| Among those in the know, the Sardinian town of | | | | B&B El Delfi, which is a clean and affordable |
| Alghero is often referred to as 'Little Barcelona'. | | | | accommodation option. While staying in this hostel |
| While this beautiful town is to be found in Italy, its | | | | holiday makers tend to make the most of its |
| cultural roots are very much of the Catalonian | | | | panoramic views, getting that all-important |
| variety - it was ruled for around three centuries | | | | snapshot of the sun as it descends over the |
| by invaders from Northern Spain. | | | | buildings of Alghero. |
| The result is a magnificent place that mixes a fully | | | | Sights |
| Mediterranean climate with alluring architecture and | | | | In many ways, Alghero is a sight in itself, with its |
| more than the odd stupendously excellent beach. | | | | many attractive edifices and dry stone walls a |
| Backpackers will also be delighted to hear that | | | | feast for even the most weary traveler's eyes. |
| with its range of cheap eating options and | | | | As such, recently arrived visitors are |
| affordable hostels Alghero is easily experienced on | | | | recommended to simply walk around the town in |
| a tight budget. | | | | order to get a feel for the place for targeting its |
| Hostels | | | | headlining tourist sites. |
| Finding a beach hostel in Alghero does not prove | | | | Having truly soaked up the unique atmosphere of |
| difficult, as the majority of the town's budget | | | | Alghero, a visit to the town's Cathedral is a must. |
| accommodation options are clustered around its | | | | Built in various stages between the 16th and 20th |
| shoreline. Uniformly well-rated and sociable places, | | | | Centuries, it's a fascinating construct that mixes |
| these hostels provide a great and cheap way of | | | | Gothic, Renaissance and Neo-Classical architectural |
| accessing the heart of Alghero. | | | | styles. |
| Take the Lloc d'Or B&B as an example. A | | | | Other worthwhile sights include the memorable |
| tiny place situated only five minutes from the | | | | Palazzo Carcasona, the impressive Church of St. |
| center of town, it offers clean and well-furnished | | | | Francis, and the Palazo D'Albis, which |
| bedrooms, a traditional breakfast (served in the | | | | demonstrates the remnants of Aragonite |
| B&B's beautiful garden come the sunshine of | | | | influences in this Italian town. |
| summer), and all-round welcoming Italian | | | | Beaches |
| hospitality. | | | | Given its long stretches of sandy coastline (not to |
| The B&B Castiglias is also well-rated. This is a | | | | mention its plentiful and wonderful scuba diving |
| gorgeous place that is perfect for couples wanting | | | | opportunities), it's perhaps unsurprising that most |
| to enjoy a romantic weekend in beautiful scenery, | | | | visitors to Alghero have one thing dominating their |
| as the hostel is situated 3km from Alghero itself, | | | | mind: trips to the beach! |
| next to a sprawling natural park. | | | | While there are many awesome beaches in the |
| Another out-of-the-way place to stay is the | | | | area, the Maria Pia beach is a good option for |
| Agriturismo Sa Suerera, which offers its guests a | | | | travelers wanting good, uncomplicated |
| fully tranquil countryside break. Here you'll find | | | | beach-based fun. It's a beautiful, sandy spot, and |
| separate villa-type houses, each fitted with a | | | | as it's only 2km from the town itself, finding it |
| kitchen, living area and bedrooms. | | | | from your hostel should be no problem |
| Back in the town, visitors often enjoy the | | | | whatsoever. |