Alghero to Fertilia

 On our final day in Alghero we decided to catch the local bus over to the small village of Fertilia. The journey only took about 20 minutes. 

Fertilia is a small coastal town in northwest Sardinia, near Alghero. Built in the 1930s during Italy's Fascist era, it features rationalist architecture and a unique history tied to land reclamation projects.

We strolled down to the marina that has sweeping views over the bay to Alghero. 

We stopped off for a coffee and pastry close to the village square before heading over to the  Calich Lagoon. The lagoon is part of the Porto Conte Regional Natural Park.

Adjacent to the lagoon are the remnants of the Ponte Romano di Fertilia, an ancient Roman bridge that once featured 24 arches, of which 13 remain today.

Walking back to the main Piazza we came across the Alguer rugby club at San Marco field. 

The club is a newly established rugby union club based in Fertilia, a district of Alghero in northwest Sardinia, Founded in early 2024.