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Sardinia's north western coast, the aptly named Costa Smeralda, has been enchanting visitors for years with its stunning rugged coastline, beautiful inlets, impeccable white sandy beaches and of course impossibly turquoise seas. This 7 night self guided holiday takes you to some of the highlights of the Emerald Coast, as well as to its lesser known inland wine area, inner heartlands and traditional hilltop villages, which sit perfectly placed between Sardinia's craggy mountains and the glittering sea.
Explore la Maddalena, an island of simply exquisite beauty encapsulating the very best coastal vistas of pristine shores, deserted coves and shimmering waters. Pedal into the heart of the Gallura countryside, once the territory of smugglers and bandits that hid in the age old cork forest. Sample some of the best wines Sardinia has to offer from its abundant Vermentino vineyards and discover the mysterious nuraghe - remarkable Bronze Age remains that are unique to Sardinia. Pick up a souvenir at the lively market in the artists' village of San Pantaleo and wander the chic, pastel coloured lanes of elegant Porto Cervo before ending the trip in Cannigione, the gateway to the Costa Smeralda.
Your accommodation for the week is in comfortable hotels with enviable positions, including a stunningly converted stazzo with spa facilities, and a 3* hotel just a stone's throw from the bustling harbour in Palau.
Whilst every effort has been made to avoid main roads on this trip, some small sections are unavoidable. Roads in Sardinia are generally quiet, but there is a notable increase in traffic to this popular part of Sardinia in the hot summer months of July and August. If you prefer quieter roads and to avoid very hot weather, it's better to come outside these months
Arrive in Cannigione, the gateway to the Costa Smeralda.
Pedal along the coast to Palau, then hop on a ferry to La Maddalena, a National Park and one of the 60 islands in Sardinia's largest archipelago. There are breathtaking views as you follow the stunning coastal road around the island. Cross to the island of Caprera, the resting place of Garibaldi, the unifier of Italy, before returning to vibrant Palau.
Meals: Breakfast
Head for the hills and the pretty village of San Pasquale for spectacular views of La Maddalena archipelago. Continue on tranquil country lanes to the charming seaside town of Santa Teresa, with its rugged coastline and gorgeous sandy beach, and views over to Corsica on a clear day.
Meals: Breakfast
Detour to the promontory of Capo Testa for superb vistas over to the Bonificio Strait then head into the peaceful Gallura countryside with its endless cork forests, dramatic wind carved boulders and craggy peaks looming overhead. Overnight in a stunning Sardinian stazzo, a series of lovingly converted rural dwellings, with swimming pool and wellness centre.
Meals: Breakfast
Cycle along quiet country lanes to the megalithic Giant's Grave of Coddu Vecchiu and the Nuraghe la Prisgiona, the fascinating stone remains of a Bronze Age village. Today the sites are surrounded by endless Vermentino vineyards. Savour the prize-winning wine in a local winery (wine tasting included) before returning to your stazzo.
Meals: Breakfast
Ride to colourful Arzachena, the town around which the Costa Smeralda emerged, then climb to the lovely village of San Pantaleo, nestled below towering granite crags. A haven for artists and sculptors, wander round the village's cobbled streets and its art shops and cafes and enjoy its lively artisan market (Thursday morning).
Meals: Breakfast
Superb cycling today as you make your way back to the Costa Smeralda. Lunch perhaps in glamorous Porto Cervo with its exclusive boutiques and fine dining, then pedal past white sandy beaches, hidden inlets framed by fragrant juniper bushes and impossibly turquoise waters to Cannigione.
Meals: Breakfast
During your holiday you stay at the following hotels. If you'd like to extend your time at any of these or, if you'd like to enhance your stay with an upgraded room, just let us know at the time of booking.
To find out more call our sales team on 0044 1606 720199, use our live webchat or email sales@headwater.com
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The family run Hotel del Porto is located just opposite Cannigione's lovely marina. It started life as a popular local restaurant before the family decided to add guest rooms; today, it is a *** hotel and has retained its restaurant as well as adding a guests' lounge area and bar. The comfortable bedrooms are all ensuite and decorated in the traditional Sardinian pastel blue colour.
Find out more on the hotel website.
Find out more on the hotel website.
Read customer reviews on Tripadvisor.
Find out more on the hotel website.
Read customer reviews on Tripadvisor.
Find out more on the hotel website.
Read customer reviews on Tripadvisor.
Call now to speak to our specialist team at 0044 1606 720199 or email us at sales@headwater.com for enquiries or to book your trip.
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All the Hotels were spotless all staff very polite and helpful Food was tasty and well presented in the hotels we dined in. The E-Bikes were to a high standard and well maintained a pleasure to ride Magnificent scenery and wonderful beaches so take swimming costumes in the panniers
Do'nt give it a second thought book it and get on your bike
Headwater are a great company to holiday with, Communication, holiday route and hotels met our expectations and more! This is our second holiday with Headwater and will be back again in the future.
Thank you.
