The 鏑oguduro" (Logu de Torres) and the 溺eilogu" (Mediolocum) costitute the central and central � southern of the antic judge of Torres. Nowadays we can divide this area in 3 parts: Loguduro � Turritano (Sassari) on the North, Loguduro � Meilogu on the West and Logudoru � Montacuto on the est. The whole area is very interesting regarding the landscape dominated by volcanic forms, wide tracks and scarce forests that divide vast spaces of pastures. There are an excellent concentration of cultures starting the prehistoric with the archeological remainders great value as graves of domus de janas, dolme or numerous nuragic villages (nuraghi).
The traditional cuisine of Loguduro and Meilogu is composed of various types of handmade pasta; e.g. a 途aviolone", a kind of salted strudel and tasty breads like the 都pianate", famous pastry � e.g. 都ospiri di Ozieri" � the delicious balls made of almond paste with a citrus aroma, the walnut and almond 鍍orrone". There are plenty of different types of cheese produced in numerous hypermodern dairies spread in the territory � from soft to aged pecorino with the most famous one: 菟ecorino romano".
The Algherese is a genuine and natural area on the north-western coast of Sardinia.
Alghero � the main city is not an artificially created resort, but a city with a long, proud history, a real treasure of the island.
Alghero derives its name from the abundance of seaweed (alghe) in the surrounding waters. It was known as Algarium in the Middle Ages and Al Alguer and Barcelloneta under Spanish rule. Surrounded by water on three sides, the "old city" of Alghero, the center of its traditions and customs, seems once again held captive-not by the Spanish who once dominated the city for some 360 years, but by the very people who love the city so well. The old city is closed within thick fortress walls, interrupted only by solemn towers. The stone streets, narrow and lined with shops, are dotted with randomly spaced and seemingly unplanned tiny piazzas. The dome of San Michele church and the pointed Aragonese tower of the church of San Francesco dominate the city.
There are many interesting events in Alghero that demonstrate the reach tradition of this region. The Eve of New Year is the most interesting one. The huge festival with spectacles in the main square with fireworks, thousands of participants and a lot of fun.
Another significant period is the Holy Week celebrated for centuries in Alghero and coming from the Catalan tradition from XVI century.
People from Alghero differ from other Sardinians not only because of the antic Catalan language, but also because prefer to enjoy the sun, the beaches, and the caf駸 rather anything else. Just opposed to Sardinians who are noted for their quiet strength, independence, fierce loyalty, bravery, deep hearted friendliness and, at times, dour mien.
The coasts around the south side of the city extends nearly for 80 km and alternates in ambient pictures made of impressive coastal rocks and beautiful beaches of the finest sand as Le Bombarde and
Porto Conte, as well as the Punta Negra, Dei Pini and El Faro hotels.
Travelling to the north-east, some 24 kilometers from Alghero, you can drive to the top of
Capo Caccia, an awesome promontory from which you can descend the daring 654 steps of the famous Escala del Cabirol, or Goat's Stairway, to the stunning lake deep in the interior of the cavern known as
Neptune's Grotto, the mythical abode of nymphs and a real pearl of Sardinia. Accessible also by tour boat from Alghero, Neptune's Grotto is filled with generously lit pastel stalactites and stalagmites that can be viewed from breathtaking walkways carved out of the stone.
Called the Riviera del Corallo, Alghero is famous for its coral jewellery and carvings. The most precious coral is the rare pelle d'angelo, or angel skin coral. While coral jewellery represents the modern Algherese, the town's nuraghi provide a link with their past. The notable nuraghe of Palmavera, one of the 7,000 cone-shaped buildings thought to have served as fortresses throughout Sardinia, is located about nine kilometers north of Alghero. The main nuraghe is constructed of stone stacked without the aid of mortar and sits in the center of the site. It is entered through a low doorway, requiring that you stoop as you pass into the barren circular main chamber, which has no windows or other doorways. This nuraghe, and the site in general, is interesting because it exhibits two distinct building styles and is thought, therefore, to have been rebuilt around 880 B.C., toward the end of the nuraghe civilization (1500-500 B.C.).
It is believed that at the time of the reconstruction the lesser nuraghe, as well as the smaller, rectangular structures that encircle both buildings, were added to the site but most questions have remained unanswered until today and nuraghe are still full of mystery.
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