Medieval Towns & Roman ruins: Sardinia has always been a popular escape spot Not only for its beautiful beaches – but also, due to its remote nature and land, the waters rival the Caribbean! Island for adventurers and the varied landscape is ripe for exploration.
From the beaches to the mountains through forests and hilltop villages. Sardinia is not just a beach paradise, but a cyclist’s dream as well. Scantily populated with breathtaking views all around, you are free to explore the open road. You will spend a week biking all around rugged Landscape of the island: from the west coast, Alghero and Bosa, to medieval villages and roman towns, such as Santu Lussurgiu, then down to Oristano, rich in history, you can visit Tharros, a Punic-Roman ruins complex, and admire the famous beach IS ARUTAS, made by pure white little pebbles.
While a winding coastal ride is ideal for a cyclist – offering dramatic Mediterranean views and a powerful adrenaline rush, the real highlights are the actual rock formations. In particular, the prehistoric stone fortresses and dwellings found in the mountainous interior. The island is home to more than 7,000 stone Nuraghi towers, Bronze Age castles built between 1600 and 1100 B.C. adding one day on your tour you could visit the most famous and complete with a nuragic village surrounding which is – Su nuraxi in Barumini, awarded Unesco World Heritage status.
The cuisine is also a mélange of cultures and traditions: Recipes are based either on lamb, pork and wild boar or seafood specialties prepared in diverse Mediterranean styles based upon regional traditions. A wide variety of good wines are also made in Sardinia, especially sweet wines.
Arrival in Alghero Airport and transfer to your first Accommodation, Meet and Greet and for Bike Fitting.
The Sardinian town of Alghero is a lively and pretty city and a flourishing tourist attraction not only for the summer masses and elite tourism, but also for a new cosmopolitanism. It is also famous culturally for its Catelan influence ever since this period of domination, and just here, some people still speak the Catalan language.
The Mura Catalane (Catalan walls) still surround the old town centre on the seaward side with its watchtowers, where it will be pleasant for you to walk along and have a drink at sunset before a seafood dinner!
amazing loop bike ride to Capo Caccia.
Leaving the pretty city of Alghero to north direction, you’ll ride in the terrific area of the Vermentino wine. In this region called Nurra, the wind blow directly from the North west and the plant can’t grow up over a few meter. Today if you have time you can be able to visit Capo Caccia: Calcareous rocks spattered with caves and ravines that hide a mysterious world atop the turquoise sea. The area of Punta di Giglio and Capo Caccia is an underwater cave paradise.
Here the Grotta di Nettuno, under the spur of Capo Caccia, reachable by sea or by descending the many steps of the Escala dei Caribol which are some 110 metres in drop, are home to caverns made all the more atmospheric by the presence of stalactites and stalagmites.
Distance 54 km / 33 miles
Bike ride from Alghero to Bosa skirting the coast.
Departing Alghero and pedaling on secondary roads, you can admire the uneven north-west coast, shaped by Mistral wind. But do not worry, the tailwind will be in your favor.
Option B, 60 km: Leave Alghero biking up onto beautiful highlands, viewing unforgettable landscapes. You’ll pass through Villanova Monteleone and Montresta, admiring from below the fascinating Monteleone Roccadoria.
In Bosa you can admire the massive structure of Castello dei Malaspina. Due to a series of quite unique events, Bosa has managed to keep its territory unchanged. Nature has done its magic along the coast of Bosa. The wild scenery, little, stony creeks and bastions overlooking the sea are all exclusive elements of this surprising landscape. Here, you can also find the production of a fine wine called Malvasia di Bosa, be sure to taste it!
Distance 43 km /26mi, otherwise inland via Monteleone and Montresta, distance 60 km/37,5mi (hilly)
Bike ride from Bosa to Santu Lussurgiu.
Easier: in this ride you’ll bike along country roads passing through small villages and you’ll see the famous Siete Fuentes, natural water spring source in San Leonardo, where you can relax in the woods and visit the the old church of the medieval village. Admire the great plateau of Ghilarza and much of the views toward central and southern Sardinia while descending towards Santu Lussurgiu.
there is a shorter option BUT more challenging: Leaving coastal Bosa, head upwards and inland while passing through characteristic little villages such as Magomadas and Cuglieri where you can admire the Montiferru castle and its panorama. Finally you arrive in Santu Lussurgiu, which has been built along the edge of the massive inactive volcanic mountain called Montiferru (iron mountain). This village in which you will overnight was developed around the small rustic church of Holy Cross (built in 1185 A.D.) with ancient stone houses built in concentric configuration with the characteristics of an amphitheater along winding and steep narrow cobbled lanes you will love to explore!
Distance 51 km /31,5miles easy to moderate
Bike trip from Santu Lussurgiu to Oristano.
