Alghero holiday apartment rental with walking, beach/lake nearby, balcony/terrace, air con, rural retreat, TV, DVD

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The apartment is located just 5 minutes walk from the medieval old town and 5 minutes walking from the
main promenade on the sea where the characteristic stalls park and where you can acquire the more particular objects and 5 minutes walk from he porth promenade as well. The lido beach is about 1 km reachable by bus or by foot, about 15 minutes walk. The main bus stop, called Piazza della Mercede, is 300mt near. The market, the butcher, the baker, the grocer and chemist's shop are all around the apartment.

See the special offers in the "Rental rates" item.

kitchen	kitchen
day room tv/stereo	day room sofa

To see more photos please visit http://www.holidaylettings.co.uk/32278

The Sardinia region

Sardinia, the second largest island in the Mediterranean, is located approximately 100 miles from the Italian mainland and an almost identical distance from the coast of North Africa. Because of this location in the centre of the Mediterranean trade routes, it was invaded and colonized by a succession of powers. Greeks, Romans and Phoenicians came early on, and traces of their civilizations can be found in ruins of Carthaginian colonies at Nora, the Phoenician temple at Tharos near Oristano, and in the remains of Roman villages strung along the coast. Vandals, Byzantines and Arabs looted and destroyed the colonies, while in the middle ages the maritime republics of Pisa and Genoa battled for supremacy, followed by the Spanish and the Austrians. Today the towers and ramparts of the Genovese and Spanish, the elegant Romanesque churches of the Pisans as well as impressive examples of Gothic and Baroque architecture remain.

Sardinia’s first inhabitants were the Nuraghic people, thought to have arrived from the eastern Mediterranean around 2000 BC. Traces of their civilization are visible throughout the island: thousands of nuraghi, mysterious conical shaped houses and fortresses that are unique to Sardinia. Built of huge stones joined without mortar, some are like medieval castles, with a tall central tower and two or three rings of defensive walls. Su Nuraxi, just outside the town of Barumini and dating from 1500 BC, is the oldest as well as the largest complex, most likely a palace or even the capital. Thought to have been covered with earth by Sards and Carthaginians at the time of the Roman conquest, it was not discover-ed until 1949 and remains in an excellent state of preservation. Bronze statuettes and domestic objects left by this civilization can be seen at the museum in Cagliari.

A mountainous island with hills and narrow highlands, Sardinia has a spectacular jagged coastline, interspersed with pristine beaches of fine sand, rocky inlets and secluded coves ideal for snorkeling. The world famous Costa Smeralda is the major resort area, while the lovely beaches near Alghero, with its Spanish ambience, attract visitors as well. Throughout Sardinia’s history of upheaval, the islanders retreated to the inland mountains, where many of them remain today, raising sheep and growing grapes on terraced mountain terrain. Here Sardinian folk culture is expressed in dance, handicrafts and native dress.

Sheepherding and fishing have always been central to the economy of Sardinia, so many of the specialties feature lamb, sheep’s cheese, and fish. Bottarga, pressed mullet roe, is sliced paper thin and drizzled with Sardinian olive oil as an antipasto, or tossed onto malloreddus, tiny ridged dumplings, as a first course. Typical breads include the thin and crispy pane carasau and carta da musica, which become pane frattau when combined with eggs and tomatoes. Soups are hearty: zuppa cuatta, made with lamb and Pecorino cheese and baked, is a perfect example. Cagliari is famous for its burrida, fish poached in an aromatic broth with onion, carrot, celery, parsley, and lemon, then served with a flavorful garlic sauce stretched with mild vinegar and thickened with crushed pine nuts or walnuts. Meat is typically roasted, often on aromatic wood; the spit-roasted suckling pig is outstanding, as is trattaglia arrustica, lamb liver grilled on wild olive branches. Desserts include pabassine, a pastry rich with dried fruit and redolent with orange, and sebadas, large round ravioli that are filled with Pecorino and grated lemon or orange zest, then fried and drizzled with warm slightly bitter honey from strawberry plants. Do try a glass of liquore su mirtu, a myrtle liquor, after dinner, and Vermentino di Sardegna, Torbato, Nuragus, Connonau, Monica, or Anghelu Ruju with dinner.

