Plan your holiday in Alghero

From accommodation, to transport and activities you can find some useful tips that can help you to organize your holiday in Alghero. Live a unique full experience in Sardinia!

Plan your holiday in Alghero: transport and activities

Thanks to the Alghero-Fertilia airport and the proximity to the port of Porto Torres, Alghero can be easily reached from any Italian or European city either by plane or by ferry.

✈️ Arriving by plane

Alghero airport: located about 10 km from the center. It is connected to the city by local buses (ALFA line) that depart every hour from the arrivals terminal and reach the city center (terminal in Via Catalogna).

Olbia Airport: on the north-east coast about 150 km (1h 30 min). Reaching Alghero from Olbia by car, is very simple thanks to the fast-road of Olbia-Sassari route and Sassari-Alghero route. Sunlines bus lines connect the Alghero airport to Olbia airport from 15 April to 15 October. Check their website for more details: Sunlines

Cagliari Airport: it is the farthest airport from Alghero (about 250 km for almost 3 hours of travel). The island’s first airport offers multiple international and domestic connections. Check Flixbus for transfer from Cagliari to Alghero by bus.

🚢 Arriving by ferry

Port of Porto Torres: about 35 km from Alghero, in 20 minutes you can reach the city. Ferries from the port of Porto Torres mainly connect the Genoa, Civitavecchia, Barcelona route.

Port of Olbia: distance from Alghero about 140 km is one of the most used ports for the routes: Livorno-Olbia and Civitavecchia-Olbia.

Port of Golfo Aranci: a short distance from the Port of Olbia, it is often used for arrivals from Livorno and Nice.

Port of Cagliari: located in the city center, it guarantees connections from Civitavecchia, Naples and Palermo.

🚌 Local transport: Buses and Trains

Bus transport in Sardinia is managed by the ARST company for local and regional buses. The best way to find timetables and connections is through Google Maps. Traveling by bus is not always easy due to the lack of direct lines. For specific tourist routes it is better to rely on private bus companies that operate mainly during the summer period.

Traveling by train is also quite difficult given the lack of an efficient and modern rail network. In any case, it is possible to travel by train while making various stopovers from Cagliari to Alghero or from Olbia to Alghero.

🚂 Traveling by Train in Sardinia

>> From Cagliari to Alghero by train: check the prices of the Cagliari – Sassari train (Trenitalia) and continue Sassari – Alghero (ARST).

>> From Olbia to Alghero by train: check the prices of the Olbia – Sassari train (Trenitalia) and continue Sassari – Alghero (ARST).

🚗 Rental car

Renting a car remains undoubtedly the best way to travel in Sardinia! It remains undoubtedly the best way to travel in Sardinia! The car is essential to move, reach the beaches, the most interesting places that are often not reached by public transport.

We recommend that you rent the car online and well in advance to get the best rate. Local companies often offer higher prices especially under date, so renting it in advance will certainly make you save a lot.

Activities & Excursions: what to do in Alghero

If you want to know some of the most interesting nature walks or what not to miss in the old town of Alghero and the most beautiful beaches to visit, check this out:

Some interesting activities in Alghero and surroundings

5 Good reasons to choose our accommodation and visits Alghero

The cottages are suitable for all those who are looking for a quiet and relaxing place in the heart of the countryside to spend a great holiday in Alghero.