NEW YORK CITY – There's still time to squeeze in an unforgettable bike trip before the snow falls (Hint: It’s on Mediterranean island with sun-filled autumn days perfect for bicycling)!
Cycling the magical Mediterranean island of Sardinia in October and early November is a real pleasure. The days are sunny – averaging 64°F/18°C, with maximum temps 80°F/27°C – the electric blue water is still warm enough for a swim, chestnuts and porcini mushrooms are in season, AND the crowds are gone, leaving the roads, ruins and beaches all to yourself. Perfection.
Veteran bicycle tour operator Discover France offers a self-guided itinerary that starts in Alghero then meanders along Sardinia’s rugged west coast to medieval villages and roman towns like Santu Lussurgiu, built on an inactive volcanic mountain, then down to Oristano, a town rich in history and known for its culinary delights. You can visit Tharros, a Punic-Roman ruins complex, and admire the famous beach Is Arutas, a glorious shoreline sparkling with little white pebbles. From the beaches to the mountains through forests and hilltop villages...Sardinia is not just a sun-bathers’ paradise, but a cyclist's dream as well.