Why Visit Alghero?
Visit Alghero for its compact Catalan streets, limestone cliffs and immediate access to clear‑water beaches. The old town sits within 16th‑century walls—walk the bastions along the seafront, window‑shop on Corso Vittorio Emanuele and catch the sunset from Torre Sulis. Boats run daily to Grotta di Nettuno; inland, Capo Caccia and Porto Conte Natural Park offer rugged walks, cycling routes and secluded coves. Eat simply: grilled seafood, lobster from the harbour and crisp Vermentino from nearby vineyards; browse coral workshops on Via Cavour. Practical note: summer brings heat and crowds—choose May–June or September–October for milder weather and easier parking. Compact and navigable, Alghero rewards short stays and focused exploration.
Alghero’s seafront walls remain largely intact, with eight 16th‑century city towers still standing; the bastions are dedicated to navigators including Colombo, Pigafetta, Magellan and Marco Polo.
Eat, Markets & Wine
Start with where to eat and what to bring home. For a refined dinner that highlights Sardinian creativity, book a table at Ristorante Da Musciora Danilo Delrio , and for a cosy, open-kitchen meal try La Piccola Cucina Alghero . Pick up provisions for a picnic or a self-catered evening at Coop , and use Sardegna Wine Food to arrange tastings and winery visits—practical, local-first options that let you eat well without fuss. This section balances memorable meals with the everyday conveniences that make exploring Alghero straightforward: reservations, recommendations and a quick supermarket run when you need one.
Neptune’s Grotto is reached by the Escala del Cabirol—654 steps cut into the Capo Caccia cliff.
Guided & Coastal Tours
For organised, local-led discovery—book a guide and let someone else handle the logistics. Shardana Tours and Alghero Tours offer walking itineraries and curated routes that introduce the town’s history and hidden lanes. If you want the sea, two versions of DRAN Experience run personalised coastal trips and snorkelling excursions; both entries connect you with Davide’s local knowledge and relaxed pace. Together these operators remove guesswork, delivering reliable timing, practical tips and local context so you can focus on the views, the flavours and the moments worth photographing.
Porto Conte Regional Park protects 5,350 hectares and 60 km of coastline between Capo Caccia and Punta Giglio; it was established in 1999.
Museums & Monuments
If you want cultural context in an hour or two, head straight to Alghero’s compact heritage sites. Start with the Coral Museum and its companion entry, the second Coral Museum listing, both of which explain the natural lifecycle and craft traditions behind the city’s coral industry. Pause at the contemplative Monument a la Unitat de la Llengua to read about the town’s Catalan links, then visit the public memorial Monumento ai Caduti – Monument als Caiguts for a quieter moment. These sites are concise, informative and easy to slot into a walking afternoon.
Just inland, the Anghelu Ruju necropolis comprises 38 rock‑cut domus de janas, the largest prehistoric burial complex in northern Sardinia.
Squares & Seafront
Alghero’s heartbeat is along the water and in its piazzas; plan time to stroll and to stop. Walk the harbour and the medieval edge that define Alghero , settle for a sunset view at Piazza Sulis Alghero and explore the lively square around St. John Tower where shops, cafés and occasional street art meet local life. This trio offers an easy afternoon loop—harbour views, people-watching and a few short detours that reveal why Alghero feels both historic and candidly lived-in.
Torbato, a rare white grape introduced under Catalan rule, is today cultivated only around Alghero; the Alghero DOC includes still Torbato (min. 85%) and a spumante version.