Cycle tourism / South Coast - Self Guided Tour
From Carloforte, only town of the island of San Pietro, to Chia, along a simple track that anyone can manage.
A slow and fascinating trip among the different cultures, stories, landscapes, enchanting beaches and dunes of sand in the Southwest of Sardinia.
PROGRAM
Day 1: Arrival in Cagliari
Independent arrival at the airport, meeting with IchnusaBike staff and transfer to Portovesme where you will receive the bikes, road-book and other materials for this easy tour.
Boat trip to Carloforte, accommodation at the hotel and free time for a tour of this sea village where the architecture, the dialect and the traditions remind of the first inhabitants who reached the island from Liguria (Italian region which borders with France).
Day 2: Island by the island
You'll spend the day visiting the town, beaches, nature and tuna fishing structures of the island of San Pietro, an island by the island.
By bike: approx. min. 20 km
Day 3: The Phoenician island
Boat trip to Calasetta where you'll start the tour of the island of S. Antioco with its traditions, museums and unique craftwork.
By bike: approx. 45 km
Day 4: The Sulcis region
From Calasetta to S. Anna Arresi deep in the south of the island. Along the way you'll visit the Church of St. Maria, the abandoned medieval village of Tratalias (which is now being restored). Shortly before reaching the hotel, following the road-book you'll reach Porto Pino a little sea location renowned for its dunes and beaches of fine white sand.
By bike: approx. 57 km
Day 5: The south coast
From S. Anna Arresi to Chia along the southern Coast you'll admire a beautiful mixture of wild coasts, Mediterranean scrub, and lovely creeks.
Once you reach Chia all you have to do is relax and sunbathe on the beautiful long beach right by the hotel.
By bike: approx. 38 km
Day 6: Day by the sea
You may either spend the day relaxing on the beach or follow our directions to reach Pula where you may shop for souvenirs or visit the ruins of the Phoenician-roman village of Nora.
By bike: approx. 38 km
Day 7: Departure
After breakfast our services end, transfer to Cagliari port or airport.
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