La Pietraia Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit La Pietraia
Popular places to visit
Piazza Civica
Connecting the harbor with the Old Town’s streets, this central square is a good place to start your explorations and one that you will come back to many times.
Torre del Porticciolo
Learn about the local history of Alghero when you take a trip to Torre del Porticciolo. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this relaxing area.
Nuraghe di Palmavera
The ancient stone ruins of this Nuragic site near Alghero, provide a tantalizing window into the lives and culture of an ancient Sardinian civilization.
Bastioni Marco Polo
After visiting Bastioni Marco Polo, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Alghero. Stroll along the marina or experience the area's museums.
Neptune's Grotto
Explore the great outdoors at Neptune's Grotto, a lovely green space in Capo Caccia. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this relaxing area.
Port of Alghero
Explore the waterfront in Alghero City Centre with a trip to Port of Alghero. While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches.
Activities
Alghero Visit the Porto Conte Park Ecomuseum
Alghero: walking tours around the ancient city
Sassari: Visit to the Castrum Romano museum and educational
Palmavera Nuraghe Tour with Aperitif from Alghero
Sassari Visit to the Roman Castrum and the Educational Farm
Our pick of the best La Pietraia Hotel Deals
Apartment near Maria Pia beach with 4 bedrooms 4 bathrooms and Terrace
Appartamento grande e molto pulito, abbiamo soggiornato in 8 e siamo stati davvero bene.Spiaggia vicinissima e bellissima
Reviewed on 3 Sept 2022
Alma di Alghero Apartments
Super séjour dans un appartement confortable, proche de la plage et des commerces. Quelques petits bémols mais vraiment sans conséquence sur l’appréciation générale. Tina est super!
Reviewed on 18 July 2024
Hotel Catalunya
Simply the best
Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026
Hotel Domomea
Lovely hotel just in the wrong area
Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026
Hotel La Margherita & SPA
We booked thinking this was 2 star but it’s definitely a 3 star hotel so we were pleasantly surprised. The ‘spa’ bit is €40/hr private hire and downstairs, no windows so we gave that a skip. The room with balcony and sea view was lovely with a fridge but no kettle. We didn’t partake in €12 pp breakfast. ...
Reviewed on 25 Oct 2025
Alma Di Alghero Hotel
Place charming. Breakfast excellent and oroploe extremely kind and welcoming
Reviewed on 15 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around La Pietraia
Lido
Visitors highly recommend Lido for its beaches, and you can make a stop by San Giovanni Beach while you're in town.
La Taulera
While there might not be top attractions in La Taulera, you can explore the larger area and discover places like San Giovanni Beach and Maria Pia Beach.
Pivarada
While Pivarada may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like San Giovanni Beach and Alghero City Hall.
Alghero City Centre
Alghero City Centre is noteworthy for its historical sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Alghero Walls and Piazza Civica.
Alghero Old City
You'll enjoy the beaches and museums in Alghero Old City. You might want to make time for a stop at Piazza Civica or Alghero Walls.
Sa Segada
While Sa Segada may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Sella and Mosca Estate and Maria Pia Beach.
