SAVAGE SARDINIA TOUR DOSSIER Dolcevita Bike Tours Via Cimarosa, 18 09010 Villa San Pietro (CA) tel & fax +39/070/9209885 [email protected] Last reviewed www.dolcevitabiketours.com Thursday, 14 February 2019 SAVAGE SARDINIA Tour Dossier LOCAL CONTACT Dolcevita Bike Tours Via Cimarosa 18 09010 Villa San Pietro (CA) E-mail: [email protected] Office Hours: Monday to Friday h09:00 to h 18:00 Tel: +39 070 920 9885 Emergency line: +39 348 032 0738 PROGRAMME Day 1: Arrival day Transfer or individual arrival at Stintino, meet up with the Dolcevita rep for a briefing on the route, handover of bicycles and info pack. Dinner and overnight stay. Day 2: Discover day Visit to Asinara National Park. Asinara is an island that used to house a prison and in 1998 was declared National Park. Its special status has sheltered a range of wildlife, the most renowned species is the white donkey. Alternatively you can enjoy the turquoise waters of crystalline clarity of La Pelosa beach. Day 3: Stintino-Alghero (65km) Cycle south towards Alghero and visit Argentiera (abandoned silver mining village) and the Lago Baratz, the only natural lake in Sardinia where you can visit the Environmental Education Experience Centre. Alghero is the nicest town in Sardinia with its distinctive Catalan character. Day 4: Discover day Stroll along the old fortifications and the appealing historic centre of Alghero, the splendid Aragonese (Spanish) city on the Coral Riviera, where locals still speak the ancient Catalan dialect. Alternatively cycle to Capo Caccia and explore the Nettuno caves. Day 5: Alghero – Bosa (50 km) Bike along a scenic coastal road across the cliffs overlooking the sea and admire the view of the gulf of Alghero and Capo Caccia. Emotions continue as you 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 6: Discover day Visit the Malaspina castle and the lovely countryside church of San Pietro extramuros. Alternatively there a couple of cycling options. A short leg meanders through the vineyards along the Malvasia wine route, with tasting of these famous DOC wines. The long leg is a ring route round the area where the griffons nest, going up towards Montresta and passing by the nuraghe Appiu, as far as the spectacular rocky outcrops and inlets of Capo Marargiu, where if you are lucky you’ll breed of Mediterranean vulture. Day 7: Bosa – Santu Lussurgiu (55 km) Today’s 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 for their murales (wall paintings). Then on through the pasturelands of Sagama, with Mediterranean brush landscape stretching as far as the eye can see, until you reach the springs of San Leonardo, the area richest in water of the whole of Sardinia. At Santu Lussurgiu a well-deserved rest at a charming diffuse hotel, consisting of several tastefully restored old houses. Day 8: Discover day Dolcevita Bike Tours Savage Sardinia 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. Day 9: Santu Lussurgiu – San Salvatore di Sinis (50 km) Back to the sea today with a panoramic descent towards the flat coastal plains of the the Marine Protected Area of the Sinis, home to pink flamingos and herons. Here the route takes a dirt track flanking a series of white quartz beaches. A charming countryside hotel is your final stop for tonight. Day 10: Discover day Visit the fascinating Phoenician ruins of Tharros and the San Giovanni church and taste a glass of Vernaccia, the local dry white wine at one of the cafe along the beach. Day 11: Departure day After breakfast, end of services. HOTEL LIST Hotel list is subject to availability. Your overnights may be booked in any of the hotels listed below STINTINO (nights 1 and 2) Park Hotel Loc. Le Vele 07040 Stintino Tel 079/523127 - 079/523267 Email: [email protected] Web: http://www.parkhotelasinara.it/ Finished in 2003 on a rocky hill at 500 mt from the sea, the hotel is located in Stintino, between the ancient fishing village, Capo Falcone, the island Piana and the island of Asinara, on a sea that offers the most clear transparency with colors ranging from pale emerald to cobalt blue. It offers comfortable rooms and a free shuttle to La Pelosa, one of the most beautiful beaches in the world. Hotel Ancora Lottizzazione Ancora 07040 - Stintino (SS) Tel. 