Sightseeing Alghero

Itineraries, and trips in Sardinia

Beaches around Alghero	What to do in Alghero
Oristano - typical Sardinian hospitality	Mugoni beach and Porto Conte bay
To the lighthouse of Capo Caccia	Porto Ferro beach
Stintino La Pelosa beach	Castelsardo - castel above sea
Stintino Le Saline beach	Bosa - charming town on west coast
Costa Verde beaches	Sinis peninsula with quarz beach

Vacation in Sardinia Island

 

Alghero is situated along a wide coast on the north - western side of Sardinia. It is a lively townn with historical centre, streets and squares.

The name of the town Alghero derive form Italian word alga which mean seaweeds. The town was from 14 century under the Spain domination. The settlement of a Catalan colony and the long Spanish domination explain the strong influences in the local dialect and also in architecture of old centre.

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Alghero historical town

During the summer holidays Alghero and its surroundings is perfect place for accommodation in camps, hotels or villas.

If you are staying in or around Alghero then the bicycle is good choise for visiting the old centre of Alghero. You can choose the car, but in the evening when the temperature are endurable for walking through the streets, the park places before old centre fortress are pretty full.

Alghero’s old quarter with restaurants, boutiques and bars, attracts many visitors. The historical centre "Centro Storico" is of course must see place. Here you can explore narrow streets with Catalan and Arogonese buildings, have a drink on a lively square or stroll along the fortified wals and enjy view on Capo Caccia.

Road map of Sassari and Alghero

Coastline near Alghero

Alghero is a relatively large city, although we are quite pleasantly surprised by the cristal clear sea on the beaches near coastline.

Further along the coastal road north of Alghero in direction of Capo Caccia are the alluring sand dunes such as famus white sand beach Bombarde, Lazzaretto beach with view on Capo Caccia and Maria Pia beach with pinewoods.

If you have a possibility and time take a look at the five star hotel Las Tronas. Once the residence of Italian Royalty during their holidays in Sardinia, Las Tronas conserves the historic atmosphere of the aristocratic buen retiro, renewing the tradition and charm of the ancient residence. Hotel Villa Las Tronas standing on a small peninsula with view on the cliff of Capo Caccia.

From Alghero to the Capo Caccia

The coastal road from Alghero to the north lead us near famous beaches to the natural harbour Porto Conte. On the most north side stay Capo Caccia - more than 200 meters high cliff with lighthouse at the top and famous Nettuno cave

 

Road map of Sassari and Alghero Sardinia.

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