Mountain Bike

A fairly long stage that presents modest difficulties due to several uphill stretches and the last 5 km of sandy terrain.

You will observe the characteristic morphology of large boulders and tafoni that are typical of the granite rocks present in this area.

What strikes the most is the majesty of the Scivu-Piscinas dune complex, which suddenly appears after the pass with the lookout post of Capo Pecora.

It should be noted that a stretch of the Piscinas beach is used as a naturist beach.

Safety and useful tips

The stage does not present any particular difficulties, except for the last stretch along the coast from the Punta Acqua Durci Beach to Piscinas.

At present, since it is not yet possible to walk along the upper part of the cliff (which belongs to the Penal Colony of Is Arenas), this passage follows the shoreline. In the event of sea storms, strong undertow or particularly rough sea, it is advisable to take the alternative route that passes through Scivu and continues towards the Posada of Pitzinurri (in red).

Alternatively, you can stay overnight in Scivu (with prior reservation) and assess the weather conditions for the following day to complete the stage or continue to arrive in Pitzinurri.

Tappa di discreta lunghezza che presenta qualche modesta difficoltà per i diversi tratti in salita e per gli ultimi 5 km di fondo sabbioso.

Incontriamo la caratteristica morfologia a grossi massi e tafoni, tipici delle rocce granitiche di questa zona.

Ma colpisce soprattutto la maestosità del sistema dunale di Scivu-Piscinas, che appare improvvisamente dopo la sella della vedetta di Capo Pecora.

ATTENZIONE: segnaliamo che il primo tratto della spiaggia di Scivu è adibito a spiaggia naturista.

Una variante del percorso  prevede come arrivo della  tappa  il villaggio minerario di Pitzinurri  (e non la spiaggia di Piscinas) nei pressi di Ingurtosu; dal sentiero, che si snoda in quota sui monti che costeggiano il sistema dunale di Scivu-Piscinas, è possibile ammirare un bellissimo panorama su tutta la zona costiera. 

A short stage, which is mainly covered along asphalted secondary roads and unpaved driveways. You will see the large barite quarry of Rio Bacchera and the onyx quarry of Tattinu (Roman quarry).

However, the main attractions of this route are the archaeological traces: from the Sacred Well of Tattinu, to the Byzantine Church of Sant'Elia, up to the rich Museum of Santadi.

WARNING: The sacred well of Tattinu is currently closed due to work in progress, the church of Sant'Elia is only visible from the outside.

Safety and useful tips

The route proceeds along comfortable and easy roads.

The first part of the route to leave Nuxis develops along asphalted urban and peri-urban roads, therefore you must pay attention to vehicular traffic.

Once you reach the village of Is Cosas, you have to follow the asphalted road along Via Camposanto in order to reach Santadi. Although this road is not very busy, you must pay attention to vehicular traffic that intensifies as you get closer to the town of Santadi.

Si tratta di una tappa breve, che si percorre in prevalenza su strade secondarie asfaltate e su strade bianche carrabili. Lungo il percorso si incontra la grande cava di barite di Rio Bacchera e la cava di onice di Tattinu (cava Romana).

Ma le caratteristiche principali di questo percorso sono le testimonianze archeologiche, dal Pozzo Sacro di Tattinu, alla chiesa bizantina di Sant’Elia, fino al ricco Museo di Santadi.

In addition to the beauty of the Carignano vines, today's route is characterised by important archaeological points of interest (Menhir of Su Terrazzu, necropolis of Pani Loriga, Grotta del Tesoro) and traces of mining activity (Su Benatzu mine), but above all by underground karstic phenomena (Is Zuddas Caves).

Safety and useful tips

The route proceeds along comfortable and easy roads.

The first part of the route out of Santadi develops along asphalted urban and peri-urban roads, so pay attention to vehicular traffic.

Once you reach the village of Is Pireddas, you must cross the SP 293 road, therefore pay close attention to vehicular traffic.

Once you reach Terrazzu, you travel along asphalted roads with vehicular traffic in some sections; once again, make sure to pay attention.

After Terrazzu, you have to proceed towards Pani Loriga; if you want to visit the archaeological site, you need to cross once again the SP 293 two times to visit the site and come back. When crossing, pay attention to vehicular traffic on the provincial road.

Before arriving in Su Benatzu and just before Is Zuddas, you have to take a stretch of the SP 70 road; watch out for vehicular traffic.

Il percorso è caratterizzato, oltre alla bellezza dei vitigni del Carignano, da importanti punti di interesse archeologico come i  Menhir di Su Terrazzu, la necropoli di Pani Loriga e la  Grotta del Tesoro. 

Importanti sono su questo territorio anche le testimonianze dell’attività estrattiva come la miniera di Su Benatzu e di importanti  fenomeni carsici sotterranei  come le grotte di Is Zuddas.

This is an easy stage that leaves time to visit the various ancient churches present in the area: from the medieval Santa Maria di Monserrato, to the Byzantine Santa Maria di Palmas, to the early Christian Basilica of Sant'Antioco.

You should keep a slow pace to admire the naturalistic beauty of the birdlife present in the wet area of the Sant'Antioco saltworks: a fascinating itinerary that leads you back to the south-western coast of Sardinia.

Safety and useful tips

The route from the ancient village of Tratalias proceeds along a comfortable and easy dirt road. As you go past the small church of Palmas you have to cross the SS 195 road and the Rio Palmas.

Depending on the weather and on the flood conditions of the River, it is possible to pass under the SS 195. (Please Note: The River can flood even without adverse weather conditions, in fact it is the natural outlet of the dam of the Lake of Monte Prama; therefore the river can flood even when the dam locks are opened).

In case the SS 195 underpass over the bed of the Rio Palmas is impassable due to the water flow, you will have to cross the SS 195. Therefore, make sure to pay close attention to the presence of vehicular traffic.

Once in the vicinity of Sant'Antioco, it is necessary to proceed by crossing the SS 126 road and taking the footbridge that connects the Island of Sant'Antioco to Sardinia. Pay attention when crossing the state highway due to the heavy traffic.

At the end of the stage, you have to pass through the streets of Sant'Antioco, therefore it is necessary to pay attention to the urban traffic.

WARNING: due to work in progress in the Sant'Antioco saltworks, a deviation must be made as indicated below; the area is signed.