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From Springtime Spin in Sardinia 2019 by Anne Mathers

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Patrick O'Hara commented on a photo in Let the Journey Begin

Absolutely, it does!

11 months ago
Anne Mathers replied to a comment by Anne Mathers on Let the Journey Begin

We discovered there are about six or seven named winds in Sardinia. It gets hit from every side, but the fiercest are the Mistral, Tramontana and the Scirroco. We never experienced the Libiccio, which I guess is a real b****! When these hit, you just hunker down like everyone else.

1 year ago
Anne Mathers commented on Let the Journey Begin

I think you will be fine taking the bikes on the train. Although, it is up to the discretion of the conductor. These trains do not run with Swiss efficiency so you get what you get. Don't expect to find spacious areas for your bikes and you will be ok.

1 year ago
Rachel and Patrick Hugens replied to a comment by David Mathers on Let the Journey Begin

Thanks again, agree one never knows anymore what the weather will be as it doesn't seem to be as predictable.
Another advice question: your take on getting a fully loaded bike onto the Sardinia trains.

1 year ago
David Mathers commented on Let the Journey Begin

We didn't camp on this trip however, I believe Sardinia is popular with Europeans who like to camp. We rode past two campgrounds that I can recall. One was north of Alghero, a great spot. The other was on the island, San Pietro I think. It seemed a bit isolated and was packed to the gills because people also flocked to the same beach, which was gorgeous. You have much to look forward to. Having said that, it could be chilly in April.

1 year ago
Rachel and Patrick Hugens replied to a comment by David Mathers on Let the Journey Begin

Thanks Anne, very helpful especially the highlights. We will not be here until Next April most likely. Is there a camping infrastructure, or did you mostly do B & B?
We plan on a ferry from Barcelona to Porto Torres and moving through to then go to Sicily before crossing the boot of Italy.

1 year ago
David Mathers replied to a comment by Rachel and Patrick Hugens on Let the Journey Begin

Hi,

That’s a tough question to answer. The only area to truly avoid is the industrial coastline along the southwest coast to Cagliari. That’s easy enough to do on a train. I think we caught it in Carbonia?
If you are there now, the winds might be worth taking into consideration.

The other area we didn’t care for was Muravera, but it was more to do with our experience there I think. It was a Sunday and we just got a weird feeling about the place. Oh, and Barumini where the Su Nuraxi is located. They have an amazing nuraghi there which is worth seeing but no tourist services in the town. I think everyone who comes to see the nuraghi does a day trip from Cagliari.

Highlights in Sardinia would be places like Cagliari itself and the National Archaeological Museum, La Maddelena Island, Castelsardo, the beaches along the east coast, the climb to and down from Genna Silana, Bosa, Pina Monne’s painted murals in Sunni, Flussio and Tinnura, Oristano, Carolforte on Isola San Pietro (although you have to hold your nose and look the other way as you approach the ferry terminal.. the industrial complex is something else!). Olbia is a nice enough place but it is a hub and it was a bit busy for us. Nevertheless the coast south of Olbia and right on down the east side is so beautiful.

There is a crazy hill between Arbus and Buggeru if you decide to go that way on your way south. It’s ok going up but it was so steep I had to walk a good chunk of it to get down (no disc brakes). Still, it was worth it. Just don’t try going north along that section!

So, the highlights are smattered around the island really. Sardinia has quite a story, both ancient and more recent) that few know about. It is overlooked by north american tourists and it is not high up on the bucket list for travellers. We loved the people but that’s usually the case when we travel. Food was so-so, with a few exceptions.

Don’t know if this was helpful. Enjoy the ride wherever it takes you.

Cheers,
Anne

1 year ago
Rachel and Patrick Hugens commented on Let the Journey Begin

Hi Anne,
We will have a limited time in Sardinia, Porto Torres to Cagliarli....
What would you highly recomment? Best to go down West side or East side? Thanks
Racpat

1 year ago
Scott Anderson commented on a photo in Cagliari

So beautiful. One of my favorite trees.

4 years ago
Rachael Anderson commented on Cagliari to Victoria

It was great journal, I’m sorry to see it end. We look forward to seeing you in Victoria.

4 years ago
Rachael Anderson commented on Isola di Sant’Antioco to Cagliari

What a great time with the trains. Glad you made it and had a wonderful last dinner!

4 years ago
Rachael Anderson commented on a photo in Isola di Sant’Antioco to Cagliari

How frustrating! We had the same issue multiple times in Southern Italy. By the way, it’s good to see a post from you again. We were worried.

4 years ago
Patrick O'Hara commented on a photo in Carloforte to Sant’Antioco

Sorry, Anne. I actually thought I was reading the Anderson's blog. I thought to myself, "that's not Scott's bike!". Ha ha. Oooops. Glad to see your journal again. I missed it over the past few days. Tail Winds!

4 years ago
Patrick O'Hara commented on a photo in Carloforte to Sant’Antioco

Isn't that your old BF?

4 years ago
Anne Mathers replied to a comment by Leslie Rogers-Warnock on a photo in Isola San Pietro Day Ride

Yes, it’s a bionic version.

4 years ago