Newly refurbished 17th Century apartment in the historic centre of Alghero — Property 90634

Newly refurbished 17th Century apartment in the historic centre of Alghero

Romantic apartment only metres from the sea. Ideally placed in Alghero's beautiful old town where you can sample its fantastic restaurants, cafe-bars and shops and stroll around its ancient sea walls and narrow, fascinating, cobbled streets. No car is needed. There is a wonderful fish and vegetable market within easy walking distance and a bakery around the corner, selling daily fresh bread and cakes. This 1st floor apartment has a newly fitted, very well equipped kitchen with an integrated fridge and a gas hob. It has its original terracotta floor tiles and original beams. There are 2 bedrooms in the alcoves which have curtains for some privacy. One has a double bed (with the option of making it into 2 singles) and the other has 2 single beds. The main room has a bed settee, an antique wardrobe, a table with seating for 4 and the kitchen at the other end. There is a 4 piece shower-room with a powerful shower, tastefully tiled in travertine.

Location Alghero < Sassari < Sardinia < Italy

Alghero < Sassari < Sardinia < Italy

 marks the location of this property in Alghero

Availability for the apartment on Sardinia, Italy

Last updated on:

Saturday, 27 September 2008

Changeover day:

negotiable

Rental rates for the apartment on Sardinia, Italy

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Notes to the rental rates

• The prices are for 2 people (each additional person will incur a supplement of £20) and include all bed linen, towels, electricity, air conditioning and the final clean. Please note beach towels are not provided.
  20% of the rental price (or £100 if 20% is less than £100) is required to secure the booking. This is a non-refundable deposit.
  The remaining balance will be due 6 weeks before the rental start date, any cancellations after this date will not be refunded. Methods of payment include paypal, cheque or bank transfer. There is a small charge for non UK bank transfers of £7.00.
  

Accommodation and Facilities for the apartment on Sardinia, Italy

Further details for the apartment on Sardinia, Italy

Alghero's origin dates back to the 11thC when the Doria family from Genoa fortified it.Due to it's geographical position, Alghero held a very important role in tradings in the Mediterranean,therefore it had to be defended from Pisan and Aragonese ships. It remained in the hands of the Genoans until 1353 when the Arogonese defeated and ousted them, repopulating Alghero with Catalans. It became part of the Kingdom of Aragon and remained so for 4 centuries. Alghero to this day conserves the characteristics of this period which can be noted in it's architecture, fortifications and it's language. To this day may Algherese people speak a form of Catalan!

For those interested in food there are cookery courses that run in Alghero. Sardinia also has lots of Agriturismi, which are farms where you can eat homemade, homegrown produce. The kind of things you see on the menus are wild boar(cinghiale), porcetto(suckling pig),culungiones(potato filled pasta),spit roast lamb,fresh ravioli and lots of cured meats. It is a foodies paradise! Top quality ingredients, expertly cooked and simply served.

Sardinia is famous for it's horsemen and it is possible to go trekking around Alghero and further afield. There is also a go-cart track on the outskirts of Alghero. There is a water park in Sorso Marina on the north coast which is a 40 minute drive away. In July and August the poulation of the island swells to more than double when Italians from the mainland arrive for their summer holidays. They have kept Sardinia a well kept secret for years! Sardinia has many festivals, an opportunity for each village to show off it's traditional costume. Some of the most famous are that of Sa Sartiglia near Oristano at Carnival time (usually February) ,S'Ardia horse race where riders are bare-backed and the Easter celebrations of Alghero. Alghero has open air concerts throughout July and August in it's piazzas and old cloisters.