Alicante Trip 2018

Sounds amazing!
I've not got any biking experience in Spain but I've driven a car there a fair bit and everytime I do I wish I was on a bike. Motorways are boring as hell and most of the A/B roads are well maintained from what I found.
While in Alicante you should try head up to Guadalest. It's an old monastery up in the mountains but the roads were fantastic last time I drove up there. Something like this would be a good option: https://goo.gl/maps/fUoD3Hz1i3B2

 

Yes, great idea. I have ridden in France and enjoyed it and been to Spain may times thinking I wish I had my bike with me. Keep us posted with your plans ?

 

My only advice would be to make sure you book your hotels for this year (2019) or you may be very disappointed

 

Hi Andy
For the last two years I have done a three week trip around Spain on my scooter (Honda Forza 300) and have routed Portsmouth to Bilbao ferry to get there and returned Via Santander to Portsmouth.
This year, in fact in six weeks time I will be doing another three week trip on my T120 and going through France this time. Portsmouth to St.Malo then one nights stay near Bordeaux and off to Spain the next morning.
Route is below.
Two tips I can give you.
1) It is best (and cheaper) to book all of your hotels before you go.
2) Keep a very careful eye on your fuel, especially if you are going off the beaten track.
Enjoy your trip!

 

My advice would be to skip France and take the ferry to Santander or Bilbao. The extra cost is offset by fuel, peages, fresh buttocks and more time on fun routes off the beaten track. Spain is great enough on its own. France, if you are not touring, is a long grind across country.