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Spanish Watchtower
Alghero Fly Drive: Things to See & Do Around Alghero, Sardinia
The great thing about Sardinia is......actually there are many great things about Sardinia which is why doing a fly/drive style escape here is ideal. Not only do you get to delve into its rich historical past, laze around on perfect, sandy beaches and dine on fabulous, fresh seafood but you can do it all with a sense of wild, abandonment.
No matter which Sardinia airports you fly into, Alghero Airport in the northwest, Cagliari Airport in the south or Olbia Airport in the northeast, it is possible to arrange car hire. If your choose to start your gypsy-esque adventure in the northwest though, the Aghero Airport car hire companies are AM Service, Avis, Easy, Europcar, Hertz, Maggiore, Midarent, Ruviolo, Sardinya, Sicily and Thrifty.
Alghero itself is a great place to start, although not the most traditionally Sardinian. This area is heavily influenced by the Catalonians, with Catalan still the official language. Although a mecca for sun worshippers and marine enthusiasts with a wide range of water sports available from windsurfing through to yachting, Sardinia is packed full of archaeological and architectural wonders that are worth exploring.
Possibly the closest of these treasures and not far from Sardinia Alghero Airport itself is Anghelu Ruju, a necropolis discovered only in 1903. This network of underground tombs date back to Neolithic times and are intricately decorated inside with pillars, fascias and even bulls´ heads. Although the findings have been removed, replicas can be found at the Museo e Tenuta Vitivinicola situated 1km further up the Porte Torres road. There are no refreshments on sale at the tombs however so if you plan to have a good look round bring your own refreshment with you. Tickets cost around 2 euros.
A 45 minute drive further north up the coast is Argentiera, an old abandoned mining town. From the Roman era until as late as 1963, silver was mined here, when production ceased as the source ran out. Everything that was once used, from the shafts to the miners´ quarters and chapel, remain intact but without human occupation the atmosphere is eerie and unsettling.
If the experience at Argentiera leaves you with a chill, then head to the powder white beach of La Pelosa, near Stintino, an hour´s drive from Algherro on the northwestern tip. Tourists are well-catered for here with restaurants and cafes. From here though there is also an option to go totally native by hiring a boat across to the beaches of the Asinara National Park where small albino donkeys, wild sheep and pigs roam.
Going in the other direction, travelling south on the SP49 for 45 minutes from Alghero, is Bosa. The only river side town in the whole of Sardinia, Bosa is relatively unspoilt by tourism and provides a wonderful way to wile away an afternoon strolling through the cobbled streets and admiring the charming squares and 16th century grand houses. Overlooking the town is the Castello Malaspina, the remains of a medieval fortress, and to the south is the Cathedral, whose mixed heritage of styles affords it a great example of rococo architecture. Wander down to the marina for lunch and admire the stunning Spanish Watchtower while you eat.
An hour on and you come to Tharros, an archaeological treat. Founded in the 8th century BC by the Phoenicians and later inhabited by the Romans before being abandoned in 1000AD, the area is now treated as an open air museum where you can walk around the tophet (outdoor sacred area), baths, temple, houses and artisan workshops. Excavations are still being done here and much of the artifacts discovered are displayed at the Antiquarium Arborense Museum in nearby Oristano, worth a visit in itself for its for its elaborate Gothic and baroque architecture and home to the famous equestrian tournament in February called Sartiglia. If you´re ready to visit a beach again then the popular Torre Grande is minutes away and has the biggest tower in Sardinia with a base diameter of almost 20m.
Back in Alghero and a trip to this thriving port would not be complete without a visit to the Grotta di Nettuno (Neptune´s Grotto). The caverns can be reached by boat or by road and are located at the bottom of 656 steps cut into the cliff wall. The views are spectacular both on the way down, looking out over the sea, and once inside as the stalactites and stalagmites are lit up to for maximum impact. Tours last around 45 mins and cost approximately 10 euros.
About the Author
Michelle Elkins is contributor to the Sardinia-Airport-Guide.com, which provides the cheapest quotes on Sardinia Alghero Airport car hire to Sardinia Alghero Airport transfers, plus all other relevant information to Sardinia Alghero Airport.
Prison Break music?
In the season opener of Prison Break, which is titled "Orientacíon" and aired on 09/17/2007, they played a Spanish cover of "All Along the Watchtower." Do you know who sings it?
Bosco Boscarelli
Walking Spanish cover All Along the Watchtower 4/2007