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Parco Naturale Regionale di Porto Conte (19 km)
Address: Parco Naturale Regionale di Porto Conte, Strada Provinciale 55, Tramariglio, Province of Sassari, Italy .Twenty years of protecting and enhancing a unique, special environment. 5,000 hectares to be experienced and described, in this corner of paradise between land and sea. A great deal has been done both in terms of the safeguarding of the habitats and protected species, and in terms of the promotion and positive exploitation of the territory and its typical products, with the introduction of the certification of environmental quality for the businesses operating within the nature reserve and the creation of a virtuous circuit that contributes to raising the quality of the offering of natural, cultural and tourism services throughout the city of Alghero and its surrounding province.
Spiaggia di Poglina (7 km)
Address: https://www.google.com/maps/dir//spiaggia+di+poglina/@40.4960083,8.2991379,12z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m9!4m8!1m1!4e2!1m5!1m1!1s0x12dcf09e77753417:0x4c741145cc5ede2f!2m2!1d8.3691778!2d40.4960294 .Sandy beach in a bay with clear water backed by rocks with walkway access. There is a bar, a restaurant and it is only approximately 10 minutes drive from Oliveto B&B
Spiaggia di Maria Pia (7 km)
Address: https://www.google.com/maps/place/Spiaggia+di+Maria+Pia/@40.5888566,8.2330729,12z/data=!4m16!1m10!4m9!1m1!4e2!1m6!1m2!1s0x12dcedfadfca86bf:0x6c8f4d5337604dec!2sspiaggia+di+maria+pia!2m2!1d8.3031128!2d40.5888778!3m4!1s0x12dcedfadfca86bf:0x6c8f4d5337604dec! .Over a kilometer long, this famous beach features clean, white sand & clear waters. Backed by pine trees this beach is easily reachable as it is virtually "in town", on the way to Fertilia.
Bars and Restaurants are available (La Conchiglia, La Palafitta, Lo Chalet) and so are parasol and sun loungers rentals.
Sella & Mosca winery (14 km)
Address: AZIENDA VITIVINICOLA – TENUTE SELLA & MOSCA S.R.L. SOCIETÀ AGRICOLA LOCALITÀ I PIANI – 07041 ALGHERO (SASSARI) .ONE OF THE LARGEST ESTATES IN EUROPE PRODUCING A WIDE RANGE OF SPECTACULAR WINES. WE RECCOMMEND THEIR WINE TOUR IN THE HEART OF THE ESTATE, WHERE THERE IS THE SITE FOR ROOTSTOCK GRAFTING AND FORCING, THE WINERIES, WORKERS' HOUSING, AN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AND A CHAPEL. BUILDINGS THAT, TODAY LIKE YESTERDAY, ARE THE POINT OF REFERENCE FOR THOSE WHO SHARE AND WANT TO DISCOVER THE PRIDE OF A FORM OF WINE-GROWING THAT - THROUGH RESEARCH AND INNOVATION - IS PROTECTIVE OF THE ENVIRONMENT, RESPECTS BIODIVERSITY, IS PROUD OF ITS HISTORY, KNOWLEDGE AND ENHANCEMENT OF THE PRODUCTS AND KNOWLEDGE OF THE TERRITORY. HERE, WITH WORK, COMMITMENT, PASSION AND CONSTANT ATTENTION, SELLA & MOSCA WINES ARE PRODUCED .
Nuraghe Palmavera (13 km)
Address: SS 127 bis km 45, 07041 Alghero SS, Italy .The architecture of their construction testifies to the extraordinary skills of the fascinating and mysterious Nuragic civilisation. The Palmavera complex is located on the promontory of the same name, one and a half kilometre from the sea, within the Porto Conte Park, in the province of Alghero. Built with blocks of limestone and sand, consisting of a central body with two towers and a bulwark, plus the huts of a village: today there are less than 50, but experts estimate that number to have ranged between 150 and 200 when the village was inhabited.
The village was built in several phases. The first phase (15th-14th centuries BC) included the main tower, eight metres high and with a diameter of ten metres, inside which there is a large central chamber with beehive roofs. A flight of stairs led to the upper level and a terrace. Later (9th century BC), another tower was added, connected to the first by means of a patio and a corridor. The large meeting hut was built in the same period. Inside it stands the chief’s round seat. Among the various decoration items found in the dwelling there was a small model of Nuraghe, a pre-historical art item typical of other Sardinian complexes (as many as 16 were found at Mont’e Prama).
Description from the site www.sardegnaturismo.it
Quintilio Bar e Ristorante (1.8 km)
Address: Loc. Calabona, 07041 Alghero SS, Italy .Our local. Lovely Bar & Restaurant on the seafront, specialised in grilled fish and meat. Off the beaten track, just off the Alghero-Bosa road, a great place to enjoy the sunset in a relaxed environment
Cattedrale Santa Maria (4km)
Address: Piazza Duomo, 2, 07041 Alghero, SS, Italy .The church was originally in Catalan-Gothic style, as can be seen in the five chapels and ambulatory of the presbytery, which also includes the octagonal base of the bell tower. The nave and the two aisles are however in Late Renaissance style. The main altar was designed by the Genovese artist Giuseppe Massetti (1727): the sculpture shows Mary the Immaculate flanked by angels. He also designed the ambulatory and the pulpit. In 1862 a Neo-Classical narthex was added to the façade, which dramatically changed its appearance.
