Day trip from Olbia province to Alghero - Full Day City Tour

One of Sardinia's most beautiful medieval cities, ALGHERO is the main resort in the northwest of the island. Permeating everything is a palpable Spanish atmosphere, a hangover of the city's past as a Catalan colony. Although largely given over to tourism (its population can almost quadruple in July and August), the town hasn't given up its unique character and it retains a proud and independent spirit. ALGHERO's animated historic center is a terrific place to hang out, and with so many excellent restaurants and bars, it makes an ideal base for exploring the beaches and beauty spots of the nearby RIVIERA DEL CORALLO, the magnificent CAVE OF NEPTUNE and the spectacular cliffs or CAPO CACCIA. On the road to ALGHERO, we will also visit the magnificent Romanesque church of SACCARGIA, built in the twelfth century, one of the most beautiful churches in northern Sardinia. It will be a full day experience in the Catalan part of Sardinia.

From the Olbia - Costa Smeralda area to arrive in Alghero takes around one hour and a half by car. On the way, we usually have the first stop for a coffee in a gas station near Oschiri and a second stop at the church of Saccargia, near Cordongianus. Just before arriving at Alghero we will visit the impressive cliffs of Capo Caccia and then straight to the Alghero. The center of this medieval town is not very big and permits to be visited in about 2/3 hours. There we will visit the cathedral located near the old Jewish area that was not a "ghetto" but an "aliama", after we'll tour the bastions where there are still displayed the old cannons. At the end we'll pass through the major shopping streets and if requested to visit the churches of San Francesco and San Michele.