Capo Caccia

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Capo Caccia featuring views
Capo Caccia featuring a gorge or canyon and rugged coastline
Capo Caccia which includes general coastal views and outdoor art
Capo Caccia
Capo Caccia featuring landscape views

With cliff top views and a labyrinth of subterranean caves, this natural attraction on Sardinia’s western coast has so much to see both above and below ground. 

Capo Caccia is a rocky promontory that dominates the Bay of Alghero. This spectacular section of the coastline rises up to a height of 610 feet (186 meters) above the sea and features a network of underground caves. Enjoy superlative cliff top views then investigate subterranean caverns and passageways.

According to popular history, Capo Caccia was so named because the local aristocracy used to guide their boats to the foot of the cliffs to hunt for pigeons. The Italian word for hunting is caccia. You too can reach the rocky attraction by boat, because many sea tours stop here. Alternatively, drive to the free car park located at the top of the cliffs.

If you arrive by car, make your way down to the caves after admiring the views. The descent is via a stairway that has been cut into the rocks with more than 600 steps. The most popular marine caves are in the Grotta di Nettuno, named after Neptune, the Roman god of the sea.

The cave’s opening is only a few feet above the surface of the sea, so you can only enter when the water is calm. Walk into caves filled with stalactites and other curious looking rock formations.

Pass by the transparent waters of the saltwater lake and the large stalagmite known as the Baptismal Font. Inside the grotto’s Smith Room is another huge stalagmite formation, called the Great Organ. Stand on the balcony of the Music Gallery for a good view of the lake. The grotto is open every day except Sundays and there is a fee for admission with reduced prices for children. If you are an experienced scuba diver, book an expedition to explore Capo Caccia’s many underwater caves.

Reach Capo Caccia by driving or taking a taxi along the coastal road from Alghero. Alternatively, take the regular boat service from the city. The ticket price doesn't include entry to the grotto.

Hotel Oasis

Hotel Oasis

4 out of 5
Viale I Maggio, Alghero, SS
The price is €347 per night from 8 Aug to 9 Aug
€347
8 Aug - 9 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Alghero. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and 2 hot tubs. Popular attractions Maria Pia Beach and San Giovanni Beach are ...
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Hotel Soleado

Hotel Soleado

4 out of 5
Via Lido 17-19, Alghero, SS
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Alghero. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and a beach locale. Popular attractions San Giovanni Beach and Port of Alghero ...
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Hotel Villa Piras

Hotel Villa Piras

3 out of 5
Viale Della Resistenza 10, Alghero, SS
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Alghero. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Tarragona Park and ...
8/10 Very Good! (232 reviews)
"Excellent location and great staff"

Reviewed on 26 Jul 2025

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Residence Oasis

Residence Oasis

2 out of 5
Viale I Maggio, Alghero, SS
Book a stay at this family-friendly residence in Alghero. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Maria Pia Beach and San ...
8/10 Very Good! (70 reviews)
"Great location convenient and easy check in. The property itself is a little outdated and the kitchen is quite small. I would prefer to stay on the hotel side as I heard it’s more renovated. Aside from that clean towels great service and great grounds. Nice stroll to the beach :) will return"

Reviewed on 30 Jul 2025

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Torre del Porticciolo Camping Village Glamping

Torre del Porticciolo Camping Village Glamping

4 out of 5
Strada Prov. S. Maria La Palma, Alghero, SS
Stay at this 4-star beach campground in Alghero. Enjoy free parking, an outdoor pool, and a beach locale. Popular attractions Torre del Porticciolo Beach and ...
6.6/10 (99 reviews)
Overall good but with some annoying things
"Overall the Camping is a good place to spend some days, there are several types of chalet being shaded by the surrounding pinewood, a swimming pool with clean public toilets and showers, basic facilities and recreational area. However some things are very unpleasant among which the check-out time ..."

Reviewed on 28 Aug 2021

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Camping Village Laguna Blu

Camping Village Laguna Blu

3 out of 5
SS 127 Bis, Alghero, SS
Stay at this 3-star beach campground in Alghero. Enjoy free parking, a beach locale, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Punta Negra Beach and Maria ...
7.6/10 Good! (53 reviews)
"Had to upgrade our bungalow as property for 2 had no cooking facilities only a shared grill between bungalows in description said grill presumed this to be in property , we then had a family bungalow which was nice and facilities good , but unfortunately we had lots of young children crying during ..."

Reviewed on 14 Jun 2025

Camping Village Laguna Blu
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