Stage 28: Capo Sandalo to Portoscuso
“The trail to Portoscuso” — Cammino Minerario di Santa Barbara, Sardinia
At a glance: stage 28 of the Cammino Minerario di Santa Barbara runs from Capo Sandalo to Portoscuso: 17,5 km with 311 m of ascent and 385 m of descent.
Stage 28 of the Cammino Minerario di Santa Barbara runs from Capo Sandalo to Portoscuso for 17,5 km, with roughly 311 metres of ascent and 385 metres of descent. The figures make this a steadier day, though surfaces and weather can still change the feel of it.
Use the map and elevation profile to plan the day, but follow waymarks, local closures and current advice on the ground. Carry enough water for the exposed sections and allow time for stops rather than treating the GPX as a schedule.
GPX track published by Fondazione Cammino Minerario di Santa Barbara. Distances and elevation figures are calculated from that file; check the official route updates before setting off. Check the source
In Portoscuso, look first at the route’s recognised accommodation network, then local guesthouses and small B&Bs. Beds can be scarce in the smaller settlements, so booking ahead is the safer option.