Cycling Holidays - Sardinia North West

Sardinia North West

Italy

From £715 P/P

Experience a thrilling cycle tour that takes in the best of the natural beauty and history of north-western Sardinia. You will cycle from the sea to the lakes, from archaeological sites to castles, from woods to beaches. On route, you can experience such highlights as the old town centres of Alghero, Bosa and Santu Lussurgiu, the impressive sacred well of Santa Cristina, the 'slow food' district of Montiferru and the Tharros archaeological site.

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Itinerary
Itinerary

1st day: tour start day
Make your way to the hotel in Alghero, the starting point for this cycle tour. Alternatively, private transfers are available from Alghero Airport to the hotel for an additional £20.

2nd day: Capo Caccia loop (57 km)
Explore the charming, narrow streets of Alghero. In this splendid Aragonese (Spanish) city on the Coral Riviera, the locals still speak the ancient Catalan dialect. Your first ride will take you to Capo Caccia, an imposing 168 m high rocky outcrop. Explore the Nettuno caves, accessible from the escala del cabirol, a demanding 656 step long staircase carved into the cliff. On your way, don't miss the prehistoric bastion of Nuraghe Palmavera and the beautiful beaches of Le Bombarde and Lazzaretto. The route back to Alghero takes you through countryside covered with vineyards and olive groves. This region produces world renowned oil and wines.

3rd day: Alghero – Bosa (50 km)
On today's ride you will cycle along a scenic coastal road, across the cliffs overlooking the sea. As you cycle, admire the view of the gulf of Alghero and Capo Caccia. Be sure to catch a glimpse of the stunning, pink, red and grey cliffs of Cape Marargiu. You will end the day in Bosa, a medieval town famous for its fine embroidery and gold filigree works.

4th day: Bosa loop (21/62 km)
Today there are two ride options available. The short route meanders through the vineyards along the Malvasia wine route. You will have the opportunity to taste the famous DOC wines at the various caves. The longer option is a ring route, which will lead you round the area where the griffons nest, going up towards Montresta and passing by the nuraghe Appiu, as far as the spectacular rocky outcrops and inlets of Capo Marrargiu. If you're lucky you’ll catch sight of this rare breed of Mediterranean vulture on this ride.

5th day: Bosa – Santu Lussurgiu (55 km)
During today's ride you will be flanked by vineyards and olive groves as far as Flussio and Tinnura. These two, small towns are famous for their reed and wicker baskets and for their murales (wall paintings). You will continue through the pasturelands of Sagama, where you will see Mediterranean brush landscape stretching as far as the eye can reach, until you reach the springs of San Leonardo. This area has the richest water supply in the whole of Sardinia. At Santu Lussurgiu you can enjoy a well-deserved rest, at a charming diffuse hotel, consisting of several tastefully restored old houses.

6th day: Santa Cristina loop (42 km)
Visit the rural museum in Santulussurgiu and cycle to the archaeological site of Santa Cristina. Here you will find an impressive sacred well dating back 1800BC.

7th day: Santu Lussurgiu – Cabras (57 km)
Today, on your final ride, you will discover the splendid natural scenery of the Montiferru. This ‘slow-food’ area is famous for its much appreciated Sardinian-Modican cows and its typical casizzolu, a stretched curd cheese. After a while, the land will slope down to the sea, bringing us to the Marine Protected Area of the Sinis, home to pink flamingo and herons. Here, we take a dirt track, flanked by a series of pristine, white quartz beaches. Then on through a charming fishermen’s hamlet, where you will find one of the most important Early Christian churches in Sardinia, and continue to Tharros, a fascinating archaeological site on the sea shore, with a wealth of Phoenician and Roman remains. The bike tour ends in Cabras.

8th day: end of tour
Breakfast is provided in the hotel in Cabras this morning. Onward transfers to Alghero or Cagliari are available on request.
Route Overview

Route Overview

Flat. Cycle paths and quiet or minor roads, with some sections on unpaved surfaces.

Total distance cycled: 275 km

Starting point of the cycling holiday: Alghero

Route Map - For Rough Guidance Only

Routes maybe subject to change or alteration. All route notes, maps and day-by-day information will be given to you upon arrival at the first hotel or at the welcome meeting. GPS/GPX Files are available for most our the cycling holidays we offer. Please ask us for details.
Getting There

Getting There

We recommend flying to Alghero airport to reach the starting point of this cycling holiday.

