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Sardinia on foot along the green coast
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8 days
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Apr May Jun Jul Sep Oct
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ITSW340
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Sardinia on foot along the green coast

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Sardinia on foot along the green coast

Sardinia on foot along the green coast - 8 days

Spectacular landscapes, a little-known part of Sardinia surrounded by wilderness and an ancient, magical atmosphere.
Great and varied walks: dunes and wildflowers, granite headlands with incredible views of the surrounding coastline and ancient watchtowers.
Beautiful beaches such as Piscinas, perfect for a dip in Sardinia's crystal clear waters.
Small family-run accommodations and plenty of opportunities to try local specialties and Carignano wine.

Route
Day 1: Arrive in Buggerru
Day 2: Buggerru to Portixeddu 13km
Day 3: Ingurtosu to Scivu 14.5km
Day 4: Capo Pecora loop walk 16.5km
Day 5: Walk from Portopaglia to Portoscuso 14km
Day 6: Carloforte loop walk 16.5km
Day 7: Transfer to Capo Sperone and Sant’Antioco walk via Torre Cannai 12km
Day 8: Arrivederci Sardegna!

Day 1:     Arrive in Buggerru
Your trip starts in the small village of Buggerru, a village that was founded in 1864 as mine settlement. After check-in at the hotel, take your time to visit the small town, you can relax by the beach or you can visit the “Henry Tunnel” an old mining site, a labyrinth carved into the rock that opens onto sheer views of the sea and rocky coastline.
Day 2:     Buggerru to Portixeddu 13km
Today a very nice coastal walk is awaiting you. From Buggerru you start climbing along a secondary asphalt road overlooking the superb coast and the long beach of Portixeddu (this uphill section can be avoided by organizing a private transfer). After 5km / 3 mi of gradual ascent the route starts its descent into the gorge towards the dunes and artificial pine forest planted to prevent the sand to cover the main street and only access to the town. Along the last section you will walk through some military fortresses of the second world war. After a scrumptious lunch in Portixeddu you can take the bus to go back to Buggerru.
Day 3:     Ingurtosu to Scivu 14.5km
After breakfast a transfer (about 30 minutes) will lead you to the nearly-abandoned village of Ingurtosu from where you will start your walk towards the ruins of the ancient “Laveria Brassey” mine site. At some point today you may feel close to Charles Darwin when he arrived at the Galapagos in the 1830s. The dunes of Piscinas are the most extended desert area in Europe. For about 6km there is just you, the sea, the sand and the wind! At the end of the day a short transfer will take you to the agriturismo where you are going to spend the next two nights.
Day 4:     Capo Pecora loop walk 16.5km
Today you are going back to the sea (Scivu beach) then you take a footpath inside the Mediterranean macchia, leading you to a stunning panoramic view point on Capo Pecora granite promontory. Don’t miss to take some unforgettable pictures of what it is a unmissable highlight of your trip! You will then proceed to walk on to reach the tiny village of Portixeddu, notorious among surfers for its famous beach of Portixeddu. A short transfer will drive you back to the agriturismo.
Day 5:    Walk from Portopaglia to Portoscuso 14km
Morning transfer (1 hour) to the tonnara of Porto Paglia, the starting point of today’s walk. Even if this is a marked footpath (red/white signs) it is on a very wild and remote coastline. You follow a sandy footpath with stunning views of the cliffs. Today’s walk is not suitable for people who suffers from “vertigo”, since there are a couple of section with no railing close to the cliff’s edge.
Day 6:     Carloforte loop walk 16.5km
Today you take the ferries to Carloforte where start a round walk, climbing on secondary asphalt road towards the north side of the Island, where at the end of May they start the so-called Mattanza, a system of nets that for about 45 days capture the tuna fish. Back in Carloforte take a ferries to Calasetta then a private transfer to Sant’Antioco.
Day 7:     Transfer to Capo Sperone and Sant’Antioco walk via Torre Cannai 12km
Today’s a private transfer takes you to Capo Sperone, then you walk back to S.Antioco, passing by the watchtower Torre Cannai and the beach of Maladroxia (popular spot when the maestrale wind blows). The last part to town is on asphalt road
Day 8:    Arrivederci Sardegna!
The trip and our services end after breakfast and depart for the airport with public transport unless you have pre-booked a private transfer with us.
accommodation
Buggerru: Hotel '904

Located in Buggerru, Hotel '904 provides air-conditioned, full-equiped rooms. Providing a shared lounge, the property is located within a 6-minute walk of Spiaggia di Buggerru. Guests at the hotel can enjoy a continental or a buffet breakfast.

www.hotel904buggerru.com

Agriturismo Majori

Majori is the ideal place forthose looking for a farm that follows the real passing of the seasons. A green tourism that puts the concepts of sustainability and quality of life at the center of its mission. An uncontaminated placesuitable for those who want to experience a stay of relaxation and tranquility, or organize excursions and trips by Mountain Bike or motorbike, or even for those who want to take a trip to discover the traditions and history of Sardinia.

www.majori.it

 

Portoscuso: Hotel Don Pedro

The Don Pedro is a 3 star hotel located in front of the Portoscuso marina. Portoscuso is a small coastal town in South-Western Sardinia, in the Sulcis Iglesiente area. Connected to the Marina and only 100 meters from the small beach of Sa Caletta, the Don Pedro Hotel is the perfect starting point to discover Southern Sardinia.

www.hotel-donpedro.com

Sant'Antioco: B&B Il Sentiero B&Bio

This B&B is near the sea in an area surrounded by peaceful countryside, in an area of great archaeological and architectural merit, in a quiet, panoramic setting, in the old city centre. "Il Sentiero B&Bio" has a hospitable and comfortable atmosphere.

www.bed-and-breakfast.it/il-sentiero-bbio-sant-antioco

practical info

Arrival in Buggeru

From Cagliari take the train to Iglesias  about 50-60 minutes ride (direct trains or with 1 change); from there you can take daily public busses to Buggerru via Fluminimaggiore (see www.arstspa.info). From Sant’Antioco, where the trip ends, you can take a bus to the city of Carbonia (see www.arstspa.info) and then a train from Carbonia to Cagliari Airport , about 1 hour ride (there are direct trains but 1 or 2 changes are possible, depending on trains)

Departure from Sant’Antioco

You can take a bus to Carbonia and then a train from Carbonia to Cagliari Airport 
 

Included

Included

  • 7 Nights accommodation in selected B&Bs, hotels and agriturismo with breakfasts
  • Luggage transfer 
  • People transfer Buggerru-Ingurtosu and back (DAY 3)
  • People transfer from Fluminimaggiore/ Portixeddu-Tonnara di Porto Paglia (DAY 5)
  • People transfer from Calasetta harbour and transfer to Sant'Antioco (DAY 6)
  • People transfer Sant'Antioco-Capo Sperone (DAY 7)
  • Access to the trip on our navigation app
  • 24-hour telephone assistance


Not included

  • Travel insurance
  • Travel to Alba and from Cortemilia
  • Trains or busses wherever necessary
  • Lunches & Dinners not mention in the programe
  • Drinks and snacks
  • Personal equipment
  • Tourist taxes


Extras

  • Additional nights before, during or after the walk
  • Transfer on day 4 from Portixeddu-Spiaggia di Scivu
  • People and luggage transfer Sant'Antioco-Cagliari airport 
  • Single Room Supplement(s)
     
your tour guide:

Touroperating
S-Cape Countryside Travels srl
Borgo Allegri 16R
50122 Firenze FI
P. IVA 05227330486

 
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