Bosa Resort - south of Alghero

Bosa is the relaxed resort to the south of Alghero.  It is the only town on the western stretch of coast in Sardinia so makes it well worth a visit.

Bosa was built 5 kilomtetres inland from the River Temo.  It is surrounded by mountains and sea, making it protected from any form of tourist development.  This has provided the resort with a relaxed atmosphere.  If you are staying in Alghero, then pop into your hire car and have a look around this resort.

The main attraction of Bosa is the hilltop remains of a medieval fortress called Castello Malaspina.  It was built by the Malaspina family in 1112.  However, nowadays all that remains of the fortress are the exterior walls and towers.  There is a gem here though in Bosa – the church called Nostra Signora di Regnos Altos.  It also contains some wonderful examples of Catalan art well worth a look.

There is a cathedral just south of here.  The cathedral was built in the fifteenth century although more recent developments were untaken during the Baroque period. 

The Bosa Marina is situated at the mouth of the River Temo.  There are beautiful sandy beaches here with a small number of restaurants, bars and hotels.   As previously said, well worth a visit if you jump in your hire car and take the trip from Alghero to Bosa.