Self Guided From
€1190
  • The old town centres of Alghero and Bosa
  • The Sinis peninsula with the ruins of the ancient Tharros
  • The Costa Verde and the dunes of Piscinas
  • The islands of Carloforte and Sant'Antioco
12 Days
11 Nights
481 Total kms
48.1 km/day (avg)
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Starting from Alghero, the nicest town in the island, you will have the chance to discover this land with its lush green pastures, its Mediterranean scents, and the caves carved from the rock. A visual experience like few which follows the turquoise sea, with its stretches of savage coastline, its crescents of white sandy beaches and its majestic cliffs through unspoilt villages and cultural landmarks.

Tour Route

Day
1
Alghero

Arrival day: Private transfer or independent overnight arrival to Alghero.
Day
2
Alghero

Cycle along the narrow streets of Alghero, the splendid Aragonese (Spanish) city on the Coral Riviera, where locals still speak the ancient Catalan dialect. Cycle to Capo Caccia and explore the Nettuno caves.
57km
Day
3
Alghero
to
Bosa

From Alghero, 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 griffon vultures circle. You sleep at Bosa, a medieval town famous for its fine embroidery and gold filigree works.
50km
Day
4
Bosa
to
Santu Lussurgiu

Enjoy the morning in Bosa or at the beach, then cycle inland and travel through Flussio and Tinnura, where, as in days gone by, the women still weave their wicker baskets. A scenic road takes you through the village of Sagama and then to the refreshing spring of San Leonardo, a perfect place to restore forces. End your stage with a quiet picturesque country lane leading to the village of Santulussurgiu, famous for the best horse saddles in Sardinia.
54km
Day
5
Santu Lussurgiu
to
Cabras/San Salvatore

Today the bike 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 is your final stop for tonight.
57km
Day
6
The Sinis Peninsula

A short trip down the peninsula brings you to San Giovanni Sinis. 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. Then cross the medieval historic centre of Oristano to reach Arborea.
36km
Day
7
Cabras/San Salvatore
to
Arbus

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 over 50m high sand dunes - the highest in Europe.
46km
54km
Day
8
Arbus
to
Gonnesa

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´ll 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.
41km
Day
9
Gonnesa
to
Calasetta

After a beautiful descent to Fontanamare, you will reach Portoscuso, and board on the ferry to island of Carloforte, where locals still fish Red Tuna. From Carloforte, continue to the island of Sant'Antioco and end your day in Calasetta.
43km
Day
10
Calasetta
to
Sant'Anna Arresi

Today, you pedal 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. Cycling along the lake Monte Pranu, savour the quiet peace of the rolling plains of Sulcis.
40km
Day
11
Sant'Anna Arresi
to
Pula

The bike tour ends along 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.
57km
Day
12
Pula

Departure day: After breakfast, end of services.

FAQs

    •  
    • 11 Nights in 3 star hotels and Agriturismo with en suite bathroom
    • 11 Breakfasts
    • Bike Tour presentation (welcome meeting/call)
    • Transfer at the end of the 7th day (optional)
    • Baggage transportation from hotel to hotel
    • Supply of road notes and maps
    • Telephone assistance
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    • Local Taxes (approx. 10 €)
    • Admission to museums and archaeological sites
    • Tickets for ferries to Carloforte and Calasetta

  • 11 Nights in 3 star hotels and Agriturismo with en suite bathroom
    11 Breakfasts Bike Tour presentation (welcome meeting/call)
    Transfer from San Salvatore Sinis to Arborea at the beginning of day 6
    Transfer at the end of day 6 (optional)
    Baggage transportation from hotel to hotel
    Supply of road notes and maps
    Telephone assistance

  • Local Taxes (approx. 10 €)
    Admission to museums and archaeological sites
    Tickets for ferries to Carloforte and Calasetta

Prices

Low Season
04
Jan
26
Jun

High Season
27
Jun
04
Sep

Low Season
05
Sep
31
Dec

Self Guided / per person
Standard Adult Double €1190€1440€1190
Adult Single €1390€1640€1390

Extras

Bike rental €150
e-Bike rental €300
non Sat. departure €60
Arrival transfer €20
Departure transfer €40
Solo traveller €450
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