Places to Visit in Alghero, Italy, Europe

Places to Visit in Alghero, Italy, Europe

Alghero is a town situated in the province of Sassari in Sardinia region of Italy between 40°33′ N latitude and 08°19′ E longitude. Alghero is well known for its internationally renowned white sand beaches and it also gained importance from its well preserved historical sites.

Geography of Alghero:

Lying at an elevation of 7 meters, Alghero is spread over an area of 224.43 sq. km, situated around 35 km southwest of the provincial capital, Sassari and 440 km southwest of the national capital, Rome.

History of Alghero:

Alghero derives its name from the Medieval Latin word, Aleguerium and was first settled in the pre-historic times. The famous Ozieri culture and Nuraghe culture were existed in the region in the 4th millennium BC and 1500 BC respectively. It is believed that, the Genoese Doria family was the founder of Alghero, founded in 1102.

Connectivity to Alghero:

Alghero is served by Alghero-Fertilia Airport, located around 8 km away from the heart of Alghero town. This airport has connection with Milan, Bucharest, Rome, London, Dublin and many other well known European cities.

Its position on the island, Alghero is not connected to the cities of mainland Italy but it is connected by through seaway by boats and water taxis.

To get around, tourists can use taxi or bus or rental vehicles.

Culture, Food and Shopping in Alghero:

The Catalan language is widely spoken all over Alghero and the purchasable items in Alghero include red coral jewelery and silverware.

The prime food corners in Alghero:

Buena Vista Bar
Azienda Agrituristica Sa Mandra
Kings Restaurant
Osteria Barcellonetta
Al Grottino Pizzeria

Things to do in Alghero:

Bird watching
Hunting
Climbing
Mountain Biking
Scuba diving

Places to see in Alghero:

Palazzo D’Albis:

Palazzo D’Albis is a must visit historical site in Alghero, constructed in the 16th century. This Aragonese architectural structure was resided by the Emperor Charles V in October 1541.

Alghero Cathedral:

The construction of Alghero Cathedral was started in 1570 and finally finished in 1730 but it was opened in 1593. It was designed by different architectural styles including Gothic, Late Renaissance and Neo-Classical narthex.

Neptune’s Grotto:

Located at Località Capo Caccia in Alghero, Neptune’s Grotto is a stalactite cave discovered in the 18th century by native fishermen. It measures a length of 4,000 meters and is open for tourists.

List of other places of interest in Alghero includes:

Palazzo Carcassona
The church of St. Francis
Capo Caccia
The Madonna del Santo Rosario
Porto Conte
The church of St. Michael
The Torre del Portal
Capo Caccia Vertical Cliffs
Spiaggia Mugoni
Le Bombarde
Maria Pia Beach
Nuraghe di Palmavera
Spiaggia Torre del Porticciolo
Torre del Portal Alghero
Cattedrale di Santa Maria
Riservato Beach Bar

Best time to visit Alghero:

Alghero can be visited throughout the year, especially the summer months are ideal for beach exploration.

Accommodation options in Alghero:

Being one of top tourist destinations in Italy, Alghero is home to dozens of tourist favor accommodation centers and resorts. The most renowned ultra luxurious hotels in Alghero are listed below: