Alghero’s fortified old town overlooking the Mediterranean
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Alghero.

Follow the light along the walls.

40.56° N · 8.32° E
YOUR STARTING POINT

Get a little closer.

Sea-facing ramparts and an old town with a Catalan heart. Stay for the last light over the water.

Three places to start.

A few suggestions for your first visit.

01Streets & stories

The old town

Explore the lanes around the Cathedral of Santa Maria, making time for the city’s churches and small piazzas.

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02A sunset walk

The sea walls

Follow the bastions along the edge of the old town, with the Mediterranean beside you.

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03A day outside the city

Neptune’s Grotto

Consider a visit to the sea cave at Capo Caccia. Check the official operator for reservations, weather, and current access before travelling.

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A NOTE FOR YOUR VISIT

Confirm current opening times and access with the local tourism office or operator before setting out.

Alghero Experience
The old village of TrataliasSARDINIA, UP CLOSE

Try a different pace.
Step into Tratalias.

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