This tour is dedicated to everyone who love cycling: we will discover the charming sceneries of South-West Sardinia, where the landscape combines the crystalline shade of the sea with the white thin sand and the green Mediterranean bushes and trees.
Our tour, though, is not a mere excursion through the amazing and savage lands of the island. It is also an exciting journey back in the past: we will ride our bikes through the abandoned mines of the Sulcis area, the Phoenician ruins of Tharros and Nora, and the Pisanic sanctuary of Tratalias.
Arrival day
Transfer or independent arrival to San Salvatore di Sinis. The participants will meet our guides who explain the route at the welcome meeting and deliver bikes. Dinner and overnight.
1st day: The Sinis Peninsula (52 km)
Today we will ride our bikes through the fascinating Sinis wetlands where we will see the typical pink flamingos. Then, we will reach one of the most beautiful spots on the island: the white quartz beach of Is Arutas and the Phoenician ruins of Tharros. Overnight at San Salvatore di Sinis.
2nd day: Costa Verde and dunes of Piscinas (46/53 km)
Transfer of the participants to Arborea. From this village, we will cycle through the natural land of the Costa Verde, one of the most savage area on the island. We will see Piscinas beach with its high sandy dunes over 50 m high - one of the highest in Europe. Overnight in Arbus.
3rd day: The mines of Sulcis (49 km)
Today's excursion takes us back into the ancient mining past of Sardinia, as we pass the fascinating abandoned mines of Ingurtosu and Planusartu. From the coastal road, we will admire the golden beach of Portixeddu and the looming mass of Pan di Zucchero cliff. Then, our journey will be towards the old ore washery at Nebida: nestling in the varied colours of the Mediterranean bush, it overlooks the sea at the end of a long descent down 540 steps. Overnight in Nebida.
4th day: The island of Carloforte (43 km)
After a beautiful journey down to Fontanamare, we will reach Portoscuso where we will board on the ferry to Carloforte, famous for its Red Tuna fish. From Carloforte, we board on the ferry to Calasetta, in the island of Sant'Antioco. Overnight.
5th day: The island of Sant'Antioco and the Sulcis area (43 km)
Today we cycle through the meadows of Sant'Antioco. At Tratalias, we visit the Pisan sanctuary, one of the most important monuments of the Sardinian Romanesque period. Riding along the lake Monte Pranu, we savour the quiet peace of the rolling plains of Sulcis.
6th day: The South Coast (60 km)
Our journey ends in the beautiful south coast with its gleaming white beaches, unspoilt natural landscape and imposing cliffs: Cape Malfatano with its 16th Century tower and Cape Spartivento. At Nora we will visit the ancient Phoenician settlement. Overnight in Pula.
Departure day
After breakfast, end of services.