With a vibrant centro storico hanging over the sea, Alghero (al-GEH-ro; pop. 45,000) stretches along Sardinia’s northwestern coast. Over the centuries, Alghero has swapped hands between native Sardinians, Spanish Aragonese, and the Ligurian Genoese. As a result, a distinctly Spanish vibe can still be felt—along with Italian, a dialect of Catalán chimes in the streets. Visitors to Alghero can explore rich history, beachside nightlife, and natural wonders like the 70 million-year-old Grotte di Nettuno, only a short bus ride away.
Flights: Fertilia Civil Airport (☎ 079 93 52 82), 6km north of the city. Buses run from the centro every hr. Ryanair (www.ryanair.com) runs domestic flights year-round to Barcelona, Bremen, Dublin, Dusseldorf ...more
ARST and FDS buses stop next to the public gardens at the corner of Via Catalogna and Via Cagliari, on the waterfront one block from the port. The tourist office, in Piazza Porta Terra, lies diagonally ...more
Hotel San Francesco, V. Ambrogio Machin 2/4 (☎ 079 98 03 30; www.sanfrancescohotel.com). This converted 14th-century church cloister and architectural gem in the heart of the centro storico offers 20 ...more
On Wednesday, there is an open-air market on V. Europa and V. Corsica. (Open 8:30am-1pm.) Walk 15min. from the centro to check out the wine-lover’s paradise that is Antiche Cantine del Vino Sfuso ...more
A leisurely walk through the centro storico reveals tiny alleys, half-hidden churches, and ancient town walls. The old city is hard to navigate without a map, so stop by the tourist office first. The ...more
The countryside around Alghero is filled with spectacular nature reserves, inland mountains, and cliffs plunging into the sea, making it a popular destination for trekking and bicycling. Inquire at ...more
Alghero comes alive at night. Crowds stream through the centro storico ’s cramped streets and pour onto the promenade until the early morning hours. In summer, locals in search of warm evening ...more
Killing Time. The FDS buses leaving at 9:15am, 3:10, and 5:10pm will arrive at Capo Caccia a few minutes past the hour, meaning you’ll have to wait around 45min. until the next hourly tour ...more
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