Museo del Corallo Alghero (3km)
Address: Via XX Settembre, 8, 07041 Alghero, SS, Italy .The Coral Museum, housed in an elegant Art Nouveau Villa, was created to recount the tale of Alghero’s identity and of the strong bond that has always united the city and coral.
A fascinating journey to discover the red gold of the Mediterranean Sea: Corallium Rubrum, one of the main resources, as well as an emblem of identity to which the Fortified City owes part of its fame and fortune.
Chiesa di San Michele (4km)
Address: Largo S. Francesco, 14, 07041 Alghero, SS, Italy .The church of San Michele is an important Catholic place of worship in the city of Alghero , which represents one of the most significant examples in Sardinia of the Baroque style . It is dedicated to the patron saint of the city, and is located in the historic center, in via Carlo Alberto, in front of piazza Ginnasio.
Chiesa Ortodossa di Santa Barbara (4km)
Address: Via Cavour, 07041 Alghero, SS, Italy .Church of Santa Barbara. Autocephalous Orthodox Church of Poland. Among the oldest in Alghero, it can be dated from the 15th century and was dedicated to Sant'Andrea, recently restored and transformed into an Orthodox church.
spiaggia del lazzaretto (14 km)
Address: Spiaggia Lazzaretto, Loc. Lazzaretto, 07041 Alghero, SS, Italy .Nestled on the shores of the Rada di Alghero bay, Spiaggia del Lazzaretto has a lovely 300 metre long white sandy bay with calm clear seas framed by a typical Mediterranean coastline
The road to the beach is signposted from the SS127 Fertilia road. The south end of this gorgeous bay is marked by the landmark Torre del Lazzaretto castle, a round tower built from local limestone around 1580.
Spiaggia Le Bombarde (13 km)
Address: Spiaggia delle Bombarde, Piazzale Le Bombarde, Alghero, Province of Sassari, Italy .Bayside beach flanked by rocks, known for soft sand & warm clear water, plus beach bars & cafes.
Spiaggia Mugoni (18 km)
Address: Spiaggia di Mugoni, Strada Provinciale 55, Alghero, Province of Sassari, Italy .North-west from Alghero you can find Mugoni beach (Spiaggia di Mugoni), very popular among locals, this spot is one of the lesser known must-see beaches to visit,
With crystal clear waters, fine golden sands, plenty of pretty pine forests, and stunning views this could very well become your favorite beach near Alghero.
Spiaggia Porto Ferro (26 km)
Address: Spiaggia di Porto Ferro, Strada Provinciale 117, Sassari, Province of Sassari, Italy .A two kilometer long crescent of sand, whose fine grains with a particular dark amber color, sometimes reddish, sometimes golden, mix with shells, set between the protected marine area of Capo Caccia and the Argentiera cape . The beautiful and deep bay of Porto Ferro is the northern limit of the Riviera del Corallo , a coastal enclave of Sassari , twenty kilometers from Alghero . Inside it 'protects' one of the widest beaches of the impervious Nurra coast , as well as chosen among the most beautiful in Sardinia by the Touring Club Italia , and more 'sustainable' by the FEE ( Foundation for Environmental Education), awarded the Blue Flag in the three-year period 2016-18.
Grotte di Nettuno (28km)
Address: Grotte di Nettuno, Province of Sassari, Italy .This is a place you should visit at least once in your life: the only way to truly admire the beauty of this place and perceive its charm is in person. Neptune’s grotto is one of the largest marine caves in Italy and one of the most captivating gems of nature in the Mediterranean. The grotto was formed about two million years ago: inside, you will see rooms with astounding karst formations, a white sandy beach and a huge underground lake. The Coves de Neptú (in Catalan language) was discovered by a fisherman in the 18th century and soon became a tourist attraction. It extends horizontally for about four kilometres on the same level as the surface of the sea. Neptune’s grotto is located 24 km from Alghero and is the pride and joy of the marine protected area of Capo Caccia-Isola Piana, inside the Porto Conte Park. You will reach the entrance by going down the Escala del cabirol, ‘Roe deer’s steps’ (in Catalan language): 654 steps clinging onto the western ridge of the promontory of Capo Caccia as far as the mouth. Otherwise, you can get there in greater comfort by sea, on the boats that depart daily from the tourist port of the Catalan town or from the pier of Cala Dragunara in Porto Conte, allowing you to enjoy the spectacular sight of the cliffs overlooking the sea. Along the way, you will be thrilled by the countless wonderful views of the Riviera del Corallo.
