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Cycling Holiday in Sardinia, Italy with Sherpa Expeditions

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January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November, December

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Description

Self-Guided Cycling Holiday in Sardinia, Italy with Sherpa Expeditions.  Plunge into the wild yet romantic beauty of south-western Sardinia and cycle beside the empty beaches and abandoned mines in total freedom and at your own pace, pedalling besides the big blue yonder.

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The terrain is rugged in parts, with high cliffs ascending from the coast, interspersed with long sandy beaches, grass covered dunes and breathtaking views. This is a tour to whet the appetite of anyone who loves cycling, Italy and the Mediterranean. It is an opportunity to discover one of the region’s best-kept secrets.

After your arrival you will meet with our local representative who will give an explanation of the route and adjust the bikes for you accordingly. The ride commences through the fascinating Sinis wetlands where you may see colonies of pink flamingos and finally reaches one of the most beautiful spots on the island: the white quartz beach of Is Arutas and the Phoenician ruins of Tharros.

After a transfer to Arborea, you then pedal through the natural beauty spots of the Costa Verde, some of the wildest scenery on the island, and onto the Piscinas beach with sand dunes over 50 m high - the highest in Europe.

The next stage takes you back into the island’s ancient mining past, as we pass the fascinating abandoned mines of Ingortosu and Planusartu and onto the golden beaches of Portixeddu and the looming mass of the cliffs called Pan di Zucchero. The next day starts with a beautiful descent to Fontanamare. You reach Portoscuso, and board the ferry to Carloforte, where locals still fish for Red Tuna. You continue to the island of Sant’Antioco and end your day in Calasetta. Next you rove through the meadows, (green in springtime and golden yellow in the summer) of Sant’Antioco then you will be riding along rolling plains, savouring the quiet pace of life here.

The final ride of your tour, wheels you along the beautiful Costa del Sud with its gleaming white beaches to Cape Malfatano and at Nora you will be able to visit an ancient Phoenician settlement.

Inn to Inn 8 days
Duration: 7 nights/8 days
Tour Code: CSR
Grade: Moderate (with one challenging  day)
Bike Hire: Euros 80
Day Stages: Min 41km, max 60km.
SELF-GUIDED Dates: Any Saturday, September - June.  You can start on other days of the week but at a supplement of Euros 50 per person).

Accommodation
7 nights/8 days - Our first 2 nights are spent in a countryside complex on the Sinis Peninsula. Its U-shaped layout resembles that of a Spanish Hacienda. It has 14 lovely decorated rooms surrounding the flourishing garden in the central courtyard. In Arbus our 3* Agriturismo is family run and the home cooking will be something to remember. Night 4 is spent in a 2* hotel in Nebida and the restaurant is worth a visit and is mentioned in many gourmet guides. Just outside of Calasetta you will stay in a charming seaside property. Night 6 just outside the village of Sant Anna Arresi in the quiet countryside your 3* hotel enjoys beautiful views of a large stretch of coast. Your last night is spent in a 3* hotel in Pula. This newly built elegant hotel has 10 finely furnished rooms.

Sherpa Notes

Terrain - Out of 6 stages 3 are flat, 2 are undulating and 1 is hilly.

Bike Hire - Aluminium framed hybrid bikes with 24 gears, rear panniers, lock and basic repair kit

Accommodation and Meals - Bed & breakfast throughout Accommodation in 3* hotels except in Nebida which is 2*

Start and End of Tour - San Salvatore is reached by bus and taxi from Cagliari or a longer journey from Alghero.  Transfer available back to Cagliari Airport or a public bus to Alghero.

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