Alghero itinerary: 1 to 2 days
Plans for one and two days in Alghero, day by day: Capo Caccia and Neptune's Grotto, the Nuraghe di Palmavera and the walled old town with its sea walls, cathedral and Church of San Francesco first, then the beaches of Le Bombarde and Maria Pia, Via Carlo Alberto, the Torre de l'Esperó Reial and the Necropolis of Anghelu Ruju. Every stop has a typical visit length.
How long do you have?
Map: 2 days
Alghero in 1 day
Day 1
Capo Caccia Lighthouse viewpoint
A high limestone headland west of Alghero with a 19th-century lighthouse and sweeping views over the sea cliffs and Porto Conte bay.
Neptune's Grotto
A large stalactite cave at sea level under the cliffs of Capo Caccia, shown on guided visits and reached by boat or stairway.
Nuraghe di Palmavera
A Bronze Age nuraghe stone tower village near Porto Conte, with a meeting hut and the remains of round houses.
Bastioni Marco Polo (sea walls)
The old town's seafront ramparts, a promenade with bars and wide sunset views over the bay towards Capo Caccia.
Alghero Cathedral
Cathedral of St Mary, mixing Catalan Gothic and later styles, with an octagonal bell tower rising over the old town.
Church of San Francesco
Gothic-Catalan church of the 14th century with a quiet cloister of stone columns, one of the old town's finest buildings.
Old town and Piazza Civica
A walk through the walled old town's cobbled lanes to Piazza Civica, its main square, busy with cafes in the evening.
Alghero in 2 days
Day 1
Capo Caccia Lighthouse viewpoint
A high limestone headland west of Alghero with a 19th-century lighthouse and sweeping views over the sea cliffs and Porto Conte bay.
Neptune's Grotto
A large stalactite cave at sea level under the cliffs of Capo Caccia, shown on guided visits and reached by boat or stairway.
Nuraghe di Palmavera
A Bronze Age nuraghe stone tower village near Porto Conte, with a meeting hut and the remains of round houses.
Spiaggia di Maria Pia
A long sandy beach just north of town, backed by dunes and pine woods, easy to reach on foot or by bike.
Old town and Piazza Civica
A walk through the walled old town's cobbled lanes to Piazza Civica, its main square, busy with cafes in the evening.
Day 2
Torre de l'Esperó Reial
A large round defensive tower on the old town walls near the harbour, part of the Catalan-era fortifications.
Bastioni Marco Polo (sea walls)
The old town's seafront ramparts, a promenade with bars and wide sunset views over the bay towards Capo Caccia.
Alghero Cathedral
Cathedral of St Mary, mixing Catalan Gothic and later styles, with an octagonal bell tower rising over the old town.
Church of San Francesco
Gothic-Catalan church of the 14th century with a quiet cloister of stone columns, one of the old town's finest buildings.
Le Bombarde Beach
A popular sandy beach with clear, shallow water between Alghero and Capo Caccia, backed by pine woods and beach bars.
Via Carlo Alberto
The old town's main shopping lane, lined with coral jewellers, food shops and churches, lively in the evening.
Watch: Alghero
A one-minute look at the plan: every stop, day by day, with the map.
When to go to Alghero
May, June and September are the best months for beaches and walking, warm without the August crowds. July and August are hot and very busy, and Neptune's Grotto boats depend on calm seas all year. Winter is mild but quiet, and the Cap d'Any New Year festivities and Easter processions draw crowds.
Plan the rest of your trip
- Where to stay: hotels in Alghero on Booking.com or Trip.com
- Skip-the-line tickets: museums and sights in Alghero on Tiqets
- Tours and day trips: things to do in Alghero on GetYourGuide
- Data on arrival: an eSIM for Italy from Airalo
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Tips for Alghero
- Neptune's Grotto can be reached by boat from Alghero harbour or down the long cliff stairway of the Escala del Cabirol; boats do not run in rough seas.
- Capo Caccia, the nuraghe and the beaches are spread along the coast; a car or scooter makes them much easier, though buses run in summer.
- Walk the Bastioni sea walls at sunset, when the cafes and bars along them fill up for an aperitivo looking out to sea.
- Alghero has a Catalan heritage: street names are in Catalan and Italian, and seafood, especially lobster, is the local speciality.
- Le Bombarde and Maria Pia beaches get busy in July and August; arrive early for space and parking.
Make it your own
Open the guide in Andiamo Places to see every stop on a map with walking directions, move places between days, check opening hours for your dates, and add your own finds. After the trip, your photos become a journal and, if you like, a printed photo book.
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Photo credits
- Alghero Cathedral: proteusbcn, CC BY 2.0
- Bastioni Marco Polo (sea walls): trolvag, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Capo Caccia Lighthouse viewpoint: Wim Kristel ( Wim Kristel ), CC BY 2.0
- Church of San Francesco: Alexkom000, CC BY 4.0
- Le Bombarde Beach: pp_02918, CC BY 3.0
- Neptune's Grotto: Tobias Helfrich, CC BY-SA 2.5
- Nuraghe di Palmavera: Thorkild C. Bøg-Hansen, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Old town and Piazza Civica: Gianni Careddu, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Torre de l'Esperó Reial: Gianni Careddu, CC BY-SA 4.0
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