This self guided tour is dedicated to all the people who want to enjoy cycling at ease. It starts from Alghero and continues down to the west coast until the very end of the island, where sea cliffs alternate with silky sandy beaches. Within ten days, you will have the chance to discover this ancient and fascinating and on your own, exploring the local culture and traditions as well as the wild and unspoiled nature. You will love cycling through the narrow streets, admiring the style of the small towns, and you will be fascinated by the amazing view riding along the coastline. Also, you will visit the antiques and the ruins of the Sardinian past, and still you will have time to relax on the beach.
Arrival day
Transfer or independent arrival to Alghero and meeting with local representative: explanation of the route and bike delivery. Overnight in Alghero.
1st day: Alghero - Alghero (45/58 km)
Ride along the narrow streets of Alghero, a nice town on the Coral Riviera, where locals still speak the ancient Catalan dialect. Cycle to Capo Caccia and explore the Nettuno caves.
2nd day: Alghero - Bosa (42 km)
From Alghero, you will bike along a scenic road above the cliffs overlooking the sea and admire the view of the gulf of Alghero and Capo Caccia. Emotions continue as you catch a glimpse of the pink, red and grey cliffs of Cape Marargiu, over which the last examples of griffin vultures circle. Overnight in Bosa, a medieval town famous for its fine embroidery and gold filigree works.
3rd day: Bosa- Santulussurgiu (45 km)
Enjoy the morning in the village of Bosa or at the beach, then move inland and travel through Flussio and Tinnura, where, as in days gone by, the women still weave their wicker baskets. A scenic road will take you through the village of Sagama and then to the refreshing spring of San Leonardo, a perfect place to restore forces. The stage will end with a quiet picturesque country lane leading to the village of Santulussurgiu, famous for the best horse saddles in Sardinia. Overnight in Santulussurgiu.
4th day: Santulussurgiu - San Salvatore Sinis (50 km)
Today the route takes you back to the sea with a panoramic descent towards the flat coastal plains of the Sinis wetlands. Cycle past the colonies of the pink flamingos and finally reach one of the most beautiful spots on the island: the white quartz beach of Is Arutas. A charming countryside hotel in San Salvatore Sinis is your final stop for tonight.
5th day: Rest day
A short trip down the peninsula brings you to San Giovanni Sinis, where you may see locals fishing for mullet or bass from traditional grass fassone boats. Visit the fascinating Phoenician ruins of Tharros with a history of inhabitation stretching back over 2,500 years and the early Christian church of San Giovanni. Relax at the beach and sample a glass of vernaccia, the local dry white wine.
6th day: San Salvatore Sinis - Arbus (46/53 km)
After a transfer to Arborea, you will cycle through the natural beauty spots of the Costa Verde, some of the most savage scenery on the island, to the Piscinas beach with its sands dunes over 50 m high - the highest in Europe. Overnight in Arbus.
7th day: Arbus - Nebida (49 km)
This leg takes you back into the ancient mining past of Sardinia, as we pass the fascinating abandoned mines of Ingurtosu and Planusartu. After the golden beach of Portixeddu and looming mass of Pan di Zucchero cliff, you admire the old ore washery at Nebida: nestling in the varied colours of the Mediterranean bush, it looks out over the sea at the end of a long descent down 540 steps. Overnight in Nebida.
8th day: Nebida - Calasetta (43 km)
After a beautiful descent to Fontanamare, you will reach Portoscuso, and board on the ferry to Carloforte, where locals still fish the Red Tuna fish. From Carloforte, continue to the isle of Sant'Antioco and end your day in Calasetta.
9th day: Calasetta - S. Anna Arresi (43 km)
Today, you will bike through the meadows, green in springtime and golden yellow in the summer, of Sant'Antioco. At Tratalias, visit the Pisan sanctuary, one of the most important monuments of the Sardinian Romanesque period. Riding along the lake Monte Pranu, savour the quiet peace of the rolling plains of Sulcis. Overnight in S. Anna Arresi.
10th day: S.Anna Arresi - Pula (60 km)
Final catwalk of your tour is the beautiful Costa del Sud with its gleaming white beaches, unspoilt natural landscape and imposing cliffs: Cape Malfatano with its 16th Century tower, Cape Spartivento and Chia. At Nora you will visit the ancient Phoenician settlement. Overnight in Pula.
Departure day
After breakfast, end of services.
