{"id":18310,"date":"2025-06-12T13:57:23","date_gmt":"2025-06-12T11:57:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wobblyride.com\/?p=18310"},"modified":"2025-06-12T13:57:34","modified_gmt":"2025-06-12T11:57:34","slug":"cycling-in-sardinia-bike-touring-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wobblyride.com\/pl\/2025\/06\/12\/cycling-in-sardinia-bike-touring-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Cycling in Sardinia – Practical Bike Touring Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"

Pristine beaches, rugged mountains, quiet country roads, plenty of sunshine, and exciting history – no matter what kind of cyclist you are, Sardinia has everything one needs from a cycling destination. I\u2019ve recently spent a few days biking on this Italian island, and I know for sure – I will be coming back for more Sardinian cycling adventures!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Cycling in Sardinia – my impressions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As usual, I had the best intentions and high ambitions when planning the cycling trip in Sardinia. I thought I\u2019d do a lot of research and meticulously plan the best, most scenic, most optimal route. But as usual, reality happened. I had a sudden surge of work in the weeks leading up to the holidays, and all I had was a rough draft of a route and a couple of pins on Google Maps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It turned out that it didn\u2019t matter. I suspect that wherever you go in Sardinia (as long as you stay off busy main roads), you\u2019ll find great views and enjoy pedalling through the island. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since we didn\u2019t have much time, we narrowed it down to the north of Sardinia and the La Maddalena archipelago. I was a little worried that it might be too touristy and busy, but the end of May turned out to be a perfect time to visit, before the crowds arrive on the beaches and coastal towns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Following the coast<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

We slowly rolled through quiet country roads, with the landscape constantly changing. The azure waters of the Mediterranean Sea flickered below the horizon. It was never really flat. There were always some craggy mountains around, some looking like someone just dumped a pile of rocks that created funky shapes. The warm air carried the aroma of pines and toothpick plant, and whenever we came closer to the shore, we welcomed a refreshing breeze. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Life on Sardinia seemed unhurried. Drivers didn\u2019t mind stopping to help a lost tortoise safely cross the road. People in coastal towns had time to indulge in endless conversations with their neighbours. Perhaps this slow-paced life, combined with clean air and fresh, local food, was the reason why Sardinia was one of the blue zones – regions of the world where people live exceptionally long, healthy, and happy lives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our route was a charming kaleidoscope of smaller and bigger roads, ups and downs, sea views and mountains. We rolled calmly, occasionally greeted by other cyclists, both locals on road bikes and tourists with panniers, with a friendly \u201cciao\u201d. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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It wasn\u2019t all roses, though. Sometimes, instead of carelessly biking on quiet gravel roads, we were forced to make a major detour, including some busy sections, just because the roads were private and gated. One of them even had a \u201cno cycling\u201d sign, which seemed like overkill. I understand that people don\u2019t want car traffic on their private road, but come on – what does a few cyclists passing through hurt you?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Island hopping<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

On La Maddalena, the smaller island off the northern coast of Sardinia, the air felt lighter, cooler. It was still pleasantly warm, shorts and short-sleeve weather even in the evening. We found a cosy local restaurant to refuel after hours of cycling and, as always, I was amazed how the Italians can turn the simplest ingredients into a masterpiece. I ordered Cacio e Pepe, which is just pasta, cheese and pepper, and it tasted like heaven, especially accompanied by Sardinian wine!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Despite taking things easy and cycling less than 60 km a day, we felt drained. Maybe it was the heat or lack of sleep. That\u2019s why we decided to take our time during the island-hopping and appreciate the empty beaches (we even found a little sea turtle fighting through the waves on one of them!). Sometimes, I love challenging myself and cycling from morning to evening, but this time it was lovely to feel like on a proper vacation, without the need to prove anything to myself. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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On Isola dei Gabbiani (The Seagull Island), there were crowds of windsurfers and kitesurfers. The conditions could not be better – the strong wind carried them far, and we spent the evening admiring the kitesurfers flying a few meters above the water. They had this childlike joy on their faces that you can only see on people who are fully immersed in the moment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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We closed our loop to Olbia cycling on some tranquil roads surrounded by lush plants and trees. There were plenty of strenuous climbs, but I knew that at the top of every hill was a spectacular landscape. And I knew that I didn\u2019t even see the most incredible parts of Sardinia. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

– I’ll come back one day to explore the mountains – I promised myself after I returned my rental bike.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jak dojecha\u0107?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Promem<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

There are multiple ferry routes connecting Sardinia with mainland Italy. The island has six main harbours: Cagliari, Olbia, Golfo Aranci, Santa Teresa di Gallura, Porto Torres and Arbatax. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are also ferries operating between Sardinia and Corsica, as well as between Nice and Toulon in France, and Barcelona. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Find your ferry to Sardinia on Omio<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n