Alghero and Sardinia
Casa Loredana is conveniently located in the centre of Alghero, perfectly located to explore Alghero, northern Sardinia and further afield. The beauty of Alghero and Sardinia is the wide range of things to do. Beaches, boat trips, wonderful food, cafes, history, craft shops, wineries, hiking and biking, cute towns - you name it, Sardinia has it!
Alghero features a old town with many remaining ancient walls and a maze of small streets packed with craft shops, restaurant, bars and historical buildings. As the old town, blends into the more modern streets, you will find plenty of convenient services and shops, including a supermarket (4 minutes walk), car and bike hire and many more.
Alghero features a old town with many remaining ancient walls and a maze of small streets packed with craft shops, restaurant, bars and historical buildings. As the old town, blends into the more modern streets, you will find plenty of convenient services and shops, including a supermarket (4 minutes walk), car and bike hire and many more.
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Alghero is one of the best-loved cities in Sardinia for the popular walkway along the port’s bastions, the red roofs that touch the sky and the gorgeous natural bay that flows into the emerald sea. The shoreline is some 90 km long and known as the Coral Riviera, home to a major colony of the finest coral. The most famous beach here is Le Bombarde, blessed with crystalline water and a clean sandy bottom, just a kilometre away is Lazzaretto, ten inlets with soft sandy beaches. A bit further away in the bay of Porto Conte is the leisurely Mugoni beach, graced with golden sand and the still waters of a sea that is always calm and crystalline, a completely protected oasis. The shoreline at the city’s centre, on the other hand, is home to the splendid Lido di San Giovanni beach, while just outside of town are the Maria Pia dunes, dotted with centuries-old juniper trees. Much of the coastline is within the protected marine zone of Capo Caccia – Isola Piana, where hundreds of treasures are safeguarded, including the grotta di Nettuno, which can be reached over land via the Escala del Cabriol, and by sea with boats that depart from the harbour.
The historical centre is the city’s most interesting area, a labyrinth of narrow streets that connect piazzas bustling with life. The yellow walls and ancient houses echo the Catalan origins of the city. As do the churches: the Cathedral of Santa Maria (XVI century), the churches of Carmelo (late XVII century) with its great gilded retablo, that of San Michele with its coloured ceramic dome, and the late Renaissance Sant’Anna (1735). If it’s culture you’re after, then visit Casa Manno, a research centre full of important paintings, furniture, books and manuscripts. Alghero is famous for its fine coral, which is used locally with gold to make every manner of adornment. Do stop in at the Museo del Corallo and learn more about the history of coral and how it is used. LINKS Lots of useful information on Sardinia from the Sardegna tourism website. Sardegna Turismo - Alghero |
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Things to do in Alghero
Alghero in 3 days
Visit the old town, spend a day on the local beaches (Lido San Giovanni, Maria Pia, Bombarde), discover the Grotte di Nettuno and Capo Caccia. Venture to the beach at Porto Ferro, enjoy the local food in an agriturismo around Fertilia.
Spend a week in Alghero and Northern Sardinia
Enjoy the Alghero area for a few days and explore further afield. Drive the spectacular coastal route to picturesque Bosa (1 hour drive). Be amazed by the crystalline waters of La Pelosa beach (book in advance in summer months) and the surrounding area (1 hour drive). Climb to the castle on the fortified hill-top town of Castelsardo (1 hour away). Enjoy the historical main town of Sassari with its ancient old centre and inspiring cuisine (30 minutes). Is Arutas beach (2 hours drive away) is a geological marvel with its white quartz beads and blue waters.
Visit the old town, spend a day on the local beaches (Lido San Giovanni, Maria Pia, Bombarde), discover the Grotte di Nettuno and Capo Caccia. Venture to the beach at Porto Ferro, enjoy the local food in an agriturismo around Fertilia.
Spend a week in Alghero and Northern Sardinia
Enjoy the Alghero area for a few days and explore further afield. Drive the spectacular coastal route to picturesque Bosa (1 hour drive). Be amazed by the crystalline waters of La Pelosa beach (book in advance in summer months) and the surrounding area (1 hour drive). Climb to the castle on the fortified hill-top town of Castelsardo (1 hour away). Enjoy the historical main town of Sassari with its ancient old centre and inspiring cuisine (30 minutes). Is Arutas beach (2 hours drive away) is a geological marvel with its white quartz beads and blue waters.