Family Cycling Tour in the South of Sardinia

8-day Bike Tour for Families with Children in South Sardinia

This bike tour is perfect for families who want to spend a more active holiday with children and like to discover their holiday destination in a slower and more sustainable way. Due to the shorter stages, around 20 km and only one stage with 36 km, this tour is also suitable for younger ones. You can either make this trip with your own bike or rent one on site. In addition, E-bikes, child trailers (up to 4 years of age) and child bike seats are available and can be rentedon request.

This tour is individual, and you and your children determine the pace on the routes. And you don’t have to worry about your luggage, it will be transported from hotel to hotel. The accommodations are of course family-friendly and comfortable family rooms are available on request. You can book dinner in addition or go to a nice restaurant in town in the evening.

This cycle tour begins in the south-western tip of Sardinia, on the Sant’Antioco peninsula, which is connected to the mother island by a dam. Sant’Antioco is after all the 4th largest island in Italy and offers beautiful sandy bays as well as great steep cliffs, a Mediterranean landscape and also interesting archaeological sights from the prehistoric Nuragic period. The main towns are Sant’Antioco in the west and Calasetta in the north. The smaller neighboring island of San Pietro with the picturesque town of Carloforte can be reached from Calasetta in a good 30 minutes by ferry. On this tour you will get to know the place Sant’Anna Arresi and of course the great sandy beaches of Chia, which are among the most beautiful in Sardinia. The final destination is Pula, a charming little town on the south coast and near Cagliari with a pretty center and nice shops and restaurants. We recommend a visit to the ancient city of Nora, which is located directly on the sea.
 

Overview

• Duration: 8 days / 7 nights
• Overnight stay with breakfast
• Distance: 130 km
• Starting point: Sant Antioco | End point: Pula
• Difficulty level: 6 cycling days, 5 easy stages (mostly flat), 1 challenging stage (hilly).
• Start dates: always Saturdays, other days available upon request for an additional fee
• Best time to travel: April–June / September–October due to mild temperatures

Programme

Day 1 – arrival
Private transfer or independent arrival in Sant’Antioco. Overnight in Sant’Antioco.

Day 2: Sant’Antioco (20 km) or Carloforte (24 km)
After breakfast, drive from the hotel to the child-friendly Maladroxia beach, known for its turquoise waters. Alternatively, you can also take the ferry from Calasetta to the neighboring island of San Pietro, visit Carloforte, in whose restaurants you can eat excellent fish and especially tuna, and explore the nearby lagoon lakes with their pink flamingos. Overnight in Sant’Antioco.

Day 3: The plains of the Sulcis (25 km)
Today you leave Sant’Antioco and drive through vineyards and along olive trees and fields and enjoy the tranquility of the rolling plains of the Sulcis. In Tratalias, visit the pretty little Pisan church and then drive to Sant’Anna Arresi. Overnight in Sant’Anna Arresi.

Day 4: Sant’Anna Arresi – Chia (36 km)
A breathtaking drive along the beautiful south coast, the Costa del Sud, with its gleaming white beaches, the untouched natural landscape and the imposing cliffs: Cape Malfatano with its tower from the 16th century and Capo Spartivento. And some of the most beautiful beaches in southern Sardinia await you in Chia. Overnight in Chia.

Day 5: Chia Tour
Spend your day exploring Chia’s famous beaches: Cala Cipolla, Su Giudeu and Campana. Overnight in Chia.

Day 6: Pula (km 23)
A short drive to Pula, the final destination of the bike tour. Don’t miss Santa Margherita Beach on the way! Overnight in Pula.

Day 7: Discovery day Nora (km20)
Optional tour in the countryside around Pula or directly to Nora to visit the ancient Phoenician settlement or just play with your children on the beach. Overnight in Pula.

Day 8 - depature
End of the tour After breakfast departure and end of the tour.

FAQ

Who can participate?
This bike tour is perfect for families who want to spend a more active holiday with children. Due to the shorter stages, around 20 km and only one stage with 36 km, this tour is also suitable for younger ones. You can either make this trip with your own bike or rent one on site. In addition, E-bikes, child trailers (up to 4 years of age) and child bike seats are available and can be rented on request.

What's included in the price?
The base price includes 7 nights' accommodation with breakfast, luggage transfer from hotel to hotel, a support vehicle for a few days, an app with maps and information, telephone support, and travel insurance during the tour.

What extras are available?
We offer transfers to the starting point and at the end of the tour, room upgrades or dinners at the accommodation where possible, rental of bicycles and e-bikes, helmets, and panniers. We also offer car rentals, ferry tickets, and extended stays.

What's in the Bike rental included?
Each bike comes with a 20-liter waterproof bag, a smartphone mount, a combination lock, and a 0.75-liter water bottle. A repair kit is also included for every two bikes, containing a spare inner tube, a tube repair kit, tire levers, a pump, and a basic multi-tool.

Is the tour self-guided or guided?
The bike tour is self-guided. An app will guide you through the tour, and telephone support is also available.

When does the tour start?
The tour typically begins on Saturday afternoon with arrival at the first accommodation. The actual bike tour starts on Sunday morning after breakfast, consisting of six stages until Friday afternoon, followed by an overnight stay at the final accommodation and breakfast on Saturday morning. The tour can also start on other days of the week and will still last eight days / seven nights (upon request and with an additional charge).

When is the best time for this bike tour?
We recommend the tour in spring and autumn when temperatures are still mild and the island is less crowded. In autumn, the sea is Still warm enough for bathing.