Alghero area

Alghero is situated on the shores of a beautiful bay on the north-west coast of Sardinia. It′s the tourist capital of the Coral Riviera. Alghero′s international fame is due mostly to the intelligent and rational exploitation of the incomparable beauties of its unspoilt landscape and the excellent organisation of incoming tourism. Land and sea offer magnificent views along the 75 kilometres of coastline which stretches from the limestone promontory of Capo Caccia to the north, to the beach of La Speranza to the south.Here there is all that you can expect for a relaxing holiday; silver beaches, breathtaking cliffs, indented rocky coastline, lovely coves and superb marine caves. A Catalan town in Sardinia, Catalan because of its past under the Aragonese rule; architecture, the city walls, the towers and the Gothic Aragonese bell tower proves it. The people here are dedicated lovers of their sea. Fishing boats and pleasure craft crowd the colourful harbour. The crystalline sea is ideal for coral and lobster fishing (only for those allowed to). The surrounding area is of archaeological and natural interest, for example visits to the Nuraghe of Palmavera, to the Necropolis of Anghelu Ruju, to Monte Doglia and Porto Conte are all worthwhile - a paradise for the photo-fanatic. Wandering along the country paths amidst the Mediterranean bush you come across very rare examples of vegetation. It is also possible to spot magnificent examples of fauna such as the griffon, the fallow deer, the albino donkey and even the moufflon which all live in protected areas and make up but a few of the attractions of this extraordinary Mediterranean habitat. The Neptune Caves with their impressive caverns of natural "lace work" of stalactites and stalagmites, dripping vaults and saline waters create an unreal world in the island′s most beautiful and famous caves. Any time of year is the right time to come here - Alghero is always impressive for those who want to enjoy the beauty of this magic town.

How to get there

Low Cost company to Alghero.
Ryanair company connects Alghero to Girona, Bremen, Dublin, Duesseldorf.Weeze, East-Midland, Frankufurt-Hahn, Liverpool, London Standsted, Madrid, Milan-Bergamo, Pisa-Florence, Stcokhol S. Stavska.
German Wings company connects Alghero to Colonia-Bonn.

No low cost Company
Airone company connects Alghero to Torino, Milan, Bologna, Roma.
AlpiEagles company connects Alghero to Venice.

By boat. There are many private marine company that connect sardinia to Italy and French as well.

Activities near Alghero

Facilities

Further details indoors:
The apartment, which is beatyfully furnished to a very high quality, is composed of living-room faces to the pretty litte kitchen. The large living area has two very comfortable sofa, a 32' flat screen TV digital cable provided, a DVD/MP3 player and a radio-stereo. The kitchenette is new, modern nice and all equipped designed as an open-space to the living-room. There is tow table with 7 chairs. The bathroom is elegant old style furnished with bath-tube with shower and furnished of a funny stereo radio. There are 2 bedrooms. There are two balconies one of which spacious enough to sit and to taste a good tea or a drink.
CHECK THE SPECIAL OFFER IN THE "Rental Rates" ITEM.
USUALLY SEPTEMBER AND OCTOBER ARE STILL VERY SUNNY AND HOT IN ALGHERO SO CHECK THE INTERESTING SPECIAL OFFERS AND THE REALLY CHIP PRICES FOR THESE MOUNTHS.

Further details outdoors:
Bus stop at 5 minutes walk.
On demand we can place bikes at disposal paying for a supplement to be defined.

Further details

An advance of 20% is required to confirm the reservation; the remaining 80% will be poured the day of your arrival, to the flat key delivery.

******S P E C I A L D I S C O U N T F R O M A U G U S T T H E 2nd TO A U G U S T T H E 4th ********
Y O U P A Y O N L Y € 300 (£ 240) A L L I N C L U S I V E

***********S P E C I A L D I S C O U N T F R O M S E P T H E 11th TO S E P T H E 15th***************
Y O U P A Y O N L Y € 390 (£300) A L L I N C L U S I V E

Conditions

Animals are not admitted. You beg to smoke only on the balconies. Proper house for his/her/their children; on request for baby accessories are available paying an addition.