This holiday had a lot going for it - wonderful scenery, nice hotels, good food, friendly, helpful people. Overall, I enjoyed it but there were, unfortunately, two negative issues. First, a lot of the cycling was on very busy main roads with lorries, buses, motorcyclists and fast cars. On days when there were strong cross winds I found the experience unnerving at times. The second was the shortness of the routes. Four of them were less than 20 miles, the other two just over 20 . Admittedly they were often hilly but hills present few problems for an ebike rider and with limited opportunities to stop this meant that I was often arriving at my destination by mid-day - on two occasions before my room was ready and in one 4 hours before the arrival of my luggage. I appreciate that logistically there are probably no alternatives to the use of the main roads and the particular routes chosen but additional options, as on other Headwater holidays would have benefitted me.
You can be confident that our pricing includes all the standard requirements of your holiday and many additional extras. Always ensure that you are comparing like for like when booking your holiday.
This 7 night self-guided cycling holiday includes:
Hotel-to-hotel accommodation in a mix of and hotels
All breakfasts
Bike fitting and briefing at the start of your holiday
Agent supplied navigation app for your smartphone
Bike hire
Complimentary upgrade to electric bikes available
Luggage transfers between hotels
Wine tasting on day 5
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How to book:
To book this holidays speak to our sales team on 0044 1606 720199 or click on the appropriate 'book now' or 'check availability' button below.
To book this holiday call our sales team on 0044 1606 720199 or click on the appropriate 'Book now' or 'check availability' button below.
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| 4th May 2024 | US$2765 | US$437 | Tour only: US$2765 Single supp: US$437 |
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| 11th May 2024 | US$2765 | US$437 | Tour only: US$2765 Single supp: US$437 |
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| 18th May 2024 | US$2765 | US$437 | Tour only: US$2765 Single supp: US$437 |
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| 25th May 2024 | US$2765 | US$437 | Tour only: US$2765 Single supp: US$437 |
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| 1st Jun 2024 | US$2780 | US$437 | Tour only: US$2780 Single supp: US$437 |
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| 8th Jun 2024 | US$2780 | US$437 | Tour only: US$2780 Single supp: US$437 |
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| 15th Jun 2024 | US$2780 | US$437 | Tour only: US$2780 Single supp: US$437 |
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| 22nd Jun 2024 | US$2780 | US$437 | Tour only: US$2780 Single supp: US$437 |
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| 29th Jun 2024 | US$2780 | US$437 | Tour only: US$2780 Single supp: US$437 |
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| 6th Jul 2024 | US$3305 | US$437 | Tour only: US$3305 Single supp: US$437 |
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| 13th Jul 2024 | US$3305 | US$437 | Tour only: US$3305 Single supp: US$437 |
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| 20th Jul 2024 | US$3305 | US$437 | Tour only: US$3305 Single supp: US$437 |
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| 27th Jul 2024 | US$3305 | US$437 | Tour only: US$3305 Single supp: US$437 |
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| 3rd Aug 2024 | US$3335 | US$437 | Tour only: US$3335 Single supp: US$437 |
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| 10th Aug 2024 | US$3335 | US$437 | Tour only: US$3335 Single supp: US$437 |
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| 17th Aug 2024 | US$3335 | US$437 | Tour only: US$3335 Single supp: US$437 |
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| 24th Aug 2024 | US$3335 | US$437 | Tour only: US$3335 Single supp: US$437 |
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| 31st Aug 2024 | US$3335 | US$437 | Tour only: US$3335 Single supp: US$437 |
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| 7th Sep 2024 | US$2765 | US$437 | Tour only: US$2765 Single supp: US$437 |
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| 14th Sep 2024 | US$2765 | US$437 | Tour only: US$2765 Single supp: US$437 |
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| 21st Sep 2024 | US$2765 | US$437 | Tour only: US$2765 Single supp: US$437 |
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| 28th Sep 2024 | US$2765 | US$437 | Tour only: US$2765 Single supp: US$437 |
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| 5th Oct 2024 | US$2750 | US$437 | Tour only: US$2750 Single supp: US$437 |
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| 12th Oct 2024 | US$2750 | US$437 | Tour only: US$2750 Single supp: US$437 |
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The prices quoted for each individual departure supercede those published in our current brochures. Air prices are subject to change and we advise early booking to obtain the best prices. Please see our Planning your holiday and What's included in the price? pages for additional information.
Solo travellers
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Children
This holiday is unsuitable for children.
Holiday type
Self-guided cycling Managed by Headwater rep.
Departures
Saturday departures from 4th May 2024 to 12th Oct 2024, for 7 nights. All dates are subject to availability, please contact us to check.
Meals
All breakfasts
Electric bikes
Complimentary electric bikes are available on this holiday. As these are available on a first come first served basis, we recommend early booking to avoid disappointment.
Other details
Ferries to and from la Maddalena are not included. An indicative cost for this is 14€ per person.
E-bikes are a great way to tackle the more challenging routes on this trip but we would not recommend these for anyone out of practice on a bike. E-bikes are heavier than regular bikes and as such are better suited to proficient cyclists who need a boost up the hills! Please contact us to discuss if you are unsure on the suitability for the user.
This holiday does not include any flights or rail.
To book this holidays speak to our sales team on 0044 1606 720199 or click on the appropriate 'book now' button above.
If you need further information before you book simply complete our Holiday Enquiry Form and a member of our sales team will get back to you.
To book this holiday call our sales team on 0044 1606 720199 or click on the appropriate 'Book now' or 'Check availability' button below.
