Alghero, Sardinia (Italy) > Reviews

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

...of a 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 ... 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 ... Read review

Advantages: Beautiful beaches, fantastic food, great sightseeing
Disadvantages: Italian Drivers, crowds

Was looking for a short break mainly beach based and used a specialist found on Teletext but next time I'd do it myself to reduce the cost. With Ryannair flights from Stansted so cheap it makes sense to go it alone and just book a hotel on line - there are plenty of decent search engines to find anything from a hostel to a 5*. We decided to hire a car from the Airport and it was a good move as we used it to get out and about a bit and use different ... Read review

Advantages: excellent restaurants
Disadvantages: not cheap!

I travelled to Sardinia in June, somewhere I had always fancied going but never quite got round to it. We took advantage of a package deal which seemed like a good deal but in reality was no less than what we had expected to pay. We flew from Liverpool to Alghero and stayed at the Florida Hotel, Alghero on B&B basis . The flight was fine, on arrival a short transfer to the hotel (about 20 minutes) The Florida hotel is 3 star, located opposite ... Read review

Advantages: Close to Beach and Old Town.
Disadvantages: Not great to look at from outside, but good inside.

This Hotel The ALMA d ALGHERO is just the place for a short stay in Alghero. Location is fine, within short stone throw of the Beach and close enough to the Old Town to walk your dinner off. (about 20 min slow stroll). The rooms are clean and bright and the showers large enough for even large people. The staff are very friendly and welcoming. Breakfast time there is a good range to choose from. Cerials, cheeses, meats breads, fruits, cakes and even ... Read review

Advantages: Relaxing, nice pool area and beach, shuttle bus to Alghero.
Disadvantages: Hotel drinks quite expensive, pool water was very chlorinated.

I chose to go to Alghero, Sardinia after looking at Ryan Air's fly for a penny (+tax and charges which were low) site. I also wanted somewhere which will still have good weather in October. We were lucky because it was very hot for four of the five days we stayed. The Punta Negra hotel is just a short ride from the airport and cost about 20 euros by Taxi, the people behind us in the taxi queue were also going to the same hotel (realised only when ... Read review