Alghero
From Orosei we drove west, to Alghero. It is supposed to be about a two hour drive though if you check google nav's "avoid highways" box it will take you somewhat longer.
Alghero is the third largest town on the island with about 45,000 residents. It's known for its well-maintained old town and waterfront promenade. Like other Sardinian towns, Alghero is old, it has been occupied by humans since prehistoric times. But unlike the rest of Sardinia, many residents here are descendants of Catalans, not Italians, and the Catalan language is recognized as an official language. Not that it matters to me as I speak neither Italian nor Catalan.
Filling up in Sardinia is largely a do it yourself affair, sometimes with no attendants at all.
Filling up in Sardinia is largely a do it yourself affair, sometimes with no attendants at all.
Filling up in Sardinia is largely a do it yourself affair, sometimes with no attendants at all.
Alghero's waterfront features a many-kilometer-long promenade that wraps around the old walled city and extends far beyond. It is beautifully maintained and very popular with pedestrians.
Alghero's waterfront features a many-kilometer-long promenade that wraps around the old walled city and extends far beyond. It is beautifully maintained and very popular with pedestrians.
Alghero's waterfront features a many-kilometer-long promenade that wraps around the old walled city and extends far beyond. It is beautifully maintained and very popular with pedestrians.
This cafe-filled square is a few metres from our doorway.
This cafe-filled square is a few metres from our doorway.
This cafe-filled square is a few metres from our doorway.
His cello playing filled our apartment with beautiful music and drew us out to the street for a listen.
His cello playing filled our apartment with beautiful music and drew us out to the street for a listen.
His cello playing filled our apartment with beautiful music and drew us out to the street for a listen.
