Tourist information about Alghero
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AlgheroAlghero derives its name from the abundance of seaweed (alghe) in the surrounding waters. It was known as Algarium in the Middle Ages and Al Alguer and Barcelloneta under Spanish rule. Alghero's origins go back to the tenth century, when the Genoese, with the help of Pisans, turned out the Arabs and obtained grants of land from the Judges of Logudoro, one of the groups of judges that administered Sardinia during the Middle Ages. The Genoese house of Doria took possession of the city at the beginning of the twelfth century and held onto it until 1353, when the Catalan fleet defeated the ships of Genoa near Porto Conte on the outskirts of Alghero. The Algherese revolted against the commanding officer of the garrison and killed him. The Spanish responded by sending 12,000 men and 100 galleys to suppress the revolt. A treaty was arranged, the original inhabitants were forced to abandon their homes, and the town was then settled b ... Read more about Alghero. |
Alghero hotels | Accommodations in Alghero
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Alejandra Bed And Breakfast |
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Welcome to the Alejandra Bed And Breakfast. There is currently no description about the Alejandra Bed And Breakfast available. It is the Alejandra Bed And Breakfast's responsibility to provide you with their latest information. Read more about Alejandra Bed And Breakfast and check rates and room availability. Write your own review about Alejandra Bed And Breakfast. | |
Catalunya Hotel |
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Welcome to the Catalunya Hotel. the property is located in the heart of alghero and is only 10 kilometres from the fertilia airport. the 128 rooms are elegantly furnished and equipped with the latest in modern conveniences, provi ... Read more about Catalunya Hotel and check rates and room availability. Write your own review about Catalunya Hotel. | |
Green Sporting Club Hotel |
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Welcome to the Green Sporting Club Hotel. green sporting club hotel: the ideal place for a refined and comfortable stay. a modern touristic complex in the colours of the green mediterranean. pleasant welcoming and wellequipped surrounding. th ... Read more about Green Sporting Club Hotel and check rates and room availability. Write your own review about Green Sporting Club Hotel. | |
Hotel El Faro |
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Welcome to the Hotel El Faro. a few minutes from alghero airport and from alghero town, and less than 24 miles from porto torres is situated the hotel el faro. a wonderful first class hotel with a long beach at the feet of monte d ... Read more about Hotel El Faro and check rates and room availability. Write your own review about Hotel El Faro. | |
Hotel Villa Las Trona |
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Welcome to the Hotel Villa Las Trona. There is currently no description about the Hotel Villa Las Trona available. It is the Hotel Villa Las Trona's responsibility to provide you with their latest information. Read more about Hotel Villa Las Trona and check rates and room availability. Write your own review about Hotel Villa Las Trona. | |
