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I LOVED Alghero -- it's now one of my favorite places I’ve ever visited.
It's a charming coastal city that boasts stunning scenery, great food, and incredibly nice locals.
Sardinia Italy is also a surprisingly affordable destination -- from the transport to accommodation.
I visited during off-season (late October) which meant the town was a bit sleepy, but the streets and beaches could be enjoyed without many people around at all.
During my short 4 day trip, I visited Alghero, Porto Torres, and Bosa -- all located in the northern part of the island.
Next time, I definitely want to check out the southern end -- particularly Cagliari.
This time however, it was not realistic, as it would have been a 5-6 hour trip one-way from Alghero to Cagliari :(
Luckily, I found 4 days to be a perfect amount of time to leisurely explore the major cities of northern Sardinia, which I am excited to share below!
Alghero:
Old Town
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Take your time wandering around these beautiful cobblestone streets and savor the relaxed atmosphere of Alghero
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Spiaggia di Las Tronas
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While this beach isn't ideal for swimming, the path surrounding this beach has amazing views of the city!
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Spiaggia Maria Pia
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MUCH prettier than the beaches closer to Alghero's city center. It's about a 30 min walk from the historic center but SO worth it for soft yellow sand and crystal blue waters that was barely populated when I went.
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Eats-
Royal Alghero
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My favorite bakery in Alghero. Pastries are super fresh and there is a great selection of traditional pastries to Sardinia and classic Italian ones as well.
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Pausa Caffe
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A local's favorite for a cappuccino and croissant. They also have a lunch menu with Italian classic options like lasagna!
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Cornetteria Los Cornettos
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Perfect place to grab a late night snack/dessert in the historic center!
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Bon Dia Bar Gelateria Artigianale
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The server was nice enough to let me sample several flavors before settling on mango and hazelnut. A weird combo I know but it was delish!
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Cajò
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WOW this place serves incredible pizza. While the classic Margherita was great, I actually loved our waiter's suggestion of getting the ragu meat sauce pizza! He says they stew it for hours before putting it on the pizzas.
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Porto Torres:
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Piccolo Forno Corda SRL
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Nice little bakery find tucked away on a side street behind a curtain.
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Bosa:
Cane Malu
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Be warned: this place requires a TREK and a steep decline to access.
But it was worth it. It's absolutely stunning and hardly anyone was there when I went.
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