Historic centre (Barcelonetta)

Alghero, Italy

Known as 'Little Barcelona' for its strong Catalan ties, with cobblestone streets and alleys.

Places in Historic centre (Barcelonetta)

La Taverna dei Sapori A cheerful traditional Sardinian restaurant with a handwritten menu that serves all the local classics.
Ristorante Angedras Ideal for romantic dinners, overlooking the sunset over the blue sea.
Historic centre Catalan-fusion restaurants Restaurants fusing Sardinian, Italian, and Catalan cuisines thanks to the town's diverse historical background.
Historic centre cobblestone cafés Cafés along the cobblestone streets and alleys of the historic centre.
Historic centre evening bars Bars throughout the Catalan-influenced historic centre, popular for evening drinks.

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.

Fortified port — Built by Genovese, then colonized by the Aragonese with Catalans.
Maria Pia beach area — Home to Hotel Alguer, close to Maria Pia beach and the old town.