Sardinia is one of the regions more details of Italy thanks to the characteristics of its territory. Here, the presence of the Mediterranean is also manifested where the sea is absent: you can perceive it in the intensity of the colors and in the scents, in the perseverance of wind, in the scattering of the rocks, in the scorching heat of the countryside. A bike ride in Sardinia is a dip in the richness of nature, in the silver-plated green of olive and myrtle trees, in the abundance of shiny almonds, in the airiness of cork, in the austerity of Roveri field, in the beauty of the traditions, sounds, flavors. A whole world on an island that is among the largest in the Mediterranean and the whole world.
A bike ride in Sardinia is perhaps the best way to get to know the real life of this wonderful land, surrounded by a crystal clear sea, that has nothing to envy to the most beautiful tropical seas.
In Sardinia bike itineraries winds through scenic roads that allow you to travel throughout the island; on the basis of your ability you can establish difficulty and length of your stages, thus enjoying your holiday. Here the bike paths also include dirt roads for the more demanding bikers, where it will be very easy to meet flocks of sheep grazing or encounters with characteristic “Nuraghes”, fascinating millennial constructions built by the most ancient civilization that has populated the Sardinia. Bike itineraries in Sardinia are a right opportunity to discover a rich and varied hinterland. It’s full of vegetation, and the mountains and hills are furrowed by watercourses and fascinating waterfalls, surrounded by thick woods of almond trees and chestnut trees which hide the mineral-rich soil and mines, such as the “Serbariu” one that’s opened to the public, inserted in the Sardinian Geomineral History and Environmental Park. The Bike Hotels in Sardinia offer excellent services for cyclists and numerous opportunities for their partners. Crossing the Sardinia on two wheels, it’s impossible, not come across some traditional celebration and stop to observe the rich costumes, grotesque masks or people with cowbells, flutes and bagpipes, that seem to come out from a parallel universe where time is suspended. Cycling in Sardinia is also a good opportunity to taste the specialty of this territory. You will discover how easy and poor ingredients can give extraordinary results. An example of this are typical sweets, made with honey and almonds which stands out among a veritable gluttony: the ”Torrone”. A cycling holiday in Sardinia offers you the opportunity to taste the fragrances of particular breads, such as the “Carasau” one, thin and crunchy that combines wonderfully with the piquant flavors of Sardinian pecorino cheese.
In Sardinia the extra virgin olive oil contains unique aromas, which enrich the seasoning of traditional pastas.
You will find that the saffron is not only the typical element for the “Milan risotto”, but also here it is included in many dishes of the tradition. In addition to cycling itineraries, in Sardinia you cannot forget to taste wines and spirits, as well as intense as the earth and the sun of this region: as the “Cannonau di Sardegna”, the “Carignano del Sulcis””, the Vermentino di Gallura”, the “Mandrolisai”, the delicious and digestive “Mirto”, the powerful grappa “Filu ‘e Ferru”…that’s absolutely essential after a typical meal and some traditional dishes such as the “Culurgionis”, “Malloreddus”, “Porceddu”, or after having tasted the kid or lamb roast.
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