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7 Day Tour Two Islands Horse Riding Holiday in Sant'Antioco, Sardinia
Hotel I Colori, Via Nazionale 89, Sant'Antioco, South Sardinia, Sardinia, Italy
Italy Horse Riding Holiday
A fantastic trail of 150 km in the south of Sardinia and the island of Sant’Antioco. Discovering Middle Age villages, the sea, saltworks, lakes, the mountains, and beautiful wild beaches.
Key information
- Rider weight limit: 85kg
- Tack Type: Comfortable English or endurance tack
Highlights
- 5 days horse-riding (5 hours on the saddle a day)
- A horse trail for experts discovering the Eastern coast of S.Antioco island
- An excursion on the south coast of Sardinia between the beaches of Porto Botte and Porto Pino
- Interesting horse riding trail of some hours with a historical preview
- 6 nights accommodation
- Daily meals, airport transfers
- Daily transfer by support vehicle
Skill level
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Styles
5 days with instruction in English
The organizer also speaks: French, Italian
Group size: Maximum of 8 participants
Airport transfer included:
Cagliari Elmas Airport
Accommodation
Facilities
- Spa
- Swimming pool (outdoor)
Colori Hotel in Sant Antioco is located 10 minutes by car away from Horse Sardinia's ranch in San Giovanni Suergiu. Hotel Colori offers rooms with private bathrooms. A swimming pool with spa facilities is available.
Program
Day 1: Arrival
Transfer from Cagliari airport to the hotel “I Colori” in Sant’Antioco. Dinner at the restaurant “Agrifoglio” with typical local products.
Day 2: Shades of blue sky between lake and sea
An interesting horse riding trail for a few hours, including a historical overview and a relaxing stop at the artificial lake of Tratalias.
Leaving the riding school, we head towards the sea and Saint Antioco’s salt works. Following the local riverbed, we arrive at a small village called Palmas Vecchio, where we can admire a church built 1,000 years ago. Next, we visit the artificial lake of Tratalias, where we will reach an amazing panoramic viewpoint to see both the lake basin and the distant coast. On our way back, we visit the Middle Age village “Tratalias Vecchia.” Surrounded by native vegetation and the blue hues of the lake and sea, we offer you a truly captivating horse riding experience.
Dinner at the restaurant “Da Silvana” featuring local fish and products.
Day 3: Sea and history
A horse trail for experts, exploring the eastern coast of S. Antioco island.
Our horses arrive by van on the island of S. Antioco. In the area of the former Palmas quarries, we unload the horses and begin our ride to the beautiful beach of Maladroxia, passing through Mediterranean vegetation until we reach the coastline. Heading south, we arrive at the wild beach of Coe’ Cuaddus, and then to Turri, with its majestic 700-year-old tower overlooking the headland. The inner bays, sometimes sandy and sometimes rocky, depend on the sea’s whims.
Taking in this incredible and unparalleled view of the coastline, we head inland towards the Cannai Valley, where we will return to the starting point. It is an extremely fascinating experience, uncovering the eastern coast of S. Antioco.
Dinner at Agriturismo “Is Concais,” featuring typical Sardinian cuisine.
Day 4: Beaches and white sand between junipers and pine trees
An excursion along the southern coast of Sardinia, visiting the beaches of Porto Botte and Porto Pino.
We begin our horse riding tour from the riding school, following a local river towards the sea. We ride along the south coast, passing Porto Botte, a windy inlet loved by kite surfers, before reaching Is Solinas, another beach appreciated by kite surfers. We continue to the romantic bay of Su Portu e Su Trigu, and finally arrive at the renowned beach of Porto Pino, famous for its white sands and dunes, which are a UNESCO heritage site. Along the way, we might spot pink flamingos while riding through coastal vineyards, all accompanied by the unique scents of green junipers and Aleppo pines.
Dinner at the restaurant “Agrifoglio” in San Giovanni Suergiù, featuring zero-kilometer products.
Day 5: Islands on the island in high altitude
Monte Suergiù and its panorama of the islands of Sulcis.
This horse trail takes you up the mountain, offering a priceless view of the Sulcis archipelago. During the excursion, we stop near the Domus de Janas of Crobu’s mountain and climb Monte Suergiù, reaching 400 meters above sea level. From the green paths of the hill, you will be treated to breathtaking views over the sea and the islands of S. Antioco, S. Pietro, the private island of Piana, and other islets in the Sulcitan archipelago. A spectacular view that will capture your heart and inspire stunning photos.
Dinner at Pizzeria di Renzo e Rita.
Day 6: Amazing views and wide horizons
The west coast of S. Antioco – a horse riding journey full of emotions.
On this second trail on the island of S. Antioco, we begin at the famous Cannai fountain, an ancient animal drinking trough in the Cannai valley. We start the tour by riding towards the ruins of Su Semafuru, a historic signal post located on a hilltop to guard the bay of Palmas. After enjoying this unique panoramic view, we ride through Mediterranean vegetation to Portu Sciusciau on the coast, with its picturesque view of the Sirene cavern. We also visit the Nuragic village of Grutti’e Acqua and the Giant's tomb located at Su Niu’e su Crobu. Before returning, our final stop is the beautiful bay of Calasapone, with its cliffs embracing the sea, creating a charming cove where you can enjoy colorful sunsets.
Dinner at a restaurant featuring fresh fish.
Day 7: Departure
Breakfast at the hotel and transfer to Elmas airport in Cagliari.
Note
Level: Comfortable in all gaits (walk, trot, gallop) with experience in outdoor riding. Five hours in the saddle a day. You have to be master of the three gaits and to be fit. The terrain is very varied, long trots and gallops are possible.
Location
The holiday will take place in Sant'Antioco, Sardinia, Italy. The hotel is located in the very picturesque small town of Sant'Antioco, directly on the sea (small fishing port) with a lot of nice places to have a drink, restaurants, shops, and boutiques. Nearby, you can find interesting museums (archeology, marine, traditional handcraft, and ethnology), historical centers such as Necropolis and Tophet (Paleochristian), and the Cathedral of VI century with important catacombs.
Food
All meals from dinner on the day of arrival to breakfast on the day of departure are included.
Dinners include authentic Sardinian specialties based on local products: a variety of antipasti, pasta, fish, meat, dessert, wine, water, and digestive.
Picnics with tables, chairs, and cutlery including fresh bread, salad, cheese, olives, cold cuts, Sardinian specialties, wine, water or other drinks. Coffee or tea on request. Bottled Wine not included.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Drinks
The following drinks are included:
- Coffee
- Tea
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Regular (typically includes meat and fish)
If you have special dietary requirements it's a good idea to communicate it to the organiser when making a reservation
What's included
- Airport transfers from/to the nearest airport
- 6 nights in Hotel I Colori, Sant Antioco
- 5 days of horse riding
- All meals from dinner on the day of arrival to breakfast on the day of departure
- Transfer by support vehicle every day
What's not included
- Airfare
- Spa (1 hour for 20 EUR)
How to get there
Recommended Airports
CAG
Cagliari Elmas Airport
55 km
Transfer included
Airport: Cagliari Elmas Airport
Airport transfer included: Cagliari Elmas Airport
No additional charges. You can request this in the next step.
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 16% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
- The rest of the payment should be paid 30 days before arrival.
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