Rental rates

Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
July 2008	14 Jul 08	1 Aug 08	595£  595	0-	0-	1 Week
August 08	1 Aug 08	1 Sep 08	676£  676	0-	0-	1 Week
september 08	1 Sep 08	1 Oct 08	485£  485	0-	0-	1 Week
october 08	1 Oct 08	1 Nov 08	435£  435	0-	0-	1 Week
fm 1 nov to 20 dec 08	1 Nov 08	21 Dec 08	305£  305	0-	0-	4 Nights
fm 21 dec 08 to 7 jan 09	21 Dec 08	8 Jan 09	485£  485	0-	0-	1 Week
fm 8 jan to 31 mar	8 Jan 09	1 Apr 09	305£  305	0-	0-	4 Nights
fm 01 apr to 30 apr	1 Apr 09	1 May 09	375£  375	0-	0-	4 Nights
fm 01 may to 31 may	1 May 09	1 Jun 09	475£  475	0-	0-	1 Week
fm 01 jun to 30 jun	1 Jun 09	1 Jul 09	590£  590	0-	0-	1 Week
fm 01 jul to 31 july	1 Jul 09	1 Aug 09	590£  590	0-	0-	1 Week
fm 01 aug to 31 aug	1 Aug 09	1 Sep 09	676£  676	0-	0-	1 Week
fm 01 sep to 30 sep	1 Sep 09	1 Oct 09	485£  485	0-	0-	1 Week
fm 01 oct to 31 oct	1 Oct 09	1 Nov 09	415£  415	0-	0-	1 Week
fm 01 nov to 22 dec	1 Nov 09	23 Dec 09	305£  305	0-	0-	4 Nights
fm 23 dec to 8 jan 2010	23 Dec 09	9 Jan 10	490£  490	0-	0-	1 Week

NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion.
*********S P E C I A L O F F E R F R O M A U G T H E 2nd TO A U G T H E 4th*******
************************O N L Y € 300 (£ 240) A L L I N C L U S I V E********************************

*************************************S P E C I A L O F F E R************************************************* F R O M S E P T H E 11th T O S E P T H E 15th €390 (£300) A L L I N C L U S I V E
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During period from may to september, saturday iand sunday are the arriving and departing days.
Shorter period can be accepted according to the disponiblity.
Every method of paymant is well accepted previous agreement with the owner.
The apartment is available from 1200am of the arrival booked day and must be left at 0900am of the departing day to permit the cleaning of the apartment
A security deposit of 200 Euros will be requested upon arrival, as a guarantee, to be returned at the check-out,
after having checked the status of the apartment and all its belongings.
A 50 Euro charge for final cleaning is added to the total bill.

Guestbook

-Your apartment is great - comfortable, well appointed and good value. It's about 10minutes walk into town and near a small park. We enjoyed our stay there. (Laurance).

-We had a wonderful time, and felt really at home in your lovely home. I've been recommending it to friends ever since. Hopefully we'll come back one day too! (Sally).

- Appartamento molto bello e accogliente, a due passi dal centro storico. Lo suggeriremo a tutti i nostri amici che vorranno visitare Alghero e speriamo di poterci ritornare ( Claudia).

- Thanks once again for letting us rent out your apartment. It was a lovely apartment and we really enjoyed our stay. Lily loved her bedroom and slept really well.
Thank you so much.

- Hi Marco!
You have a fine apartment and it´s just like you say in your add.
I will recommend it to my friends!
We had a great time in Alghero and Sardegna!
It´s close to the Supermarket and other stores and the old town.

- Dear Marco
We just wanted to thank you for letting us stay in
your lovely apartment - we had a brilliant holiday and
will be recommending Sardinia to all our friends!
Kind regards
Sandra, Simon and Hannah

Availability notes

To see availability please visit http://www.holidaylettings.co.uk/32278

Contact owner

To contact this owner please visit: http://www.holidaylettings.co.uk/32278

Contact details for home 32278 Please mention Holiday Lettings
Name:	Marco Rispoli
Tel:	+39 0572 770836
Mobile:	+39 347 7258992
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