A charming and relaxing holiday along easy routes, starting from Alghero to discover the most beautiful landscapes in north-western Sardinia. During this tour you'll enjoy delicious food specialties and wines of the west coast of this enchanting island.
Highlights
Alghero with its Catalan heritage
Alghero-Bosa Coastal road
Malvasia di Bosa and Vernaccia di Oristano wines
A gourmet dinner in Santu Lussurgiu
Sample Itinerary
DAY 1AccommodationHotel AngedrasDinnerLa Movida - Alghero |
Welcome in SardiniaAlghero is a catalan heritage town, with a typical network of narrow streets and old ramparts overlooking the sea, a charming place to start your week. We welcome you at Alghero Airport. At the hotel we’ll introduce the tour and we’ll help you out with the bike fitting. According to arrival time we’ll have a short warm up ride just to explore the nice rural countryside of Alghero. |
DAY 2ActivityCyclingDistance 60kmClimb 400mt AccommodationHotel AngedrasDinnerOn Own - Alghero |
Alghero and Capo Caccia LoopWe start cycling along the nice town beach. After the hamlet of Fertilia, we stop for visiting the prehistoric meghalitic fortress of Nuraghe Palmavera. If we don’t mind to add some uphill we can climb up to Capo Caccia, an imposing limestone cliff 168 m high, which is a real landmark along the west coast of Sardinia. Before going back to the hotel, it is mandatory to stop for a swim in one of the wonderful beaches in the area: Le Bombarde beach, Il Lazzareto beach or Pineta Mugoni. |
DAY 3ActivityCyclingDistance 42kmClimb 850mt AccommodationHotel Sa PischeddaDinnerVerde Fiume - Bosa |
From Alghero to BosaFrom Alghero, you ride South till Bosa, along 45 kilometers of a quiet and dramatic road. Bosa is a village dominated by the Serravalle Castle and is one of the liveliest places on the entire island, as you can also tell by the vivid colors of its houses. It is also known for its Malvasia wine and for its carnival, Su Carrasegare Osincu. |
DAY 4ActivityCyclingDistance 25kmClimb 600mt AccommodationVilla AsfodeliDinnerIn Hotel |
From Bosa to TresnuraghesAfter leaving Bosa, you'll reach Bosa Marina in two kms, riding along the bay of Turas, then the road climbs along the hills of Modolo and Magomadas surrounded by olive groves and vineyards of Malvasia. Don’t forget to stop to admire the beach of Porto Alabe. The route then climbs back up to Tresnuraghes, a village of rural traditions with a beautiful views over the hills and the sea. |
DAY 5ActivityCyclingDistance 37kmClimb 650mt AccommodationAntica Dimora del GruccioneDinnerGourmet in Hotel |
From Tresnuraghes to Santu LussurgiuToday’s itinerary takes you into the heart of Montiferru, with its views across the Marghine range and views of the West coast as far as the eye can see, passing then through Flussio and Sagama , arriving to San Leonardo de Siete Fuentes. The final destination is Santu Lussurgiu, a charming village where you must take a stroll through its old and narrow streets to discover its artisan workshops where fine handcrafted items, such as knives, jewelry, and beautiful leather goods are created. |
DAY 6ActivityCyclingDistance 35kmClimb 90mt AccommodationHotel Aquae SinisDinnerIl Caminetto - Cabras |
From Santu Lussurgiu to CabrasThe route crosses the Montiferru region, a very important olive oil production area. When the mistral wind blows (many days during the year), views are absolutely beautiful, reaching over the promontory of Capo San Marco and the Isle of Maldiventre. You'll start with a nice downhill, taking you to Bonarcado to admire its majesti Romanesque church of Santa Maria - along with the interesting Byzantine sanctuary of Nostra Signora di Bonacattu. A lovely path will lead you to the protected marine Area of Sinis, with its wetlands and pink flamingos. The trip ends in Cabras, a town of rich culinary uniqueness, like the Vernaccia wine of Oristano and the bottarga (dried and salted mullet roe). |
DAY 7Departure |
Arrivederci!It’s time to say goodbye, but we bet that at this point you would rather stay 🙂 |
| Will this tour suit me? | |
|---|---|
| Level | Active |
| Nights | 6 |
| Activity | Cycling |
| Formula | Self-Guided |
| Day to Day | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arrival in Alghero | Up to 30 km | D |
| 2 | Alghero and Capo Caccia | Up to 60 km | B |
| 3 | from Alghero to Bosa | 45 km | B D |
| 4 | from Bosa to Tresnuraghes | 25 km | B D |
| 5 | from Tresnuraghes to Santu Lussurgiu | 37 km | B D |
| 6 | from Santu Lussurgiu to Cabras | 35 km | B D |
| 7 | Arrivederci! | B | |
The price of this Tour starts from 1240 €, and it's fully customizable.
| This price is based on these services |
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| 6 nights in charming hotels in double occupancy |
| 6 breakfasts + 5 dinners |
| Welcome meeting and tour explanation |
| Maps, route notes or GPS tracks |
| Transfer in from Alghero Airport |
| Transfer out to Alghero or Cagliari Airport |
| Luggage transportation inn2inn |
| Telephone assistance |
This is a sample Tour
These itineraries are original tours created for real guests, so you may want something different specifically designed to suit your own wishes. The price of every tour is available upon requests, and varies by time of year, number of guests and level of guiding. Start dreaming looking through it, then contact us and let's talk. We'll listen to your needs, we'll suggest ideas and propose experiences, and together we'll create your perfect voyage.
