Under Capo Caccia, a limestone headland ranging from 170m at the cape to 300 m at P.Cristallo, you will find the Neptune cave. You can reach the grotto from Alghero harbour by boat or from the summit of Capo Caccia by a stairway of 656 steps called the Escala del Cabirol which was built in the year 1954 and descends the spectacular sheer cliff face to the entrance of the cave.

There are two important Nuragic sites near Alghero,you will find the Nuraghe  di Palmavera on the road to Porto Conte and the Necropolis of Anghelu Ruiu on the Road to Porto Torres. Both sites date back to the nuragic and prenuragic eras and offer an interesting contrast to the magnificent  beaches and coves around the region.

There are many beaches to choose from around Alghero, Lido, Le Bombarde, Lazzaretto,Pineta Mugoni, Porticciolo and Porto Ferro just to name some . You will notice the magnificent contrast between land and sea and the amazing emerald and turquoise clear waters around the region.

The town is rich in art and history. In the Old town, inside the walled city ,you can visit the Cathedral ,The churches of San Francesco,  Misericordia , and San Michele ,Patron Saint of Alghero.On The Bastioni or ramparts around the city overlooking the sea, you can visit the towers of Sulis, Sant Jaume and Porta Terra. The roman ruins on the way to Capo Caccia, the small  town of Fertilia with it's harbour and roman bridge,the local vineyards and many others for you to discover.

offers many attractions from water sports such as windsurfing, sailing, fishing, swimming and scuba diving to inland trekking and horseriding or just simply exploring the surroundings.

Alghero is a paradise for scuba diving and snorkeling. You can admire the underwater scenery and life through crystal clear waters even at great depths. There are many diving centers in Alghero which organize trips for professional divers and amateurs. Other activities such as sport fishing and excursions are available.

Tradition can be seen in the works of art that the Coral Jewellers design, the filigree handicrafts and in other local goods made from cork ,straw and ceramics. Traditional costumes are often worn for local festivities in most parts of the island.

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