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From Alghero-Fertilia Airport to the City: Bus, Taxi or Hire Car?

The airport is about 10 km from Alghero. How the ARST bus, a taxi and a hire car compare, what travel guides quote for fares, and what to check before you land.

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Alghero with Kids: Which Activities Are Short Enough, and Which Are Not?

A family guide to Alghero built around how long each activity lasts: the 1-hour dinosaur exhibit, old-town walks, short and long boat trips, beaches with shallow water and what to ask before booking.

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Asinara from Stintino: Sailboat, Minivan or Ferry on Your Own?

Three ways to see Asinara National Park from Stintino compared: the minivan tour, the sailboat with lunch and a small-group sailing day, plus the do-it-yourself ferry.

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Bosa from Alghero: Market Day Tour, Panoramic Minibus Tour or Drive Yourself?

Four ways to see Bosa from Alghero compared by price, duration and reviews: the market-day tour, the panoramic minibus tour, an e-bike tour and a private walk, plus the drive along the coast road.

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Horse Riding at Lake Baratz and Porto Ferro: Which Ride Should You Pick?

Four guided rides near Alghero compared by length, price per hour and reviews: the 2-hour lake-and-beach ride, a 1-hour lake ride, a beach ride and an expert ride.

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Neptune's Grotto from Alghero: By Boat or Down 654 Steps?

How to reach Neptune's Grotto at Capo Caccia: the boat from Alghero harbour or the 654-step Escala del Cabirol. Costs, effort, weather and what a boat tour really covers.

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Quad Bike Tour near Alghero: Is It Worth €202, or Pick the Jeep or E-Bike?

The 4-hour quad tour between Porto Ferro and Lake Baratz compared with the half-day jeep tour and the e-bike tour in Porto Conte Park: price per hour, ratings and what to check before booking.

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Snorkelling in Porto Conte and Capo Caccia: Which Boat Tour to Choose?

Four snorkelling boat trips from Alghero compared by length, price and reviews, with notes on the Capo Caccia marine reserve and what the listings leave out.

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Sunset Sailing in Alghero: Which Evening Cruise Is Worth Booking?

Three sunset cruises from Alghero compared: a €55 sailboat aperitif, a catamaran past the old town walls and a sailing trip with snorkelling and SUP. Prices, reviews, timing.

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Wine Tasting near Alghero: Which Winery Experience Should You Book?

Five wine tastings near Alghero compared by price, length, number of wines and reviews, with a short guide to the local grapes, Torbato first among them.

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