
Hotels near Alghero Old Town
07041 Alghero, SS, Italy
Alghero feels more like a small coastal city in Catalonia than anywhere else in Sardinia. Conquered by the Aragonese in the 14th century, the old town still carries that heritage in its dialect (Algherese Catalan is spoken by older residents), its architecture (Gothic palaces, Catalan-style churches), and its cuisine (lobster, sea urchin, and paella variants). The walled old town juts into the sea on a narrow promontory, encircled by honey-coloured ramparts that double as the most atmospheric evening passeggiata in northwest Sardinia.
Walk the bastioni (sea walls) at sunset for views across to Capo Caccia. The old town streets are tight and pedestrianised, lined with restaurants, coral jewellery shops (Alghero is known as the Coral Riviera), and wine bars serving local Vermentino. The beach at Lido San Giovanni is within walking distance, and day trips to Neptune's Grotto, the beach at Bombarde, and the nuraghe at Palmavera are all within 15 km.
Pro Tip: Alghero makes the best base in northwest Sardinia. Stay 3-4 nights and day-trip to Stintino, Bosa, and Capo Caccia. For dinner, head to the restaurants along the bastioni for seafood with a sea view - book ahead in summer.
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