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Alghero, with its westerly facing aspect, treats visitors to stunning mediterranean sunsets. |  |
Promenaders on the old town walls can enjoy wonderful views towards the Capo Caccia headland. |  |
Alghero marina. Boat trips leave for Neptune's Grotto from the quayside to the right. | |||||
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The marina, situated beside the old town, is home to a mixed fleet of leisure and fishing boats. |  |
Just behind the Bastione La Maddalena, Piazza Civica is one of the larger open spaces in the old town. |  |
Popular with tourists, Via Carlo Alberto hosts a number of bars, boutiques and jewellery shops. | |||||
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The Church of San Francesco on Carlo Alberto. One of the finest Catalan examples in Sardinia. |  |
The old town's massive ramparts were built in the 12th century during the period of rule by Genoa. |  |
Cattedrale di Santa Maria campanile (bell tower) as seen from the lanes behind. | |||||
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Entrance to the campanile. The cathedral was only consecrated in 1730, some 400 years after its foundation. |  |
One of the defensive towers interpersed along the city walls, built to guard against attack from the sea. |  |
The Lido, Alghero's main beach, is lined with hotels and stetches the 3 miles to Fertilia. | |||||
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