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No. 8280 · Italy · Western Europe

Alghero

40.57°N 8.32°E · 7 m

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Overview

Alghero is a beautiful town on the north-western shore of Sardinia, Italy. It is best known for its stunning beaches, unique seafood cuisine, and Catalan heritage.

Architecture · Beach · Day Trips · Food · History

Before you go

Culture

Alghero has a strong Catalan heritage; Catalan is spoken alongside Italian.

Food

Try Catalan lobster and sea urchins; avoid tourist menus.

Money

Currency is the Euro (€). Prices can double in July and August.

Shopping

Coral jewelry is a specialty but unsustainable; consider avoiding it.

Transport

Alghero airport (AHO) is served by Ryanair and EasyJet seasonally. Train to Sassari takes 35 minutes.