Maria Pia beach area

Alghero, Italy

Home to Hotel Alguer, close to Maria Pia beach and the old town.

Places in Maria Pia beach area

• Riservato Beach Bar May be one of Italy's most spectacular bars by the sea.

Practical notes for Alghero

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.

Other neighborhoods in Alghero

• Historic centre (Barcelonetta) — Known as 'Little Barcelona' for its strong Catalan ties, with cobblestone streets and alleys.
• Fortified port — Built by Genovese, then colonized by the Aragonese with Catalans.

Read the full Alghero guide