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Northern Sardinia: A Photo Travel Diary

October 2024

Sardinia is now one of my new favorite places. Besides stunning scenery, the people were very friendly (even though I don’t speak Italian), and everything was surprisingly inexpensive!

October was a lovely time to visit. It’s off-season, which meant not a lot of action happening in town, but made for a very peaceful, relaxed feel. Plus, the weather was perfect!

I visited the cities of Alghero, Porto Torres, Sassari, and Bosa.

Next time, I would love to visit the Southern part of the island and check out the capital: Cagliari.

It was too far to visit this trip, as it would have been at least a 3-4 tour trip one-way!

But I felt 4 days was enough to fully explore the cities I went to, as they are all quite small with not much to do besides stroll around the charming streets and go to the beach.

Which was totally okay with me because the beaches are incredibleee.

skip to:

  1. Everything I ate!
  2. What I Wished I Knew Before Going:
  3. helpful links:
Bus ride sunset view from Bosa to Alghero
Admiring the charming colorful buildings of Bosa

Cane Malu in Bosa

Bus ride view to from Alghero to Bosa… most scenic bus ride I’ve ever taken
Beach in Porto Torres
Capo Caccia in Alghero
Crystalline waters of a beach in Alghero
Wandering through the old streets of Alghero’s center
My new friend Pier, a street performer in Alghero, who was kind enough to let me sing 4 songs. A memory I’ll treasure.

Everything I ate!

fav eats:

Royal Algheroamazing pastries and cozy cafehttps://maps.app.goo.gl/fQbT6tqePLi4SvUP8
Cajòone of the best Neapolitan-style pizzas I’ve ever had — get the white ragu meat pizza! https://cajo.eatbu.com/?lang=it

https://maps.app.goo.gl/LPANxm1DSLhMhRR68
Bar Focacceria Milesesuper cheap and delicious panini-style sandwiches http://www.barmilese.it/

https://maps.app.goo.gl/RXfdp6X51S98xRtm6

What I Wished I Knew Before Going:

  1. Alghero was my favorite city! While I don’t regret going to the other cities (which were only about an hour away by bus), I could have stayed in Alghero the whole time.
  2. Bosa was nice to visit — charming old streets and less than an hour’s walk to Cane Malu (which was incredible!) — but I was bored after about 3 hours in the “city” (it’s more like a small town). I still recommend going, but keep in mind the city does not have much to do.
  3. Italian sweets are SWEET
  4. Prepare for the Italian siesta (someone please tell me the equivalent term??): it will be hard to find food between the hours of 3 pm – 7 pm
  5. Bring cash! While many places did accept payment by card, it seems cash is the default method to pay here.

Lydia

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