ALGHERO, SARDINIA

Departing from the pier in Alghero our tour will proceed along the panoramic road to reach Piazzale del Tro from where we can have a view of Cape of Capo Caccia.

Departing from the pier in Alghero our tour will proceed along the panoramic road to reach Piazzale del Tro from where we can have a view of Cape of Capo Caccia. Leaving Piazzale del Tro we will cross the town of Alghero along the so called “Strada dei Mari” (route of the 2 seas), passing infront of Santa Maria la Palma before making a comfort stop at the bar “Sa Sevada”. After our stop we will head to Porto Ferro esplanade from where we will have a view of the coastline including the ancient fortifications: towers of the Aragonese period; then continue to Porticciolo esplanade to admire the magnificent bay in a natural surrounding. Our sightseeing will continue to CapoCaccia esplanade from where it is possible to see the “Isola Foradada” (Island with a hole). It owes its name to a long grotto crossing it at the sea level. On our way back to Alghero, a stop at Porto Conte Bay will be made; the Romans called it Nimpharum portus and it is, without any doubt, the largest natural harbour in the Mediterranean. Being so well surrounded, it seems almost a lake with its calm waters. We will then pass infront of Nuraghe Palmavera and our guide will explain the history of this particular and ancient building. We will make our final stop at Fertilia, a village built by Mussolini for the Istrian/Yugoslavian refugees. A short time will be given here for us to admire the view over Alghero or purchase a coffee or ice-cream before re-boarding our coach for the drive back to the pier and our awaiting ship. This tour involves minimal walking. Refreshments are not included.