Porto Ferro is one of the wildest and most beguiling beaches in all of north-western Sardinia. This inlet is enclosed by promontories of dark-red trachyte and covered in Mediterranean maquis. It also plays host to a large pine forest. The sea offers up ever-changing shades of blue, and the entire bay enchants the eye. The … Continue reading
Alongside its beaches, Alghero offers a wealth of historical attractions, with the Nuraghe (stone towers dating from the Bronze and Iron Ages) being the jewel in the crown. The Nuragic village of Palmavera gives you the opportunity to immerse yourself in the distant past, taking you right back to the 15th century B.C. – the date … Continue reading
Stintino is a small fishing village located opposite the rather melancholy but nevertheless enchanting island of Asinara. The coastline at Stintino is delightfully colourful. The most popular beach is known as “La Pelosa”, with its exceptionally white sand, very shallow sea bed and crystal-clear water, shimmering its way through every shade of green and azure. … Continue reading
The bay of Porto Conte is a natural bay enclosed by the promontories of Capo Caccia and Punta Giglio. Thanks to its shape, it serves as a wonderful natural harbour, awash with inlets and beaches – the most famous being Mugoni beach, featuring a long stretch of white sand, which is perfect for excursions by … Continue reading
The Grotte di Nettuno (or “Caves of Neptune”) are one of the most important natural attractions not just in Alghero but, indeed, in the whole of Sardinia. These unusual caves are amongst the largest karst formations in Italy and are located at the base of the promontory of Capo Caccia, around 25 km from Alghero. … Continue reading
Coral is the symbol of Alghero – a city that, not by chance, is said to be on the Riviera del Corallo (or “Coral Riviera”). Corallium Rubrum is the subject of a museum here, housed within the evocative Villa Costantino. Within the museum you can take a trip through the traditions of fishing for and working … Continue reading
The Cathedral of Santa Maria is sited in the heart of the historical centre of Alghero, and is very much one of the symbols of the city. It was built in the 16th century in the Catalan Gothic style, but over subsequent years it was remodelled as a result of various historical events and artistic … Continue reading
Relax, you’re in Alghero. Take the time to stroll along the bastions that delineate the historical centre of the city. You will be rewarded with a spellbinding panorama: the sea opens up before you, in all of its majestic glory. Along the bastions you will find numerous points of interest, such as the ancient Spanish … Continue reading
The historical centre of Alghero – a fascinating maze of alleys – is one of the most attractive, time-honoured conurbations to be found anywhere in the world. You will love strolling along the cobbled streets, visiting the various little squares, and you are sure to be enchanted by the stunning glimpses and perspectives that this ancient … Continue reading
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