Trasnport
Travel by your own vehicle to the starting point of the hike
Walking distance
8.6 km round trip
Elevation gain
448 m
Duration
Approximately 5 hours, breaks included
Difficulty
Medium*
Availability
Spring, Summer (short route)**, Autumn, Winter
If you’re looking for a hike in Sardinia full of history, with stunning sea views and immersed in nature, this is the perfect adventure for you!
The trek from Nebida to Masua follows a scenic coastal trail that takes you to the ancient Laveria Lamarmora, once a site where different types of minerals were separated. Mostly women worked here, sorting the minerals, and today only the skeletal remains of the buildings stand on the cliffs overlooking the sea at Nebida.
The hike continues along the Five Sea Stacks Trail, where you can see these impressive rock towers rising from the sea, including the famous “Pan di Zucchero”, the tallest sea stack in Europe.
The route then leads to Masua, before following a section of the Cammino Minerario di Santa Barbara, bringing you back to the starting point. Along the way, you’ll capture timeless views where sea and nature meet.
* Difficulty: Medium. The trail includes different types of paths (mule tracks, dirt roads, asphalt), including some short exposed sections.
** Short route: This option covers only the stretch from the village of Nebida to Laveria Lamarmora. In summer, the full route is not recommended due to high temperatures and lack of shade. Contact me for more information!
PRICE: €55.00 / PERSON (MIN. 2 PEOPLE)
REQUIRED EQUIPMENT
Mandatory
– Hiking boots
– At least 1.5 liters of water
– Windproof and waterproof jacket
– Packed lunch and snacks
– Technical/sportswear
Recommended
– Sunscreen
– Hat
– Sunglasses
MEETING POINT
Nebida, Piazza Belvedere
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HIKE STARTING POINT
Nebida, Piazza Belvedere
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PLEASE NOTE
– Transportation to the starting point of the hike is not included and is the responsibility of the participants.
– The guide reserves the right to refuse participants who do not have the mandatory equipment.
– A good level of physical fitness, suitable for this type of hike, is required.
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