Option A: Downhill and flat terrain, 59 km: Take this option if you want to have more time to sightsee Oristano! On the way you can stop in Fordongianus to visit the ruins of a still active Punic-Roman thermal SPA area. Steamed up, cross the Campidano flat and skirt the Temo river to arrive into the medieval city of Oristano.
Option B: A bit more hills, 67 km: This ride is more technical but not difficult. This route will bring you toward the seaside and cycle through small Sardinian-spanish style villages. You will see Domus de Janas, Dolmen and Nuraghi if you pay attention. After Cuglieri, it’s all down towards the sea with a suggestive landscape will captivate you. Don’t pass up the opportunity to visit the famous natural arch in S’Archittu, where you can relax and enjoy a light lunch in front of the sea. You will travel past many Punic and Roman ruins and you will be enthusiastic of the crystalline water and sandy beaches of this area!
Distance 59 km /36miles or 67 km /41miles
Loop bike ride via Cabras, Tharros and back to Oristano
Today, departure for the peninsula of Sinis where there are plenty of lagoons and wetlands, where depending on the season, you will be able to see wonderful pink flamingos. You’ll pass through Riola Sardo and then ride around the Cabras lagoon, where you can visit the ruins of the Punic-Roman port city of “Tharros” with a breathtaking view. From here, saddle up again and ride to the marina di Torre Grande where you can stop for lunch in one of many restaurants or bars in front of the sea and taste unforgettable peppered mussels. Head back to the hotel following the bicycle path.
Distance 54 km / 34 mi all flat.
After breakfast, end of tour. Cab or walking to Oristano train station to Cagliari or other destination on the island.
Bike ride from Oristano to Tuili. Distance 56 km / 34 miles.
You’ll bike on secondary roads up and down the rolling hills and through little villages. The highlight today is Barumini, a small village built in the heart of Sardinia which has become famous thanks to the most important archeological site of the island UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE: the Su Nuraxi complex. A visit should not to be missed here. Your destination of the day will be in the nearby charming village of Tuili.
Cost: Euro 1520 per person in double occupancy
Single room supplement Euro 500
Single traveler supplement: upon request
July & August price CAN be more, due to highest season hotel rates.
Six nights in excellent four & three-star superior hotels
Six breakfasts
All Baggage transfers
RideWithGPS App: tracks, route notes, off-line navigation
Trip notes: Sightseeing & meals suggestions
Maps with elevation gain
Delivery bike at Alghero hotel & bike fitting
Pick-up of bikes and gear in Oristano
Keepsake Cicloposse water bottle
Sales taxes
Bike Rental per entire tour
Hybrid bike € 190
Road bike, E-Bike & gravel € 260
Optional
Cooking lesson
Cheese tasting
Wine tasting
Extra day in Gesturi: 270€ per person, transfer to closest train station is included (San Gavino Monreale).
Villa Mosca is a prestigious Art Nouveau residence. Located on the Lungomare Dante, right on the beachfront, surrounded by lush grounds and overlooking the sea, a short distance from the centre of this celebrated city which, displays a strong Catalan influence. The building, with its unusual octagonal shape, plays host to 6 elegant, intimate and refined rooms, while the extensive grounds encompass the Villini rooms.
Located in a 19th century building in the heart of the historic Bosa, a short distance from the wonderful areas of interest in the village. Equipped with comfortable and enveloping rooms in which every detail tells its story. A new, alternative and unique experience
Antica Dimora del Gruccione is a 17th century mansion of Spanish design, entirely made of stone with arches, barrelled ceilings, wooden beams and ancient wrought iron throughout the structure, and furnished with confortable original antiques.
Located in a nineteenth-century building on the west coast of Sardinia, Hotel Regina D’Arborea, 4 stars hotel, is located in the historic center of Oristano, frescos and iternal decoration from 1880. Air-condition and breakfast with local and organic products.
Breath-taking seascape
Epic food & wine adventure
Serra Tramuntana, Deja, Soller
Tour Reviews
A huge thank you to you all for making this tour of Sardinia one the most memorable and fun filled times. I don’t think we have ever laughed so much on and off the bike, our stomach muscles are certainly well trained now. We will certainly recommend your company without any hesitation as everything went so smoothly and we could not fault anything. Take care
Dear Marco & Giuliana, Our Tour with you in Sardinia was excellent – and very much enjoyed. ‘Multo Grazie’. As we also arrange & run cycle tours, we know just how much effort & trouble that you went to to arrange everything so well – and how well you were able to deal with the very ‘high maintenance’ group that we are. The 8 days cycling in Sardinia exceeded expectations – good ‘vibes’, un-spoilt landscapes, smooth roads, spectacular routes, very comfortable hotels and too much good dining & wining. Life is GOOD! And we are ENJOYING the RIDE!!
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