Alghero is situated on the north-western coast of Sardinia within the homonymous gulf. A large part of its territory stretches on the Nurra plain; at the western point of it, rises the karst-formation of “Capo Caccia, Punta Giglio” and “Monte Doglia”. On its southern point, lays the vast tableland of Villanova Monteleone made up of volcanic hills. From the hills of Villanova Monteleone, passing through the fertile plain, flow down several rivers which, since distant ages, have made possible human settlings... >>>

Alghero has a sub-tropical warm climate with long dry summers and mild damp winters. Prevalent winds come from western quarters: trade winds mitigate summer heat. From fall to spring libeccio and western winds bring rain, while mistral wind may blow strongly any time of the year. Between december and february, for few weeks, eastern winds bring clear climate, nights are cold and days are sunny. This period of time is called “secche di gennaio” and it’s considered as a prelude of... >>>

Once vegetation consisted of evergreen woods made up of holm and oak trees. Nowadays it consists of mediterranean shrubland. Pine woods stretch on the coast line while the alguerese plan, because of constant man presence, shows a partly modified landscape. The most representative part of the area is the coast between Fertilia and Porto Ferro in the north-west of Alghero. The internal side of the gulf has beautiful sandy shores; among the nicest ones we recall “Maria Pia” beach and “S.... >>>