Province of Sassari

La province of Sassari offers a wide range of tourist and cultural activities, among which the splendid beaches of the Costa Smeralda, the picturesque medieval villages of the hinterland and the archaeological sites of great historical interest stand out. Among the best-known municipalities in the province of Sassari there are Alghero, famous for its Catalan walls and the beautiful Maria Pia beach, Castelsardo, a charming seaside village dominated by an imposing medieval fortress, and Stintino, a renowned seaside resort with the spectacular Pelosa beach. Other popular activities in the province of Sassari include boat excursions to explore the islands of the La Maddalena Archipelago, visits to local wine cellars to taste the region's fine wines and walks in the picturesque Asinara National Park.