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AlgheroNewest Review: ... century monastery of San Francisco is supposed to be the most beautiful place of worship in Alghero, but we didn't manage to find it as we walked along the maze of streets. People sat outside restaurants enjoying a drink after a late lunch, and enjoying the shade from the huge umbrellas, but we decided to sample some Italian ice cream at one of the many shops and were amazed at the huge ... more |
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by jo@145 - written on 04/02/06 (Very useful, 774 readings)
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Alghero known in Latin as Algarium, is on the West coast of Sardinia, in the province of Sassari. The name is derived from something, which might be off-putting, as it means "the place of algae"! However, I thought it was a lovely little town and enjoyed my brief stay there. Alghero, the tourism capital of northern Sardinia, is a fascinating town of immense historical interest, which also has excellent beaches. It can be lively, vibrant and cosmopolitan in the holiday season when there are open markets, bars and restaurants, which cater for most tastes. There are quality hotels and apartments, which complement the traditional tourist amenities, which are ...
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