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September 6: Punta Falcone
In the morning we decide to explore the tip Falcone (the name comes after the tower which dominates), we are from the beach Pelosa, arrived at the top we head towards the west, walking on stony paths, bordered, at times, from very low maquis arrive in the western part of the peninsula
Arriving at the sea, we see the steep rocky coast, we see the beaches, only steep slopes and cliffs, the scenery is very charming, the sea is a deep blue color, in fact are the same characteristics of the peninsula, the east side characterized sandy beaches on the western side by high rocks that are thrown to the sea.
September 8: Asinara
We arrive at 9 in Porto Mannu, the new port of Stintino, where the boats depart for Asinara, we had trouble because we had not embark made any reservation booked fortunately some have not submitted.
The price of the ticket 36 euros a head includes the step up to the port of Fornelli all'Asinara
and a guided tour of the bus (with air conditioning), the crossing takes about 20 minutes.
The tour starts from Fornelli, and with the arm of former maximum security prison.
On the island there is also the Center for the Recovery of the Turtles (visit free).
The island is a nature park, almost uninhabited, in the past used a high-security prison, which we visit, then continue towards Cala D'Oliva, through a pristine nature with a very diverse vegetation, typical and sometimes rare shrubs in Mediterranean flora , we stop in many places, we meet horses, wild goats, donkeys white and gray only to find them back, the guide provides clear explanations and extensive, admire magnificent landscapes, beautiful bays, the eastern part is full of coves where anyone dream of take a bath, while the western part is rocky and steep.
We reach the small town of Cala D'Oliva where we have another bus (4 euros per head, the optional extension), which leads us through a narrow dirt road to Cala Sabina, a beautiful beach, surrounded by an incredible landscape, where there stop a few hours.
We do a nice swim in the crystal clear sea of dreams.
Return to Cala D'Oliva, where we visit another arm resigned prison, I have the impression that this paradise is about to end, in fact, there is also the possibility of staying in a guesthouse with twenty beds, but has already provided expansion to 70 seats, I would not want it to be the beginning of the end ... ... ... ... ... ... ...
Return to the bus and Fornelli way we are lucky to see the small white and gray donkeys (adults are about 1 m high) that scorazzano freely and leave our sight, li fotografo by bus.
At approximately 17 boarding Stintino
September 11: Alghero (small Barcelona), Porto Torres ... ... ... .... For Turin
Good morning walk the road that leads to Alghero, on arrival easy parking on the seafront, the first impression is that of a modern city, the promenade is equipped, there are ferry sailings leading to the Grotto of Neptune, and Capocaccia, we prefer to visit the city.
We reach the walls of the old town, opposite from the famous toy train Catalan (quaint little train for children but for adults called the "tren de l'Alguer) there is also a train pulled by horses, both cross the city center.
Passing through the Porta a Sea reach the historical center, surrounded tall medieval walls, well preserved, we come to Piazza Duomo where the Cathedral of St. Mary, with a bell tower Catalan 500 octagonal-shaped and a great portal, in the apse in the Gothic style.
Continuing the tour of the lively streets full of life and shops where you can see historic houses, especially in via Principe Umberto, which starts from the Cathedral, we find the Palazzo Doria and the Palazzo della curia who have facades of major artistic interest.
Then along the Via Carlo Alberto arrive at the Church of St. Francis whose construction is 1300, but has undergone significant changes over time, within the cloister of the thirteenth century, the outside has an ocher color, substantial architrave the front door, the interior is a mix of styles from Gothic to Renaissance, the bell tower with the dome of colorful tiles is one of the symbols of the city
Also interesting is the Jesuit church of St. Michele with its tiled dome.
After a brief stop for a light meal, we visit the past to Palau Albis coming up or the Tower Torre Sulis (the towers if they are many) and then back along the promenade through the ramparts, the day is clear and sunny and in the distance we see the Cape Caccia.
Then depart for Porto Torres, take the road of the two seas "
We do a tour by the most commercial, the Vittorio Emanuele, then we stop in bar near the Piazza C. Colombo, the city center, then we go to visit the church of San Gavino, a remarkable Romanesque basilica (entrance euro 1.5), the church is very large is known to have two apses, the 22 columns are from ancient Roman temples, the church is dedicated to the saints Gavino, Proto and Gianuario, then move on to visit the large crypt, we see the old five sarcophagi dating to the third and fourth century.
We do a final walk through the city center, then running to board the Moby line.

Ferny Forner