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

From Costa Smeralda, riding along the hills of northern Sardinia, and passing through the famous landscapes of the Aggius valley, you come to the medieval town of Castelsardo. This is a very well preserved historical city, thanks to the fact that it’s perched atop a promontory high above the sea that has protected it from attacks and destruction over the centuries. Today, Castelsardo is a well-known tourist destination with all the services imaginable available for you. There’s a marina and beautiful beaches and small inlets perfect for a pleasant summer holiday. But rituals and traditions such as the famous Festa di Lunissanti mark the everyday life of the town, characterized by the industrious work of basket-weavers, fishermen, and farmers. You’ll love it! Accommodation and dinner in a four-star hotel.

Many narrow mountain roads are hidden in the heart of Ogliastra. Some can’t even be found on maps. And that’s one of the reasons they are jewels for those who love cycling. Optimal roadbed. No traffic. Springs everywhere. Green year around. The route we’ve selected here is on a good number of these roads providing you with an incredible mixture of the mountains of central eastern Sardinia and the crystal-clear water of the famous Orosei gulf. Your destination is Calagonone, a tiny village on the Orosei gulf, and an excellent starting place for visits to the coves along the coastline, or simply for enjoying the beach after the ride. It’s an excellent place from which you can extend your days of cycling on Sardinia. Accommodation and dinner at Calagonone is in a hotel.

You climb out of Calagonone on a very old and very panoramic road. Riding on it is a perfect way to say arrivederci to the Orosei gulf. This is a very easy stage despite its length. It runs mostly along the eastern coastline, touching many resorts such as Orosei, Siniscola or San Teodoro. The stage ends nearby Olbia, fairly close to the airport, and near the Murta Maria beach where you’ll have time for the last swim in the beautiful Sardinian water. Accommodation and dinner in a hotel.