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Cycling from Cabras to Pula
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This cycling tour along the southwest coast of Sardinia offers breathtaking scenery and an unforgettable mix of nature, history, and local culture. Sardinia, the second-largest island in the Mediterranean, is known for its mild climate, crystal-clear waters, and pristine beaches. The island boasts beautiful cliffs, abandoned mines, and a long tradition of excellent cuisine. Throughout the tour, you’ll cycle along peaceful coastal paths with spectacular sea views. You’ll spot pink flamingos on the Sinis Peninsula and explore San Pietro Island, with its rocky shores, natural grottoes, and quaint harbours.
The journey begins in CABRAS, a perfect base for a holiday filled with nature, history, sunshine, and sea. This area has been inhabited since Neolithic times, and by the Bronze Age it was already densely settled, as shown by the 75 Nuraghe still standing in the region. Not far from here is San Salvatore Sinis, a small village with traditional low houses clustered around the central square and its fountain. You’ll also visit Oristano, the main town in western Sardinia, known for its historic churches and elegant palaces. From there, the route continues along the Costa Verde, where you’ll enjoy sandy dunes and the blue sea.
In the final days of the tour, you’ll discover Sant’Antioco Island, rich in Roman and Phoenician ruins. The area features untamed natural beauty, like the emerald-green Cala Lunga fjord, and is famous for its excellent seafood restaurants. The tour ends in Pula, a lively seaside resort with gorgeous beaches. On the nearby promontory, you can explore Nora, the island’s most important Phoenician archaeological site, beautifully located by the sea. During the entire tour, you’ll savour traditional Sardinian cuisine, known for its authenticity and bold flavours. Don’t miss the roasted suckling pig paired with a glass of Cannonau wine, the handcrafted Lorighittas pasta, cheese-filled tortellini, and delicious almond pastries made with mandarin peel and nuts.
The daily program of the 8-day tour
Cabras is close to the typical village of San Salvatore Sinis. This small village with its brick, clay, and sandstone houses was in the ’60 used as a set for Western Movies. The church is built on top of a place of pagan worship, San Salvatore underground. Meeting or phone call with the local agent. Bike setting and handing over of roadbook.
Overnight with breakfast in Cabras
Today you can choose to begin with a scenic loop ride through the Sinis wetlands, a unique natural area home to large colonies of pink flamingos. There’s time to unwind on the stunning white-sand beach of Is Arutas, known for its quartz grains and turquoise waters. You can also visit the Phoenician ruins of Tharros, once an important ancient port overlooking the sea. The ride continues through the historic town of Oristano, with its charming streets and architecture, before reaching Arborea, where you will spend the night.
Overnight with breakfast in Arborea
Distance: 33 km / 20,5 mi and /or 36 km / 22,4 miles
Ascent & Descent: + 100m -100m and/or +50m -50m
After breakfast, you have a short transfer to Arborea. You cross the green Costa Verde and will reach the Piscinas beach with over 50m high sand dunes, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, and each year the wind sweeps them into new, fascinating shapes.
Overnight with breakfast in Arbus.
Distance 46 – 54 km / 28,5 – 33,5 miles
Ascent & Descent: +1000m – 580m
Today promises a journey rich in history, striking landscapes, and unique sights. You’ll pass by the famous Sulcis mines — Planusartu and Acquaresi — part of the world’s first geo-mining park, recognized by UNESCO. Take time to relax on the golden sands of Portixeddu beach, and enjoy the dramatic view of the towering Pan di Zucchero cliff rising from the sea. The day ends in Nebida, where you’ll admire the fascinating architecture of the old ore washery, perched on the cliffs with stunning views of the coastline.
Overnight with breakfast in Nebida/Gonnesa
Distance: 41 km / 25, 5 miles
Ascent & Descent: + 765m -1070m
Enjoy the descent to Fontanamare. At Portscuso you will embark on the ferry to Carloforte, on the Island of San Pietro. The island is of volcanic origin. The 18 km of its coasts are mostly rocky; the western and northern part includes some natural grottoes and harbours with a few small beaches. The eastern coast, on which the port of Carloforte lies, is instead low and sandy. In Carloforte you visit the town centre and the historic Tonnara – the ancient building where the fished red tunas were processed for commercialization. From Carloforte you continue your ride to the island of Sant’Antioco.
Overnight with breakfast in Calasetta/Sant’Antioco
Distance: 43 km / 27 miles
Ascent & Descent: + 290m – 435m
A nice ride among vineyards and olive groves. Enjoy the quietness of the rolling plains of Sulcis. At Tratallas you can visit the Pisan Sanctuary, one of the most important monuments of the Sardinian Romanesque period.
Overnight with breakfast in Sant’Anna Arresi/ Porto Pino
Distance 40 km / 25 miles
Ascent & Descent +150m –65m
This final day of cycling takes you along the breathtaking Costa del Sud, known for its white beaches, wild landscapes, and towering cliffs. Highlights include Cape Malfatano, with its 16th-century watchtower, and the dramatic Cape Spartivento. Don’t miss a visit to the archaeological site of Nora, beautifully located on a seaside promontory. Once a Phoenician and later Roman harbour town, and originally founded by the Nuragic people, it is one of Sardinia’s best-preserved historic sites. In the evening, celebrate the journey with a delicious Sardinian dinner in one of the area’s cosy local restaurants, and raise a glass of Sardinian wine to this unforgettable island.
Overnight with breakfast in Pula
Distance 57 km /35 miles
Ascent & Descent +530m -590m
After breakfast ends your cycling tour along the south-west coast of Sardinia
Impressions of a cycle tour from Cabras to Pula
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LEVEL 3
For those who like more challenging rides in rolling hilly terrain. You have to be trained with a good physical condition. This tour is not suitable for children under 14 years. Cycling is an important part of the day, but there will be still time left to explore the towns you pass through. There are significant differences in height. Mostly quiet asphalted and now and some dirt roads.
Average daily distances:
Between 36 km / 22,4 mi – 68 km / 42,3 mi
Total km:
min 263 km / 163 mi – max. 303 km / 188 mi Total ascent / descent: +2885m -2890m
DEPARTURES:
Self guided Standard tour: Every Saturday all year round, it is possible to start other days
paying a supplement.
Self guided Comfort tour: Every Saturday from 26/04/2026 to 11/10/2026, it is possible
to start other days paying a supplement.
PARTICIPANTS:
1 or more people.
Start / Finish
Cabras / Pula
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