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Revision as of 12:17, 26 May 2016
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Founded at the beginning of the 12th century by the Genoese, Alghero fell under Spanish rule in 1353 and expanded due to an influx of Catalan colonists from the 14th to the early 18th centuries, when it fell under Italian influence and Italian replaced Catalan as the official language. A variant of Catalan is widely spoken in Alghero even today and the town retains many architectural traces of its Italian past.
Bombed extensively during World War II, Alghero was rebuilt after the end of hostilities and has blossomed into a flourishing tourist resort.
For yachtsmen Alghero's principal attraction is its sheltered harbour, which offers a safe place to leave a yacht to explore the surrounding attractions of the Grotta di Nettuno and the Nuraghic remains of Palmavera.
The Port of Alghero manages two quays with spaces for visiting yachts, the Banchina Dogana and Banchina Sanita, which can accommodate vessels up to 50 metres. Alternatively there is the new Marina di Sant Elmo at the southern end of the harbour.
Charts
See Sardinia.
Weather
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Communication
Add here VHF channel for coastguard, harbor masters. etc.
Also see World Cruiser's Nets
The entrance is reportedly potentially tricky in strong winds from SW round to N.
Entrance
Alghero is a port of entry/exit to Italy.
For entrance details see Italy.
Call on channel 9 for Marina di Sant Elmo or telephone: +39 (0)79980829; Email. The Port Authority operates an inflatable boat during high season which meets visiting yachts at the entrance and guides them to a berth.
Berthing
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
Update July 2013: These marina facilities are no longer the only game in town. The Port Authority have outsourced all berthing to several companies - you may well be met by 2 or 3 RIBs on your way in to the harbour, all touting for business. Pagine Azzurre Online may be useful if it is kept updated. The marinas dont seem to have the concept of a 'short stay' for water and shopping, pricing was 24 hrs or not - this is likely negotiable however.
- The Marina di St Elmo is a new yacht marina offering 100 berths for yachts up to 60m overall length and draught of up to 4.5m. Yachts moor bow or stern-to floating pontoons, using mooring lines provided. Electricity and water via a code-activated terminal point. WCs and showers. Laundry. Fuel station. Mobile 20T crane available via the Alghero Sailing Club, which also has a small yard.
- The Port of Alghero quays have 30 transit berths with water and electricity, WCs and showers at 50m from the city center. They also offer a laundry service and all this at half the price of St Elmo. The quay is open to the public. They operate on VHF 9 call for consortio for mooring assistance.
Anchorages
Alghero
Just to the north of the harbour wall is an anchorage in 4-6m with a mixture of weed and some sand patches. Access to town by dinghy either to town quay or directly on beach or harbour wall adjacent to anchorage. Short walk to supermarket from beach, use dinghy access point in swimming buoys then go about 200m inland from roundabout (Sisa & Conad). Exposed from N-W.
Cala Galera
Offers several areas to anchor from 4-10m, weed with sand patches. Exposed from E-SW.
Porto Conte
A large area open to the South with good anchorages in several places. Access to the Grotto di Nettuno from Cala del Bollo / Cala Dragonara
Yacht Repairs and Services
Marine Stores
- Well stocked chandlery on Via Guiseppe Garibaldi, opposite the harbour N wall (with Camping Gaz)
- Well stocked marine suppliers (SS bolts, nuts, screws, sealant paints etc etc) on corner of Via Diez & Via Goceano
- Several marine suppliers & workshops in this area (engines, electrics etc)
Repairs/Yards
There are some yards along the north wall of the harbour but little onshore storage space. There is currently no travel lift, any lifting must be done by crane.
Fuel, Water, & Electricity
- Fuel
- Fuel berth well marked in centre of harbour basin
- Water
- Available at fuel berth and marina berths
- Electricity
- Available on marina berths
Things to do Ashore
Tourism
The old town of Alghero rewards the casual stroller, with good views from the old walls overlooking the harbour, an interesting cathedral in styles ranging from 1530s Gothic up to 20th century neo-classical, and an impressive Baroque church of San Francisco.
Further afield, the Grotta di Nettuno is a remarkable stalactite-covered cave at the foot of cliffs near Capo Caccia about eight miles west of the harbour. It can be reached either by boat excursion from Alghero (in settled weather only) or from the road to Capo Caccia down the 656 steps of the Escala del Cabirol (goat's stairway). There are hourly guided tours through the cave system.
The other principal attraction around Alghero is the Nuraghe di Palmavera, one of the most important Bronze Age sites in Sardinia, with the remains of a 14th century BC palace surrounded by a cluster of circular stone dwellings.
Also nearby is the strange rock-cut necropolis of Anghelu Ruju, with its nearly 40 underground burial chambers representing the best examples of the so-called 'domus de janas' or 'fairies' houses' in Sardinia.
The "capital" of the Northern Sardinia -- Sassari [1] also worth of 1h ride on a bus from Alghero.
Grocery & Supply Stores
Good fish market (mornings only), fruit and veg market and several supermarkets (search for Sisa on Google Earth). The town has a good range of shops of all kinds
Eateries
Many restaurants and cafes in and around town
Internet/WiFi
If this is your first stop in Sardinia and you intend to stay a while, it may be worth buying a data SIM for internet access. Most major Italian providers are represented in town so this is a good place to get this sorted. At present (2013) Wind have a SIM only deal for 10Gb at €15/month.
WiFi (July 2013) from the Consorzio with an SSID of "CONSORZIO PORTO ALGHERO", password available from the staff
Laundry
There is a good self service laundry, Bollicine, in the Via Vitt. Veneto open (2013) from 0800-2130. Range of machines from 6kg to 16kg plus dryers, looked in good condition and reasonable prices (c. €5-9 per wash - detergent included)
Motorbike & Car Rentals
Many providers available in town, likely to be busy in July/August when daily rates seem quite high (daily rate minimum c. €50)
Garbage Disposal
Bins behind public quay and close to the fish market (NE corner of harbour) - dont bother to separate your rubbish, there are no facilities for this (2013)
Transportation
- Buses from ARST provide connections to other towns on the island; for schedules consult here
- International airport with direct flights to some european destinations (Ryan Air, thomson, Easy Jet et al)
- Narrow gauge train service to Sassari with connections to other towns via ARST & TrenItalia. The station though is a bit out of centre, so buses to Sassari is a better option.
Check Alghero Tourism official website for more details
Friends
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance
Forums
List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)
Links
- Alghero at the Wikipedia
- Alghero Tourism official website
- Alghero at the Wikivoyage
References & Publications
See Italy.
Comments
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Verified by
Date of member's last visit to Alghero and this page's details validated:
- May 2003 --Atheneoflymington 17:57, 16 February 2010 (UTC)
- September 2012 --Vadp 12:27, 20 March 2015 (GMT)
- July 2013 --RobbieW
sySpringDawn 21:34, 28 July 2013 (BST)
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