Walk along the walls of Alghero - ring tour

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Walk along the walls of Alghero - ring tour

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Walk along the walls of Alghero - ring tour

01:13

4.67km

30m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 6, 2024

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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538 m

Porta Terra's tower

Highlight • Historical Site

Torre di Porta Terra was the main access gate to Alghero and the only passage from the mainland to the walled city. Built at the beginning of the 16th century …

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2.66 km

Alghero Seafront Promenade

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The historic center of Alghero features many monuments of medieval architecture typical of Aragonese cities. Thick walls surround the center, which sits on a rocky outcrop. Narrow streets and stone …

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3.12 km

Sulis Tower (Tower of the Royal Spur)

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The Sulis tower takes its name from the Cagliari revolutionary Vincenzo Sulis, who spent 22 years in isolation inside the tower.

Also known as the Sperone tower (de l'Espero Reyal), …

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3.36 km

Public Water Fountain

3.42 km

San Giacomo Tower

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Of all the towers inserted in the defense walls, that of San Giacomo is the only one with a non-circular plan.

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3.98 km

Torre della Polveriera

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Built in the mid-eighteenth century during the domination of the Savoys, the Polveriera tower is so called because it was intended as an arsenal for weapons and gunpowder.

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4.07 km

Sant'Elmo Tower

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The tower of Sant'Elmo has a circular construction typical of the 16th century. The door of the same name that stands nearby has recently been reopened after being walled up for years.

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4.49 km

Maddalena Tower

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Built in 1500 on the pre-existing fortifications of the medieval era, the Maddalena tower still retains some external elements that were used as drains to throw oil and boiling water on enemies.

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4.67 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.31 km

680 m

616 m

< 100 m

Surfaces