Alghero, Catalan town in the North-West of Sardinia
Tuesday, November 15, 2022
A charming Catalan town in the North-West of Sardinia
Alghero is a city in the North-West of Sardinia famous for its historic past and its beaches. This city is so unique because it was a Spanish colony and you can still find lots of Catalan signs in the whole city. The street names are bilingual Italian and Catalan and there are people who speak Catalan instead of the Sardinian dialect. The menus in the restaurants often are also written in Catalan, Italian and English.
Alghero is a wonderful city in the Mediterranean sea with massive ancient defensive walls and a stunning city center. You will find there so many nice bars, restaurants, small shops and a lot of culture. The walls with its old arms for the defense of the city are absolutely to see. In the old town you'll find amazing handcrafted jewels, of gold and silver and the famous Sardinian red coral of Alghero, which is known as one of the finest and most expensive in the world.
Starting from the touristic port of Alghero you can take part at some great boat excursions. For example, you can book a dolphin watching excursion. Dolphins often swim near Alghero. Another great experience is to explore the Grotte di Nettuno at Capo Caccia - one of the most famous caves in Italy. You will see how the water formed the rocks over the years. You can visit the grotte also walking from Capo Caccia, using the "Escala del Cabirol" steps to reach the cave. From there you have a spectacular view over the Mediterranean sea.
Near Alghero you can explore another precious historic monument of Sardinia - the Nuraghe Palmavera. Nuraghi are typical Sardinian old stone towers from the bronze and iron age.
Alghero offers also beautiful sandy beaches, both in the city and also a bit outside. If you are staying in Alghero for more than a day, we recommend you to also visit Stintino, a village near Alghero with beaches with sand so fine and white that you will never forget it.
From the touristic harbor of Alghero you can also take a boat to the shores of Capo Caccia which are mainly reachable only by boat or with a long walking and climbing session.
So, don't miss to visit Alghero and vicinities when staying in one of the villas in Sardinia:
Villa Reina del Mar
Villa Il Rifugio del Bandito
Villa Linayre.
Alghero is a wonderful city in the Mediterranean sea with massive ancient defensive walls and a stunning city center. You will find there so many nice bars, restaurants, small shops and a lot of culture. The walls with its old arms for the defense of the city are absolutely to see. In the old town you'll find amazing handcrafted jewels, of gold and silver and the famous Sardinian red coral of Alghero, which is known as one of the finest and most expensive in the world.
Starting from the touristic port of Alghero you can take part at some great boat excursions. For example, you can book a dolphin watching excursion. Dolphins often swim near Alghero. Another great experience is to explore the Grotte di Nettuno at Capo Caccia - one of the most famous caves in Italy. You will see how the water formed the rocks over the years. You can visit the grotte also walking from Capo Caccia, using the "Escala del Cabirol" steps to reach the cave. From there you have a spectacular view over the Mediterranean sea.
Near Alghero you can explore another precious historic monument of Sardinia - the Nuraghe Palmavera. Nuraghi are typical Sardinian old stone towers from the bronze and iron age.
Alghero offers also beautiful sandy beaches, both in the city and also a bit outside. If you are staying in Alghero for more than a day, we recommend you to also visit Stintino, a village near Alghero with beaches with sand so fine and white that you will never forget it.
From the touristic harbor of Alghero you can also take a boat to the shores of Capo Caccia which are mainly reachable only by boat or with a long walking and climbing session.
So, don't miss to visit Alghero and vicinities when staying in one of the villas in Sardinia:
Villa Reina del Mar
Villa Il Rifugio del Bandito
Villa Linayre.
