Self-Guided Walking in Sardinia

This holiday starts in the small village of Buggerru, founded as a mine settlement in 1864. After you have checked in to the hotel you may wish to relax by the beach or you can visit the Henry Tunnel an old mining site, a labyrinth carved into the rock that opens onto sheer views of the sea and rocky coastline. Stay: Hotel '904 (Comfortable)

Today you leave Buggerru and start climbing along a secondary asphalt road overlooking the superb coast and the long beach of Portixeddu. This uphill section can be avoided by organizing a private transfer if you prefer. After 5km of gradual ascent the route starts its descent into the gorge towards the dunes and artificial pine forest planted to prevent the movement of sand covering the main street, which is the only access to the town. Along the last section of todays route you will walk through some military fortresses, left abondoned from the end of the second world war. After a lovely long lunch in Portixeddu you can take the bus to go back to Buggerru.

Today's 13km walk is expected to take about 4 hours and you will ascend 607m and descend 617m Stay: Hotel '904 (Comfortable) (B)

After breakfast a short transfer will take you to the nearly abandoned village of Ingurtosu from where you will start your walk towards the ruins of the ancient Laveria Brassey mine site. From here you walk to the dunes of Piscinas, some of the tallest in Europe and located next to Sardinia's most beautiful beaches. Today's walk explores this desert, and for about 6 km it is likely to be just you, the sea, the sand and the wind! From here you have a short transfer by road to the Agriturismo, where you spend the next two nights. If you arrive early you can enjoy exploring the gardens or relaxing on the veranda.

Today's 14.5km walk is expected to take about 5 hours and you will ascend 50m and descend 280m Stay: Agriturismo Majori () (B)

Today you head back to the sea (Scivu beach) then take a footpath into the Mediterranean macchia or shrubland, leading you to a panoramic view point on the Cape Pecora granite headland. This strip of pink granite shaped by wind and water juts out into the blue sea, considered to be the gem of the green coast. Continue along to Portixeddu, a 2.5 km white sand beach famous for surfing which is bordered by dunes, with forests of pines, oaks and junipers offering shelter during hot summer days. After relaxing on the beach return to Portixeddu by taxi.

Today's 15km walk is expected to take about 6 hours and you will ascend 431m and descend 559m Stay: Agriturismo Majori () (B)

Today you have a taxi ride of around 1 hour to the ancient fishing village of Porto Paglia. Take time to explore the village before starting today's walk along a very wild and remote coastline. The route you follow is a sandy footpath with stunning views of the cliffs. This walk is not suitable for people who suffer from vertigo, since there are a couple of sections with no railings close to the cliff's edge. The path then winds down to Portoscuso where you spend the night. Portoscuso is home to a 16th century Spanish Tower, the 17th century church of Madona d Itria as well as the famous tuna fishery, all worth a visit.

Today's 14km walk is expected to take about 4 hours and you will ascend 392m and descend 419m Stay: Hotel Don Pedro (Comfortable) (B)

First thing you hop on the ferry to the port of Carloforte on neighbouring San Pietro Island. Today's walk starts climbing on a secondary asphalt road towards the north side of the Island, where at the end of May they start the so-called Mattanza, a system of nets that for about 45 days catch tuna fish. Walk back to Carloforte from where you will take the ferry to Calasetta and then a private transfer takes you to the town of Sant Antioco on the island of the same name where you spend the last two nights of this holiday. Once a Phoenician Carthaginian colony, then a Roman city, today Sant Antioco is a charming seaside town. Wonder through the streets and admire the coloured houses, maritime history and impressive churches as well as the working fishing port.

Today's 12km walk is expected to take about 4 hours and you will ascend 379m and descend 379m Stay: Il Sentiero B&Bio (Comfortable) (B)

Today starts with a short drive to Cape Sperone, from where you walk back to Sant Antioco. During today's walk you pass by the imposing watchtower of Torre Cannai, once the backbone of the medieval defence system. Following on past the watchtower the path takes you to the beautiful beach of Maladroxia, a popular spot for surfers and windsurfers when the Maestrale wind blows (winter and spring). The last part of the walk back to Sant'Antioco town is alongside the asphalt road.

Today's 18km walk is expected to take about 5.5 hours and you will ascend 363m and descend 342m Stay: Il Sentiero B&Bio (Comfortable) (B)

After breakfast, the organised part of your holiday comes to an end. Private transfers are available back to Cagliari Airport (CAG). Please contact our self-guided team for further details. (B)