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Beach recreation remains one of the most popular activities among guests of Alghero. To make your vacation even more exciting, combine sunbathing with excursions to the most notable natural attractions. The region is rich in unique sights such as Grotta di Nettuno that is like a magnet for foreign guests. This large stalactite cave is located roughly 24 kilometers from Alghero. Local fishermen discovered it yet in the 18th century. In the mid-20th century, a special ladder was carved in the rock. This ladder takes visitors directly to the entrance to the grotto. The ladder has 650 steps. Taking into consideration the complex location of Grotta di Nettuno, excursions to this landmark are possible only when the weather is calm and windless. The cave is very big – its main hall can accommodate up to 200 visitors. You will have a rare opportunity to admire unbelievably beautiful stalactites and stalagmites, and then enjoy panoramic views of the coastline from above. By the way, coastal waters in this area attract numerous divers because there are many gorgeous underwater caves, cliffs, and other interesting formations here. If you like exploring interesting natural attractions, do not miss an opportunity to visit the Porto Conte Regional Park. This park is also situated not far from Alghero. The majority of hiking trails are available in summer. Porto Conte has a mostly hilly terrain. The park is proud of its fabulous pine forest. Birds are the main inhabitants of the park … Read further

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Attractions and active leisure

Residents of Alghero often spend their free evenings in Birreria Sant Miquel. This bar has one of the largest stocks of craft beer in the town and a fine selection of ale and liqueurs. The menu will also not disappoint you. People of different ages enjoy visiting Birreria Sant Miquel. The bar always has a welcoming and hospitable atmosphere. In summer, an adjacent outdoor terrace opens near the bar’s … Open

Alghero for children - what to visit

On a sunny day, visit Butterfly House Sardegna, a popular butterfly garden situated in the neighborhood of Alghero – Olmedo. The butterfly house is a fairytale oasis with hundreds of different blooming flowers and exotic plants. Butterfly House Sardegna has a unique collection of insects. More than a hundred different butterfly species live here. It is so pleasant and simple to spend the entire day in this … Open

Shopping, streets and outlets

Gioiellerie e coralli is a famous shop that is open near the coast. It is hard to fail to notice it because the shop is open in a gorgeous historic building. As it is not hard to guess by the name, Gioiellerie e coralli sells jewelry and other items with corals. Both budget and upscale tourists will find it interesting to visit it. Attractive jewelry with small coral pieces is not expensive. By the way, Gioiellerie … Open

Cultural excursion through Alghero - things to see

Proceed to the old chapel that is situated not far from the cathedral. Several years ago, Museo Diocesano opened in this building. The chapel was abandoned and was slowly deteriorating for many years until it was decided to turn it into an interesting museum after a thorough restoration. Vintage silver items with corals are the centerpieces of the museum’s collection. They were made by local masters. The … Open

Alghero sightseeing

Spanish authorities set up new rules in the Alghero region. The Aragonese people became the major force in the region and drove local Sardinians and Italians out. The city was continuously growing and ended up turning into a Spanish colony. Sardinians who had jobs in Alghero were allowed to keep their jobs but they had to leave the city until night. During this period in the history of Alghero, there were several … Open

Top sigths of Italy

Milan is a beautiful city with many wonderful landmarks like Duomo Cathedral that is considered one of most beautiful churches in the city. Its building started in the end of the 14th century and lasted till 1965. The mural painting “The Last Supper” by Leonardo da Vinci is the main decoration of the shrine. Other interesting landmarks are La Scala Theatre, The Pinacoteca di Brera, Francesco Emmanuelle Gallery and Castello Sforzesco. … Open

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