079-527085 - Fax 079-527087 E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.hotelancora.info Club Hotel Ancora is an elegant and comfortable 3-star hotel, located amidst a wonderful vegetation, near La Pelosa, the famous Stintino beach. The scenery is breathtaking with its dazzling variety of colours: soft white sandy beaches, stunning coastline with its inlets, crystal clear water, untouched landscape. The ideal place for your vacation, especially if you are fond of snorkelling in clear seawater, sailing, diving. The wide view of the sea with the isles Asinara and Piana complete the picture. Alghero (nights 3 and 4) Hotel Villa Piras Via Della Resistenza 10, 07041 Alghero (SS) Tel +39 079 978369 E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.hotelvillapiras.com Located 1 km from the historic centre of Alghero, 100 m from the coast, Hotel Villa Piras offers large rooms with a balcony and a view. It features a terrace with 2 hot tubs and views of the Mediterranean Sea. WiFi is free in all areas. Rooms include air conditioning, and a flat-screen TV with Sky channels. All have a private bathroom and free toiletries. Most rooms have sea views. A shared TV lounge and internet point are also available at the property. A varied buffet breakfast is served daily. Hotel El Balear Lungomare Dante, 32 07041 Alghero (SS) Dolcevita Bike Tours Savage Sardinia Tel: 079 975 229 Fax 079 974 847 E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.hotelelbalear.it Hotelier: Sig. Piero Piras This sea front hotel is only few minutes walking to the historic centre of Alghero. Some rooms have sea view, while others overlook the internal garden. The manager, Mr Piras, is also the owner of the hotel and him and all his staff are very nice and friendly. Hotel Riviera Via F.lli Cervi, 6 07041 Alghero (SS) Tel +39 079-951230 E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.hotelriviera-alghero.com This property is 1 minute walk from the beach. Relax on the pool terrace at Hotel Riviera, located 50 m from Lido San Giovanni Beach and a 20-minute walk along the promenade to Alghero's historical centre. The Riviera Hotel features air-conditioned guest rooms, which are simply decorated. A continental breakfast of sweet and savoury items is provided daily. At the hotel you will also find 2 outdoor pools, a TV lounge, bar, and terrace. Bosa (nights 5 and 6) Hotel Sa Pischedda Via Roma, 8 08013 Bosa Tel: 0785 373 065 Fax 0785 370 177 E Mail: [email protected] Sito Internet: www.hotelsapischedda.com Responsabile: Sig. Pietro Sa Pischedda is a fine hotel located in an old palazzo with a lovely atmosphere. A grand staircase leads up to quiet comfortable rooms, in the ground floor there is a restaurant where Antonello serves freshly prepared Sardinian specialities. Hotel La Corte Fiorita Via Lungo temo De Gasperi, 45 08013 Bosa Tel: 0785 377058 Fax 0785 372078 E Mail: [email protected] Web: www.hotel-bosa.it Hotelier: Sig. Marco Mannu The hotel "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 situated close between. These buildings were recently refurbished following their original architecture and rooms are elegantly decorated and fully equipped. Santu Lussurgiu (nights 7 and 8) Antica Dimora del Gruccione Via Michele Obino, 31 09075 Santu Lussurgiu (OR) Tel +39 0783 552035; +39 0783 550300 Fax +39 0783 552036 E Mail: [email protected] Web: www.anticadimora.com Hotelier: Sig.ra Gabriella Belloni 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 rather the anonymous sameness found in many hotels. 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, Dolcevita Bike Tours Savage Sardinia 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\Cabras (nights 9 and 10) Villa Canu Via Firenze, 7-9 09072 Cabras Tel:0783/290155 0783/395013 Fax: 0783/395242 Web: www.hotelvillacanu.com Email: [email protected] This lovely small property is located in a restored house in the centre of the village of Cabras, in Sinis wetlands. The whole building has been decorated following the traditional local architecture and the result is really dramatic. A refreshing pool has been recently added. Under the same management, the nearby restaurant “Il caminetto” is renowned among locals for its genuine cuisine.