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Tour Code : MWK
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Destinations : Italy
Tour Starts : Cabras
Tour Ends : Cagliari
Group Size : 5 - 16
Ages : 16+
Activity :
8 days from
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Overview

Cycle the wild southwest coast and relax on stunning beaches

Often referred to as the land of silence, Sardinia is a place of outstanding natural beauty, with crystal-clear sea, limestone ridges and deep gorges. During the week, we ride across the wild and pristine southwest, passing abandoned mines, ancient ruins and gleaming white beaches. The route starts with a circular ride through the Sinis wetlands, home to flamingo colonies, then moves to the spectacular Costa Verde (Green Coast) named for its abundance and variety of Mediterranean vegetation. After cycling past the ancient mines of Ingurtosu and Planusartu, we reach Portixeddu beach, where the white cliff of Pan di Zucchero towers out of emerald waters. We then board a ferry to the fishing village of Carloforte and explore the delightful isle of Sant’Antioco before crossing to the mainland, where we conclude a week of wonderful cycling by pedalling across the rolling hills of the Costa del Sud, home to white beaches, coastal pools and imposing high cliffs. Having built a good appetite, you have plenty of opportunities to sample mouth-watering local cuisine: the perfect mix for a great week of cycling.

Highlights
  • Cycle the unspoiled southwest coast of Sardinia with a group of like-minded adventurers
  • Ride across the Sinis wetlands towards the ancient Roman city of Tharros
  • Test yourself against the ascents and descents of the Costa Verde and see its towering dunes
  • Take the ferry to explore the picturesque San Pietro Island and Sant’Antioco
  • Reward your hard work with downtime on Mediterranean beaches
Key Information
  • Accommodation: 2 Superior nights, 5 Classic nights
  • Six days cycling with full vehicle support
  • Group normally 5 to 16, plus leader. Minimum age: 16
Included
  • All breakfasts and two dinners
  • All accommodation
  • All transport and listed activities
  • Tour leader throughout
  • Group arrival and departure transfers available
  • Local bike hire
Not included
  • Travel insurance
  • Single accommodation (available on request)
  • Visas or vaccinations
  • Local taxes (approx. €10)
  • E-bike hire (available for an additional cost)

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Important Information

The trip destination
  • Accommodation: 2 Superior nights, 5 Classic nights
  • Six days cycling with full vehicle support
  • Group normally 5 to 16, plus leader. Minimum age: 16
Food
All breakfasts and two dinners are included. Traditional Sardinian cuisine is full of local and delicious recipes. Popular specialities include roast suckling pig and excellent seafood. To help you avoid the more touristy restaurants, your local leader will happily provide you with recommendations. To drink, you can seek out Sardinian wines, including vermentino, nuragus, cannonau and monica, and sample mirto, the Sardinian after-dinner liqueur made from the leaves of the myrtle plant.
Weather

Sardinia has a Mediterranean climate, usually warm in spring and autumn with hot, dry summers. April, May, September and October usually have average daytime temperatures around 20C-25C (68F-77F). Rain is unlikely but possible throughout the year.

Is this trip for you?

This trip is classified Road and Activity Level 3 (Moderate). For more information on our trip gradings please visit our Activity Level Guidelines page. If you have any queries about the difficulty of the trip please do not hesitate to contact us.

The trip is ideal for cyclists who exercise regularly and have a good level of fitness.

Six days of cycling

Average 32mi (52km) per day

90 percent vehicle support – the vehicle doesn’t accompany the group on the isle of San Pietro (Day 5)

85-90 percent paved, 10 percent easy gravel roads and sandy paths

The cycling consists of three relatively easy days, cycling mainly flat routes (days 2, 5 and 6), two more challenging days with relatively long, steady climbs (days 3 and 4) and one longer stage with undulating terrain (Day 7).

We follow a mixture of quiet minor roads, cycle paths and non-technical tracks, while the support vehicle is available if you prefer to opt out of a section. Additionally, the tour leader may alter the route if they feel it will enhance the experience for the group.

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