Archaeology

Discovering Alghero also means finding out about the tremendous archaeological riches that the area has to offer.

 

Alongside its sites of extraordinary natural beauty, the Algherese landscape forms part of another important heritage. The nuraghi, domus de janas, necropolises and Roman holiday villas scattered along the coast give you the opportunity to take a fascinating trip through the past of these ancient lands.

Hypogeic necropolis of Anghelu Ruju

Immediately inland from the city, surrounded by highly prized vineyards, you come across the hypogeic necropolis of Anghelu Ruju: 38 tombs linked together and carved out ...

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Nuragic village of Palmavera

Just two kilometres from the Lazzaretto and Le Bombarde beaches, you will come to the Nuragic village of Palmavera. This extensive complex, constituted by a central tower ...

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Village of Sant’Imbenia

Continuing your exciting trip through the Porto Conte area, surrounded by breathtaking landscapes and extraordinary human accomplishments, you come to the Nuragic village of Sant’Imbenia.   The complex ...

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Roman Villa at Sant’Imbenia

The Roman Villa at Sant’Imbenia is undoubtedly one of the most important testaments to the ancient commercial and touristic vocations of the Alghero area.   Immersed in the ...

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Hypogeic necropolis of Santu Pedru

Discovered by chance in 1959, the site is one of the rare prehistoric complexes of which it has been possible to reconstruct the stratigraphy; indeed, the ...

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Cantér – ancient water source of Alghero.

To the south of Alghero, in the panoramic area that faces out over the coast of Calabona, you will come to the ancient spring known as ...

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