Biking Tour of the Sardinia Coast
N° of Days: One week
Beaches
Alghero beaches, west Sardinia
[Alghero Beach - credit: Ramón?Gris
Mugoni beaches, 18 kilometres north-west of Alghero
Characteristics:
- Paved and unpaved road
- Pine-wood
- Eucalyptus trees
- Fine white sand
Porto Palmas Beach, 40 kilometres north-west of Alghero
Characteristics:
- This beach is sloping towards the sea, it consists of pebbles and sand
- Crystal-clear water
- Crescent-shaped beach 30 metres long
Maria Pia Beach, 2 km north-west of Alghero
Characteristics:
- Sandy beach
- Pine-wood
- Dunes
[Smeralda Coast - credit: marconav]
Beaches of the Smeralda Coast
Is the north-eastern sardinian coast
Attraction
Cala di Volpe, la Celvia, Liscia Ruja
Natural landscape:
- Green Capriccioli headland
- White sandy beach
- Strawberry trees
Pevero Beach
Natural landscape:
- Dunes
- Junipers
Romazzino Beach
Natural lanscape:
- Crystal-clear water
- Blue water
Poltu li Cogghi - Principe Beaches
Natural landscape:
- Sandy beach
- Rocks around here
- Crystal-clear water
[Nuraghi - credit: do.se]
Historical Attractions
Less than half an hour from the sea you will find:
- The home and the tomb of the National Hero Giuseppe Garibaldi is today an important Museum. It is located in Caprera island, connected to La Maddalena by a long bridge.
- The building were last Garibaldi’s home from 1854 to 1882.
- The Church of San Simplicio in Olbia is a medieval building (XI-XIII century).
- Tomb of the Giants of Coddu ‘ecchiu, a funerary monument dating from the Ancient Bronze Age (1800 B.C.)
- The Necropolis of Li Muri (3500 Before Christ)
- Albucciu Nuraghe, dating from 1220 B.C.
- Nuragic Temple of Malchittu
Accomodation Suggestions: Take accommodation in Olbia and take trip out
Road Conditions: Unpaved and paved roads alternate along the route
Nightlife: Sardinia will entertain you with its Restaurant, Discos, Pubs and music clubs