NAVIGATOR DRINK
CAFÉ LATINO An upmarket bar located on a corner of the city walls with views over the marina, this bar has a cool ambience and a stunning selection of cocktails.
L’ARCA
Just south of the old town right on the seafront, this large spacious bar has plenty of outside seating, while inside table football and live music prevail.
BARONDA
On Piazza della Misericordia is a stylish bar with a wide range of cocktails. DJs provide music and there’s space to dance for those who do.
CANTINA SANTA MARIA LA PALMA Famous for Akenta, their sparkling wine made from the Vermentino grape. Every year 700 bottles are conditioned at sea 40m underwater. They claim that the pressure increases the size of the bubbles and improves the aging process.
BEACHES SPAGGIA MUGONI
An oasis of peace blessed with soft pale sand and crystal clear water that is almost entirely enclosed and hidden in the Porto Conte Bay at the north-western part of the island.
PORTO FERRO
Accessed using an unmade bumpy sandy track through the woods this is a less populated beach beloved by surfers and kite boarders alike. A simple beach bar serves uncomplicated food and drink.
CULTURE
EASTER PARADES Festivities in Alghero see statues of the Virgin carried through the streets led by a brass band and surrounded by women dressed in black with ornate shawls singing mournful hymns. The town is decorated with red lanterns and the strangely hypnotic event is fascinating to watch.
TUNA MUSEUM In Stintino you will find the traditional method of tuna fishing, practiced in the Gulf of Asinara until the last century. This museum allows visitors to picture the lives of the men who fished and prepared tunas.
PALMAVERA Go back in time and check out the Nuragic complex at Palmavera, which dates back to the 8th century B.C. It is the site of one of the largest concentrations of so-called Domus de Janas (prehistoric hypogea - tombs carved out of the rocks) on this historic island.
BASKETRY MUSEUM Inside the Doria Castle in Castelsardo is a collection of Sardinian basketwork including the renowned baskets of Castelsardo, fishing traps, typical su fassoni freshwater boats, and sieves and other bread-making tools. The fascinating exhibits provide in- depth information on the raw materials used and the various techniques employed.
ALGHERO CATHEDRAL Make sure you tick off Alghero Cathedral, built in the 16th century, the impressive Sant Miquel’s Dome, and the Porta Terra tower, which you can climb up for fantastic views across Alghero.
MARINA DI SANT’ELMO 40° 33’N 08° 18’ E VHF 16 & 9
Tel +39 079 9893117 Email
direzione@portodialghero.com Website
www.portodialghero.com Max length 70 metres Max beam 25 metres Max draught 4.8 metres
BUCKET LIST
STROLL AROUND THE OLD TOWN From Alghero’s waterfront ramparts to its striking religious architecture, you’ll encounter several impressive landmarks during a relaxed stroll.
PAY A VISIT TO BOSA
Head south along the picturesque coastal road, past dramatic rock formations and stunning sea views to discover the small town of Bosa. It is one of the most attractive settlements on the island and famed for its rainbow-coloured buildings.
DISCOVER NEPTUNE’S GROTTO Mesmerising sea caves, set below a sheer cliff face, are believed to stretch inland for around 4km, while the ‘Goat’s Steps’, carved into the cliff face in the 1950s, provide some great vantage points of this dramatic coastal landscape. The Grottoes can be reached with a short boat trip.
VISIT THE VINEYARDS Get a traditional taste of Sardinia by paying a visit to the vineyards of Sella and Mosca. For fans of wine, there’s no better way to spend an afternoon, followed by the inevitable tasting session.
SHOP FOR RED CORAL
Recognised since ancient times for its intense natural colour Corailium Rubrum, known as red coral, is of great value to the Alghero economy. Only licensed fishermen can collect the coral and only certificated craftsmen are allowed to transform it into art- pieces and jewellery.
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