Touring Bike (DV)
£133 for 7 days
Discover a quieter south-west corner of Sardinia, where the pace slows, the beaches stretch on without crowds, and everyday life follows the rhythm of the sea. The south-west coast is one of the island’s least-visited regions, loved by Italians but still blissfully under the radar for most international travellers.
Your journey unfolds along soft dunes, empty coves and fishing villages that feel wonderfully unchanged. You’ll ride past ancient mines swallowed by nature, taste the island’s gentler way of life, and wander through landscapes that shift from wild coastline to peaceful inland plains. It’s a trip for people who love space, scenery, and the feeling of having a beautiful place almost to themselves.
Highlights
Note: there is an option to start the tour on days other than Saturday, for a supplement. Please call for more information.
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Settle into Cabras at your own pace, either by private transfer or independent arrival. Take a gentle wander, breathe in the sea air, and ease into the Sardinian rhythm. Overnight in Cabras.
Example hotel: Hotel Villa Canu
Your first ride leads you into the Sinis wetlands, where flamingos stand in the shallows like pink brushstrokes against the sky. Quartz beaches glitter under the sun, and the ancient Phoenician city of Tharros waits quietly at the tip of the peninsula.
From here, cross through the medieval heart of Oristano and roll onward to Arborea for the night.
Example hotel: Hotel Le Torri
Today, the landscape grows wilder. The Costa Verde unfolds in rugged, windswept stretches. Raw, dramatic, and unforgettable.
Your ride ends at Piscinas, home to Europe’s tallest sand dunes, where golden slopes rise more than 160 feet above the shoreline. It’s a place that feels almost otherworldly.
Step back into Sardinia’s industrial past as you ride past the abandoned mines of Ingurtosu and Planusartu - silent, powerful reminders of a different era.
After the long curve of Portixeddu’s golden beach and the towering Pan di Zucchero sea stack, you’ll reach the old Nebida ore washery. Cradled by Mediterranean scrub and opening onto the sea, it’s one of those viewpoints you don’t easily forget.
Example hotel: Locanda S’anninnia
A beautiful descent brings you to Fontanamare. From Portoscuso, board the ferry to Carloforte, a small island where traditions run deep and red tuna is still caught the old way.
Continue on to neighbouring Sant’Antioco and end your day in the peaceful town of Calasetta.
Today’s ride weaves through the soft, open landscapes of Sant’Antioco, green meadows in spring and sunlit gold in summer.
At Tratalias, step inside the Pisan sanctuary, a jewel of Sardinian Romanesque architecture. Follow the quiet shores of Lake Monte Pranu through calm, rolling plains until you reach Sant’Anna Arresi.
Your final day is a showstopper. The Costa del Sud is everything you hope for—white beaches, turquoise water, remote coves, and cliffs that fall sharply into the sea.
Ride past Cape Malfatano with its watchtower, sweep around Cape Spartivento, and finish at the ancient Phoenician settlement of Nora. It’s a fitting end to a week that blends natural beauty with deep history.
Overnight in Pula.
Example hotel: Hotel Villa Madau
One last Sardinian breakfast. One last deep breath of sea air.
Then it’s time to head home, or onward, carrying a week’s worth of quiet memories with you.
We recommend flying to Cagliari (CAG), Olbia (OLB) or Alghero (AHO) and returning from Cagliari (CAG).
£133 for 7 days
£238 for 7 days
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Sardinia, Italy
Getting to Sardinia (multiple airport options)
By plane to Cagliari (CAG): Direct flights from London Gatwick with British Airways and easyJet, and from London Stansted with Ryanair. Cagliari is the most convenient option if joining the tour in the south. The airport train connects to the city centre in around 7 minutes.
By plane to Olbia (OLB): British Airways operates from London Heathrow, and easyJet from London Gatwick and Luton. Olbia is in the north of Sardinia — if joining the tour from the north, this is a practical arrival point, though a hire car is needed to reach the southern tour start.
By plane to Alghero (AHO): Ryanair operates seasonal flights from London Stansted. Alghero is in the northwest — useful if you want to explore the west coast before joining the tour, but it’s around 3 hours from Cagliari by car.
Getting home from the tour (Cagliari): This tour ends in Cagliari, making the return straightforward — direct flights from CAG back to UK airports take around 2.5 hours. Book your hire car return for Cagliari Airport if arriving at a different airport.
Bikes are not included. You are welcome to bring your own bike or hire one. Please see our bike hire section for details.
Flights are not included. Please refer to the what's included section for full details.
We will confirm your booking within 48 hours of receiving your enquiry. Please wait for confirmation before booking flights or making other travel arrangements.
Most itineraries include cycling on most days, with some rest or shorter days built in. Please check the itinerary for day-by-day details.
The latest you can book is 9 days before departure. This gives us enough time to confirm arrangements and accommodation.
You will receive full travel details, including accommodation, meeting points and local contacts, 3 to 5 weeks before departure.
