Fortified port

Alghero, Italy

Built by Genovese, then colonized by the Aragonese with Catalans.

Places in Fortified port

Alghero's fortified Genovese port A fortified port built by Genovese, later shaped by Aragonese, Spanish Habsburg, and Piedmontese House of Savoy rule.

Best time to visit: May to June and September offer warm weather with fewer crowds than the peak July-August season.
Getting around: Alghero's historic centre, with its cobblestone streets and alleys, is compact and entirely walkable.
Currency: Euro (€)
Language: Italian. English is common in tourism.
Timezone: CET (UTC+1, UTC+2 in summer)
Current trends: Alghero's beachfront bar scene continues drawing acclaim, with Riservato Beach Bar counted among one of Italy's most spectacular bars by the sea, while the historic centre's Catalan-influenced cuisine reflects the town's unique multicultural heritage on the culinary map.

Historic centre (Barcelonetta) — Known as 'Little Barcelona' for its strong Catalan ties, with cobblestone streets and alleys.
Maria Pia beach area — Home to Hotel Alguer, close to Maria Pia beach and the old town.