Tuesday 13 June: Chia beach and Hotel Aquadulci

The Hotel Aquadulci is probably the most luxurious place we have ever stayed in and is certainly very comfortable and tranquil, although the peace is occasionally disturbed by the odd child (Lllord!) We breakfast surrounded by Germans and try to get our money's worth from the buffet. We cycle and walk around the headland to Capo Spartoventino with its lighthouse. We admire views of the rugged coast of the Costa del Sud along which we cycled yesterday. On to the beach at Chia which is much less busy today - we think it must have been a Bank Holiday yesterday. We manage to while away several hours with the odd stroll along the beach and a cool beer. There are numerous vendors walking along the beach selling tat. There is a popular stall where a man is selling bikinis in a multitude of colours. Simon thinks he may have missed his vocation! Back to the pool to cool and rinse off before cocktails on the terrace listening to a live saxophonist. We are going to escape to a local restaurant this evening.

We cycle a short distance and find the place is very popular and it appears things are getting more expensive and more touristy the nearer we get to Caglieri. However we share the most delicious and extremely plump sea bass so all is good.