Tàttari/Sassari district, Sardinia, Italy

Places to visit near Alghero

Alghero is a town in Tàttari/Sassari district, Sardinia, Italy, home to about 34,261 people. Within 50 km by road there are 115 places to visit — 40 churches, 38 forts & heritage, 13 beaches & coast and 7 museums. The must-see places are Palazzo Peretti (1 km), Chiesa di San Francesco (1 km) and Diocesan Museum of Sacred Art (1 km).

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Alghero at a glance

Location
Tàttari/Sassari district, Sardinia, Italy
Population
about 34,261
Coordinates
40.5597° N, 8.3195° E
Places within 50 km
115 (87 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Alghero

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Alghero: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Churches near Alghero

101 churches within 100 km of Alghero. The closest is Nostra Signora della Mercede (1 km); the best-known is Chiesa di San Francesco (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Alghero

80 forts & heritage within 100 km of Alghero. The closest is Palazzo Peretti (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Beaches & coast near Alghero

17 beaches & coast within 100 km of Alghero. The closest is Diocesan Museum of Sacred Art (1 km). Best time: october to march.

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Museums near Alghero

11 museums within 100 km of Alghero. The closest is Coral Museum (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Alghero

10 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Alghero. The closest is Monte Traessu (40 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Monte Traessu · viewpoint · Tàttari/Sassari · ~40 km · Must-see
  • Monte Cuccuruddu · viewpoint · Tàttari/Sassari · ~43 km · Must-see
  • Monte Tuffudesu · viewpoint · Tàttari/Sassari · ~45 km · Must-see
  • Monte Lachesos · viewpoint · Tàttari/Sassari · ~55 km · Must-see
  • Monte Urtigu · viewpoint · Aristanis/Oristano · ~65 km · Must-see
  • Sa Pala Manna · viewpoint · Aristanis/Oristano · ~66 km · Must-see

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Caves near Alghero

7 caves within 100 km of Alghero. The closest is Grotte di Nettuno (1 km); the best-known is Grotta di Nereo (17 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Alghero

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 6 km on the road.

  1. Start in Alghero
  2. 1 km Palazzo Peretti · heritage site, Tàttari/Sassari
  3. 1 km Diocesan Museum of Sacred Art · beach, Tàttari/Sassari
  4. 1 km Cattedrale di Santa Maria · church, Tàttari/Sassari
  5. 1 km Chiesa di San Francesco · church, Tàttari/Sassari
  6. 1 km Torre di Sulis · heritage site, Tàttari/Sassari
  7. 1 km Back to Alghero

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How to reach Alghero

    All places near Alghero by distance

    Within 15 km of Alghero

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Alghero by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches40101Nostra Signora della Mercede (1 km)
    Forts & heritage3880Palazzo Peretti (1 km)
    Beaches & coast1317Diocesan Museum of Sacred Art (1 km)
    Museums711Coral Museum (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints310Monte Traessu (40 km)
    Caves67Grotte di Nettuno (1 km)
    Parks33Giuseppe Manno Gardens (1 km)
    Other attractions23Torre di Porta Terra (1 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves13La Maddalenetta (3 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens13San Gavino (39 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs11Stagno di Calich (6 km)

    Alghero: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Alghero?

    Palazzo Peretti (heritage site, about 1 km), Chiesa di San Francesco (church, about 1 km), Diocesan Museum of Sacred Art (beach, about 1 km), Torre di Sulis (heritage site, about 1 km), Cattedrale di Santa Maria (church, about 1 km), Faro della Maddalenetta (beach, about 3 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Alghero?

    115 places on Spotwander: 40 churches, 38 forts & heritage, 13 beaches & coast, 7 museums, 3 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest church to Alghero?

    Nostra Signora della Mercede, about 1 km by road; Chiesa di San Francesco (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Alghero?

    Palazzo Peretti, about 1 km by road; La Dogana Reale (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Alghero?

    Diocesan Museum of Sacred Art, about 1 km by road; Spiaggia di San Giovanni (2 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Alghero?

    Start in Alghero, visit Palazzo Peretti, then Diocesan Museum of Sacred Art, then Cattedrale di Santa Maria, then Chiesa di San Francesco, then Torre di Sulis, and drive back — about 6 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Alghero?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches and museums.

    Towns near Alghero

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Alghero’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Alghero on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.