Villas to rent in Alghero

Alghero is a very important city in the north west Sardinia, rich in history and charm, set in one of the most magnificent naturalistic contexts of the island. Discover in this section all our holiday houses and villas in Alghero and surroundings, and the main attractions of the area.

Together with Stintino, Alghero is the most famous tourist destination on the north-west coast and in the metropolitan area of Sassari.

The city has a strong Catalan imprint, which is immediately noticeable in the architecture and language of its proud inhabitants. The strong sense of identity is due to centuries of Catalan-Aragonese domination: we find traces of Catalan culture and tradition in every corner of the city. Toponyms and street names also reflect this influence, as they are bilingual in Catalan and Italian.
Even today it is possible to hear the people of Alghero city talking to each other in the Alghero variant of eastern Catalan. Even the menus in the Alghero old town restaurants are often written in Catalan and translated into Italian and English for visitors.

Alghero is a wonderful city overlooking the sea, with a beautiful old town and massive fortification walls. The city and its beautiful surroundings are a must to see for the many world visitors who decide to spend their stay in a holiday home in Sardinia!
The center is scattered with many comfortable cafes, restaurants, small shops. Many cultural events are also organized.
The ramparts with the disused cannons and catapults, used in the past to defend the city from incursions from the sea, are of impressive beauty.
In the oldtown there are also several jewelers where you can buy locally made jewels with the famous red coral of Alghero, of the highest quality and among the most expensive in the world.

Among the things to do in Alghero, from the tourist port of there are several boat excursions that you can take part in. With a little luck, you can observe dolphins, which often swim in the waters of Alghero, or you can visit the wonderful Neptune’s Caves in Capo Caccia. These are among the most famous karst caves in Italy. It is also possible to reach them on foot from Capo Caccia, as there are stone steps leading up to the cave. From the top of the cape you can enjoy a spectacular view of the sea.

In the vicinity of Alghero it is possible to visit archaeological sites of world importance: the Nuraghe of Palmavera and the Necropolis of Anghelu Ruju.

The coast of Alghero has got beautiful and wide sandy beaches: the coast along the city, the lido; the beach Le Bombarde; Maria Pia beach, the Lazzareto, up to the Mugoni pinewood beach.