Sardinia: Alghero

In order to catch some Easter processions, our itinerary for Northern Sardinia is rather zigzag, a distinct departure from our usual style. From Santa Teresa Gallura, bypassing a couple towns we'll visit later, we headed for Alghero, on the west coast.

Fortified by the Genoese, later controlled by Catalans, Alghero made an attractive base for us to explore the area. And we caught a couple of smallish processions on Palm Friday and Palm Sunday. Not to mention the concert and the sunset.

The bus from Santa Teresa to Alghero was scenic; however, the sea was angry. We also saw some agriculture out the window, not to mention an awesome view of the hill town of Castelsardo.






We followed a procession on the Friday night before Palm Sunday, the Friday of Sorrows (Viernes de Dolores) procession, lit by red lanterns. Short videos are third and fourth below.














The Alghero City Walls aka the Bastioni are very walkable and scenic. It's THE place to go for sunset, and views to the south.






We bought a 750ml bottle of "Liquore Bitter". It's basically the same as Campari but at one tenth the cost we pay at home. We mixed it with pomelo slices and ice = tasty.


The view at dawn from our apartment window.


Preparing the Palms for Palm Sunday.




The Duomo front steps on Palm Sunday (1st), and the interior (2nd).




The Palm Sunday Procession. Look for the amazing palm weaves, and the choir boy holding the PA pole.












And finally one photo of each of the two Sunday night concerts.