From the port of Alghero, you enter into this cute little square in the center of the old part of…read moretown. It is filled with several bars, restaurants, few clothing stores and a delicious gelato shop. You will find the square bustling with people during the summer months with even live singing at night. There are a few places along the square to sit and relax while eating a gelato or just people watching. Definitely worth a visit.

Gorgeous and unique! We had one night at Hotel Mirage on capo testa and spent a full day exploring…read more The northern and western side of Capo Testa are wilder, less crowded, and full of pebbly beach coves and these huge crazy rock formations that you can spend all day coming up with what they look like, but often feels like a giant boneyard of extinct dinosaurs. I recommend going there for sunset. The tiny strip that connects capo testa to the mainland has amazing but crowded beaches on both sides with white fine sand and turquoise clear water that seems to extend forever. I enjoyed going to the crowded beach in the morning/day and then the end of the day to sunset at the wild north/west beaches. Not too many restaurants/shops on Capo Testa - locals told us to go to mainland Santa Theresa for good pizza, etc, but the small convenience store just past the strip beaches (on your left as you drive from mainland further into capo testa) at least sells cold Prosecco and cold Ichnusa (Sardinian beer that is actually pretty good) - sometimes rare to find stores with drinks already cold in Italy, so this is important if staying at a hotel with no fridge like we were in the end of August ;).

This beautiful little church is a gem. Don't miss it, it overlooks the harbor. It can be a quick…read morevisit, but it's something I think you should see! It is in very good condition and apparently seems to be left open during most days for the public to see. I've attached some photos I will try to attach the video.