Alghero: E-Bike Tour Porto Conte, Punta Giglio & Beaches

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Duration4h

GroupUp to 20

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Cycle wild trails from Alghero to Punta Giglio with beach stops

You’ll cycle wild trails from Alghero on an e-bike tour with a local guide, crossing Roman bridges and pausing at ancient nuraghe ruins. Taste snacks at Mugoni Beach, explore WWII bunkers at Punta Giglio, and dip your toes in Sardinia’s clear waters before heading back—expect salty air and small surprises along the way.

Step-by-step itinerary

E-bike tour through Porto Conte Park

Start cycling from Alghero
Cross Roman Bridge over Calich lagoon
Visit Nuragic village of Palmavera
Ride single track to Mugoni Beach
Snack at beach kiosk
Explore Punta Giglio military reserve
Cycle inside Porto Conte Natural Park
Visit Lazzaretto Beach and hidden coves

The Experience

The first thing I remember is the crunch of gravel under our tires as we left Alghero behind—early enough that the air still felt cool against my arms. Our guide, Paolo, waved us down by a battered sign for the Roman Bridge. He grinned, pointed at a shoal of tiny fish darting in the Calich lagoon below (“locals call them ‘muggini’,” he said), and then we were off again, crossing into what felt like another world. Sardinia really does smell different—sort of wild thyme and salt.

I’d never ridden an e-mountain bike before this tour, but honestly? It made the climbs almost fun. There was a moment on the single track to Mugoni Beach where I nearly lost my nerve (roots everywhere), but Paolo just called back, “Let it roll!” and somehow I did. We stopped for a snack at a beach kiosk—my hands still buzzing from the ride—and I tried a local pastry that was sticky and sweet. The sand was pale gold, soft between my toes when I finally took off my shoes.

Punta Giglio surprised me. I thought it’d be just views (which were wild—cliffs dropping straight to blue water), but then Paolo led us through old army barracks half-swallowed by limestone and brush. He told stories about WWII soldiers stationed here; you could almost hear echoes in the quiet rooms. We rode past Nuraghe di Palmavera too—those ancient stones stacked in impossible shapes—and I tried to picture life here thousands of years ago. Not sure I managed it.

By the time we reached Lazzaretto Beach, my legs were tired in that good way. Some people went for a swim—I just watched light flicker on the water and let myself feel sunburnt and lucky. The ride back felt slower, or maybe I just didn’t want it to end yet.

What’s included

Your day includes use of a Merida, Scott or Santacruz mountain bike—or an e-mountain bike by Haibike or Focus—plus helmet rental and all taxes or fees covered. You’ll have a professional MTB guide throughout who offers assistance as needed; snacks are provided along the route with optional lunch available at Lazzaretto Beach if you’d like to add it before returning to Alghero.

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by Biking Sardinia