| The Catalan town of Alghero is located on the | | | | make sure you do not miss anything. |
| Northwest coast of Sardinia. Known throughout | | | | |
| the world for its stunning beaches and | | | | The area of Alghero does of course spread |
| characteristic old town centre it is fast | | | | beyond the boundaries of the city itself. |
| becoming one of Europe's holiday hotspots. | | | | There is Porto Conte with its natural |
| | | | wildlife reserve that spreads along the coast |
| Alghero is an old fishing town that has | | | | line in complete natural beauty. Reachable |
| embraced the tourist industry with two very | | | | either by land or by boat excursion there is |
| large arms. Sprawling out along the coast | | | | Capo Caccia and Neptune's Grotto which is a |
| line Alghero offers the tourist both the | | | | must for any visitor to Alghero. |
| opportunity of a beach holiday or a small | | | | |
| city break. If you are looking to just relax | | | | Away form the coast there is also much to see |
| and be somewhere that you can walk out the | | | | and do. Why not visit an Agriturismo, a |
| door and be on the beach you must stay in the | | | | working farm that has lodging and restaurant |
| Lido area. The Lido is Alghero's own beach | | | | facilities serving up only produce from the |
| that runs all the way form Alghero to | | | | farm. |
| Fertilia, a small hamlet of Alghero. There | | | | |
| are a number of hotels located in the area | | | | As mentioned earlier Alghero is a Catalan |
| with sea views and private sun beds on the | | | | town and although much of the cuisine |
| beach for residents. In the summer months the | | | | available is Italian there are a few Catalan |
| Lido comes to life with a number of bars, | | | | influences to be found. Why not try Paella |
| restaurants and pizzerias either on the beach | | | | Algherese or Catalan lobster (served cold |
| or in the area and when the sun goes down you | | | | with fresh tomato and onion). There are of |
| can find live music and parties on the beach. | | | | course many Sardinian specialities to be |
| | | | tried such as roast suckling pig or Seadas, a |
| For those who don't want to be on the beach | | | | pastry filled with Goats cheese and then |
| and want to experience a little more of the | | | | dribbled with honey. |
| cultural side of Alghero there is the old | | | | |
| town. Dating back to the 12th century the old | | | | The climate in Alghero allows for a perfect |
| town centre is truly something that must be | | | | vacation all year round. The summer months |
| seen to be fully appreciated. Have lunch | | | | get up to about 35 degrees and throughout the |
| along the battlements looking out to sea or | | | | day in the winter the temperature never drops |
| take a stroll through the shops in the warren | | | | much below 15 degrees. |
| of cobble stone streets. There are a number | | | | |
| of churches and historical places of interest | | | | A great place for children and adults alike, |
| to visit and many guided excursions to help | | | | Alghero is definitely worth a visit. |