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round the back, which is a fine example of
Catalan-Gothic architecture.
Carlo Alberto)
hides some beautiful 14th-century cloisters behind an austere stone facade.
Several 14th-century towers remain from the medieval city, including
Torre Porta a Terra
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(Piazza Porta Terra; adult/child €3/2; 9am-midnight summer, 9am-1pm
& 4-8pm winter)
, which was once one of the city's two main gates. It now houses a small
museum dedicated to the city's past, and a terrace with sweeping, 360-degree views.
tower, is the only extant remnant of the city's former land battlements. To the south and
west, respectively, the Mediterranean crashes against the seaward walls of the
Bastioni di
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. Along these bulwarks are some inviting restaurants and bars where you can
watch the sunset over a cocktail.
Activities
North of Alghero's yacht-jammed port, Via Garibaldi sweeps up to the town's beaches,
Spiaggia di San Giovanni
and the adjacent
Spiaggia di Maria Pia
. Nicer by far, though, are the
beaches near Fertilia. From the port you can take boat trips along the impressive northern
coast to
Capo Caccia
. Prices range from about €40 to €100 per person.
Sleeping
Booking ahead is essential in July and August, and a good idea during the rest of the year.
B&B Benebenniu
B&B
€
( 380 174 67 26;
www.benebenniu.com
; Via Carlo Alberto 70; s €40-75, d €50-95, tr €70-130;
)
Wedged into a pretty corner of the old town, this B&B exudes warmth and familiar-
ity. The generously sized, well-kept rooms are bathed in natural light, and the best of the
lot (Tiricca) has a corner balcony overlooking the piazza.
Hotel San Francesco
HOTEL
€
