Sardinia: Horse Riding / Riding

Opening of the first route-dell'Ippovia lifecycle.

A horse and bicycle to discover the treasures of the landscape, nature, culture, food and wine of the inland areas of Sardinia.
Today in Alghero the Regional Minister of Agriculture, Andrea Prato, has proven what will be the first in a series of itineraries that will be the largest hippo-way and the lifecycle of the Mediterranean, which have as the epicenter Villa Piercy to Badde 'and Salighes over the mountains of Bolotana.
Accompanying him along the way, touched upon various municipalities of Nura, Mejlogu, Planargia, and Goceano Marghine, mayors, representatives of trade associations and local action groups, who have shared with the Region of the project that aims the use and revival of tourism in key multifunctional and internal areas of the island, often outside the formal holiday and summer season.
Project that had the start of agriculture during the day on June 2 last year precisely Villa Piercy, chosen by the Department as the goal symbol and center of gravity of all the routes.
"Today - he explained Prato - we wanted to go through step by step the route from the sea of Alghero will unfold between the estate of Surigheddu (which we also boost through a new sales center), vineyards, hills and fields to get among the woods Badde 'and Salighes. It will be just the first of a series of routes that primarily involve the local and especially farmers, in view of multifunctionality, with their typical products and quality. A new way of conceiving rurality and the opportunity to supplement the income of our primary business.
Who will land in major ports and airports in Sardinia have the chance, riding a horse or a mountain bike, explore the hinterland and thereby discover the beautiful island environment, the old culture and taste the typical products of each area.
The project also provides for a distance of 20 kilometers will be created parking areas equipped, where tourists riders will find help and relief.
Instead, they provide multilingual desk support and information on places of reference.

August 28, 2009
Press Release: Sardinia Region





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