View at bay of Sardinia

Cycle tour - Italy - Southern Sardinia - self-guided - 8D/7N Classic

Dreamy South

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  • Duration

    8 Days
  • Difficulty

    Medium
  • Distance

    303km
  • Landscapes

    • Sea/Ocean
    • Nature
    • City
  • Theme

    • Sportive
    • E-Bike
    • Culture 
  • Type of Journey

    Self-Guided

Description

Discover the wild and romantic South-West of Sardinia and cycle through abandoned mountain werewolves and untouched nature. The sea is never far away  to jump into – refreshing Italy!

HIGHLIGHTS:
– Cycling along the coast
– Golden beaches
– Flamingos
– Ancient traces in Tharros
– Dune landscape Piscinas
– Vineyards & Olive groves

Characteristics of this journey/holiday

Day by day

1. Day  Directions to Cabras

Transfer or independent arrival to Cabras.

2. Day  The Sinis Peninsula and Oristano  36/68 km

Start your trip with an optional loop of the fascinating Sinis wetlands where
we will see colonies of pink flamingos, quartz beaches and reach one of the most beautiful spots on the island: the Phoenician ruins of Tharros. Then cross the town of the medieval historic centre of Oristano to reach Arborea.

3. Day  Costa Verde and dunes of Piscinas  46/54 km

Cycle through the natural beauty spots of the Costa Verde to the Piscinas beach with its sand dunes over 50 m high – some of the highest in Europe.

4. Day  The mines of Sulcis  41 km

This leg takes you back into the ancient mining past of Sardinia, as we pass the fascinating abandoned mines of Planusartu and Acquaresi.
After the golden beach of Portixeddu and looming mass of Pan di Zucchero cliff, you admire the old ore washery at Nebida.

5. Day  The island of Carloforte  43km

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 island of Sant’Antioco and end your day in Calasetta.

6. Day  Town and island of Sant’Antioco  40 km

Riding through vineyards and olive grows savour the quiet peace of the rolling plains of Sulcis. At Tratalias, visit the Pisan sanctuary, one of the most important monuments of the Sardinian.

7. Day  The South Coast  57 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 and Cape Spartivento. At Nora you will visit the ancient Phoenician settlement.

8. Day  Departure

After breakfast, end of services.

Accommodation

7 nights in 3-star hotels, all rooms with en-suite bathroom, breakfast included

Included services

7 Nights in 3-star hotels, all rooms with en-suite bathroom
7 Breakfasts
7 dinners (drinks not included)
One English-speaking guide
Support van on days 3 and 4
Baggage transportation from hotel to hotel

Tickets for ferries to Carloforte and Calasetta are not included

Tour dates

Arrival: Every Saturday all year round 01.01. – 31.12.2021

Additional informations

Route Characteristics: Flat to hilly terrain

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