Costa Smeralda Biking

Arrival at Olbia, transfer to Arzachena (25 km) at your first accommodation. Meet&Greet with profesional Bike Fitting.
Today we arrange a short bike ride to reach to all the tourist spots and to the extraordinary beaches of the entire Costa Smeralda: Porto Cervo, Porto Rotondo, Cala di Volpe
The real draw here is the beaches. Lapped by translucent blue waters, backed by macchia scrubland perfumed by wild herbs such as thyme, rosemary and oregano- and framed by Mistral-warped granite outcrops, they are among the finest in the Mediterranean.
Distance: 40 km / 24.8 mi Dinner included.

Loop bike ride from Arzachena to Cannigione, Palau & La Maddalena island –
Ferryboat to the island
Distance from 45 to 62 km / 28 to 38 mi, flat and rolling hill, seaside.
Today you’ll ride along the coast with breathtaking scenery. First stop is Cannigione city center is right next to the sea and is made up of a series of pastel colored buildings creating a perfect atmosphere. Heading towards Palau, where you can take the ferryboat to reach the amazing little island La Maddalena – it is 20 minutes on boat. The Archipelago of La Maddalena National Park was constituted in 1996 for the protection of its fauna and flora. Leaving La Maddalena and passing through the breakwater of Passo della Moneta that joins the minor islands, you can reach the Island of Caprera. A country road leads through the whole pine forest and takes you to the centre of the island. From there, you can admire the whole coast of nearby Corsica. Return to Arzachena via the same route.

Bike ride from Arzachena to Tempio Pausania via Calangianus.
Distance 57 km / 35 mi, hilly terrain.
Leaving Costa Smeralda, you start venturing into wild Sardinia, discovering many little villages of the inland and the Gallura cork forests. You’ll climb into Tempio Pausania sitting at 600mt above the sea. In Tempio, the climactic conditions have always favored grape growing, which allows the production of precious and famous wines like Muscat or Vermentino as well as excellent red and rosé wines.
Handcrafts are another flourishing activity in Tempio – visitors cannot leave the area without a proper cork souvenir. Cork forests are really spectacular here. A visit at Nuraghe Majori is highly recommended. Dinner included at hotel restaurant.

Bike ride from Tempio Pausania to Castelsardo via S. Maria Coghinas.
Distance 66 km / 41 mi, hilly terrain.
Today you’ll ride a downhill admiring the cork forest once more, towards the sea, destination Castelsardo town. You’ll ride into Santa Maria Coghinas before arriving in front of the Mediterranean Sea, near the “Bocche di Bonifacio” strait. Here you can easily admire the island of Corsica on a clear day. Not to be missed is a visit to elephant rock and the Doria castle. Castelsardo is a medieval village founded by the Genoese family of Doria in the 12th century and it is strategically situated on the summit of a rocky promontory dominating the harbor. Don’t miss out on an amazing walk within the castle walls and through the historical city center.

Bike ride from Castelsardo to Stintino via Porto Torres.
Distance 62 km / 38 mi, hilly terrain.
Today you’ll pedal with the sea always on your right side towards Porto Torres, a pretty seaside city, which is Sardinia’s third largest harbour. You’ll ride through a magnificent pine forrest and always close to the sea. At the end of the ride, you’ll arrive to Stintino, which overlooks the Asinara Gulf. It came into existence precisely in 1885, when the families who lived on the Asinara Island, were evicted to make way for the penal colony. Not to be missed the world famous beach of “La Pelosa” 2 km after Stintino and in front of Asinara island.

Bike ride from Stintino to Alghero via Palmadula and Capo Caccia.
Distance 64 km / 39 mi, mostly flat
Your last ride will be terrific: cycling on south direction you have the option to visit the Argentiera old mine area and Capo Caccia situated a few kilometers from Alghero. There are characteristic, impressive cliffs (nearly 300mt high) on its west side.
Finally you arrive to the Sardinian town of Alghero which 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. The Mura Catalane still surround the old town center 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!

After breakfast, end of tour!
Optional loop bike ride to enjoy the coast a little more!