Looking for a Mediterranean location with great cycling paths?

Hello, Here in Germany we have such great asphalted cycle paths that are completely cut off from traffic, where cyclists can enjoy the wonderful nature and don't have to worry about passing cars. I have seen similar things in Switzerland, Austria, (Alps, Northern Italy). Can anyone recommend a nice place (preferably with more than 100,000…

Do cycle paths always have to be groomed/usable?

When I was standing at a bus stop today, I noticed that the bike path wasn't cleared at all. There's quite a lot of snow here. Large piles have already been stacked along the sides of the streets. The sidewalk was completely clear, but the bike path I saw today was completely covered in snow….