2016-05-26 Nautica Pinna Marina, Bosa to Alghero Port, Sardinia

This morning we depart Nautica Pinna Marina after a few lovely days in Bosa
This morning we depart Nautica Pinna Marina after a few lovely days in Bosa
We were pleased with the good berth we had along the outer pontoon
We were pleased with the good berth we had along the outer pontoon
The marina situated in the river Temo was great place to stay with excellent service and wonderful staff
The marina situated in the river Temo was great place to stay with excellent service and wonderful staff
A couple of lovely houses overlooking the river entrance
A couple of lovely houses overlooking the river entrance

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As we leave we pass Rossa Torre on Isola Rossa at the entrance to the river
As we leave we pass Rossa Torre on Isola Rossa at the entrance to the river
Once out of the port we continue north to Alghero
Once out of the port we continue north to Alghero
The coast up to our next destination is very mountainous with the rugged beauty we had experienced in parts along the west coast
The coast up to our next destination is very mountainous with the rugged beauty we had experienced in parts along the west coast
After 3.5 hours of comfortable motoring, we approach the old walled town of Alghero
After 3.5 hours of comfortable motoring, we approach the old walled town of Alghero
A large torre dominates the southern city wall
A large torre dominates the southern city wall
The colourful tiles on the church dome(Chiesa di San Michele) glows in the bright sunlight
The colourful tiles on the church dome (Chiesa di San Michele) glows in the bright sunlight
A conspicuous tower (Porta Terra) looms over the town
A conspicuous tower (Porta Terra) looms over the town
Ric phones in to enquire about a berth
Ric phones in to enquire about a berth
In no time a young man comes from the port authority to show us to a position along the town quay
In no time a young man comes from the port authority to show us to a position along the town quay

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He shows us to a great position on the town quay
He shows us to a great position on the town quay

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Tangaroa in Alghero
Tangaroa in Alghero
Ric gets the bikes out so we can explore Alghero again
Ric gets the bikes out so we can explore Alghero again
On our last visit to Alghero a couple of weeks ago we did not have a lot of time to see all the sights
On our last visit to Alghero a couple of weeks ago we did not have a lot of time to see all the sights
We set off for a ride around the town
We set off for a ride around the town
The local fishing fleet
The local fishing fleet
The beach on the northern side of Alghero town
The busy beach on the northern side of Alghero town
Elegant buildings are numerous in the town
Elegant buildings are numerous in the town
Along the town's ancient walls is a popular place for restaurants
Along the town’s ancient walls is a popular place for restaurants

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There are numerous large towers in Alghero
There are numerous large towers in Alghero

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We are walking distance to the heart of the town
We are walking distance to the heart of the town
Good views of the Alghero harbour
Good views of the Alghero harbour

 

We meet our Dutch neighbours, Hendrik and Renee from the yacht 'Broersbank' beside us in the harbour
We meet our Dutch neighbours, Hendrik and Renee from the yacht ‘Broersbank’ beside us in the harbour
Hendrik, Renee, Ric and I decide to go to together to the Angedras Restaurant
Hendrik, Renee, Ric and I decide to go together to the Angedras Restaurant
We sample some interesting dishes
We sample some interesting dishes
Mussels are always popular
Mussels are always popular
The octopus was delicious
The octopus was delicious
We shared all the food which was beautifully presented and very tasty
We shared all the food which was beautifully presented and very tasty
We had pasta and fish in the oven
We had pasta and fish in the oven
After dinner we have a few drinks in a bar that was playing the most amazing latino music
After dinner we have a few drinks in a bar that was playing the most amazing latino music
It was a long night!!
It was a long night!!

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