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The small
town of Castelsardo, is build on top of a conic rock which jest out on to
the sea. The old town wall still surrounds the town, which was heavily
fortified against possible attacks from the sea. Ancient
and marvellous small centre in North
 Sardinia,
Castelsardo is one of extraordinary examples of medieval town, still
completely intact in his original structure, in the thin little road which
climbs on the hill up to the top, occupied by the majestic castle. Its name
goes back to the XVIII century, when it changed from Castell'Aragonese,
forced upon the town by the Spanish domination widespread through the island. |
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Its roots
are more ancient though: it was the Doria family from Genova, that founded
the town 1000 years ago (1102) and giving it the name Castelgenovese. |
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No doubt
the historic town centre is the most interesting and characteristic part of
town.
 The
town has developed around the castle. Most important catch of the town:
lobster. In the surrounding the famous Roccia dell’Elefante (Elephant Rock),
the ruins of an old monastery and a , a few Nuraghi. Apart from the
Cathedral, and the picturesque old town, Castelsardo keeps the holy most
ancient representation of Christ passion at Easter, the procession of
Lunissanti. |
Castelsardo, thanks to
its geographic position, in the centre of the Asinara gulf, is an ideal
departure for of the day trips and excursions. Little more than 35 Km
separates Castelsardo from Porto Torres, from where you can catch a boat to
visit the park of Asinara. Approximately 60 Km separates Castelasardo from
Stintino and the most beautiful beach of the Pelosa. 70 Km is, instead, the
distance from Alghero and Capocaccia with its most famous Coves of Neptune.
From the other side, to 70 Km, you can get to Santa Teresa di Gallura where
you can also catch a ferry (1/2 hr trip) to Corsica or to the archipelago de
La Maddalena. 80 km is the distance to Palau, for ferries to La Maddalena
and Caprera, home of Garibaldi. Costa Smeralda is only 1 hour drive away. |
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