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Holidays in Alghero, Sardinia
Discover Alghero, Sardinia
Located in the northwest of Sardinia, Alghero is a charming historic town by the sea. Its 15th-century walls protect a maze of cobbled streets, white houses, and ancient churches. The city is surrounded by olive groves, fragrant Mediterranean maquis, and stunning beaches with emerald waters.
Alghero offers rich Catalan heritage, delicious seafood, and vibrant restaurants. Tourists enjoy cycling to the beaches, exploring the old town, and witnessing some of the most breathtaking Mediterranean sunsets. A perfect blend of history, culture, and natural beauty, Alghero is a magical destination for travelers seeking authentic Sardinia.
Sleeps 16 · 7 Bedrooms · Pool, Jacuzzi & Sauna · A/C · Wi-Fi · Close to a lively beach with kiosk & restaurant for sunset aperitifs.
A Home to Enjoy in Every Season – just 700 meters from the sandy shores of one of Sardinia's most beautiful long and winding beaches.
Sleeps 10 (+4), with private swimming pool. Alghero. Sardinia.
Hiding amongst reefs and a large garden dotted with olive trees and palms, Villa Elicrisio boasts a breath-taking vista, facing the sunset with unrestricted views reaching from one side to the other of the bay below.
Nearby La Speranza beach awaits with soft golden sand bordering juniper trees. In the estate there is also a traditional barn fully refurbished which could also be rented if there are more than 10 guests. The barn has 2 bedrooms. A/C, Wi-Fi.
Sleeps 4. Fully restored old barn on Alghero's coastline.
Quaint small villa newly built on the ruins of an old barn. Rebuilt with maximum comfort in mind, offers very high standard living spaces and modern facilities. The house is perfect for a small family of 4 or a group of friends.
Alghero. Sleeps 7. A seaside old Spanish Tower, hosting a 3 bedroom apartment touching the sea and exotic white sandy coves.
A charming beach apartment skirting the sea and a secluded sandy cove. Almost surrounded by water, nestling between rocks and a sandy coves. This romantic apartment is located on the first floor of a tower built in 1800 and surrounded by the private park 10km from the Catalan citadel of Alghero. Perfect for a couple seeking privacy and tranquillity but also for a small family. The tranquillity of this place is highlighted by the private park dotted with olive trees and wild juniper trees which lead to the sea and are part of this exclusive estate.
Sleeps 10/11. Alghero. Shared swimming pool. 80 metres to fine sandy beach.
Tucked away amongst peaceful lush Mediterranean gardens in a quiet and family-friendly residence alongside a coastline of silent sandy coves and a beach perfect for children. Olympic Swimming pool and pizzeria on location.
It is approx. 20 min drive from the charming historic citadel of Alghero, which has surely the most characteristic and picturesque old town in Sardinia. A maze of narrow cobbled lanes and small squares with typical Mediterranean cafes opening their terraces onto the old squares with shady sitting corners and the relaxing atmosphere one loves in this old traditional towns which come alive in summer!
40 km from Alghero airport in Stintino North West Sardinia. A 3 bedrooms house with swimming pool, very charming sea views. Air conditioning and Wi-Fi, garden.
With its quiet and safe location, and secluded, secure garden, this house is absolutely the perfect choice for those who want to choose between time at the beach, and time in their "space". The house is situated in a residential area dotted with villas and lush gardens with its own supermarket, several restaurants, boutiques, mini-golf, and various entertainment options. These amenities are not within easy 'hearing' distance of the villa, and do not spoil the tranquility.
On the beach, near Alghero.
El Faro Hotel is a luxurious five star hotel. It is both intimate and elegant designed by the illustrious Sardinian architect Antonio Simon Mossa with the idea of a boat anchored at sea in mind. Close to the airport of Alghero and built directly on the most beautiful private beach in Alghero. Peaceful, it camouflages within sea and sand.
Alghero's History and Its Magical Atmosphere
Alghero – in the northwest of Sardinia. Undoubtedly the most beautiful town on this island, both much visited and yet surprisingly unknown. A small walled city clinging to the sea, with high fortifications dating back to the 15th century that protect it from the ragh winter tides. On calm days, the transparent green sea spreads like a lake along the walls, but at times the waves crash wild and untamed.
Inside these granite walls, the town unfolds in a maze of narrow, cobbled streets. Ancient churches of sandstone and rose windows the walls turning onto a shade of pink at sunset, punctuate the labyrinth. Time seems to have stopped here; the town appears almost unchanged from centuries ago. White houses stand beside historic palaces, with inner courtyards where lemon trees and olive trees grow. The surrounding countryside is covered with olive groves, giving way to sandy dunes and white beaches. Beyond them stretches the Mediterranean maquis, a landscape of myrtle and ancient junipers, bent and twisted by wind and time, their trunks curved and knotted like the hands of old seafarers and shepherds.
The maquis smells sweet and in spring it blossoms with asphodels, the pure white flower that symbolizes Sardinia. A city of the sea, of travelers and fishermen. Here, restaurants proudly serve dishes rich with lobster, squid, and paella. Many years ago, Catalans settled here, leaving behind their language. Even today, the elderly women shopping at the market for artichokes and fennel speak Catalan, as does the fish market, offering the fruits of this exceptionally clean sea.
Tourists ride bicycles to the beaches, though visits become rarer in November, December, and January, when the days are a little cooler – but the sun still shines upon the ancient walls and the town seems to shine in its full charme. Alghero is said to have some of the most beautiful sunsets in the Mediterranean, and perhaps it's true. In the evenings, locals from the old town gather on the ancient Bastioni di Marco Polo to watch the sky ignite in deep reds, soft pinks, and vibrant vermilion, casting a veil over the city.
At dawn, the town is quiet, save for the occasional seagull gliding over the colorful dome of San Michele, one of the most beautiful churches, and landing in Piazza del Teatro, an ancient sandstone square at the heart of the city. Tourists flock here for the long stretches of white sandy beaches, where pearl-colored lilies bloom in spring and pink flowers carpet the maquis.
The city has enriched itself with bars and Michelin-starred restaurants, continuing its culinary traditions in a more refined, eclectic manner. Summer evenings, watching the sunset over a cocktail, have become a joyful ritual. At night, a starry sky blankets this enchanting, still pristine place. The beaches and the natural park stretching for kilometers to the west of the historic center are infused with the aroma of rosemary and the ancient, unique scent of Sardinia's everlasting flower, helichrysum, mingled with the salt air.
As the night deepens, Alghero sleeps under a gentle moonlight, the soft whisper of the sea and a warm light breeze. Every corner tells a story of centuries past, every street holds the laughter and footsteps of generations. Here, time slows, hearts open, and the soul breathes with the rhythm of the Mediterranean. Alghero is not just a place – it is a feeling, a living poem of history, nature, and enduring timeless beauty.