Alghero is an Italian city in the province of Sassari, one of the main cities in Sardinia. Its population is made up of some forty-four thousand inhabitants. The city of Alghero is very close to the airport, which makes Alghero one of the most important cities in the north of the island of Sardinia. In addition to Alghero it is located on the seashore that attracts hundreds of thousands of tourists every year. It is very convenient to even come to Alghero on a weekend, since from the airport you can reach a beautiful beach directly in a few minutes.
The lifestyle and traditions of the local population have been significantly influenced by Spanish culture. Sometimes Alghero is called Barselonetta, which means little Barcelona. Some locals speak a dialect compiled from an old Catalan language and in the 21st century this dialect is used as an official language alongside Italian in the territory of Alghero.
Alghero’s historic center is something worth visiting. It has preserved the medieval spirit of the mixed cultures of Italy and Spain, and at the same time is full of modern ideas and the pace of life that is so much required today. Young people really like to come here, especially in the summer holidays. During the day they spend their time on the beach and at night they go to the disco. Older people like to walk through the historic center and along the coast along a beautiful paved road to admire the moorings in the evening light.
The coast of Alghero is called the Coral Riviera. In the waters of the Gulf of Alghero there is an enormous quantity of precious red coral of the highest quality. The collection, processing and sale of corals played an important economic and cultural role in Alghero for centuries. A branch of red coral has become a symbol of the city of Alghero. His image can be found on the arms of the city of Alghero.
The Alghero neighborhood is famous for the vineyards that belong to an Italian wine producer known throughout the world called Sella y Mosca.
The natural landscape of Alghero is very diverse: beaches and rocks with flat or very sharp rocks, typical Mediterranean plants. The city is surrounded by olive groves. Together with the sea and the beaches, the colors of nature around Alghero create an image of extraordinary beauty. You can enjoy the views of Capo Caccia with a huge rock in the shape of a sleeping giant that has also become a symbol of Alghero along with the precious red coral. The marine national park was recently created in the Capo Caccia area. This area abounds in caves and gorges that are still largely unexplored. The most famous cave are the Neptune Grottoes with their giant stalagmites and stalactites of particular shapes.
The flora and fauna of the waters of Alghero is very attractive for those who like diving. In the local waters you can see colonies of red coral, crabs, giant lobsters, moray eels and moray eels. The most popular place among divers is Grotto Nereus, which is considered the largest sea cave in Europe.
Alghero offers you hundreds of good places to eat. Local restaurants offer a wide variety of fresh seafood, as well as typical Sardinian dishes such as fresh pasta and pizza.
