Sardinian Hot Rock

• dates: Sat 16 Oct - Sat 23 Oct 2010
• duration: 7 nights
• experience rating: 1
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• About the Break
• What's Included?
• Itinerary
• Accommodation
• Travel
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• About the Break

  With cheap flights, beautiful weather and great rock Sardinia is the venue for our Autumn rock climbing break which offers you an adventure you’ll never forget.

  Situated in the middle of the Mediterranean Sea, Sardinia is a prime destination for Italian tourists during the hot summers. In winter it’s a magical place for walkers, climbers and mountain bikers looking for sunshine and activity.

  We stay in Cala Gonone, a small seaside resort on the East coast of Sardinia offering impressive mountain scenery, beautiful sandy beaches, crystal clear seas and fantastic limestone cliffs and caves. There’s also fantastic restaurants, bars and the best ice cream in the world.
  It’s easy to see how it has become one of the top winter sun rock climbing venues in Europe!

  You’ll be staying at the 3-star Hotel Cala Luna in the centre of town, a short walk from the bars, restaurants, historical port and beautiful beaches in Cala Gonone.

  During the daytime our instructors will show you the best climbing venues in the area. There is a wide variety of sport and trad climbing across the grade range. If you’ve never climbed before, it’s a great place to learn. For those wanting to get to grips with leading on rock there are well protected bolted climbs in the lower grades, and numerous venues for developing your sport climbing and multipitch skills whilst under the expert tuition of British instructors.

  We will sort you into groups so that everyone has people of similar ability to climb with. The maximum group size is 6 participants per instructor.

  You’ll also have some free time to enjoy the Sardinian sunshine and beaches, or choose another activity such as a boat trip, mountain biking, diving or snorkelling.

• What's Included?

  • 7 nights accommodation at the Cala Luna Hotel in Cala Gonone, Sardinia
  • Breakfasts and packed lunches every day
  • Airport Transfers (if you arrive on our recommended flights)
  • All transfers to and from rock climbing venues
  • Rock climbing insruction and tuition from fully qualified expert British climbing instructors
  • First aid cover
  • All specialist climbing and safety equipment
  • Digital photos of the holiday
  
  ......and a warm sea for swimming or snorkelling, beautiful beaches for relaxing and the best ice cream in the the world!

  What’s Not Included?

  • Flights – you need to book these yourself
  • Evening meals
  • Extra activities e.g. mountain biking, boat trip

• Itinerary & What to Bring

  Day One

  Fly from UK to Olbia, Sardinia
  Your instructors will meet you at the airport
  Transfer to Cala Gonone, check in to the hotel
  Welcome reception at hotel bar
  Dinner
  

  Day Two

  • 7.30 – 9.15am: Breakfast
  • 9.30am: Meet your instructors and the rest of the group in hotel reception. Depart for a day of rock climbing
  • 12.30 – 1.30pm: Lunch break
  • 1.30 – 5.00pm Rock climbing
  • 5.00 – 7.00pm Free time / beach / ice creams / bar
  • 7.00pm Drinks at hotel
  • 8.00pm Dinner
  • 10.00pm Bars / Nightlife (optional)
  We tailor each itinerary to group interest and aspirations, as the area is suited to a wide variety of both guided climbing and instructional/coaching activities. The typical types of climbing and activities available may include:
  
  
  • Single and multipitch sport climbing days
  • Naturally protected adventure climbing
  • Seaside bouldering
  • Intro leading instruction
  • Multipitch skills + tuition
  • Performance lead coaching

  Saturday 25th October

  Transfer to airport. Flight back to UK Days Three, Five, Six and Seven 7.30 – 9.15am Breakfast 9.30 – 5.00pm Rock Climbing with lunch at the crag or on the beach 8.00pm Dinner 10.00pm Bars / Nightlife (optional) Day Four Free day We recommend trying some of the alternative activities in the area. We can help organise a boat trip or diving or mountain biking. You can also spend the day chilling out on the beach.

  What should I bring?

  Please remember to bring the following clothing and equipment with you.

  • Passport, European Health Insurance Card (replaces the old E111), Travel Insurance Documents
  • Rock climbing shoes, harness & helmet if you have them (we can provide them free of charge if you don't have your own)
  • Waterproof jacket
  • Cool outdoor clothing (shorts, T-shirts, vests etc.)
  • Warm outdoor clothing (fleeces, jumpers, tracksuit / jogging bottoms / leggings), even in Sardinia!
  • Warm hat and gloves
  • Day rucksack (25 - 35 litres)
  • Water bottle
  • Any personal climbing equipment you wish to use
  • Swimming costume / beach wear
  • Sunhat, sunscreen, shades
  • Trainers or approach shoes for walking to the crags

• Accommodation

  Hotel Cala Luna - Lungomare Palmasera 6, 08020 Cala Gonone, Sardinia

  You will stay at the 3-star Hotel Cala Luna, a short walk from the historical port and beautiful beaches in Cala Gonone. The location is simply stunning - the hotel terrace overlooks the sea and a wonderful unspoilt coastline.
  
  Hotel Cala Luna is an elegant & friendly family-run hotel, and the ideal place for those who want to spend a relaxing and memorable holiday in Sardinia and make use of modern facilities in a welcoming atmosphere.

  All of the 27 rooms are spacious and elegantly decorated, with comfortable, contemporary furniture and modern amenities, such as mini-bar, individual climate controls, high speed internet access, satellite TV, security box and hair-drier. Most of the rooms have a balcony overlooking the sea. 
  Hotel Cala Luna facilities include an excellent restaurant with great service.

• Travel

  You need to book your own flights to Olbia in Sardinia. Ryanair run cheap flights from Stansted and Liverpool, Easyjet fly into Sardinia from Luton and Gatwick.

  We will meet you at the airport if you arrive on our recommended flights. Our final choice of flights is decided nearer the time so please check with us before you book your flights.
  Transport to the rock climbing venues is provided during the week.

  Please note:
  If you decide to arrive or leave on a different flight you will need to make your own way to the hotel in Cala Gonone.
  We can arrange extra nights accommodation at the hotel - please contact us with your requirements. 

• Reviews

  Thank you both for a wicked holiday. We learnt and achieved so much, and had a whale of a time too! Super, super time had by all of us……Look forward to seeing you both again!

  Nichola: Rock Climbing Holiday, Sardinia

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