Self-catering holiday homes: Alghero

Make a holiday rental villa or apartment in Alghero, Sardinia your home away from home

Quietly hidden in the northwest corner of Sardinia, Alghero is a largely untouched fishing port which has been paid the biggest compliment possible by the Italian tourist board; they have kept quiet about it! It has a stunningly beautiful mediaeval centre, surrounded by a sturdy stone wall, interrupted only by the seven soaring watchtowers. All year round there are plenty of things to do, and there is always a welcoming smile as you arrive at your Alghero accommodation.

Things to do on holiday in Alghero, Sardinia

Once you have taken a short walk around the centre of town from your Alghero apartment, it will not be long until you venture down to the fabulous beach which stretches around the coast either side of the port.

The streets of Alghero are regularly filled with the sounds of traditional music and celebrations of the numerous the saints which hold a certain importance to the people of Alghero. The Sea Urchin Fair (end of January), Alghero Summer Music Festival (August), fiesta of the Virgin of Valverde (1-10th July) and the Tourists’ Fair in August are all excellent times to take self catering Alghero accommodation.

During your stay in a villa in Alghero, you will undoubtedly spend some time drifting down the main streets of Via Roma, Via Principe Umberto and Via Carlo Alnerto, which are home to the pick of the cities best shops, restaurants and bars. The majority of the most impressive monuments you are likely to see from an Alghero apartment surround these streets to, including the Cathedral, the Palazzo d’Albis and the Palau Reial.

Places to holiday in Alghero, Sardinia

The Costa Smeralda is home to the nicest beaches in Sardinia, and yachting is a very important past-time to the inhabitants and visitors alike. Snorkelling and diving holidays making use of the flexibility and privacy of self catering Alghero accommodation will almost certainly be focused on the beaches and dive sights of the Costa Smeralda, just round the coast.

Weather in Alghero, Sardinia

Average temperatures peak at around 30˚C in July and August, when Alghero accommodation’s most impressive asset is their proximity to the beaches. Spring and autumn are lovely times to visit Alghero too, as average temperatures do not dip below 20˚C from the beginning of May until the end of October. Even in winter, averages remain around 13˚C.

Travel to Alghero, Sardinia

There are some very cheap flights to be found to Alghero International Airport, which is around a 20 minute drive from the city centre. RyanAir provide especially cheap flights to Alghero from London Stansted (STN).

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