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Alghero, Sardinia
A walled seaside town with Catalan roots and the sea caves of Neptune's Grotto nearby.
Neptune's Grotto: a sea cave at the foot of a cliff
Photo: JYB Devot · CC BY-SA 4.0
A sea cave at Capo Caccia, reached by boat from Alghero or by 654 steps down the cliff.
WhereAbout 8 miles from the airport (AHO)
Getting thereAbout 30 minutes' drive, or a boat from the harbour.
Direct flights to Alghero, Sardinia from the UK
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| From | Airlines | Months with flights | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stansted | Ryanair | Oct to Nov, Mar to Sep | 866 mi |
From the airlines' own timetables for October 2026 to September 2027. Pick an airport to see the exact days.
Weather in Alghero, Sardinia by month
14°Jan
15°Feb
17°Mar
20°Apr
25°May
28°Jun
32°Jul
32°Aug
28°Sep
24°Oct
19°Nov
15°Dec
Average daytime highs. The warmest months are June, July, August.
| Month | Day | Night | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14° | 5° | 10 |
| February | 15° | 5° | 7 |
| March | 17° | 7° | 8 |
| April | 20° | 10° | 6 |
| May | 25° | 13° | 6 |
| June | 28° | 17° | 2 |
| July | 32° | 20° | 1 |
| August | 32° | 20° | 3 |
| September | 28° | 17° | 6 |
| October | 24° | 14° | 7 |
| November | 19° | 10° | 13 |
| December | 15° | 7° | 11 |
Long-term averages from the national weather service's station record, as compiled on Wikipedia (Alghero). Rainy days (at least 1mm) are ERA5 averages for 2016 to 2025.
Before you go
- On a British passport you can visit visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180 across the Schengen area.
- Your passport must have been issued less than 10 years before you arrive, and expire at least 3 months after you plan to leave.
- The EU's Entry/Exit System is in use: on your first trip you'll be asked for fingerprints and a photo at the border. It's free, but allow extra time.
From the Foreign Office's Italy travel advice, checked on 16 October 2026. Rules change, so check it before you travel.