Sardinia · ALGHERO & THE CORAL COAST
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Catalan is still spoken in Alghero, and the coast around it hides sea caves and red coral. Here are the best things to do in Alghero and along the Riviera del Corallo: old-town walks, boat trips to the Neptune’s Grotto caves under Capo Caccia, sunset sails with a glass of Vermentino. Each is priced, timed and rated by the people who went.
Sunset sailing and aperitivo in Alghero: sail at golden hour, swim near Maddalenetta, and enjoy free drinks, snacks, and music for $65.
“The guide Andreas was amazing and made the whole evening so special!”
Scientist-led dolphin spotting off Alghero plus guided snorkeling in Capo Caccia waters, small group, low-noise boat, masks provided.
“We saw many dolphins and we also learned a lot about dolphins and it was a Great boat trip. They were very respectful to the dolphins.”
Wine and olive oil tasting at Ledà d'Ittiri near Alghero: five Sardinian wines, pecorino pairings, table olives, and cold-pressed EVOO.
“Really enjoyed this tour, was really interesting and the wine, cheese and olives were gorgeous . Well worth the money ☺️”
Half-day catamaran in Sardinia’s Porto Conte Natural Park: Capo Caccia, Cala Dragunara swim, and local aperitif onboard.
“The guide, Tony, was very funny and helpful and explained interesting parts of the landscape. The boat was clean and perfect to spend the day on. The wine is homemade Sardinian wine that was amazing. This was the highlight of our visit to Alghero! Thank you”
Two-hour guided horseback ride from Alghero past Lake Baratz to Porto Ferro Beach, sand dunes, watchtowers, and calm horses.
“The whole experience was great, if you have never ridden before this is the one for you, you get to see the beautiful scenery and the beach! Sadly I had ridden before so was a little slow for me but that was my mistake not the provider. All very lovely people and a must do activity.”
Hunt for Alghero’s resident bottlenose dolphins with marine biologists, then snorkel in protected waters during summer months.
“Great team and work they are doing. We saw dolphins respecting them , trying to not perturb them. Great weather luckily”
Guided quad ride from Alghero through Porto Ferro and dirt trails, with a beach swim stop and honey tasting on a small group tour.
“We loved the mix of terrains and speeds and the different views along the way.”
Hand-make fresh Sardinian pasta in a countryside farmhouse near Alghero, then eat lunch with local wine and learn classic recipes.
“Really wonderful experience learning how to make pasta. Irene was so patient and such an excellent teacher. Dinner was amazing too. Highly recommend!”
Make fresh Sardinian pasta in a farmhouse near Alghero, learn sauce basics, enjoy lunch and local wine, plus take-home recipes.
“Food was good but it felt like our instructor was rushed and made us feel like we were bothering her rather than being open to teaching us. Also, she said she would send us recipes but never did. I took a different cooking class I found on Airbnb near Telti and it was SO MUCH better and the instructor was significantly kinder and shared more on the history of pasta.”
Walk Alghero’s ancient walls and Aragonese towers with a friendly local guide for an easy 1.5-hour orientation of Sardinia’s Catalan-linked old town.
“Antonio was a great guide, very friendly and explained the history of Alghero very thoroughly. Definitely recommend this tour.”
Sail the Gulf of Alghero on a small boat with cliff views, 3 swim hours at Cala Dragunara, and a fish lunch with drinks included.
“We had a wonderful day sailing the beautiful coastal waters with Stephania and Andreas. Beautiful scenery, three great swimming stops and a wonderful lunch in the Sardinian sunshine. A perfect day.”
A small-group Alghero catamaran day trip with Captain Max, onboard lunch, and multiple swim stops in Sardinia’s natural park.
“We had the best experience sailing with Captain Max! Not only is he a great captain but he’s also a phenomenal host and chef. We met some wonderful people during our trip which made it even more enjoyable. I can’t wait to come back next year!”
A sunset catamaran from Alghero with a swim at La Maddalenetta, SUP/snorkel gear, and Sardinian aperitif with Vermentino.
“Such an incredible experience. A very special 2 hours from start to finish. Incredible sunset, beautiful people and great fun. Exceeded my expectations. Highly recommend!”
E-bike ride from Alghero through Porto Conte to Punta Giglio and Mugoni plus Lazzaretto beaches, with history stops, 4 hours.
“Excellent way to see the sites of the Forrest and Porto Conte sites. Our guide Emanuele was awesome, made it fun and was informative. Ride is challenging, even with an e-bike, but worth it.”
Full-day sail from Alghero to Capo Caccia and Porto Conte with snorkeling, SUP, and onboard lunch cooked with local products.
“I loved the whole experience especially the snorkeling, exploring caves etc. Everything was amazing. Lunch was delicious but I would have loved some meat included. However I still had a fantastic day & would go again”
