Spiaggia di Maria Pia

Alghero in Winter

Yes this post is about my travel to Alghero in March! Exactly it was March last year!

Who can resist the beauty of Alghero?
Who can resist the beauty of Alghero?

That is very true, who can resist the beauty of Alghero, a beautiful place in Sardinia, Italy?

Alghero in winter
Alghero in winter. Look at the cloudy sky.

So even though it was winter, yes it was in March, Alghero still does not loose its charm.

Alghero by the Mediterranean sea
Alghero by the Mediterranean sea
Street in Alghero
Street in Alghero

Even with jacket or jumper, Alghero is a terrific place to see in winter! Just hope the winter sun is out!

Alghero marina
Alghero marina

It is of course too cold to swim, but if you want to walk on the beach, this is maybe the perfect time because the beach is so quiet and empty.

Maria Pia beach Alghero
Maria Pia beach Alghero

This is Maria Pia beach in Alghero. It is so pristine with clear blue water.

Maria Pia beach
The water is perfectly clear

And it is covered with white sands too. The view is fantastic! You can see mountainous Sardinia from the beach!

Spiaggia di Maria Pia
Spiaggia di Maria Pia, a white sandy beach, you can see mountainous scenery too.

My husband and I decided to try an Italian restaurant by the sea. Amazing tasty food.

Restaurant by the sea
Restaurant by the sea
Italian seafood by the sea
The food is fantastic, so fresh and delicious!

Of course with the local beer: Ichnusa.

Inchnusa Sardinian beer
Inchnusa Sardinian beer

We stay in Alghero City Hotel. The hotel is okay, a typical standard Italian hotel.

Alghero City Hotel
Alghero City Hotel: the Italian flag maybe on the other side.

We went to Porta Terra tower, and climb up the tower until we see this panoramic view!

Breathtaking scenery of Alghero!
Bellissima Alghero

We also went to Museo Diocesano d’Arte Sacra and we saw fantastic religious Italian antiques such as silver and statue. Worth to visit if you are into Italian or religious antiques.

Museo Diocesano d'Arte Sacra
Museo Diocesano d’Arte Sacra

We also visit Cathedral St Mary the Immaculate or Duomo di Alghero. It is a grande Cathedral. Worth to visit.

Cattedrale di Santa Maria
Cattedrale di Santa Maria di Alghero

The picture below is another church in the city centre.

Church in Alghero
Church in Alghero

Not to forget of course the culinary Italian scene here in Alghero.

Seafood pasta in Alghero
Seafood at its best! Right from the Mediterranean sea.
Spaghetti Vongole ala Alghero
Spaghetti Vongole ala Alghero
Pizza alla Alghero
Pizza alla Alghero

I also bought a vintage Italian silver from a local jewellery shop. Very pretty with Mary and baby Jesus picture. I have written about it more, please see here.

Vintage silver from Alghero
Vintage silver from Alghero

Even though it was in winter, it did not spoil our gelato craving.

Gelato in winter time
Gelato in winter time

The cappuccino by the Alghero City Hotel over breakfast is also a plus point during our stay.

The most beautiful cappuccino by Alghero City Hotel
The most beautiful cappuccino by Alghero City Hotel

When you order drink at any cafe or bar, they seem to give you free snack! These are crips and peanuts for free!

Ichnusa and Lipton Pesca
Ichnusa and Lipton Pesca

Oh Alghero… blue sky, blue sea, and blue mountains, what more can you ask for?

Città di Alghero
Città di Alghero

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