Golden sea walls, Catalan-speaking lanes and some of Sardinia's best beaches a short bus ride away. Here's what Alghero is like, when to go and how long to stay.
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June and September are the best months, with warm sea, long days and beaches that aren't packed. July and August are hot and lively, with Italian families filling the coast. May and October are lovely for walking the sea walls and day trips, though the sea is still cool in May. Winter is mild but many beach places close.
Walk the honey-coloured bastions at sunset, then wander lanes where street signs are in Italian and Catalan.
A huge sea cave at Capo Caccia, reached by boat from the harbour or down 654 steps cut into the cliff.
Two sheltered sandy bays with clear, shallow water, a short drive or bus ride west of town.
The long town beach runs right from the edge of the old town, handy for a swim between sightseeing.
The stone towers and village of a Bronze Age settlement, about ten minutes' drive from town.
One of Sardinia's most famous beaches, with shallow turquoise water. Numbers are capped in summer, so book a slot.
Ryanair flies from London Stansted, with fewer flights in winter. Schedules change by season, so check the current timetable before you plan.
Yes. There's a town beach, calm sandy bays a short drive away and famous beaches like La Pelosa within day-trip distance.
Not for the town itself, which is walkable. A car makes the bays, Capo Caccia and day trips much easier, though buses run in summer.
Three days covers the town and Neptune's Grotto. A week gives time for beach days and trips along the coast.
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