Cycling Holidays - Sardinia - Between Land and Sea

Sardinia - Between Land and Sea

Italy

From £1,155 P/P

Starting from Alghero, one of the most beautiful owns on the island of Sardinia, this tour takes you along Sardinia's wild and unspoiled Western coast. Discover the island's lush pastures, Mediterranean scents, and cave dwellings carved into rocks. Cycle past the turquoise sea, enjoying vistas over majestic cliffs and white sandy beaches.

Highlights of this tour include the old towns of Alghero and Bosa, the Sinis peninsula, the ancient ruins of Tharros, the Costa Verde, the dunes of Piscinas, the islands of Carloforte and Sant'Antioco and finishing on the charming Costa Del Sud.

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Day 1 - Alghero

Please either make your own way to Alghero, or book one of our transfers.

Day 2 - Capo Caccia Loop (57km)

From Alghero, you will ride out to Capo Caccia, an imposing 168m high rocky outcrop on a peninsula. You will pass by the beautiful Le Bombarde and Lazzaretto beaches, as well as the prehistoric Nuraghe Palmavera bastion. Once you reach the Capo Caccia, lock your bike up and walk down the "Escala del Cabirol", a 656-step staircase carved into the rock, which leads down to the Nettuno caves. The route back to Alghero takes you past vineyards and olive groves.

Day 3 - Alghero to Bosa (50km)

Leaving Alghero, you will cycle along the clifftop road, offering views of Capo Caccia and the gulf of Alghero. As you pass Cape Marargiu, look out for the red and pink cliffs, and you may even catch a glimpse of a rare griffin vulture circling. You'll then arrive in Bosa, a medieval town known for its embroidery and fine gold jewellery.

Day 4 - Bosa to Santu Lussurgiu (54km)

Today you can have a leisurely morning on the beach, or exploring Bosa, before today's route takes you inland. Passing through Flussio and Tinnura, you will see the local women weaving wicker baskets. After the village of Sagama, this scenic route takes you to San Leonardo, where the natural spring makes this an ideal place to stop for a refreshing drink. Your day finishes in the picturesque village of Santu Lussurgiu, known throughout Sardinia for its saddle makers.

Day 5 - Santu Lussurgiu to Cabras (57km)

Today we will head back towards the sea, so enjoy the panorama as you gently descend towards the flat coastal plains of the Sinis wetlands. Keep your eyes peeled for the colonies of pink flamingos! The area is also the sight of one of the most beautiful spots on the whole island, the white quartz beach at Is Arutas. Tonight you will stay in a charming countryside hotel.

Day 6 - The Sinis Peninsula (36km)

A shorter riding day allows plenty of opportunities for extended stops, on this loop that takes in San Giovanni Sinis on the Sinis Peninsula. As well as the early Christian church of San Giovanni, you can visit the historical Phoenician ruins of Tharros, which were inhabited over 2,500 years ago. On your way to Arborea you will also pass the mediveal historic centre of Oristano.

Day 7 - Costa Verde and dunes of Pisconas (46/54km)

Today's route passes some of the most spectacular and wild natural beauty spots of the island, along the Costa Verde. The sand dunes on Piscinas beach are the highest in Europe, at over 50m.

Day 8 - Arbus to Gonnesa - The Mines of Sulcis (41km)

Today is a journey into Sardinia's ancient mining history, passing the fascinating abandoned mines at Ingortosu and Planusartu. At Nebida, the old ore washery is nestled in the varied Mediterranean bush, looking out over the sea from the foot of a 540-step descent. In between, you will also pass Portixeddu's golden beach and the imposing Pan di Zucchero cliff.

Day 9 - The Island of Carloforte (43km)

After descending to Fontanamare, you will take the ferry from Portoscuso to Carloforte. On the island, you will see the locals returning from fishing for red tuna. You will then continue on towards Calasetta, on the island of Sant'Antioco.

Day 10 - Calasetta to Sant'Anna Arresi (40km)

The day starts with a ride through the luscious meadows of the island of Sant'Antioco, which are green in the summer and golden-yellow in the summer. After crossing back on to the mainland, in Tratalias you can visit the Pisan sanctuary, a monument of great importance during Sardinia's Romanesque period. Before arriving in Sant'Anna Arresi, you will cycle along the shores of Lake Monte Pranu, and along the peaceful rolling planes of Sulcis.

Day 11 - Sant'Anna Arresi to Pula - the South Coast (57km)

The final stretch of your tour is along the beautiful Costa delSud, with its gleaming white beaches, unspoilt natural landscape and imposing cliffs. You will also visit the ancient Phoenician settlement in Nora, and pass the 16th century tower of Cape Malfatano.

Day 12 - Departure from Pula

After enjoying breakfast in Pula, your tour scomes to an end this morning.
Route Overview

Route Overview

Difficulty: Challenging (This is one of the more challenging trips that we offer, although within the trip there are some shorter, easier days)

Route Map (For 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 Cagliari or 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 ferry.

We recommend using Skyscanner to find the best flight prices by date or Voyages SNCF 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?

This Sardinia tour stays in hotels carefully chosen for their location, hospitality and proximity to your tour route.
Your stay includes the daily transfer of luggage to the next hotel and permanent assistance in case of problems.

Included Services
- 11 nights in 3* accommodation or similar
- Breakfast
- Luggage transfers between hotels
- Tour presentation (welcome meeting or telephone call)
- Route notes and maps
- 24 hour local telephone assistance helpline
Not Included
- Flights to/from the start and finish
- Bike hire (optional extra)
- Tickets for ferries to Carloforte and Calasetta (payable locally)
- Admission to museums and archaeological sites (payable locally)
- Evening meals
- Local daily taxes (Payable at the hotel)
- Travel Insurance
- Bike Insurance (unless stated)
- Airport transfers (optional extra)
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.

Men's bike (colour may vary)

Unisex bike (colour may vary)

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.

THE HOTEL LIST IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE

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.

Location	Hotel
Alghero	Hotel Villa Piras or Hotel Riviera
Bosa	Hotel Sa Pischedda or Hotel Corte Fiorita
Santu Lussurgiu	Antica Dimora del Gruccione
Cabras	Hotel Villa Canu or Albergo Diffuso Aquae Sinis
Arborea	Hotel Le Torri
Arbus	Agriturismo Rocce Bianche or Agriturismo Sa Perda Marcada
Nebida/Gonnesa	Locanda S’anninnia or Locanda L’Agusteri
Calasetta/Sant’Antioco	Hotel Luci del faro or MUMA Hostel
Sant’Anna Arresi/Porto Pino	Hotel Cala dei Pini or Lù Hotel or Guesthouse Il Girasole
Pula	Hotel Villa Madau or Hotel Marin

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 Seasons:

Season	Date Band	Arrival Day
Season 1:	01.01 - 25.06.2021 \| 4.09.2021 - 31.12.2021	Saturdays (other days on request)
Season 2:	26.06 – 03.09.2021	Saturdays (other days on request)

2021 Holiday Prices (per person):

Season	Double Room	Single Room Supplement
Season 1	£1.155	£190
Season 2	£1.395	£190

Optional Extras (Transfers based on 2 people minimum):

Extra	Price per person
Rental Bike	£145
E-bike Upgrade	£140
Alghero Airport > Alghero Hotel	£20
Olbia > Alghero Hotel	£85
Pula Hotel > Cagliari	£40

Date From	Date To
01 January 2021	31 December 2021

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