Alghero
Today we drove west from Orosei to Alghero. It should take about two hours 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 having a 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 are descendants of Catalans and the Catalan language is recognized as an official language. Not that it matters to me as I speak neither Italian nor Catalan.
We're not in Oregon
Filling up in Sardinia is largely a do it yourself affair, sometimes with no attendants at all.
We're not in Oregon
Filling up in Sardinia is largely a do it yourself affair, sometimes with no attendants at all.
We're not in Oregon
Filling up in Sardinia is largely a do it yourself affair, sometimes with no attendants at all.
Alghero waterfront
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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 waterfront
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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 waterfront
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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 centro storico
This cafe-filled square is a few meters from our doorway.
Alghero centro storico
This cafe-filled square is a few meters from our doorway.
Alghero centro storico
This cafe-filled square is a few meters from our doorway.
Street musician
His cello playing filled our apartment with beautiful music and drew us out to the street for a listen.
Street musician
His cello playing filled our apartment with beautiful music and drew us out to the street for a listen.
Street musician
His cello playing filled our apartment with beautiful music and drew us out to the street for a listen.
https://www.jamesgaston.ca/1607
Our last full day in Alghero, and the halfway point in our travels. It is sunny and warm so we headed north in the Fiat, first to the lighthouse at Faro di Capo Caccia and then for a seven km hike to the point at Punta Giglio.
Alghero has been a delight. The old town is beautiful, whether out on the streets or sitting in a cafe on one of the many squares. The shops and cafes feature exposed stone and arched ceilings and pretty window displays. It is also well lit at night, with many streets having decorative birdcages hung overhead.
Living room of our apt
The apartment on via Carlo Alberto is spacious and comfortable and fully equipped. Great location, too, though the views are limited as the streets are so narrow.
Living room of our apt
The apartment on via Carlo Alberto is spacious and comfortable and fully equipped. Great location, too, though the views are limited as the streets are so narrow.
Living room of our apt
The apartment on via Carlo Alberto is spacious and comfortable and fully equipped. Great location, too, though the views are limited as the streets are so narrow.
Plaque in front of our apt
Plaque in front of our apt
Plaque in front of our apt
Capo Caccia
We drove out to this point, just north of town, with the intention of hiking to the lighthouse. We found it closed off, however, so we took a few photos and headed to another place to hike.
Capo Caccia
We drove out to this point, just north of town, with the intention of hiking to the lighthouse. We found it closed off, however, so we took a few photos and headed to another place to hike.
Capo Caccia
We drove out to this point, just north of town, with the intention of hiking to the lighthouse. We found it closed off, however, so we took a few photos and headed to another place to hike.
One old, one new
One of many defensive towers that are sprinkled along the coast. We saw similar towers on the west coast of Corsica. This one is in the process of being restored.
One old, one new
One of many defensive towers that are sprinkled along the coast. We saw similar towers on the west coast of Corsica. This one is in the process of being restored.
One old, one new
One of many defensive towers that are sprinkled along the coast. We saw similar towers on the west coast of Corsica. This one is in the process of being restored.
Hike to Punta Giglio
We hiked out to the rocky point called Punta Giglio and saw many war-related ruins along the way.
Hike to Punta Giglio
We hiked out to the rocky point called Punta Giglio and saw many war-related ruins along the way.
Hike to Punta Giglio
We hiked out to the rocky point called Punta Giglio and saw many war-related ruins along the way.
Watch tower at Punta Giglio
Watch tower at Punta Giglio
Watch tower at Punta Giglio
Watch tower at Punta Giglio
I climbed up and took a look around from the top of the lookout tower.
Watch tower at Punta Giglio
I climbed up and took a look around from the top of the lookout tower.
Watch tower at Punta Giglio
I climbed up and took a look around from the top of the lookout tower.
View from top of tower, Punta Giglio
View from top of tower, Punta Giglio
View from top of tower, Punta Giglio
Art representing red coral
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The local red coral is prized for its beauty and made into jewelry. The artist covered a side of a tower in Alghero's old town with a representation of the coral.
Art representing red coral
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The local red coral is prized for its beauty and made into jewelry. The artist covered a side of a tower in Alghero's old town with a representation of the coral.
Art representing red coral
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The local red coral is prized for its beauty and made into jewelry. The artist covered a side of a tower in Alghero's old town with a representation of the coral.
https://www.jamesgaston.ca/1637
