What to do in Alghero

Alghero is located in the North West coast of Sardinia and has became a holiday destination but managed to retain much of its distinctive Catalan character.  Catalan I hear you say?  Well this is down to the influences of Pedro IV of Aragon who captured the town in the 14^th Century in an era when Spain was expanding its colonies.   Nowadays Alghero manages to juggle its dual roles of a tourist destination and a bustling port.  The benefits of this approach are a year round economy as opposed to relying on just summer trade.

Alghero is widely acknowledged to be the most Italian of the   holiday cities in Sardinia with an old town centre on the sea front consisting of a network of slender streets most of which are car free.   On these are numerous hotels, cafes, restaurants and lively bars that uphold Alghero’s reputation of fine food and entertainment.

Out with of Alghero is a smorgasbord of day trips.  The famous cave labyrinth of Grotta di Nettuno is only a few miles away and is a very popular destination.  If you drive your car North or South then the resorts of Stintino and Bosa are well worth a day visit.  However if you drive your car in land then Bosa boasts a compact centre of narrow streets and a relaxed atmosphere whilst its extension at Bosa Marina, 3 km away, provides access to the beach. The smaller Stintino on the north-western tip of the Island is renowned for the stunning coastline at La Pelosa with its superb beaches and calm turquoise waters.