At Villa Malvasio, even your motorcycles sleep soundly! 🏍️💤 Locked gates, welcoming smiles, and a giant-padlock-proof internal parking lot. Choose our B&B as your safe base camp in Sassari for your Sardinia tours: you relax, and your two wheels do too!
Traveling by motorcycle in Sardinia is every biker's dream: perfect asphalt, breathtaking curves, landscapes that range from the mountains to the sea in just a few kilometers, and a mild climate almost all year round. However, packing and unpacking your bags every day can turn the pleasure of riding into a logistical stress.
The preferred solution for the most experienced motorcyclists (from German tourers to enthusiasts from all over Europe) is to choose a strategic Base Camp. Villa Malvasio, located in Sassari, is the perfect hub to explore the North-West of the island .
We offer exactly what every motorcyclist is looking for: a private, fenced, and secure parking lot to let the bikes rest at night, and quiet rooms (perhaps with a private SPA) to let the riders rest .
We recommend a minimum stay of 3 days to enjoy the best roads. Here is our definitive guide.
Table of Contents:
- Why choose Villa Malvasio as a Base Camp for Motorcycles
- Tour 1: The inland curves (From Osilo to Tempio Pausania)
- Tour 2: The dream coastal road (Alghero and Bosa)
- Tour 3: The charm of the Costa Smeralda and the North
- The best Restaurants to recharge after the Tour
1. Why choose Villa Malvasio as a Base Camp for Motorcycles
Positioned just minutes from the center of Sassari, Villa Malvasio allows you to set off every morning towards a different destination (sea, mountains, or coastal road) and return in the evening to maximum comfort. No stress with luggage on the bike, maximum security in our internal parking lot, and authentic Sardinian hospitality upon your return.
2. Tour 1: The inland curves (From Osilo to Tempio Pausania)
This itinerary is for those who love technical riding and endless panoramas.
Start from our Base Camp heading towards Osilo, to the Church of Nostra Signora di Bonaria .
This road, just 30 minutes from Sassari, is full of beautiful curves and will lead you to the highest point in the territory, offering a breathtaking 360-degree view that embraces the city and the entire Gulf of Asinara, totally immersed in nature.
Continue towards Nulvi riding on the renowned SS 127.
The route then winds through Martis and Chiaramonti, heading into the mountainous area.
The arrival is scheduled in Tempio Pausania, via a challenging and wonderful road, perfect for leaning into the curves in total safety.
After a break in the cool Gallura climate, return to the base camp at Villa Malvasio.
🗺️ Ready to warm up the engines?
Don't waste time mapping out routes! We have already created the perfect itinerary for you. Click the link below to open the complete route directly on Google Maps: you can save it to your smartphone, share it with your riding buddies, or customize it as you like.
Your tour starts here! 👇
⬇️Download Tour in google Maps
3. Tour 2: The dream coastal road (Alghero and Bosa)
A day dedicated to cliffs dropping sheer into the sea and the salty breeze.
Departure from the Villa towards Stintino to admire La Pelosa, universally recognized as one of the most beautiful beaches in the world.
Continue towards Capo Caccia, where a spectacular sheer drop to the sea awaits you (among the most impressive in Sardinia), with the possibility to visit the Neptune's Caves and enjoy a well-deserved coffee at the panoramic bar.
Passing through Fertilia, you will arrive in Alghero, for a stroll in its fascinating Catalan historic center.
The masterpiece of the tour: the Alghero-Bosa coastal road. A ribbon of asphalt carved into the rock, so spectacular that it has been chosen for commercials by prestigious brands like BMW.
Once in Bosa, it is a must to taste a glass of Malvasia della Planargia sparkling wine, considered one of the best wines in the world, renamed “Liquid gold”. Evening return to Villa Malvasio.
🗺️ Ready to warm up the engines?
Don't waste time mapping out routes! We have already created the perfect itinerary for you. Click the link below to open the complete route directly on Google Maps: you can save it to your smartphone, share it with your riding buddies, or customize it as you like.
Your tour starts here! 👇
⬇️Download Tour in Goole Maps
4. Tour 3: The charm of the Costa Smeralda and the North
A wide-ranging tour to touch the absolute tourist pearls of the island.
Head towards the East coast, arriving in Olbia and the famous Costa Smeralda, a destination for VIPs and international tourism.
The tour includes a stop in Porto Cervo to admire the mega-yachts moored in the port.
Begin the journey back up the northern waterfront, touching unique panoramas like Palau and Santa Teresa di Gallura (with a view of the Strait of Bonifacio).
The return passes through the picturesque villages of Castelsardo and Porto Torres, before turning off the engines in the secure parking lot of Villa Malvasio.
🗺️ Ready to warm up the engines?
Don't waste time mapping out routes! We have already created the perfect itinerary for you. Click the link below to open the complete route directly on Google Maps: you can save it to your smartphone, share it with your riding buddies, or customize it as you like.
Your tour starts here! 👇
5. The best Restaurants to recharge after the Tour
After hundreds of kilometers in the saddle, the best reward is the local gastronomy. Here are the restaurants recommended by us, with an eye to the logistics for motorcycles.
For typical inland cuisine:
- Ristorante Li Lioni: The temple of Sardinian cuisine.
We recommend the roast suckling pig, melted local pecorino cheese, ravioli with ricotta, and the famous honey seadas.
Note for bikers: It has a very convenient private parking lot for motorcycles and cars.
For fresh fish and city vibes:
- Al Vecchio Borgo: Perfect for enjoying the fresh catch of the Gulf of Asinara or typical seasonal dishes.
Note for bikers: Paid parking (parking garage) is recommended in the area. - Il Vecchio Mulino: An excellent choice for Sardinian dining with local specialties.
Note for bikers: Here too, the use of the nearby parking garage is suggested.
For historic Sassari dishes:
- Zia Forica: The right address for authentic Sassari cuisine.
Note for bikers: Parking recommended in the parking garage.
For great pizza and aperitifs:
- La Roccia: Ideal for tasty pizzas and excellent aperitifs after the tour.
Note for bikers: Convenient parking located right in front of the venue.
Plan your stops, warm up the engines, and book your Base Camp at Villa Malvasio. Sardinia awaits you!
