Hike to Capo Spartivento

A beautiful route with a great view of the sea 😁. Free parking is no problem during the off-season. But the best part was... seeing a hoopoe for the first time in years.

The path is easy to see, but in parts it is very difficult to walk on as it is very rocky and washed out. I would recommend sturdy shoes and long trousers as possible as there are sometimes scratchy thorns. I would also recommend walking the path so that you do the coastal part last. There are some beautiful bays to jump into the water. So don't forget your swimming trunks and towel. Most of the path, especially inland, is without shade. So don't forget sunscreen, a hat and water. Spectacular views of the bays are the reward.

Nice round trip. You should be able to walk well. Sneakers with non-slip soles are recommended. You will be rewarded with a changing, very beautiful landscape. The 8 km cannot be completed quickly due to the partly loose, steep ground.

Hiking at Capo Spartivento in Sardinia is a highly recommended adventure. This stunning loop offers breathtaking coastal views, with numerous small bays and secluded beaches to explore along the way. The hike combines natural beauty with historical interest, featuring impressive cliffs, pristine beaches, and a scenic lighthouse at Capo Spartivento. The route is perfect for nature lovers and those looking to experience Sardinia's rugged charm. 🏖️🇮🇹

The departure point is easily reachable by car, the parking lot is just before Cala Cipolla, once you have left the car and passed this last cove you arrive in a few minutes at the lighthouse of Capo Spartivento. Once you reach the lighthouse, turning right, you go up towards the only hill in the place "sa guardia manna" from which you can admire a panorama of all the beaches of Chia to the left (E-SE-S) and of the coast of Tueredda and Capo Malfatano to the right (S-SW-W), until you see the profile of Capo Teulada. Afterwards, you go down towards the interior and near the main road, you turn left and head towards the small beach of "sa Perda Longa" preceded by dunes of very fine sand. After the beach, continuing to the left, one of the most characteristic stretches of the area begins with views of the sea, low vegetation and granite rocks that leads to the stretch of sand in front of the Ferraglione island known for the nesting of seagulls.

Nice hike to the lighthouse, near Cipolla beach. Over the hill to the next bay, the Petra Longa beach, after that we are a bit off the path (careful, there are also many prickly plants among them) 😅 scrambling over the large rocks 😃 please only wear sturdy shoes, the rocks are very rough from the wind and the salt from the sea 😮. A quick swim and snack in a small bay and on we went, back to the lighthouse and Cala Cipolla, by the way, a very beautiful beach 😍 Have fun LG Kathy