The tourist route through the caves extends for about one kilometre. The entrance is a passage covered by concretions of vegetation and dense with stalactites and stalagmites. A line of columns nine metres high will take you to the crystal clear salty waters of Lake La Marmora, one hundred metres long at the maximum point and nine metres deep. From here, you will begin to see a lovely sandy beach, once completely covered in pebbles. Standing in the centre, there is a holy water font, a monumental stalagmite on top of which there are little basins that act as a source of drinking water for birds nesting nearby. On the bottom of the lake, a distinctive stalagmite formation called the ‘Christmas tree’ stands out between large flowstones and calcitic festoons. A short, slightly downhill path takes you to the Room of the ruins and then to the majestic Palace room, revealing the most evocative scenario: an 18-metre tall column rises up to the vault and forms two spectacular arches, which look like they’re holding up the ceiling. Next, there is the Smith room (or the Organ room), dedicated to an English captain, who was one of its earliest explorers (19th century). In the centre of the room, you will see the great organ, the largest column in the entire grotto with rockflows resembling organ pipes. Following on is the Lace room, adorned with small columns. The tour ends with a visit to the Music stand, a balcony overlooking the ‘palace’, the lake and the beach. In addition to welcoming an average of 150,000 visitors each year, the caves are visited by numerous speleologists, the only ones able to enter the deepest and most secret ravines reserved to expert speleologists, namely the Lake of mushrooms and, through the underground tunnel, to the huge room hosting the Crescent lake, which is 70 metres long and 50 metres deep. The caves were used as a film set: in 1978, ‘Island of the Fishmen’ was filmed there, with scenes that remind you of stories by Jules Verne.
https://www.sardegnaturismo.it/en/explore/neptunes-grotto-grotta-di-nettuno
Necropoli di Anghelu Ruju (12 km)
Address: Necropolis of Anghelu Ruju, Strada Provinciale 42 dei Due Mari, Alghero, Province of Sassari, Italy .This is the largest necropolis of pre-Nuragic Sardinia. The necropolis was discovered accidentally in 1903 during the excavations for the construction of a farmhouse, in the winery of Sella&Mosca.
Secret Coves Bicycle tour
Address: Bicycle Cafè Alghero, Strada Vicinale Le Bombarde, Alghero, Province of Sassari, Italy .Cycling inside Porto Conte Regional Park to discover an unspoiled place, rich in Mediterranean vegetation, natural caves and a coves with crystal clear sea. A mix of colours, tales, emotions and silences that can become yours only through your bike. Wonderful trails where is possible see nature and history: in the area there is one of the largest military settlements from World War II, with stations for weapons, bunkers, tunnels and even a barracks. With us you can admire the bay of Porto Conte and Capo Caccia from an unusual position.
Meeting at Bicycle Cafè (NEAR SPIAGGIA LE BOMBARDE)Breafing and delivery bikes with helmet and bottle of waterStart from Bicycle cafè3 HOURS BIKING TOURCYCLING INSIDE PORTO CONTE REGIONAL PARK IN A Wonderful trails where is possible see nature and history, take a pictures andSEE One of the largest military settlements from World War IISmall-group tour limited to 5 people ensures a more personalized experienceIN THE END OF TOUR tasting of SARDINIA local product at bicycle cafè where you can take a rest, make a shower or drink a coffe.This is a BIKING tour with a difference, aimed to make you feel like a local and introduce you to SARDINIA hidden gems!
What's included
- Food tasting
- Bottled water
- Local guide
- bike
- helmet
- Snacks
Domus de Janas S'Incantu - Putifigari (15 km)
Address: Domus de janas S'incantu, Putifigari, Province of Sassari, Italy .The burial ground is made up of four domus de janas obtained from an outcrop of tufaceous rock located at the foot of the mountain from which the necropolis takes its name. Among these stands out the one known as the "tomb of painted architecture" or " de s'incantu" (of enchantment) - one of the most spectacular in Sardinia - in which the quality of the decorations present show the high artistic level achieved during the Neolithic from Sardinian hypogean art.
The domus , whose entrance is preceded by a long corridor, the dromos , has a T-shaped planimetric section: it is formed by a small quadrangular anteroom which, through a door, leads into a large rectangular room; here, in the side walls there are two small cells.
The most interesting part, the central compartment, measures 5.90 x 3.30 m and 2.20 m in height. Two square section pillars "support" the ceiling, the latter artistically represented as a double sloping roof made up of cross beams and beams - in which the original red and black painting can still be distinguished - imitating the ceilings of contemporary houses. The front wall is decorated with a false door with a double recessed frame , above which three long bull protomes are carved , symbolizing the god Taurus or fertility, which run along the entire length. Opposite, on the floor, stands a cuphemispherical, circumscribed by four concentric circles - the outer one with a diameter of about one meter - perhaps suitable for containing offerings to the dead. On the sides of the room two doors equipped with triple recessed frames lead to as many cells, without decorations, where the bodies of the dead were presumably placed.
In the rocky outcrop outside the domus , several cupels and tubs are obtained, as well as a series of channels that prevented the flooding of the tomb by rainwater.
