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The picturesque scenery makes it a fantastic spot for taking photos.

The gentle waves are perfect for swimming, especially for families and novice swimmers. It can get dangerously hot if you’re looking to hike or bike midday.

If you don’t mind unpredictable weather and windy spells, spring can be great for hiking and cultural pursuits.

It follows a narrow ledge high above the sea, offering dramatic views of the coastline and deep blue water below.

Discover the Breathtaking Neptune’s Grotto (Grotta di Nettuno)

Neptune’s Grotto, or Grotta di Nettuno, is a stunning sea cave located a short drive from Alghero. It takes less than three hours to drive between Alghero and Cagliari and you can consider flying into one airport and leaving via another. You can check car rental prices in Sardinia here.

For my husband and me, we actually drove all the way down from Prague and took the ferry from Genoa to Olbia.

The site is best visited with a guide: you can join this guided tour that lasts one hour and explains its history and its relevance.

There’s also the option of this excellent Palmavera Nuraghe and Porto Conte Nature Park tour, which is perfect if you want to visit both places on the same day.

Not only is this historic Catalan town a destination in its own right, but it’s also a great ausflüge locarno ascona to explore northwestern Sardinia.

While Alghero is certainly a fantastic summer holiday destination, it is a perfect place to visit year-round.

It’s one of the prettiest cities in Sardinia, with a Catalan-influenced old town, beaches, caves, excellent restaurants, and easy day trips. Dating back to the Bronze Age, the complex includes a central tower, a later outer tower, courtyards, and the remains of a small village. If you’re lucky, you may catch a service or a special event during your visit.

Visit the Stunning Alghero Cathedral (Cattedrale di Santa Maria)

The Alghero Cathedral, or Cattedrale di Santa Maria, is a beautiful landmark in this coastal town. Here, you can spot wild donkeys, deer, and a surprising variety of birdlife while exploring viewpoints that look out toward Capo Caccia.

La Pelosa Beach is a rare Italian beach that requires a reservation to visit in high season.

Most of these are easy routes although there are a couple of more challenging deviations from the main path.

Whatever your energy levels are, decent footwear and plenty of water is needed for an outing to Capo Caccia. To be sure that it is Mediterranean coral certified by the Municipality of Alghero, check that outside the shop there is the official symbol of a red “A” decorated like the coral itself.

Take a day trip to La Pelosa Beach in Stintino

About an hour’s drive from Alghero is the famous La Pelosa beach in the Stintino area.

They have beautiful fine sand and are known in Wanderausflüge ab münchen for their cold sea temperature, as well as their crystal clear waters. You can take a leisurely stroll along the ancient ramparts while enjoying breathtaking views of the coastline and the sea. It’s a modest building from outside and the views from the bell tower are stunning.

For more remote spots, having a car just makes life easier.

Yes. I recently purchased some pendants with the typical Sardinian button and some earrings in the shape of the “corbula”, all in silver and red coral filigree.

It’s suitable for vegetarians. I go there as often as I can – in fact, I have a weekend planned there at the end of this month – and I have explored it in depth.

There are many things to do in Alghero and its surroundings – from exploring the historical center, to visiting the nearby natural sites and beaches, to exploring other small towns in the area.

Miraculously, Nuraghe Palmavera has survived the ages and dates back over 3,000 years. 

If you have a rental car, you can stop off at the complex on your way to Porto Conte.

Spend a long weekend in Alghero to take in everything the city has to offer, or stay longer to explore at a more ausflüge mein schiff 5 dubai pace.