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From Alghero Airport it’s a 20-minute drive, via Strada Provinciale 44, to the centre of Alghero where a host of sightseeing opportunities await. This attractive medieval city on the northwest coast of Sardinia offers an appealing balance of old world charm and modern resort amenities.Ruled by the Spanish between 1400 and 1700, Alghero is an Italian city with an unusual twist. The old quarter, Barceloneta, meaning “little Barcelona”, is a maze of cobbled streets and has a distinctly Catalan charm. The 16th-century sea walls, built by the Aragonese, help to create Alghero’s unique and historic cityscape.
The new town, clustered around the old city walls, offers an array of dining and shopping options, leading onto an attractive harbour and beachfront.
Those with an interest in design might want to visit Alghero Cathedral, also known as the Cathedral of St Mary the Immaculate. With its impressive bell tower and ornate doorways, it’s a fine example of Catalan Gothic architecture.
The Museum of Religious Art is also worth a look and offers a collection of paintings, woodcarvings and silverware.
Foodies will be in their element with a selection of restaurants serving Alghero’s famous lobsters and local seafood dishes. The city’s Italian-Catalan influences make for some unusual culinary delights.
Nightlife is low-key and focused around the relaxed beachfront and harbour-front bars, though there are late-night discos on the outskirts of the city.
Road trips from Alghero Fertilia Airport
The beautiful island of Sardinia is a holidaymakers’ paradise. With the clear waters of the Mediterranean lapping sandy shores, and rugged landscapes and historic sites to visit, it’s the perfect get-away-from-it-all retreat. Pick up your Avis hire car from Alghero Airport to explore these nearby attractions.Nuraghe di Palmavera
Around 10km from Alghero Airport, and a short 10-15-minute drive via Strada Provinciale 44 and SS127bis, is the archaeological site of Nuraghe di Palmavera. This is one of Sardinia’s largest and most significant Nuraghic excavations and features palace remains surrounded by a cluster of 50 circular dwellings. Thought to date back to the 14th century BC it’s a fascinating place to explore.
Neptune’s Grotto (Grotta di Nettuno)
From Alghero Airport it’s just 30-minutes drive, via Strada Provincale 55, to Neptune’s Grotto. This geological wonder incorporates a system of underground caves, unwittingly discovered by an 18th-century fisherman. With an array of impressive stalactites and stalagmites and a 120-metre long lake it’s one of Sardinia’s top attractions.
Bosa
For a change of scene drive for just under an hour, via Strada Provinciale 105 Alghero Bosa and Strada Provincale 49 Bosa-Alghero, to the delightful town of Bosa. With a pretty harbour, pastel-painted houses and an attractive riverfront it’s the perfect place to while away a lazy afternoon. If you fancy a spot of sightseeing there’s the hilltop castle, Castello Malaspina. Other highlights include the cathedral which dates back to the 19th century and the Museo Casa Deriu that showcases local arts and crafts.
Your journey starts here
From the moment you arrive, Avis has got your car rental covered for the duration. Whether you fancy a supermini or hot hatch for an urban jaunt, an elegant saloon for a business trip or wedding, or a people carrier for a family holiday – your perfect hire car is standing by on the tarmac.Frequent renters get upgraded – and additional days for free – by signing up for Avis Preferred loyalty benefits. Simply choose a date and time and we’ll prepare your quality hire car.