Cheap flights to Alghero
Explore the medieval city of Alghero, home to one of the most attractive coastal resorts on the Italian island of Sardinia.
Its busy town centres are filled with delightful restaurants, tempting visitors with fresh fish, paella or the local speciality, lobster. Pick up a souvenir or two whilst exploring the town’s atmospheric squares and quirky cobbled streets which have a fascinating Catalan heritage.
Discover the extraordinary views of Neptune’s Grotto located In Cappo Caccia, its enormous Stalactite cave is a must for visitors and costs just 15euros. For a more cultural experience visit Alghero’s 14th Century cathedral, Cattedrale di Santa Maria, built in a unique Catalan Gothic style.
Head north of the old town to the coast for a more relaxing atmosphere and enjoy its panoramic views and natural sights whilst walking along the marina, lined with glittering white yachts and fishing boats. Here you will also find some of Alghero’s many well-preserved beaches with white sands and turquoise sea.
June 2012
Alghero is home to Arte Orafa a designer who uses Sardinia's coral in his jewellery. Visit his art gallery and purchase one of his famous gold and coral bracelets (Marogna Galleria D'Arte Orafa, 34 Piazza Civica, tel: 079 984 814).
April 2013
Grotta di Nettuno (Capo Caccia, tel: 079 946 540) Neptune's Grotto sea caves are a fantasy forest of stalactites, stalagmites and subterranean lakes. Ferry connections between Alghero and Capo Caccia really pick up in April; Navisarda (Porto di Alghero, tel: 079 950 603) is a reliable operator.
April 2013
As the days get milder, life moves outdoors in Alghero's medieval old town, or centro storico, where its Catalan heritage is felt keenly in a maze of tangled alleys. Piazza Civica is a prime spot for watching the world go by from a cafe terrace. Or grab a gelato and head down to the honey-coloured sea walls.