Alghero, Sardinia (Italy)

Advantages: Beaches, history, scenery, relaxation
Disadvantages: Little nightlife (if that's what you are looking for)

...of excellent gelaterias in Alghero, serving most flavours you can imagine. There are many cafes, but a nice (if somewhat expensive) one is Cafe Latino. You can sit on the walls overlooking the port and nurse a coffee or an aperitif and watch the world go by. SUMMARY Before you go, arm yourself with a copy of the Rough Guide to Sardinia. The guide has a useful section on the town, and of course covers the whole island (and I could tell you lots ...
...to be about Alghero!) There is also a very useful tourist office near the public gardens and "Porta Terra" (one of the remaining guard towers of the old walls). The locals are friendly and welcoming, and will happily give you advice and pointers, or direct you to their favourite little trattoria. There is so much more I could say, but this is already long enough. The nice thing about Alghero is that, while it has been quietly welcoming tourists ... Read review

Advantages: Great beaches, great weather
Disadvantages: Not too much to do but relax and enjoy

...booked two flight tickets to Alghero, Sardinia. Of course, even the most peaceful times require some planning. So for the month until we departed, I planned how to do nothing for 4 days. And looking back, I am glad to announce I was quite successful at it. Alghero, Sardinia *************************************************************** Sardinia is, after Sicily, the second largest island in the Mediterranean Sea. It is a region of Italy, and ...
...is only 8 kilometres from Alghero, but taxis are said to be very expensive (about 20 Euros), so we opted for the bus. You can buy the tickets for no more than 70 cents, at the small red box in the main hall. You need to have change with you. The ticket is valid for only one hour, so it is no use buying one for your return. You can check the buses times online, at www.algheroairport.it. The bus is the AA, and you can't miss it: it's orange. It takes ... Read review

Advantages: Busy town in Northern sardinia, good base
Disadvantages: Small airport

...enjoyed my brief stay there. Alghero, the tourism capital of northern Sardinia, is a fascinating town of immense historical interest, which also has excellent beaches. It can be lively, vibrant and cosmopolitan in the holiday season when there are open markets, bars and restaurants, which cater for most tastes. There are quality hotels and apartments, which complement the traditional tourist amenities, which are transforming Alghero into one of the ...
...east and so away from Alghero, and towards our destination for the next eight days. At the end of the eight days we travelled south to Nuoro and then across the country towards Bosa on the west coast. After exploring there and lunch we set off up the coast towards Alghero, enjoying magnificent cliffs, rugged hills and some lovely scenery, we kept getting glimpses of what we believed must be Alghero but it was several miles later that we descended ... Read review

Advantages: Amazing turquoise blue ocean, wonderful food, history, architecture GELATO!
Disadvantages: Drivers have it in for pedestrians! Construction on the seafront

...pest. We stayed in Alghero, in the North West. Big intentions to explore the whole place but it had everything we wanted, so we just hung out there for 5 days. Other parts of the island all have their own special character, from the North East, where the Aga Khan developed a very expensive posh area, to the south where there is more shopping and bustle, and the interior where there are more sights to see. But we enjoyed the sea and the walled town ...
...and toast the sunset, and if a glass of wine wasn't your cup of tea, the Gelato, ah the Gelato! I have had 'italian ice cream' in other places, but it is nothing as good as this! My favourite was fruit of the cactus (Sardinia is tropical but arid and a good place for Prickly Pear cactus to grow) half and half with Limone (lemon) or Ciocolotto (chocolate, of course). It was not hard to figure out what you were eating, if you know a little french or ... Read review

Advantages: Lovely beaches, fantastic food
Disadvantages: Praying Mantis are on the loose!!! Entertainment all in Italian

...into the old town of Alghero, although there was a bus, we thought we would walk off the calories. The walk was 45 minutes and I soon regretted wearing heels! But it was worth it once we got to the old town, it was like stepping back in time, and it was very busy. I had sex on the beach, the cocktail, at the Jamacan Inn, and it was the best I've ever had! A bargain as well at 4 euros. The staff were very friendly and patient as we attempted to speak ...
...On our way back to Alghero, we stopped at a secluded beach, where my husband trod on a sea urchin, so he was not best impressed, bless him! Apart from that the beach was lovely. Our final excursion was a typical Sardinian evening, where we were taken to a secluded restaurant and entertained with Sardian music and dancing, and were served red wine, olives, feta, spit roasted pork, pasta and numerous cakes! I was trying everything, after dieting to ... Read review

Advantages: CHEAP (1p), Punctual, Network of Routes
Disadvantages: Can be Unclean, "Point-to-Point"

...Having just come off a Ryanair flight from Italy into London yesterday, I think it is fair to say that I can give the most up-to-date detailed opinions of the Ryanair service, as well as the latest information. Yesterday or any other occasions (flown 30 times with Ryanair), I have never had a problem so I am surprised by all the negative reviews but can understand that a flight could turn into a disastrous nightmare ‘if’ things go wrong. Negatives aside, Ryanair have changed the way we travel from A to B. We no longer have to suffer from BA and other high-cost carriers as Irish Ryanair has saved the day for our pockets. Instead of paying £80+ to hop down to Italy with BA you can travel with Ryanair for only a penny! - How come? Read On... ***Booking, Routes & Website*** Firstly, Ryanair minimises costs by using the magic... Read review

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