

The opening kilometres flow downhill through fragrant pine forest, quickly swapping hillside chirps for salt-tinged air as the first glimpse of the Mar Menor appears. Once you meet the lagoon the tarmac flattens into silky straights, and a light tail-wind often nudges you along the coastal bike lane past San Pedro’s flamingo-dotted salt flats. South of San Javier the route hugs palm-fringed promenades where cafés tempt with tostadas and cold refrescos.

Leaving Los Alcázares, you turn inland onto peaceful campo roads lined with lemon orchards, their mellow perfume floating across the asphalt. A gradual false-flat eases you back toward Campoverde; the final five kilometres lift gently through pine-shade, giving just enough elevation to re-warm the legs before you roll under the arching pines of the village once more, ready for a celebratory cortado.

Key Highlights

Mar Menor shoreline: glass-calm lagoon vistas and photogenic fishing jetties.
San Pedro salt flats: likely flamingo sightings in the salinas.
Palm-lined promenades of San Javier & Los Alcázares—perfect café stops.
Orange & lemon groves perfuming the inland campo on the return leg.

Rider Tips

Standard compact or mid-compact gearing is fine; gradients never exceed 4 %.
Two bottles suffice; easy water in San Pedro (km 20) and Los Alcázares (km 40).
Sea breeze can feel cool—pack a light gilet for the coastal section.
Load the GPX to Garmin, Wahoo or Komoot for seamless navigation on the bike-lane maze around the salinas.

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