Things to do in Alghero

No. 2 of Best Things to Do in Sardinia

The Neptune’s Cave

The Neptune’s Cave is located by the sea near Alghero and was discovered by fishermen in the 18th century. The cave is filled with stalagmites and stalactites. The total length of the cave is estimated to be approx. 4 km, but only a few hundred meters are open to visitors. Visitors can walk into the cave along the stairs, descending from the top of the mountain to the cave via over 600 steps, with the sea on one side and rock walls on the other, offering stunning scenery.

Spiaggia del Lazzaretto

Regional Natural Park of Porto Conte

Spiaggia Mugoni

is a wide and clean beach with white and fine sand, and crystal-clear water. The water here is warm and pleasant, making it ideal for swimming and water activities. You can relax on the beach and soak up the sun, or swim in the water and enjoy the waves. In addition to swimming and beach activities, it also offers a wide variety of water sports facilities, such as sailing, kayaking, and windsurfing. If you enjoy adventure and excitement, you can try these water sports to experience different challenges and fun. Furthermore, the surrounding natural environment is beautiful; you can take a walk along the beach to admire the magnificent sea views and the surrounding natural scenery. The vegetation here is diverse, with many trees and plants that add a unique charm to the beach.

Bombarde Beach

This is a beautiful beach with clear water and golden sand, ideal for enjoying the sea view, swimming, and surfing. The beach also has a parking lot, restaurants, and cafes nearby, making it very convenient.

Nuraghe Palmavera

Spiaggia di Maria Pia

This is a beautiful beach with wide stretches of golden sand, clear blue water, and spectacular natural views, where you can swim, surf, boat, and dive, making it an ideal choice for relaxation and a vacation.

Baia Holiday Laguna Blu

Cala Dragunara

Necropolis of Anghelu Ruju

The Necropolis of Anghelu Ruju is a large-scale pre-Nuragic archaeological site in northern Sardinia, located in the I Piani area near Alghero, just a few km from the airport. This burial site was accidentally discovered in 1903 and consists of 38 rock-cut tombs known as "Domus de Janas" (Fairy Houses), carved approximately 4,200 to 1,600 years ago. The tombs feature two types of entrances: vertical shafts and horizontal corridors, with symbolic carvings of false doors, bull horns, and other motifs on the interior walls, reflecting the ancient people's beliefs about the afterlife. The site was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2025.