|
|
|
Alghero (pop. 40,000) is proud of its monuments, geographical position and natural beauties, making it a tourist destination of excellence. The entertainment and cultural activities offered year-round along with its unique Catalan origin allow it to thrive prevalently on tourism. Anglona, meaning town quarter, is the most northern region of Sardinia. It looks out over the Gulf of Asinara and is quite populated. It's proud to include the important village of Castelsardo; example of a fortified, medieval city.
The region's economy , especially its interior, is prevalently based on the cultivation of grains, grapes, olive-trees and vegetables. Alghero's cuisine is essentially fish-based.
Alghero, Castelsardo, Valledoria, Perfugas. Duration: 3 days
Alghero.
You will quite enjoy your stay in Alghero. Without exaggerating, it is perhaps, one of the most beautiful Sardinian cities. Admire what is left of its medieval walls and towers. In this old, charming centre in addition to the Duomo di S. Maria and the church of S. Francesco with its adjacent cloister, numerous artisan's shop windows showing above all, coral, will definitely catch your eye. You can enjoy the savoury “spaghetti ai ricci di mare", for which a local festival is held from January to February, in one of the town's numerous small eateries. Don't miss out on the “aragosta alla catalana", Algherese delicacy, or the “totanus umpritz" (stuffed calamari), all accompanied by a dry Torbato. With the dessert cake “di menjar blanc" (pastry with cream and lemon rinds) or amaretti (almond sweets), a red liqueur is imperative. Heading in the direction of Porto Conto, beyond Fertilia, you arrive at the Nuraghe Palmavera and the necropolis of Anghelu Ruju. Further north is Capo Caccia, calcareous promontory with a steep rock façade, on which rare flora and fauna examples dwell. From topside Capo Caccia, you can access the Grotte di Nettuno, also accessible by boat departing from Alghero.
Castelsardo
The city of Castelsardo offers many tourist attractions including the Cathedral of S. Antonio and its beautiful Aragonese-styled bell-tower, the church of S. Maria or finally, its characteristic woven baskets. And its local food is unforgettable. In addition to crag-fish, excellent lobster are also part of the local cuisine or alternatively “la zuppa alla castellanese" . The interior region is characterised by meat and vegetable-based dishes such as lamb with cardoons or “su trataliu" (skewered lamb pluck). The first course is comprised essentially of semi-dry soups with fregola (tiny bran flour balls with egg), tomato and sheep cheese or chick-peas and cabbage. Best accompaniment of this meat and fish-based cuisine are the local red wines or the Vermentini. With “gli acciuleddi" (deep-fried, honey-dipped, butter-based pastry), a glass of Moscato or chilled Vermentino is certainly enjoyable.
Tergu, Sedini, Valledoria, Perfugas
Make a trip just outside Castelsardo towards Tergu where the pretty Roman-Pisan church of S. Maria is situated, or towards Sedini where you can admire the Roccia dell'Elefante. The beaches at Valledoria are well worth a stop as well as the S. Giorgio di Perfugas Parish and the nuraghic well Predio Canopoli.
|
|
 |
|
 |
|
|
|
|
 |
21°c /
28°c
|
|
|
|
19°c /
30°c
|
|
|
|
14°c /
31°c
|
|
|
|
14°c /
30°c
|
|
|
