Villas in Alghero

Villas in the perfect area

Thinking of your next destination? Rent a villa in Alghero near the 'Centro Storico' or 'Old Town', also called Barcelonetta or 'Little Barcelona' with streets named in both Catalan and Italian. Enjoy walks around Alghero's narrow cobbled streets, stay close to Santa Maria Cathedral and the churches of San Francesco and San Michele. In the morning, enjoy a freshly brewed coffee and a tasty local pastry. You can also find other types of holiday letting in Alghero, close to the most interesting places in this destination, so you can be captivated by its historic centre, golden beaches, Catalan culture, and Mediterranean cuisine.

Villas in Alghero by the sea

Explore the villas in Alghero and choose the one that best suits your family, friends, partner, or even if you're traveling solo, as there are small villas and larger ones for groups of up to 14 people. Enjoy open spaces, traditional furniture with contemporary decor, and all the amenities you need during your stay. Additionally, if you wish to explore more, you can villas in Sardinia to tour the entire island.

From spacious interiors to modern designs, you'll find everything you need for an unforgettable getaway in this city. Book a villa in Alghero and discover all that you can enjoy, such as:

• Pool
• Garden
• Terrace
• Full equipped kitchen
• A/C

Alghero for families

Rent a family-friendly villa in Alghero for a delightful holiday with your loved ones. Let the kids have a blast playing in the powdery, white sand and splash around the crystal clear waters of the Alghero beaches. Enjoy a walk along the pretty harbour and the fabulous coastline. Spend a day unwinding under the sun, swimming, reading a book or just watch the gentle sway of the waves. Go to Lazaretto with the kids as it has shallow waters for them to enjoy safely. Le Bombarde is the most famous beach in the Riviera del Corallo – the Coral Riviera. With all sorts of services, you can have a fun day, shop and eat. Cala Dragunara, Porto Ferro, Punta Negra or Mugoni are also great beaches, but less popular and less crowded. Within walking distance from Alghero centre, you have Lido San Giovanni but if you are looking for a secluded cove, Argentiera will surprise you! If you want to explore more family-friendly beaches and enjoy a variety of activities, the ideal option is to rent a cottage in Sardinia.

Alghero for food lovers

Alghero has the best of Saridinian and Italian cuisine and it is mainly based on fish and seafood specialties including monkfish, sea bream, mullet, snapper, amberjack, octopus, squid and lobster. The skilled chefs will turn these fish into delicious recipes that will melt in your mouth. Enjoy a pizza calzone, or some antipasti, fresh bread, olives and lasagnas. Do not forget to taste some culurgiones. zuppa Gallurese, malloreddus, pane Carasau, pecorino Sardo or the sea urchins. Fresh brewed coffee is also a must in the morning or after lunch! Look for villas for rent in Alghero near the city's best restaurants.

1. Explore the old town
2. The capital of the Coral Coast
3. Take a trip to the Neptune Caves
4. A day at Porto Conte Regional Natural Park
5. Visit Sassari
6. Visit Bosa
7. Watch the sunset

1. Explore the old town

Wander the narrow paved streets of the historical centre and marvel at the historical monuments including ramparts, fortifications, towers, bastions and gates. Admire the cathedral's bell tower, the Piazza Civica, the Coral Museum, the cathedral itself and the lungomare, for a walk along the sea. Book a villa in Alghero to make all of this a part of your holiday.

2. The capital of the Coral Coast

Alghero is popular for its coral, and you will see many shops around town, especially in the old town, where you can buy souvenirs, jewellery and handicrafts made of coral. You can take a souvenir home to remember your stay in Alghero!

3. Take a trip to the Neptune Caves

If you rent an apartment in Sardinia and decide that Alghero will be your main base for exploring the island, then you must not miss visiting the Neptune's Cave in Cape Caccia.Take the daily boat at the port that takes you straight to the entrance of the cave. If you prefer to go by bus or car, the ride is only 35 minutes from Alghero but to access the entrance, you will have to take the 654 steps of the stairs carved into the cliff. As you can imagine, going back up is a completely different story! Marvel at the interior and take pictures of the stalactites and stalagmites.

4. A day at Porto Conte Regional Natural Park

Do you like hiking? Then the Porto Conte Regional Natural Park is a must! The Neptune Caves are part of it as well. You can follow different routes and paths for both walking and cycling along the rocky coast. A walk to Le Prigionette Nature reserve is a fantastic experience. When you finish your hike you can take a dip in the blue waters of the sea that bathe Spaggia Mugin and Porto Ferro Beach, the latter being surrounded by the ruins of three towers and incredible mountains as a backdrop. Simply beautiful!

5. Visit Sassari

Do you want to spend a day out after arriving at your private villa in Alghero and visit an interesting city? Sassari is just 35 minutes away from Alghero and it is the second largely populated city in Sardinia. In Sassari the highlight of the visit is hands down its historical centre. Where the main monuments are, including St. Nicholas Cathedral with its bell tower, St. Anthony Abbot Church, the Civic Theatre and Piazza Italia, where you will see different Palazzos. Archaeology fans can check out Sanna Museum (the National Archaeological Museum) where they display items and relics that were found in the surroundings of Sassari and Alghero.

6. Visit Bosa

Visit one of the most beautiful villages in Italy. Bosa is known for the placid river, its hilltop Malaspina castle, several museums and churches and of course, the popular Bosa Carnival and Santa Maria del Mare festival. The latter is held during the first week of August, when fishermen form a procession of boats to take the statue of Virgin Mary from Bosa to the Cathedral. Enjoy the fireworks, traditional music and dances and the festive spirit! Make sure you include this gem in your itinerary!

7. Watch the sunset

Sunsets are always a magical time of the day when you are in a coastal destination. Nuances of red, yellow, orange and purple fill up the sky as if it was a large canvas. Watching the sunset from a beach is idyllic but watching it from the ramparts is a unique experience. Find a comfortable spot and wait for the sun to go down slowly. We assure you that both in Alghero and throughout the rest of the island of Sardinia, you will witness incredible sunsets. So, if you want to discover where the best views are, you can start by renting a holiday letting in Sardinia.