Red Coral Guest-house F.M.Family
Mansion
V. Cagliari 19, Alghero (SS) Italy
Tel. 0039-347-4832290 or 0039-338-2120708
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ABOUT ALGHERO
| GEOGRAPHICAL POSITION
Alghero is situated on the
north west coast of the island of Sardinia on a large bay of crystal clear
waters. It is definitely to be considered the turistic capital of the
Coral Riviera.
Alghero covers an area of
22,440 Km2 and a coastal outline of about 80 km . It has become one of the
most interesting places in the Mediterranean Sea for its natural beauty,
climate , history and art. The landscape varies from soft sandy beaches
lined with dense pinewoods to sharp cliff tops , lonely bays, hidden creeks
and grottos overlooking emerald green pools and night blue waters.
The port, once an important
commercial port of call, is now a tourist harbour. The considerable
development of the airport serves as a connection between the island and
the mainland and in recent years has expanded into an international
airport.
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The ties
between Alghero and what is considered to be the mother-country,
Barcelona, are very strong even today. The catalan language is still
spoken and can be read on street names, heard in popular songs and used in
religious ceremonies.Numerous archeological discoveries in the region
testify the presence of man from the Neolithic Age (6000-5000 B.C.);the
over one hundred "Nuraghi" found throughout the territory are
proof of settlements
from the Nuragic Age. Other Nuragic, Phoenician, Punic and Roman remains
are located in the area.The "Italian-Catalan town" or "Barceloneta
of Sardinya" , according to some historians dates back to the year
1102 others believe it was founded in the second half of the XIII century
by the Doria , a powerful family from Genoa. The
strategic position , the fortified ramparts and towers made the town a
stronghold that was the ambition
of the Catalans who conquered and repopulated the town. Alghero became an
important regular trading port on the routes to Cagliari and Sicily.Tradition
can be seen in the works of art that the Coral Jewellers design, the
filigree handicrafts and in other local goods made from cork ,straw and
ceramics. Traditional costumes are often worn for local festivities in
most parts of the island..
Alghero
and surroundings
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You can reach Alghero by plane from most major Italian and International airports or
take a ferry from the mainland to the ports of Olbia,
Golfo Aranci or Porto
Torres. Alghero airport is a 15 minute drive from the town.
For
information and booking contact :
algherovacanze@yahoo.it
Red Coral Guest-house -
F.M.Family Mansion
V. Cagliari 19, Alghero (SS) Italy
Tel. 0039-347-4832290 or 0039-338-2120708
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