Sardinia

Welcome briefing and handing over of rental bicycles in the afternoon.

On your first cycling day you can do an optional tour through the fascinating countryside of Sinis peninsula, where many bird species have their sanctuary. Observe colonies of pink flamingos, discover the ruins of Tharros or visit one of the beatiful besches. Afterwards you will pass the medieval village of Oristano and cycle further on to Arborea.

You cycle through the native countryside of Costa Verde. On your way to Arbus you pass the beach Piscinas with 50 m high dunes, one of the highest in Europe.

Mining tradition on Sardinia: today you immerse into the past. Past the ancient mines of Ingortosu and Planusartu, which were the largest of Europe at their time, you reach the beach of Portixeddu. You will never forget the view to the sea and the rock Pan di Zuccero (sugar-bread). Nebida, where you will stay tonight, sits on the steep rock coast high above the sea.

Cycle downhill along the scenic coast to Fontanamare and Portoscuso. Here you take the ferry to island San Pietro, where the red tuna-fish still is caught. From Carloforte the ferry takes you to the island Sant’Antioco and you reach Calasetta.

Enjoy a day cycling through the vineyards, olive fields and wonderful lush meadows of Sulcis. Visit the Romanesque cathedral Santa Maria in little village Tratalias before you reach San'Anna Arresi.

Along scenic Costa del Sud with white sandy beaches, crystal clear water and rough rocky coastlines. Pass the tower of Capo Malfatano from the 16th century and visit the ancient Phoenician settlement Nora. Continue to little town Pula.

After breakfast the tour is completed, stay for some more days.