Useful Links and Recommendations
Things to do, Restaurants, Travel, Car hire...
Below are some links to sites with useful information on Alghero and Sardegna. Here you will find places to eat, train times and car hire facilities and much much more....
Restaurants
Angedras Restaurant...
Marco and Francesco owners of this fine restaurant have ensured you will receive a wonderful relaxing time along with one of the bext meals you will eat while on your holiday in Alghero...
The tasteful modern décor and elegant furnishings of the Angedras Restaurant are perfectly complemented by a welcoming atmosphere full of warmth and charm. Each table is an oasis of taste encircled by the breathtaking panorama of the Bay of Alghero, the magnificent Coral Riviera. In spring and summer dining is alfresco, on the bastioni – the imposing medieval ramparts overlooking the sea. Here everything begins with the scents, the colours of Sardinia, a rich and fertile land; this is the starting-point, the origin of the ideas that will form our dishes, simple and precious, and beautifully presented.
Welcome to the refectory, Alghero this is a typical trattoria...
Welcome to the refectory, Alghero. Restaurant, cocktail bar, wine bar in the old town of Alghero, a short distance from the ramparts and the civic square. Elegant with private dining room, bar and outdoor tables under the arches of the alley Adami (Carrera del Porxo). Modern dishes and elegant recipes algherese cuisine.
Traditional Sardegna restaurant..
This restaurant is typical of the local area and if your looking for a good pizza or pasta you cant go far wrong eating here, the price is resonable and the food is good.
Things to see and Do
Beaches
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of each beach
Day Trips
The Andrea Jensen - Sailing on the Andrea Jensen is the ideal way to explore the spectacular coast and Marine Reserve around Alghero The trip appeals to all ages including small chidren and teenagers. We anchor in beautiful clear,calm bays for swimming and snorkeling (equipment provided) Delicious lunch served with a choice of local wines. Small groups, leave plenty of deck space for relaxing and sunbathing. A good chance of watching dolphins makes this a memorable day out.
Water Paradise - Those with children to amuse, may be interested in the Water Paradise water park, which is located at Marina di Sorso, on the north coast between Sorso and Castelsardo. The attraction opens daily from mid June and remains open until late September. Entry every day from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. The slides close from 1 to 2 pm. The cost for 1 day is: Adults €13,00 - in August € 15,00. Kids up to 12yrs € 9,00 in August € 11,50. Senior over 65 € 9,00 in August € 11.50. Kids up to 1 meter tall €7 in August € 8, 50. Half day entrance (from 3pm to 7pm) Adults €10,00 - in August € 12,00. Kids up to 12yrs € 7,50 in August € 7,50. Senior over 65 € 7,50 in August € 7,50. Kids up to 1 meter tall Free in August.
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Local Events
The city celebrates a variety of religious festivals throughout the year and may be something to consider when planning your trip.
Alghero Video
February
Carnival - Various locations
An extremely popular event with masked and costumed figures parading around small villages and bigger towns of the island.
Easter
Easter - Various locations
Costumes, processions and intense drama are the main ingredients of Sardinia's various festa's commemorating Easter.
First Sunday after Easter
Our Lady of Valverde - Alghero
Celebrated every year on the first Sunday after Easter. Devotees from all over the region flock to Alghero to take part in various traditional rituals, the most important of which is a pilgrimage to the magnificent 16th-century sanctuary dedicated to the Saint.
April - June
Festival Alguer and its Journeys - Alghero
The spring edition of the successful Festival Alguer, consisting of a series of concerts, literary meetings, exhibitions and other cultural events.
May
Calvalcata Sarda - Sassari
A colourful celebration of Sardinian culture with people from all over the island coming together. The town comes alive with colourful decorations, costumes, horse shows, poetry competitions, chants and traditional dances.
June – September
Festival Alguer - The Anfiteatro Maria Pia and The Forte della Maddalena in Alghero
A summer-long festival of culture including jazz, musicals, theatre and much more which is held at two of Alghero’s historical venues.
July & August
XXVI Summer Music - Alghero
Classical music concerts in the Chiostro di San Francesco.
August
Alghero’s Cup - Alghero
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nternational Tennis Women’s competition
Fair of Candelieri - Sassari
Celebration of the Assumption – The Sassarese people renew every year a vow made in the XVI century to the Assumption to free the town from a plague. An event of profound and ancient religious meaning, the fair is nevertheless pervaded by a playful and spectacular atmosphere.
October
Alghero Challenge Cup - Alghero
Sailing regatta organised by Yacht Club Alghero. Torch-light procession around the town centre.