Sardinia Bike & Culinary Tour

Day 1: Arrival in Alghero
Day 2: Alghero - Capo Caccia Loop, 35 mi (56 km) 
Day 3: Alghero - Bosa - Tresnuraghes, 36 mi (59 km)  
Day 4: Planargia Loop & Malvasia Wine Region, 27 mi (44 km)  
Day 5: Tresnuraghes - Riola Sardo - Torre Grande, 33 mi (54 km)  
Day 6: Sinis Peninsula & Tharros Loop Ride, 25 mi (41 km)  
Day 7: Departure from Torre Grande

Day 1: Welcome to Alghero
The tour begins in Alghero, a port city on Sardinia’s northwest coast known for its fortified old town, Catalan heritage, and long seafront promenade facing the Mediterranean. Guests meet at Hotel Villa Mosca in the afternoon for introductions, bike fitting, and a short test ride toward the Valverde Sanctuary outside the city. The opening ride is designed to check equipment and give riders time to settle into the week ahead without rushing straight into a full riding day. After returning to town, there is time to walk through Alghero’s historic center before the welcome dinner. (D)

Sample Accommodation: Hotel Villa Mosca

Day 2: Alghero - Capo Caccia Loop, 35 mi (56 km) | Rolling terrain
The first full ride heads west from Alghero toward Capo Caccia, following coastal roads above Porto Conte and the protected marine reserve. The terrain rolls steadily throughout the day with repeated short climbs rather than long sustained ascents. The route passes vineyards, Mediterranean scrub, and sections of exposed limestone coastline where the sea remains visible for much of the ride. A stop near Porto Conte breaks up the morning before continuing toward the headland and the quieter roads surrounding Capo Caccia. Back in Alghero, the evening centers around Sardinian food traditions with a hands-on pasta-making cooking class focused on regional recipes still commonly prepared across the island. (B, L, D)

Sample Accommodation: Hotel Villa Mosca

Day 3: Alghero - Bosa - Tresnuraghes, 36 mi (59 km) | Rolling to hilly terrain
Today’s route follows the coastal road south from Alghero to Bosa, one of the most scenic stretches of riding in Sardinia. Traffic is usually light outside midsummer, and the road alternates between cliffside sections, inland curves, and long views across the western coastline. Bosa marks the main stop of the day. The town sits along the Temo River beneath Malaspina Castle and remains one of the few river towns in Sardinia. After time to explore the waterfront and old quarter, the route turns inland through vineyard and orchard country toward Tresnuraghes in the Planargia region. In the evening, a local producer hosts a ricotta cheese-making demonstration, introducing one of Sardinia’s most established pastoral traditions. (B, D)

Sample Accommodation: Hotel Villa Asfodeli

Day 4: Planargia Loop & Malvasia Wine Region, 27 mi (44 km) | Rolling hills
The shortest riding day of the week explores the inland villages surrounding Tresnuraghes and the Planargia plateau. The roads are quieter here, passing vineyards, stone houses, and mural-covered villages including Tinnura and Modolo. The shorter mileage allows more time off the bike during the day, including a winery visit focused on Malvasia production in western Sardinia. Lunch is served picnic-style before the route returns through the countryside toward Tresnuraghes. (B, L, D)

Sample Accommodation: Hotel Villa Asfodeli

Day 5: Tresnuraghes - Riola Sardo - Torre Grande, 33 mi (54 km) | Mostly flat terrain along some gravel roads
Leaving the hill country behind, today’s route gradually transitions into flatter agricultural landscapes south of Oristano. To avoid traffic, some sections of today's route are along gravel roads (appx 3mi/5km). The roads pass olive groves, small farms, and quiet inland villages before reaching Riola Sardo for an olive oil tasting and lunch stop. The final section continues toward Torre Grande on the Gulf of Oristano, where fishing boats and long beaches replace the hill towns of previous days. Later in the afternoon, the group visits a local agriturismo for a second cooking session using seasonal ingredients and traditional Sardinian recipes. (B, D)

Sample Accommodation: Hotel Lido Beach

Day 6: Sinis Peninsula & Tharros Loop Ride, 25 mi (41 km) | Flat coastal terrain
The final ride explores the Sinis Peninsula west of Oristano, an area known for coastal wetlands, fishing villages, and archaeological sites rather than resort development. The terrain stays mostly flat throughout the day, with some sections following gravel roads (appx 6mi/9km). The route reaches the archaeological site of Tharros, where Phoenician and Roman ruins extend toward the sea beside San Giovanni di Sinis. There is time to walk through the open-air site before continuing along the peninsula past beaches and small coastal settlements. Back in Torre Grande, the week ends with a farewell dinner featuring seafood and local wines from western Sardinia. (B, D)

Sample Accommodation: Hotel Lido Beach

Day 7: Departure from Torre Grande
The tour concludes after breakfast in Torre Grande. A private transfer to Oristano train station is included for onward rail connections toward Cagliari and other parts of Sardinia. (B)

Accommodations are in carefully selected boutique hotels and locally owned properties across western Sardinia. Guests stay in a coastal villa near Alghero, a countryside hotel in the Planargia wine region, and a beachfront property overlooking the Gulf of Oristano. All rooms are ensuite and chosen for their comfort, location, and easy access to the daily cycling routes, local restaurants, and cultural highlights of the tour.

Bicycles

Standard Touring Bike

• Frame: Light Aluminium
• Fork: Carbon Rigid
• Groupset: Shimano Deore 2×10 or 3×10
• Brakes: Disc or V Brakes
• Tires: Schwalbe 700×35
• Wheels: 28” Shimano
• Sizes: S, M, L

Accessories include helmet, water bottle, lock, cyclometer, repair kit, and handlebar bag

Electric Touring Bike

• Frame: Aluminium
• Battery: Bosch 625 Wh
• Brakes: Shimano Disc Brakes
• Tires: Schwalbe 700×50
• Wheels: 28” Shimano
• Sizes: XS, S, M, L, XL

Accessories include helmet, water bottle, lock, cyclometer, repair kit, and handlebar bag

Gravel Bike

• Frame: Scott, Cannondale or Vektor Carbon Monocoque
• Brakes: GRX Disc Brakes
• Groupset: GRX 11S /12S
• Wheels: 28” Fulcrum or Mavic
• Tires: Schwalbe or Continental 700×35
• Sizes: XS, S, M, L, XL

Accessories include helmet, water bottle, lock, cyclometer, repair kit, and rear storage bag

Electric Gravel Bike

Frame: Cannondale Synapse Neo Allroad Carbon frame
Motor: Bosch Performance Line SX Engine
Battery: Bosch Compact Powertube 400Wh
Groupset: Shimano GRX 800 12X2 Speed
Brakes: GRX Disc
Tires: Victoria Terreno Dry, 700x40c
Sizes: XS, S, M, L, XL