Arrival in Olbia, transfer to accommodation in Arzachena. Dinner at hotel.

That's a long day that involves the exploration of the La Maddalena island and all its treasures. We leave the posh Costa Smeralda, and ride northwards – to the little touristic resort called Palau. We'll get there quickly on very panoramic road. From there a ferry we'll take us to La Maddalena island. A ride around the island and to the twin island of Caprera is a magic experience as it makes us enjoy not only the incredible views all around, but also interesting pages of Italian history represented by the Garibaldi museum and home in the island where he lived his last years. From La Maddalena, a ferry ride we'll take us back to Palau, and from there a last stretch to Santa Teresa di Gallura, a nice town with view of the Corsica island. Overnight in a four-star hotel.

Sardinia has many sub-regions, and Gallura is just one. Today you'll visit another one, Logudoro, which features very different views, environment, food and traditions. You'll have officially left Gallura after a super long, low gradient descent that takes you to the spectacular Coghinas lake. Lakes - so frequent in northern countries, are seldom present in Mediterranean regions. So, they're like gold to us. But Coghinas, a medium-sized lake in the middle of nowhere and immersed in Mediterranean vegetation, is really – absolutely – lovely. And so is the little bridge that takes you to the west side of the lake. Some more kilometers and you'll be in Oschiri. A food stop in the church square makes for a perfect Mediterranean experience. From that very point on, you’ll start collecting all the upward meters of this stage. You'll cross the lonely mountains of the Logudoro region up to the town of Pattada. The name of this town is synonymous with hand-crafted knives made of iron and deer horn. There are workshops everywhere that you can visit to watch these skilled craftsmen. And why not purchase a souvenir? Accommodation in Pattada in a three-star hotel with breakfast.