11 Jul 2025
Off the back of a lovely Costa Smeralda trip with the same company the day before, I was hoping this one would be just as good - it was! Luca was an outstanding tour leader who went out of his way to make each person's day as safe, enjoyable and hassle-free as possible. He even volunteered to use part of his break (during the 'free time in STdG stop') to do some extra driving to show me something close by, which was so kind. The actual hike was great fun and really scenic. Although you can get to the area yourself by public transport, going with Luca really added value. He took us on a brilliant route with a mix of scenery and some interesting (but not too challenging) rock scrambling, taking great care to ensure that we all placed our feet in the best places and stayed hydrated throughout the day. He also told us so much about the local plants and the spirit of Sardinia in general. The pace was good - steady, with plenty of photo opportunities, but not so slow that we spent unnecessary time baking in the sun.
Communication was great leading up to the day. Do take their guidance seriously - there is so little shade on the walk that you really do need to cover up or wear/regularly reapply sun cream, and you will need plenty to drink. Same applies to the beach stop later if you choose that option. It's amazing to have a cold dip after the walk, but there's not really any natural shade on the beach itself (but plenty at the beach bar).