Valencian Community

Spanish Local Apps for Cyclists

Spain’s local apps are tailored to the needs of cyclists, offering navigation, emergency support, weather updates, and cycling-specific resources. These are especially valuable for navigating local regulations, accessing real-time safety alerts, and finding authentic routes.

Navigation & Cycling Federation

• Wikiloc: See, record, and follow GPS cycling routes across Spain. Massive database of user-generated tracks, offline maps, and live tracking, ideal for road, gravel, and MTB adventures.
  • Android
  • iOS
• miDGT (Dirección General de Tráfico): Official Spanish traffic authority app. Carry digital licenses, receive real-time traffic alerts, check road conditions, and access cycling regulations, especially useful if you also drive in Spain.
  • Android
  • iOS
• YOSOYCICLISTA (RFEC): Official app of the Spanish Cycling Federation. Access race calendars, event registration, federation news, and regional cycling info, essential for staying updated on local cycling events and rules.
  • iOS

Emergency Services & Safety

• AlertCops: Official Spanish police app. Report emergencies (theft, assault, accidents), send geolocated alerts, chat with police, and share photos/videos. Multilingual and highly recommended for all travelers.
  • Android
  • iOS
• My112: Official emergency app for Spain’s 112 service. Call 112 with automatic GPS location, receive real-time alerts, send incident photos, and notify contacts, vital for remote or mountainous cycling.
  • Android
  • iOS
• Mossos d’Esquadra: Catalonia’s police app. Direct access to emergency services, police station locations, safety tips, and emergency calls to 112, essential for cyclists in Catalonia.
  • Android
  • iOS
• 112-SOS Deiak: Basque Country’s emergency app. Contact emergency services with GPS, silent alerts, and “Safe Route” tracking for solo cyclists.
  • Android
  • iOS
• 112 Emergencias Andalucía: Andalusia’s regional emergency app. Direct connection to emergency center, GPS sharing, chat, and multimedia reporting, multilingual and optimized for quick access.
  • iOS
• GVA 112 Avisos: Valencian Community’s emergency app. Real-time alerts for weather, emergencies, and incidents, receive geolocated warnings and safety recommendations.
  • Android
  • iOS

Weather & Environmental Alerts

• El tiempo de AEMET: Official app of Spain’s meteorological agency. Real-time weather forecasts, radar, and alerts for over 8,000 municipalities, essential for planning safe rides and avoiding storms.
  • Android
  • iOS

Travel Logistics & Urban Mobility

• Renfe: Official app for Spain’s national rail operator. Book/manage train tickets, including routes that accept bikes, critical for intercity travel with your bicycle.
  • Android
  • iOS
• Moovit: Real-time public transport app covering buses, trains, metro, and bike-sharing in Spanish cities. Plan multimodal journeys and integrate urban cycling with public transport.
  • Android
  • iOS

First Aid & Bike Security

• Cruz Roja (Red Cross Spain): Official Spanish Red Cross app. First aid guidance, emergency contacts, and access to Red Cross services, vital for emergencies on the road.
  • Android
  • iOS
• Bike Index: Register your bike, report theft, and search for stolen bikes. Widely used in Spain for bike security and recovery.
  • iOS
• BikeFinder: GPS-based bike tracking and theft prevention. Connects with a hidden tracker, sends movement alerts, and allows real-time location tracking.
  • Android
  • iOS

Essential International Apps for Cyclists in Spain

International apps complement local tools, offering advanced navigation, route planning, weather, emergency location sharing, and community features. These are widely used by both locals and visitors.

Cycling Navigation & Route Planning

• Komoot: Plan and navigate cycling routes with turn-by-turn voice guidance, offline maps, and Spain-specific collections (Vías Verdes, Camino de Santiago, Pyrenees climbs).
  • Android
  • iOS
• Strava: Track rides, analyze performance, see popular routes, and connect with the Spanish cycling community. Used for route planning and live tracking (Beacon).
  • Android
  • iOS
• Ride with GPS: Detailed route planning, turn-by-turn navigation, and offline maps. Extensive route library and cue sheets, ideal for touring cyclists in Spain.
  • Android
  • iOS
• Garmin Connect: Create/sync routes, analyze ride data, and share activities. Supports live tracking and integrates with Strava and Komoot.
  • Android
  • iOS
• Wahoo Fitness: Record rides, sync with Wahoo devices, and integrate with Strava, Komoot, and Ride with GPS. Supports sensor pairing and live tracking.
  • Android
  • iOS

General & Offline Navigation

• Google Maps: Reliable for urban navigation, cycling directions, and finding services en route across Spain.
  • Android
  • iOS
• MAPS.ME: Offline maps with cycling routes, points of interest, and navigation, ideal for rural or remote areas without mobile coverage.
  • Android
  • iOS
• OsmAnd: Offline map and navigation app with detailed cycling and hiking maps, perfect for remote or rural cycling in Spain.
  • Android
  • iOS

Emergency Location Sharing

• What3words: Share your precise location anywhere in Spain using a unique three-word address. Recognized by emergency services, vital for remote or off-road incidents.
  • Android
  • iOS

Weather & Environmental Alerts

• Windy.app: Hyperlocal weather forecasts, wind maps, and cycling-specific profiles, great for planning rides in mountainous or coastal regions.
  • Android
  • iOS
• AccuWeather: Hyperlocal forecasts, real-time radar, and severe weather alerts for all of Spain. MinuteCast predicts rain on your route.
  • Android
  • iOS
• Rain Alarm: Real-time alerts when rain is approaching, using local Spanish weather data, especially useful for avoiding sudden showers.
  • Android
  • iOS

Cycling Logistics, Safety & Community

• Trailforks: Find mountain bike trails, report trail conditions, and access emergency contacts for off-road cycling in Spain.
  • Android
  • iOS
• MapMyRide: Track rides, plan routes, and analyze performance. User-friendly and integrates with fitness devices.
  • Android
  • iOS
• Relive: Create 3D video stories of your rides, track routes, and connect with the cycling community, popular for sharing and finding local routes in Spain.
  • Android
  • iOS

First Aid & Communication

• First Aid by Red Cross: Comprehensive first aid app with step-by-step instructions for common emergencies. Available in Spanish and English.
  • Android
  • iOS
• Google Translate: Essential for non-Spanish speakers. Offers text, voice, and camera translation, vital for navigating rural areas or emergencies.
  • Android
  • iOS