Alghero is one of the most characteristic beauties of Sardinia. The town’s close ties to Spain, Catalunya in particular, go back to the 14th Century when the House of Aragon’s domination began. The Municipality’s coat of arms is still inspired by that of Catalonia and you will hear the language spoken by more than 20% of the locals. For this reason, Alghero is also called “Little Barcelona”.

Archaeological routes

The name Alghero could be derived from Aleguerium, an ancient term for "alga" (seaweed in English), perhaps about the large quantity of alga present on the coast. As is well known, the Sardinian territory is dotted with Nuraghi, and that of Alghero is no exception.