Alghero

Welcome to Alghero

Alghero: The little Barceloneta of Italy

 

Alghero is different. You understand it from the first words you hear from the inhabitants. Here people speak Sardinian and Catalan, the streets bear two names, one national and one catalan. This is the reason Alghero is also known as Barceloneta (Little Barcelona).

 This city has developed its personality by remaining closed for centuries within its walls, but today is the most lively and dynamic touristic place on the island.

Its name come from seaweed, but it is also called the Coral Riviera, this because of its depths rich in this red gold like nowhere else.

The promenade that runs along the ramparts between the various characteristic houses, restaurants, bars and various local shops allows you to breathe a special atmosphere you find only in this little town of Sardinia.

The historical center is beautiful with its labyrinth of narrow streets and alleys, full of churches and ancient buildings that make us go back through the centuries.

Suggested trip ideas in Alghero

Hand-picked reads to plan your next adventure.

Capo Caccia - The Sleeping Giant
Capo Caccia - The Sleeping Giant

This trip take you in a small world inside the Natural Regional Park of Porto Conte, made of prehistoric megalithic known as Nuraghi, walking among the Medieval...

A visit to a Winery
A visit to a Winery

Explore Porto Conte Natural Park and taste local wine and a wide selection of typical cold cuts and cheese in a local Wine Resort. Cycle through vineyards and o...

Visit Nuraghe Palmavera
Visit Nuraghe Palmavera

It takes its name from the dwarf palmette, typical of the Mediterranean scrub and which grows within the archaeological site. The Nuragic Village of Palmavera i...

Suggested cycling routes in Alghero

Alghero - Bosa 95km 1800mt uphill

The "Classical" Alghero - Bosa. One of the best route in the Mediterranean sea.

This route is recommend to expert cyclist by road bike, and to everyone by touring E-Bike. You can ride also only one leg along the coast with a round trip itinerary having a lunch in the beautiful Borgo of Bosa. Remember to have enough water especially during hot season, there is no bar along the route.

The Wall - 35km 2000mt uphill

The "Wall" A loop around Alghero for an half-day workout

A loop around Alghero with almost 1000mt of uphill, amazing views and great training. Remember enough water in hot season, you find only a spring water before the great wall

A country ride around inland villages

A country ride around inland villages

One day inside the local habits of the sardinians, this is what you can discover with this day tour.Wonderful views from the sea to the hills, i’m sure you will be amazed how less car traffic you will find in these perfect roads born for cyclist. I recommend you a stop to Monteleone Roccadoria, a stunning village above a cliff rock.

Alghero Argentiera 96km 893mt uphill

Alghero - Argentiera long ride

This route heads North to the famous Minery Park of Argentiera, when you arrive here it's like to get back two centuries ago with towns similar at the old wild west. This route is only for Advanced Cyclist well fitted or biker by E-Bike.

Alghero by road 3 days

3 days at Alghero by racing bike

Riviera del Corallo by E-Mtb

Riviera del Corallo by E-Mtb

An adventure day inside the Natural Park of Porto Conte