Alghero

Barceloneta de Sardenya charm...

Alghero

Clear sea and uncontaminated coasts...

Alghero

The magic of the historical centre...

Alghero

Alghero city is the capital and the main tourist hub from Riviera del Corallo.
This uncontaminated and wild place is located in the north west coast of Sardinia. Its name comes from the generous coral presence.
It is the only Catalan city in Italy and it is called Barceloneta de Sardenya.

The sunset in Alghero is unique and the night walk near the seafront is a diffused attraction among the local population and the tourists.
Sunset
Each season this Catalan city offers the possibility to breathe a magic atmosphere in relation to the past and the present, in which Sardinian culture and the Spanish one were founded together.
In the streets of the old part of the city it is possible to taste the specialty of the local gastronomic tradition, to enjoy the beauty of the old craft tradition, especially goldsmith that founds its maximum expression in the coral production (named "Alghero red gold") and of the filigree which is admired and appreciated worldwide.
Coral - Photo: Wikipedia

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Discover various aspects and attractions from the catalan town.

Coast and beaches

Coast and beaches

Alghero coast extends over 70 km composed by an alternation of cliffs, rocky coasts and pure white...
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Nature and itineraries

Nature and itineraries

Cala Dragunara, Neptune's Grotto, Pond Calich and the ancient Roman bridge...
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Culture

Culture

Palmavera Nuragic village, Anghelu Ruju Necropolis, archaeological area of ​​Sant'Imbenia...
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History

History

Alghero was born in the XII century as a genovese family colony sent from the powerful Dorian dinasty...
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Food & Wine

Food & Wine

The cooking in Sardinia is varied like its landscapes, therefore in addition to the natural...
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