Car Rental Alghero Airport

The beautifully situated town of Alghero is sardines in the North-West of the island. The city, which is part of the province of Sassari, is surrounded on three sides by the sea and also fascinates with its well preserved medieval towers and walls.

Already in prehistoric times the area was settled in and around Alghero. The city itself was founded around 1102 by the Genoese family of Doria and served as a fortress. Only when the year 1353, the Spanish conquered the place, ended the rule of the Dorias. Among Italy sardines ' and hence Alghero ' ultimately since an agreement which was concluded in 1720.

Currently approximately 40.300 inhabitants living in about 225 km square big city, which has also an international airport. Due to the fact that Alghero was almost 400 years in Spanish possession, still some Algheresi speak the Catalan dialect, which is highly interesting for linguist.

The inhabitants of their picturesque old town, which is characterized by numerous medieval buildings are especially proud. As in and around Alghero very many architecturally interesting monuments are found (which by no means ignored should be), the reservation of a rental car offers here almost. Is the only way the flexibility ensures the ' just in such a place like Alghero ' is practically indispensable.

To mention the beautiful Cathedral of the Virgin Mary would be in this (whose construction of 1570 lasted ' 1730) as well as more fascinating places of worship, which without doubt are worth a visit. In addition, visitors to the city to stay invite a variety of cosy cafes and restaurants - the culinary well-being is therefore available. Tourists also have the choice of numerous comfortable hotels.