Metropolitan City of Cagliari

Hiking

Join this beautiful hike along one of the most picturesque coasts of Sardinia in the southern coast between Santa Margherita di Pula and Chia. Pinus village will be the starting point of the Ancient Roman road that linked Bithia to Nora, an ancient Phoenician Roman outpost created since the 7th century BC in the southwest of Sardinia. Travel along a beautiful trail that overlooks the turquoise sea surrounded by a lush Mediterranean vegetation. Meet a small island where once stood the Tophet Phoenician Punic Bithia. At the end of the excursion, the Bitan guides will have the great pleasure to offer you "Sa Picchettada," typical Sardinian snack.

Your tour starts from Chia, as you hop into a Jeep and drive directly to the Is Cannoneris Natural Park. A panoramic approach leads you to discover the reserve. The real green Sardinian space is represented by Is Cannoneris, the biggest European holm–oaks majestic forest, set over 4800 hectares. In this magic setting, encounter deers, eagles, mouflons, wild boars, the most important species inhabiting the Is Cannoneris Reserve. This itinerary includes 9 kilometers of trekking to reach the waterfalls. At the waterfalls it's possible to swim and relax before your return.

Enjoy the power and excitement of an off-road, quadrunner tour while exploring southern Sardinia. Discover the natural beauty of Is Cannoneris national park, cross through wild forests and mountainous landscape, and go swimming in refreshing waterfalls. Start by following your guide along dirt paths between Chia and Pula. Take in breathtaking views and explore the heart of a forest at 1,000 meters height. Come in contact with the leafy-branched holm oaks, conifers, and lush vegetation that surround this natural setting. After reaching Pula, trek for about 800 meters and experience energizing waterfalls in this refreshing Mediterranean atmosphere. Next, go for a dip as your guide shares anecdotes about Sardinian history. Take advantage of bottled water, provided to you to stay refreshed along the trails.  Finally, cruise back to Chia with the fresh sea air blowing in your face as you look over this beautiful Italian landscape one more time from the vantage point of your quad.