North West Sardinia Cycle Tour

™ www.justsardinia.co.uk reservations 01202 484858 Cycle Sardinia – North West Sardinia Cycle Tour Dolce Vita Cycle Tours – Head Office: Viale Segni 16, Pula 09010, Sardinia Tel: 0039 0709 209885 Total distance: 275km (170 miles) Airport: Alghero Duration: 7 nights A thrilling trip through the natural beauty spots and historical areas of north western Sardinia. Passing from the coast to the inland lakes, archaeological sites, castles and the forests to beaches. Ability Level • Cycling days: 6 • 3 easy stages (mostly flat) • 2 medium stages (undulating) • 1 challenging stage (hilly) Features • Visit the old towns of Alghero and Bosa • Cycle past Lake Temo and Monte Minerva • Search for the griffon vulture between Alghero and Bosa • Visit the Sinia Wetlands and the Tharros archaeological site ™ www.justsardinia.co.uk reservations 01202 484858 Cycle Sardinia – North West Sardinia Cycle Tour Included in the price • Return transfers from Alghero Airport • Bike Rental • All Accommodation in 3 star hotels with breakfast (Half Board is available) • Safety briefing • Transportation of luggage between hotels • Supply of route notes and maps • Telephone assistance Not Included in the price • Return flights • Cycle helmets • Admission to museums etc. Itinerary Day 1: Arrival Transfer to first hotel, meet up with the Cycle Rep for a briefing on the route, handover of bicycles and information pack. Day 2: Alghero loop tour (57km/36 miles) Your tour starts with a visit by bike to the old fortifications and the historic centre of Alghero, a splendid Aragonese city. Leaving Alghero, the tour continues to the prehistoric bastion of Nuraghe Palmavera, then on to Capo Caccia, an imposing rocky outcrop 168m high, looking out over the sea. Return to Alghero through countryside with vineyards and olive groves, producing world renowned olive oil and wines. Day 3: Alghero – Bosa (44km/27 miles) Cycle along the scenic coastal road across the cliffs overlooking the sea and admire the view of the Gulf of Alghero and Capo Caccia. Catch a glimpse of the pink, red and grey cliffs of Cape Marargiu. Your day ends in Bosa, a medieval town famous for its fine embroidery and gold filigree works. Day 4: Bosa loop (26 or 62km/16 or 39 miles) The short leg: Meander through the vineyards along the Malvasia wine route, tasting the famous DOC wines at the various caves along the way. The long leg: Ring route around the area where the griffon vultures nest, going up towards Montresta and passing by the Nuraghe Appiu, as far as the spectacular rocky outcrops and inlets of Capo Marrargiu, where if you are lucky you’ll be able to see the swooping flight of this rare breed of Mediterranean Vulture. Day 5: Bosa – Santu Lussurgiu (54km/34 miles) The route is flanked by vineyards and olive groves as far as Flussio and Tinnura, two small towns famous for their reed and wicker baskets and their murals. Then on through the pasturelands of Sagama, with Mediterranean bush landscape stretching as far as the eye can see, until you reach the springs of San Leonardo, the richest area in water in the whole of Sardinia. Day 6: Santa Cristina Loop (39km/24 miles) Visit the rural museum in Santu Lussurgiu and cycle to the archaeological site of Santa Cristina to admire the impressive sacred well dating back 1800BC. ™ www.justsardinia.co.uk reservations 01202 484858 Cycle Sardinia – North West Sardinia Cycle Tour Day 7: Santu Lussurgiu – San Salvatore di Sinis (50km/33 miles) Today the land slopes down to the coast to the Marine Protected Area of the Sinis, home to pink flamingos and herons. Here the unpaved road flanks a series of white quartz beaches. Then through a charming fishermen’s hamlet, where you will find one of the most important early Christian churches in Sardinia. Continue to Tharros, a fascinating archaeological site with a wealth of Phoenician and Roman remains. The tour ends at San Salvatore Sinis. Day 8: Departure day After breakfast, transfer to airport. Accommodation List We believe that the accommodation is a very important factor of a bike tour, therefore we take the greatest care in carefully selecting small family run 3* hotels and country lodges with excellent regional cuisine. The following properties have been selected for this tour (please note that they are subject to availability and we reserve the right to change hotels should the need arise). Alghero (Night 1 & 2) Hotel El Balear The hotel is 400m from the centre of Alghero and is ideal for reaching the city’s historically rich streets and alleys on foot, as well as the lively boutiques and shops in the heart of the old town. Other hotels that may be used in Alghero: Hotel Angedras Bosa (Night 3 & 4) Hotel La Corte Fiorita The Hotel La Corte Fiorita is located in the heart of the old town of Bosa, facing the River Temo. This charming property is composed of various restored old buildings that were recently refurbished following their original architecture and the rooms are elegantly decorated and fully equipped. Other hotels that may be used in Bosa: Hotel Sa Pischedda Santu Lussurgiu (Night 5 & 6) Antica Dimora del Gruccione The Antica Dimora del Gruccione is a 17th century mansion of Spanish design, entirely made of stone with arches, barrelled ceilings, wooden beams and ancient wrought iron throughout the structure, and furnished with comfortable original antiques, many from the family of the owner. The property features unique rooms, each different from the other, and offers a warm hospitality. The management (still from the family of the original owners) believes passionately that a hotel is more than just a room but must also offer food of exceptional quality. The Antica Dimora del Gruccione follows the principles of ‘Slow Food’ by exclusively using fresh items, products of small Sardinian companies of excellent quality, and products of fair trade. All served with warm, inviting, hospitality in their beautiful restored dining room. San Salvatore Sinis (Night 7) Sa Pedrera Sa Pedrera is a charming countryside complex located in San Salvatore Sinis, a tiny village in the heartland of the Sinis peninsula. Its U-shape layout resembles that of a Spanish hacienda with 14 lovely decorated rooms surrounding the flourishing garden in the central courtyard. The hotel has a restaurant and comfortable living room. Other hotels that may be used in San Salvatore Sinis: Hotel Villa Canu Hotel Aquae Sinia ™ www.justsardinia.co.uk reservations 01202 484858 Cycle Sardinia – North West Sardinia Cycle Tour Services Luggage: All bags and cases are transferred for you between hotels and will be waiting for you upon arrival. Route notes: Detailed notes of each days route will be given which include a small map of the area, and step by step instructions and recommendations for places to visit. Welcome meeting: Bikes and information about the cycle will be given upon arrival at the first hotel. You will also receive a list of accommodation for the week. You will also be given a contact telephone number in case of need. Telephone Assistance: This is available at all times during your trip. Please remember that all necessary ferries and museum admissions are extra cost. We provide this information in good faith in order to help familiarise yourself with local services and amenities whilst on holiday. Please remember that the information provided may be subject to change according to seasonality and weather conditions. Always check with your representative or accommodation reception for the very latest information or help booking additional services during your stay. We hope you have a very enjoyable holiday in Sardinia!.

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