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GETTING AROUND ALGHERO
Alghero
(Alguer in Cathalan) is an old Cathalan town, faced to the Mediterranea sea, on
the west coast in the north Sardinia.
It has been
dominated from the Aragoneses for more than four centuries.
That is a
consequence of the Cathalan language that is still spoken from the population.
Has a lively
atmosphere, with a good selection of shops, cafe bars, restaurants,
famous is the
“Catalan crawfish” and a variety of fresh fish and seaside fruits.
There
is a 5km long white sandy beach stretching from the port and marina to Fertilia.
It is an ideal
all year round holiday destination either to relax and dine out in the town,
enjoying the
local gastronomic delights, lovely coves and beaches wide range of hotels and apartments.
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PLACES TO SEE |
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| Palazzo d′Albis
- Piazza Civica |
This palace became famous to
have accommodated in the 1541 emperor Carl V who second the popular
legend, defined the city "Bonita, por my fe, y bien
assentada". |
| The Roman Bridge |
The
Roman Bridge can be found between Alghero & Fertillia. It actually dates
back to medieval times.
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| Grotta di Nettuno (Neptunes Caves)
- Capo Caccia |
Neptunes Grotto is a
remarkable series of caves just outside Alghero, |
| Necropoli Anghelu Ruju |
One of the most important
archeological sites of Sardinia. It has one of the most vast and ancient
complex of artificial caves. |
| Sella & Mosca Wineyards |
The 500 hectares of vines,
produce every year some of the finest Sardinian wines. Cellars and the
museum are open to the public. The museum exhibits the company old
photographs, showing the whole history since 1899 |
| Nuraghe Palmavera |
The whole complex is
surrounded by a barbican with 4 towers, around which there was the
ancient village.
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| Bosa |
Bosa is situated about
two-thirds of the way up the west coast of Sardinia, on a small hill,
about 3 kilometers inland on the north bank of the
Temo River |
| Costa Smeralda |
The Costa Smeralda
(English: “Emerald Coast”) is a
coastal
area in northern
Sardinia, 55 km long and covering more than 30 km², with enchanting
beaches
and a system of villages built according to an extremely detailed
urban planThe area is a luxurious
tourist
destination |
| Castelsardo |
Castelsardo is a
small village located in the northwest of the island
within the
Province of Sassari.
It is a
historical place with a old castle that
traces the origin of the 1100, the town
of Castelsardo (that means "sardinian
castle") rose around it.
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| Stintino |
Lovely seaside village, 25Km
from Alghero."Pelosa" beach, located in Stintino, is certainly one of
the most beautiful beaches in Sardinia. Its water is so delightful;
it is difficult to find another place like it in Italy. |
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