Sardinia has a plethora of historic coastal towns and one of the most famous is Alghero – this charming town is located 30 minutes to the west of Sassari and offers a fantastic location for a day trip.

Nestled on the coast of this town is the historic old centre that has an array of narrow cobbled streets and the remnants of the defensive fortifications.

Several of the round crenulated towers still stand in perfect condition, as do several of the fortification bastions.

Walking along the promenade you can admire this stunning 16th century network of defences and even climb some of the towers to view Alghero from up high.