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City in Sardinia, Italy
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Alghero is a beautiful town on the north-western shore of Sardinia, Italy. It is best known for its beautiful beaches, unique food, and also for its Catalan heritage; in fact, it was known in the past as la Barceloneta sarda, little Sardinian Barcelona. This historic town is one of the most popular destinations for Sardinia's visitors.
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Dating back to the 16th century, it is one of the landmarks of the town. Its neo-classical façade was added in the 19th century.
15th-century church in Gothic-Catalan style.
The church dates to the 16th century. Its polychrome tiled dome is one of the symbols of the town. It's quite remarkable though that the dome has received this colourful decoration only in 1950s (designed by Antonio Simon Mossa and Filippo Figari)
16th-century fort.
The town theatre opened in 1862. This building is unique as its supporting structure is made of wood.
Casa De Ferrera
A notable 16th-century Gothic building. In 1541 the Emperor Carlos V stayed there.
Casa Dòria
18th-century Baroque building.
19th-century Neoclassical building.
Town Hall
Palazzo Guillot
15th-century Gothic-Catalan palazzo.
Built in 1865.
Torre di Mezzo
A 16th-century massive defensive tower.
Now a hotel.
Villa Arborio Mella di Sant'Elia
Yet another villa, now a hotel.
Casa Ascione
The Museum of Coral in the Liberty villa.
A good restaurant where you can try typical dishes. The same management for 30 years.
Seafood restaurant
Sardinian restaurant
Typical Latin architecture.
B&B Alghero
B&B Alghero
Three star hotel in a quiet residential street close to the old town, has stylish modern rooms. Hotel shuttle bus to the beach, internet point, high-speed Wi-Fi internet connection, restaurant (on the Bastions in Alghero's Old Town, with sea view).
Hotel Villa Las Tronas - 5 star
Once the residence of Italian royalty during their holidays in Sardinia, Las Tronas conserves the historic atmosphere of the aristocratic buen retiro, renewing the tradition and charm of the ancient residence. A spectacular position, on the sea-shore. A peaceful, exclusive oasis on a private headland.
El Faro Hotel
Luxury seafront hotel in Porto Conte Bay. The 5-star hotel has the shape of an ocean liner, with its stern laid down on the rocks, enriched by Spanish-style arches and balconies.
Restaurant, bar, swimming pool. The hotel has a small private beach with some rocks.
Hotel is in a converted 18th-century country mansion. Outside the hustle of the city center but only a 10-minute drive to the historic center and beaches. Offers a tranquil setting with pool, tennis courts, and full spa. Breakfast included with dinner service available. Kind staff will help book excursions including the horses next door that roam the outskirts of the property.
B&B Alghero
Villa Grazia B&B Alghero is a villa with swimming pool surrounded by a magnificent park of olive trees, about 2 km from the sea and 3 km from the historic center of Alghero.
By car
Alghero is easily accessible by road from Sassari, passing the airport near Fertilia.
By train
The railway station is about fifteen minutes walking distance from the centre of town and marina.
By bus
By taxi
The city centre has a limited traffic zone (ZTL) (map and hours). Most vehicles are prohibited from accessing it most of the time. Cameras are in operation and fines apply, even if you're in a rented car.
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