SARDINIA SPLENDOUR

18 km | 250 m

After meeting at Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport, we transfer to our charming hotel in Palau, in north-eastern Sardinia. Once settled, we’ll ensure your bike is perfectly fitted before heading out for a gentle ride to nearby Porto Pollo to stretch the legs.

As we leave town, keep an eye out for the Lestrigons, the legendary man-eating giants of Palau mentioned in Homer’s Odyssey. Towering above the town, a colossal granite hill - noted by the Greek scholar Ptolemy over 2000 years ago - has eroded into the shape of a bear. For millennia, sailors have used it to navigate the coast, and we can follow it too… straight to a delightful dinner in Palau’s town centre.

Hotel Palau | Palau

60 km | 650 m

We take the ferry to La Maddalena, an archipelago of 62 islands, though we’ll explore just two: La Maddalena and Caprera, where Giuseppe Garibaldi - the legendary revolutionary who fought for independence in Italy and South America - spent his final 30 years.

After returning to the mainland by ferry, we’ll climb a few gentle hills on our way south to Cannigione and the marina at Porto Cervo.

Back in Palau, why not toast your ride with a Garibaldi cocktail - three parts orange juice, one-part Campari, with a orange wedge garnish.

Hotel Palau | Palau

60 km | 600 m

Starting from Palau, we’ll ride along one of Sardinia’s most scenic coastal roads, tracing the turquoise waters and hidden coves of the Costa Smeralda.

The route takes us to Porto Cervo, the island’s elegant and glamorous heart, where you can soak in the stunning coastline.

After the ride back to Palau, we’ll enjoy a seaside lunch to savor the fresh flavors of the Mediterranean, before returning to the hotel for some well-earned relaxation.

Hotel Palau | Palau

65 km | 800 m

Prepare for a coastline straight out of an episode of Game of Thrones. After a short transfer to Rena Majore, we mount our bikes and set out through wild green bracken to the rolling coast road, which will take us along the island’s northern edge. The succession of rock pools and inlets carved from the granite by the turquoise sea fuels the imagination.

Our destination is Castelsardo, a member of the “Italy’s most beautiful villages” club. Its colourful, pastel-shaded houses overlook the Gulf of Asinara beneath a twelfth-century castle.

Hotel Puntanegra | Alghero

51 km | 910 m

Half-close your eyes and you could be in Istanbul or Dubrovnik. With its domed churches, terracotta roofs, and yellow walls, the old town in Alghero is a cultural mosaic of ancient archaeology, medieval ramparts and Catalan Gothic cathedrals built over Phoenician and Roman ruins.

Today, we ride through Alghero magical historic centre, then head out along the island’s fabulous west coast to another iconic village: the hillside gem of Bosa Marina.

The day concludes with a transfer back to the hotel, followed by a farewell dinner in the charming city of Alghero.

Hotel Puntanegra | Alghero

40 km | 350 m

At first light, we’ll set off for a peaceful and relaxing ride along the coast, pedaling in the calm of the early morning. Our route takes us to one of the most iconic spots on the Coral Coast: Capo Caccia, home to the famous "Neptune's Grotta" - a cave with ornate stalactites and stalagmites, featuring a spectacular underground saltwater lake.

>After returning to the hotel, enjoy breakfast and prepare for check-out. Our team will take care of your transfer back to Olbia Airport, ensuring a smooth end to your Sardinian adventure.