Information about Alghero
Alghero attractions
Neptune's Grotto (Grotta di Nettuno)
Neptune's Grotto or Grotta di Nettuno in Italian is a stalactite grotto located next to Alghero. It was first discovered in the 18th century and has since become an extremely popular tourist attraction.
The entrance to the grotto is only really available when the surrounding waters are calm as it only lies around a meter in height above sea level at the bottom of the 110 metre high Capo Caccia cliffs. This is accessible from a man made staircase connected to a carpark at the top of the cliffs and also from a short boat trip that are available generally during the summer months.
Once inside the beauty takes over as the ceilings and walls display some of the most extreme stalactite and stalagmite formations known spanning for around 4 kilometers.
Visitors are given guided tours and led single-file through a lit pathway with tour guides providing information about the cave in Italian and English. The grotto is widely visited and during the peak tourist season in August can contain around 200 people at a time.
Alghero's beaches
There are many beaches situated around the town of Alghero each with their own individual attractions.
Mugoni beach
Located about 18km north-west of Alghero, the Mugoni beach stretchs for several kilometres but is fairly narrow. It has very fine white sand, cool waters and because it is situated in a bay is generally protected from any currents and winds. It is noted as a family beach and there are your usual umbrellas and boats for hire.
Lazzaretto beach
Located 3.5km west of Fertilla, this lovely beach, set between the rocks of a small cove, is surrounded by very dense Mediterranean vegetation. It has your usual ammenities and is noted for having a Spanish tower over looking it.
Baja di Conte beach
Located about 18kms north west of Alghero this beach carries areas of unbelievable white sand. The majority of it holds pebbles and rocks and is perfect for people who like rocky beaches. Rarely crowded this beach is surrounded by the Prigionette forest where you can do some wildlife spotting.
Cala Argentiera - La Frana beach
Located 40km north west of Alghero this famous beach is noted for its sand derived from the debris and ust from the old mineral processing mines nearby. It has few facilities but there is a bar located 150 metres from most areas of the beach.
Maria Pia beach
Located 2km north west of Alghergo, this sandy beach is protected by a pine tree wall making it calm and breeze free. There are plenty of shaded areas perfect for children and the crystal clear water never gets too cold.
Poglina - La Speranza beach
Located 8.5km south of Alghero, this rock enclosed beach has fine white sand and is extremely popular with the younger crowd. This is generally because the water tends to be a bit rougher therefore more ideal for windsurfing and surfing.
Porto Ferro beach
Located 26km north west of Alghero this beautiful fine reddish sandy beach is very long and is overlooked by seventeenth century Spanish watchtowers. In areas the vegetation extends right down to the waterfront and it is exposed to strong north westerly winds making it a popular surfing venue.
Porto Palmas beach
Located 40km north west of Alghero this beach is made of pebbles and sand the remnants of earlier mineral processing. It is only 20 to 30 metres long but leans into crystal clear water making it a nice retreat.
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