Flights are available with a number of airlines to your required airport or you can travel to the start using alternative methods such as rail or road.

We recommend using Skyscanner to find the best flight prices by date or Rail Europe for European rail travel. There is customer car parking available at most hotels for a supplement. Please contact us for more details.

Please use local transport to arrive at the starting point or call us on 0161 703 8161 for more specific travel advice.

You do not need to go back to the starting point of the cycling holiday as all hire bikes are left at the final hotel.

Important: Please book your flights only after the cycling holiday has been confirmed by invoice or email. Flights and transfers are not included in the advertised holiday price.
What’s Included?
What’s Included?

The Sardinia, Self Guided North West cycling holiday in Italy includes luggage transfers, route maps, and hotel accommodation. Local telephone assistance service available if required.

SERVICES INCLUDED

• 7 Nights in 3 star hotels, all rooms with en suite bathroom
• 7 Breakfasts
• Tour presentation (welcome meeting/call)
• Baggage transportation from hotel to hotel
• Supply of route notes and maps
• Telephone assistance

NOT INCLUDED
- Bike Hire (Available as an Optional Extra)
- Local Taxes (approx 10 €)
- Admission to museums and archaeological sites
- Rental Bike Insurance
- Transfers to/ from arrival/ departure airports
- Flights to/ from the tour
- Evening meals (unless stated)
- Helmets
- Water Bottles
- Travel Insurance
- Anything not listed in 'INCLUDED'
Bike Hire

Bike Hire

This cycling holiday uses hybrid bikes with gearing suitable for the local terrain. All bikes are regularly maintained and offer comfort along with good quality components.
You will receive an accessories package including a bicycle pannier bag with a good capacity, repair kit, lock, key, and air pump.

When you make a booking with us, we take your height(s) and the appropriate bike size is matched up accordingly.
Helmets are not provided and you will need to bring your own to use. We always recommend wearing a helmet when on your cycling holiday.

E-Bike Upgrades:

Why not upgrade your cycling experience to an E-Bike (Electric Bike)? Using a power assisted bike is a great way to go on a cycling holiday and will help you smooth out inclines or longer days in the saddle. Each E-Bike features an LCD display, removable batteries for easy charging and assistance up to 25 km/h with a range of around 120 km for each full charge depending on usage.

E-Bike upgrade prices vary per tour, but if you require any more information about bike hire and electric bikes, please get in-touch with us on 0161 703 8161.

Hotels

This cycling holiday stays in good quality hotels with private facilities carefully selected for their proximity to your cycle route and comfort. If you wish to know specific information about the hotel facilities, Wi-Fi and upgrades used on the holidays, please contact us on 0161 703 8161 for more information.

Please note that the hotel list is subject to change and should be used as a guide only.
We will confirm the exact hotels prior to arrival.

SARDINIA NORTH WEST	SAMPLE HOTEL LIST
ALGHERO (NIGHTS 1/2)	Hotel Villa Piras Hotel Riviera
BOSA (NIGHTS 3/4)	Hotel Sa Pischedda Hotel Corte Fiorita
SANTU LUSSURGIU	Antica Dimora del Gruccione
CABRAS	Hotel Villa Canu Albergo Diffuso Aquae Sinis

You will receive your final hotel list approximately 4 weeks prior to your arrival date detailing the hotels used on your cycling holiday. If you wish to know more about the hotels prior to completing a booking form, please contact our Customer Services team via email or by phone.

Date & Prices

You can find out more about this cycling holiday by completing a Contact Form or call 0161 703 8161 to speak to one of the team.

2021 Cycling Holiday Prices:

Season	Date Band
Main Season:	01.01 - 25.06.2021 & 04.09 - 31.12.2021
High Season:	26.06 - 03.09.2021

Category A Information:

Season	Prices per person excluding bike hire	Single Room Supplement
Main Seaon:	£715.00	£235.00
High Season:	£865.00	£240.00
Rental Bike:	£90.00
Electric Bike Upgrade:	£90.00

Airport Transfers (Prices per person. Based on 2 people minimum):

TRANSFER	PRICE
Alghero Airport to Alghero Hotel:	£20.00
Olbia to Alghero Hotel:	£85.00
Cabras Hotel to Cagliari:	£60.00
Cabras Hotel to Alghero:	£85.00

Date From	Date To
01 January 2021	31 December 2021

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