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Alghero, on the northwest coast of Sardinia, is one of the prettiest and most interesting towns on the island. Originally the town was subject to Catalan rule and today the locals still speak with a Catalan dialect and the culture in the town shows signs of its Iberian past.
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A walk along the pretty medieval streets in the centre of Alghero takes you past the most important monument in Alghero; the church of San Francesco with its campanile, cloister and little cloister garden. The walk also takes you past the cathedral Santa Maria with its impressive gothic bell tower. There is a very pretty path following the water around the centre of the town. It takes you past the remains of the medieval town wall and the view across the sea towards the North over the headland Capo Caccia is magnificent.
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There are many good restaurants in Alghero, and apart from seafood, the traditional Sardinian mountain cooking is also available. North of Alghero centre you will find a beautiful sandy beach, ideal for families with children, but also great for diving. Alghero is surrounded by wonderful countryside and the magic of the Mediterranean, and if you are lucky you can see falcons and bearded vultures in the air. The airport in Fertilia is a few km from Alghero.
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We recommend the following excursions from Alghero:
- Stintino
- Santa Teresa di Gallura
- Nuraghe Palmavera: a little north of Alghero is one of Sardinia’s most exciting nuraghi, the special stone formations only found on Sardinia.
- Capo Caccia: 656 steps under the rocky headland of Capo Caccia you will find the lime grotto Nettuno, which is well worth a visit. Access to the grotto is also possible by boat from Alghero.
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