Southern Sardinia Getaway Sardinia Italy Discover some of the most unspoiled corners of south Sardinia, as you ride through the Mediterranean vegetation and into ancient vines. The scents and the amazing scenery you will see on this tour are unique. Beautiful Arab-Sardinian and Anglo-Arab horses will accompany you on this adventure, suitable for intermediate to advanced riders. Short Getaway Center-based ride Meeting: Sant’Antioco Airport: Cagliari Transfer: Cagliari airport Riders: Min 3 riders Max 8 riders Trip Brochure (PDF) Trip Rating

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Transfer and Other Charges:

Transfers are included rom/to Cagliari airport

Sample Itinerary - subject to changes

Please, note that the itinerary below is to be considered indicative. It may be subject to variations due to weather conditions or circumstances beyond our control.

Day 1: Arrival
Arrival at Cagliari airport and meeting with one of our guides for your transfer to the hotel in the town of Sant’Antioco.
Dinner in a typical restaurant and overnight at the hotel.
Meals included: Dinner
Overnight at Hotel in Sant’Antioco

Day 2: East Coast of Sant’Antioco Island Ride
Today we take a quick transfer to the island of Sant'Antioco. Once we reach the island of Sant'Antioco, we will unload the horses near the former Palmas Cave.
From here, we will ride among the Mediterranean scrub, reaching the beautiful beach of Maladroxia. Then, we will descend the coast in a southerly direction towards the wild beach of Co'e Cuaddus.
After that, we will reach the locality of Turri with its imposing eighteenth-century tower and its intimate coves, sometimes sandy, sometimes pebbly, according to the whims of the sea.
Leaving behind us the incomparable panorama offered by this stretch of coast, we will finally go up the island passing through the hinterland and reach the Piana di Cannai, from which, we will return to the starting point.
Dinner in the Agriturismo “Is Concais”, a typical Sardinian kitchen.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight at Hotel in Sant’Antioco

Day 3: Beaches Ride
We follow the itinerary of a local river until we reach the sea. We can contemplate the south coast riding in Porto Botte, a windy inlet particularly loved by kite surfers. As we continue, we reach Is Solinas, another lovely beach also very appreciated from kite surfers. We then continue riding to the romantic bay of Su Portu e Su Trigu, finally arriving on the very known beach of Porto Pino, characterized by its white sands and dunes that are Unesco’s heritage. Between a sighting of some pink flamingos and the coastal vineyards, we will be likely impressed by the unique scents of the green junipers and Aleppo pines.
Dinner in the Restaurant “Agrofoglio” in San Giovanni Suergiù with their own products.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight at Hotel in Sant’Antioco

Day 4: Panoramic Ride
Today, we make our way to the mountain to get a priceless view of the Sulcis archipelago. During this excursion, we make a stop near the Domus de Janas of Crobu’s mountain. We will climb the mountain of Suergiu until 400 metres above the sea level. From the green paths of this hill, we will surprise you with a breathtaking view over the sea and over S. Antioco and S. Pietro island, the private island of Piana and other islets of the sulcitan archipelago. A beautiful view that will conquer you and that you cannot wait to shoot in a great photo.
Dinner in the Pizzeria di Renzo e Rita.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight at Hotel in Sant’Antioco

Day 5: West Coast Ride
We start our last ride at the fountain of Cannai, an ancient animal drinking-trough. As we ride, we will come across the ruins of Su Semafuru, a historical stop light postation placed in height to guard the bay of Palmas. After enjoying this unique panoramic view given by this strategical hill, we cross the mediterranean vegetation to a place called Portu Sciusciau, with a picturesque view of the cavern of Sirene. Then we visit the nuragic village of Grutti’e Acqua and the grave of the Giant placed in Su Niu’e su Crobu. The last stop before coming back is the beautiful bay of Calasapone with its arms of cliff that hug the sea drawing a charming cove where it’s possible to enjoy multicoloured sunsets.
Dinner in a Restaurant with fresh fish.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight at Hotel in Sant’Antioco

Day 6: Departure
After breakfast, check-out and transfer to Cagliari airport.

