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Alghero old town + coast
Start with the historic centre, then shift to the waterfront for a deliberately easy first full day.
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North-West Sardegna
Alghero & North-West
A lively historic base with beaches, coastal drives and easy day trips across the north-west.
Why it works
Pick it for the right reasons.
This region is strongest when your priorities line up with the experience on the ground. The goal is not to send everyone everywhere.
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The shortlist
What defines this region.
These are anchors, not a checklist. A good trip leaves time to stay put.
01Alghero old town
02Capo Caccia
03Porto Conte
04Stintino
Trip rhythm
Personalise this route →What your days can feel like.
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Capo Caccia + Porto Conte
Make the peninsula the focus and combine viewpoints, nature and coastal stops without overloading the route.
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Stintino day
Dedicate a full day to the north-west coast rather than treating it as a quick photo stop.
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04Book ahead
Boat or sailing day
Book a sea experience from the Alghero area and keep dinner back in town simple.
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Slow food + countryside
Use the day for a long lunch, local producers or an inland detour instead of another full beach circuit.
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Flexible north-west day
Choose between another beach, Bosa-style coastal driving or a relaxed repeat of your favourite area.
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Keep exploring
Open My Map →Beyond the best-known stops.
Explore the coast and hinterland. Your itinerary chooses places around your base, interests and available transport.
Alghero Old Town
Walkable historic centre with sea walls, food and evening atmosphere.
Show on map →Capo Caccia
Dramatic limestone headland and one of the north-west coast’s strongest viewpoints.
Show on map →Porto Conte
Large natural bay and park landscape north-west of Alghero.
Show on map →La Pelosa
Iconic shallow-water beach near Stintino; seasonal access planning is important.
Show on map →Stintino
Small north-west harbour town and gateway to coastal days around La Pelosa.
Show on map →Porto Torres
Port town with Roman remains and the Romanesque basilica of San Gavino.
Show on map →Castelsardo
Hilltop old town beneath the Doria castle, overlooking the Gulf of Asinara.
Show on map →Sassari
Historic northern city with churches, museums and a distinctive local food tradition.
Show on map →Basilica di Saccargia
Romanesque church in the countryside near Codrongianos, with striped stonework.
Show on map →Monte d’Accoddi
Prehistoric sanctuary near Sassari centred on a raised stone altar.
Show on map →Argentiera
Former mining village where industrial remains meet the rugged Nurra coast.
Show on map →Porto Ferro
Broad sandy bay with coastal towers on the north-west shore.
Show on map →Mugoni
Sandy beach backed by pine and eucalyptus trees inside Porto Conte bay.
Show on map →Fertilia
Planned twentieth-century town beside the Calich lagoon and its old bridge.
Show on map →Asinara
National-park island with coastal landscapes and former prison settlements.
Show on map →Make it real
Book around the route, not the other way around.
Start with the right base, sort transport, then reserve only the experiences that genuinely need it.
Plan the practical bits