About Alghero
Alghero is a beautiful town on the north-western shore of Sardinia, Italy. It is best known for its beautiful beaches, unique food, and also for its Catalan heritage; in fact, it was known in the past as la Barceloneta sarda, little Sardinian Barcelona. This historic town is one of the most popular destinations for Sardinia's visitors.
Source: Wikipedia
Essential Information
Currency
Euro (EUR)
Symbol: €
Language
Italian
Also: Catalan
Phone Code
+39
International dialing code for Italy
Driving
Drive on the right
Standard for Italy
Region
Europe
Southern Europe
How to Get to Alghero
Transportation options and arrival information
Connections byregional busesto Alghero (every hour, 20-minute trip), Sassari (9 per day, 30-minute trip), Bosa, Nuoro, Macomer, Oristano, Cagliari. In Jun-Sep there are also buses to Stintino & Santa Teresa Gallura. Tickets can be bought at the ARST ticket vending machine.
Safety in Alghero
High Safety (Global Peace Index: 1.643)
About the Global Peace Index: Global Peace Index measures peacefulness on a scale of 1 (most peaceful) to 5 (least peaceful)
Where to Stay in Alghero
Accommodation tips and recommendations
There are a whole number of possibilities for accommodation in Alghero from bed and breakfasts to Agroturismos (farm stays) and hotels. You can pick up a list of B&Bs at the friendly Tourist Information office.
Things to See in Alghero
3 landmarks and points of interest
Necropolis of Anghelu Ruju
building in Alghero, Italy
Necropolis of Santu Pedru
building in Alghero, Italy
nuraghe Palmavera
archaeological site in Alghero, Sardinia, Italy
Source: Wikidata
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