Cycle Sardinia
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- Cycle Sardinia - Pedalling the wild Costa Verde with breath-taking views
- Carloforte Island - Home of the last working Tuna catch 'Tonnara' of the Mediterranean
- Sardinian food and wine - Try Carignano del Sulcis and Vermentino local wines; pecorino sardo cheese and 'malloreddus'pasta
- Costa del Sud - Cycle the stunning southern coastal route to Pula
- Ancient sites - Roman site at Pula and abandoned mines near Montevecchio
- Beaches - vast unspoilt beaches with inviting crystal waters such as Piscinas beach
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- Included Bike 30 gear custom made hybrid bikes
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The transfer from Cagliari Airport should take around 1.5hrs. Arrive and check into the agriturismo, our base for two nights located a few kilometres outside of Arbus town. Arbus is well known locally for the production of the l'Arburese knife and there is a museum in...
After breakfast we spend some time getting comfortable with our bikes and making any necessary adjustments. The first ride starts with a panoramic road through a cork oak forest to Arbus, then we climb to the old mining village of Montevecchio where we have a guided t...
Today's ride starts with a long winding downhill to Portixeddu, one of the favourite spots for local surfers. After a break for some good coffee you start climbing to Buggerru, where the Tour Leader will explain about a system of tunnels that were used to transfer min...
After breakfast we cycle for about 25 km to the port of Portovesme, where we take the ferry to the Island of San Pietro. Upon docking at Carloforte harbour you may soon start noticing the different accent the Carlofortini have - in fact they have Genoese roots and spe...
You can choose to kick back and relax today or take a cycle ride around the island. Our suggested route makes its way around the island, with stops at various inlets for a break or picnic. Other options include taking a fishing boat excursion or horse riding or just t...
We ride back to the main island of Sardinia this morning. Leaving S. Antioco there is a section of about 2km where we have to ride on the busier main road before turning onto quieter secondary roads. The first stop on today's ride is at the village of Tratalias, with ...
Our final ride is a must for cyclists! The Costa del Sud is an incessant repetition of ups and downs with breath-taking views over the coast and the sea, with occasional watchtowers and beautiful inlets. There are several places to stop and swim in the crystal clear w...
The tour ends in Cagliari this morning after breakfast.
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Italy: Visas are not required by UK, E.U nationals, Australian, New Zealand, US and Canadian citizens. Other nationalities should consult their local embassy or consular office.
Optional Excursions
Zuddas Cave - 10 Euros Pula - Roman mosaics - 7.50 Euros
Cycling Information
On this tour we cycle 222 km over five days (an average of 44 km per day) with further optional rides available. We generally cycle on quiet tarmac roads and most of the rides are through hilly terrain with the steepest and most challenging climbs on days 2 and 3. The Explore Leader accompanies on bike each day and there is a support vehicle accompanying the rides on days 2 and 3. Maps and route notes are provided so you can choose to cycle individually or in groups. Your luggage is carried from point to point. We have graded the route as moderate.
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