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10 days on bike to discover the wonders of Sardinia

This cycling trip from Arbus to Pula lets you discover the most beautiful panoramas of southern Sardinia, between the green landscapes of the Costa Verde and the turquoise blue waters of the island's most beautiful beaches.

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Ref: IS1001ST
  • Italy
  • 10 day(s)
  • Moderate
  • ~ 46 km/day
When travelling?
From March to November
Minimum age
14 y/o
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Go and discover the “Costa Verde” which has some of the wildest landscapes on the island.

This cycling trip begins in the town of Arbus in the southwest of Sardinia. There you discover the "costa verde" which has some of the wildest landscapes on the island. Pedal and take a leap back in time to discover the ancient mines of Sardinia.

Your route continues and allows you to discover the "Pan di Zucchero" in other words the local Sugar Loaf, like in Rio! You then go by boat to the island of Carloforte and enjoy a bike ride in its traditional fishing village. The following day, take a relaxing break in Sant’Antioco before getting on your bike towards Sant’Anna Aresi.

You then drive through the meadow into the Plaine des Sulcis. Enjoy another day of rest before heading back towards the final stage: Pula.

 

Cycle with your hair in the wind along the southern coast of Sardinia. Admire the majestic landscapes before you. Discover the turquoise waters of the beaches near Chia but also Cape Malfatano and Spartivento. Finally, you reach Pula, a pretty colorful town and discover its archaeological area dating from the Phoenician era before leaving.

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Program

Day 01
Arrival in Arbus

    Arrival in Arbus by private transfer from Cagliari. Installation at the hotel.

     
    Day 02
    Day exploring Arbus
    • 49 km

    Visit Arbus and its knife museum. He holds the heaviest knife in the world! You then drive to discover the most beautiful landscapes of the “Costa Verde”. You will be amazed by the wild character of this coast as well as the sand dunes of the beach called “Piscinas”.

    These dunes measure more than 50m and are among the highest in Europe.

    Day 03
    Arbus – Nebida
    • 41 km

    The road takes you to the old mines of Sardinia. After this visit, discover a beach with golden sand called Portixeddu as well as the impressive cliff of the “sugar plane”. In Nebida, you can visit the old wash house.

     
    Day 04
    Nebida – Calasetta (Carloforte Island)
    • 43 km

    This morning, after a nice descent by bike to Fontanamare, take the ferry and embark for Carloforte, an island with turquoise waters and magnificent beaches (ferry tickets are your responsibility). There you discover a fishing village where bluefin tuna is still fished today. From Carloforte, continue cycling to the island of Sant’Antioco to discover its pretty, colorful village and end your day in Calasetta.

       
    Day 05
    Day 06
    Calasetta – Sant’Anna Arresi
    • 40 km

     

    You leave Calasetta and set off on an adventure across the Sant’Antioco plain, green in spring and golden in autumn. In Tratalias, you can visit the Pisan sanctuary, one of the most important monuments of the Romanesque era in Sardinia. Continue your journey, enjoying the country roads of the Plaine des Sulcis.

    Day 07
    Day around Sant’Anna Aresi

      This day, you can go to Porto Pino to enjoy the beach or observe flamingos and birds of all kinds. You can also walk to the village of Santadi to taste the best wines of Sardinia.

       
      Day 08
      Sant’Anna Arresi – Pula
      • 57 km

      Cycle along the Mediterranean coast and enjoy a superb panorama of the most beautiful beaches of Sardinia. On your route, imposing cliffs such as Cape Malfatano and Cape Spartivento will loom on the horizon. Then pass through Chia and relax on its beaches with turquoise waters. Continue your route along the coast to reach Pula and finish the day's stage.

       
      Day 09
      Day in Pula

        Take your bike to reach the Nora archaeological area. Visit the ancient Phoenician-turned-Roman city. A visit not to be missed with breathtaking views of the sea and the coast. End your day in the central square of Pula, to taste its specialty: Mirto!

         
        Day 10
        Departure from Pula

          Enjoy one last stroll through the streets of Pula before your departure.

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          Accommodation

          *Typical example of accommodation corresponding to the proposed category. These photographs are for illustrative purposes only.

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          Beginning of the trip

          The first day being a day without cycling, you arrive at your leisure depending on your route. Please note that rooms are usually available mid-afternoon following your accommodation. We thank you for notifying us in case of late arrival.

           

          Please let us know your arrival time so that we can organize the delivery of the bikes.
          To get to the departure point

          By plane :Flight to Cagliari approximately 2h10 from Paris-Beauvais. Private transfer included from Cagliari to Arbus. All practical information will be communicated to you in your travel documents.

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          Ref: IS1001ST
          • Italy
          • 10 day(s)
          • Moderate
          • ~ 46 km/day
          When travelling?
          From March to November
          Minimum age
          14 y/o
          Related categories:

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          10 days on bike to discover the wonders of Sardinia
          • Italy
          • Moderate
          • ~ 46 km/day
          From
          1359 €/pers.