                                                Sant’Antioco area

Month	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Average High Temperature (°F)	56	58	60	63	71	78	84	84	79	72	63	58
Average Low Temperature (°F)	43	44	45	49	56	63	68	69	65	61	52	45
Average High Temperature (°C)	14	14	16	17	21	25	29	29	26	22	17	14
Average Low Temperature (°C)	6	7	7	10	13	17	20	20	18	16	11	7

Source: NOAA


Seasons
In Sardinia you will get the chance to enjoy temperate Mediterranean weather with a lot of sunlight. Sea breezes mitigate the summer heat along the coasts, and the temperature never goes below zero even in winter. Rain is rare, especially in the summer.

Winter
The winter is very short. Along the coast, the temperature rarely drops below freezing and it almost never snows.

Spring
In the spring the temperature reaches 20 degrees and rainy days become more rare. The sea begins to heat up, the days get longer and nature has its best colours.

Summer
In summer the sun is high and it almost never rains. At night, temperatures drop and the air is cooled by the sea breeze.

Autumn
Autumn arrives late in Sardinia as temperatures often still exceed 20 °C and the sea water maintains heat from the summer. The days get shorter but it does not rain a lot and the sun is always high. On the coast it is still warm enough to swim, although in the evening the temperature is cooler.

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Accommodations
This is a stationary ride, so all nights are spent at the same location.

Description
You are accommodated in a hotel that offers colorful and spacious bedrooms. All rooms are thermo-conditioned and equipped with LCD TV, Wi-Fi, telephone for national and international calls, as well as a private bathroom.

Room Occupancy
In case you are a solo traveler, the single supplement fee is mandatory.


Meals
All meals are included from dinner on day 1 to breakfast on the last day.

Dinners feature authentic Sardinian specialties cooked with local products (variety of antipasti, pasta, fish, meat...).

Lunches are mostly in the form of picnics with tables, chairs and cutlery. They incude fresh bread, salad, cheese, olives, cold cuts and Sardinian specialties.

Coffee or tea available on request. House wine is included with lunches and dinner.

Dietary Restrictions
We can usually cater to most dietary restrictions with prior notice.

This trip includes some wine with dinner and can accommodate special dietary requests.

Tack:		English or Trekking saddle
Horses:		Sardinian, Anglo-Arab and Arabians
Pace:		Approx. 5-6 hours in the saddle per riding day | Walk | Trot | Canter |
Level:		(3 to 5 out of 5)    Intermediate to Advanced
Weight:		Max 200 lbs / 90 kg
Riders:		Min 3 riders	Max 8 riders

Required Level & Pace
Participants need to feel comfortable at all gaits and it is recommended to have experience in outdoor riding.
The terrain is very varied and allows for long trots and some canter opportunities. You will be spending about 5 hours in the saddle per riding day.

Passports

Passport valid for at least three months beyond length of stay required by all nationals referred to in the chart except:

(a) 1. EU nationals holding a valid national ID card.

Passport Note

(a) Italy is a signatory to the 1995 Schengen Agreement. (b) The regulations stated below also apply to San Marino and the Vatican City.



Visas

Not required by all nationals referred to in the chart above for the following durations:

(a) nationals of EU countries for an unlimited period;

(b) nationals of Australia, Canada and the USA for stays of up to 90 days.

Note: Nationals not referred to in the chart above are advised to contact the embassy to check visa requirements 

Passport Required?
British	Yes
Australian	Yes
Canadian	Yes
USA	Yes
Other EU	1
Visa Required?
British	No
Australian	No
Canadian	No
USA	No
Other EU	No
Return Ticket Required?
British	No
Australian	No
Canadian	No
USA	No
Other EU	No

This information is not being updated on a regular basis. Hidden Trails does not take any responsibility for the accuracy of the above information. Please, consult the embassy or consulate for updated info.