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Tour code: SARSG10
Starting from Quartu near Cagliari, you ride east following the beautiful coastline of the Gulf of Cagliari to Villasimius, the leading resort on the south west coast. A side trip to the spectacular Capo Carbonara to see the Notteri marsh, a stopping off point for migratory flamingos, is recommended. From Villasimius you ride north towards Muravera at the mouth of the Flumendosa River passing the Colostai Salt Lake en route. At Muravera you leave the coast and head into the interior, visiting the quaint towns of Balloa and Escalaplano on the way to Orroli. A loop route from Orroli takes you to the beautiful 14th century churches of San Vito and Santa Barbara in Gergei. Nuraghe Arrubiu is one of the best preserved and most significant nuragic complexes in Sardinia.
Heading west from Orroli you ride through Nurri, San Niccolò Gerrei, Barrumini and Collinas en route to the ancient thermal centre of Sardara, before reaching the coast at Nebida. The coast is followed south through Gonnesa and Portoscuso before boarding the ferry to Carloforte on the island of San Pietro. Another ferry ride takes you to Calasetta on Sant’Antioco, and then onward to Teulada and the ancient Phoenician city of Nora. The final destination is Chia, set amongst orchards and fig trees.
For information about en route scenery and attractions see the Regional Details page.
The itinerary follows routes A, B, C, D, S, U, V, W and X
The tour is rated C – suitable for experienced cyclists.
| Day | Itinerary | Start | Finish | Route options | En Route |
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| 1 | arrive at | QUARTU (Cagliari) | |
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| 2 | route A | Quartu | Villasimius |  |
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Notteri’s Pond, Cava Usai, ancient Spanish guard tower, Fortezza Vecchia, Natural Park of Settefratelli | ||
| 3 | route B | Villasimius | Muravera | |
Belvedere Isola di Serpentara, San Priamo's Sanctuary, Ten Horses Tower | |||
| 4 | route C | Muravera | Orroli |  |
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Goni - Necropolis and archaeological park, Nuraghe Arrubiu, Mount Lora | ||
| 5 | route D | Orroli | Orroli | |
Arcade of the ancient Monastery of S. Francesco, Las Plassas' Castle, Church of San Vito and Church of Santa Barbara in Gergei, Nuraghe Arrubiu | |||
| 6 | route S | Orroli | Sardara | |
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Church of San Sebastiano, Sanctuary of Santa Lucia, Thermae in Sardara, Church of San Vito and Church of Santa Barbara in Gergei, Nuragic Complex 'Su Nuraxi' in Barumini, the ancient 'Cumbessias' in Villanovaforru | ||
| 7 | route U | Sardara | Nebida | |
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Coastline, Pan di Zucchero, the old mine of Porto Flavia | ||
| 8 | route V | Nebida | Carloforte | |
Carloforte, the natural monument 'Le Colonne', the old 'Tonnara' | |||
| 9 | route W | Calasetta | Chia | |
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Calasetta, Acropolis of Sant'Antioco, sand dunes of Chia, the cave 'Is Zuddas' in Santadi | ||
| 10 | route X | Chia | Pula | |
Nora, Santa Margherita's beach | |||
| 11 | depart from | QUARTU (Cagliari) | ||||||
| Costs in Euros | ||
basic cost per person sharing |
1225 |
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single accommodation supplement (if applicable) |
335 |
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Optional Costs |
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bicycle rental (standard bicycle) |
215 |
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luggage transfers |
shared charge for group |
420 |
additional charge per rider |
10 |
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airport transfers and miscellaneous costs |
see tables | |
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