What to Do

The easiest and most pleasurable thing to do in Bosa is explore and wander the streets between stopping for lots of cold drinks watching the Sardinians going about their business. But if you are intent upon other sightseeing pursuits and want some ideas of where to visit in Bosa or beyond, then we have some ideas for you.

Note that while Sardinia’s public transport system is very good with a frequent bus service, renting a hire car will give you more freedom to discover this wonderfully diverse island and all its nooks and crannies.

Before you set off on any journey, ensure you arm yourself with a map or sat-nav, a guide book, bottle of water and the mandatory pair of sunglasses!

Explore Centro Storico – the Old Town of Bosa

Corso, 72 is in the lower part of the medieval old town, Sa Costa, which features a labyrinth of cobblestoned winding alleyways with overhanging balconies and arches. It’s worth a wander and easy to get lost but as it’s a small town, you always manage to re-orientate yourself (just head down hill!) and end up back on Corso Vittorio Emanuele.

Visit Bosa Cathedral

A small but atmospheric cathedral – please wear suitable clothing and cover up a little before visiting so as not to offend. Mass is still said regularly if you are feeling religious. Open from 10am-noon and from 4pm-6.30pm.

Visit the Castello Malaspina

Take the lazy route and drive up to the castle or the energetic route by climbing up through Bosa’s Medieval Old Town until you reach the castle walls (there is a bar on the way up!)

The castle is open during the main Summer Holiday period: August daily (10am-7.30pm); July daily (10am-1pm & 4-7.30pm) and May, June, September and October daily (10am-1pm & 3.30-6pm).

Visit Bosa Marina

Either by hire car, bicycle, taxi or by taking the little tourist train from the south side of Piazza IV Novembre (in front of The Banco di Sardegna). This train only runs in peak season.

The beach has consistently been voted the cleanest in Italy and it is surrounded by a variety of beach bars and restaurants, all with clean loos, decent food and lovely terraces overlooking the Mediterranean sea.

Ancient Alghero and its nearby beaches

Alghero, which you will pass through on your way to our holiday home in Bosa, is well worth a proper visit. It has a charming old town centre circled by the ancient Catalan walls overlooking the sea and the harbour plus an elegant waterfront lined with palm trees along the marina and a fully equipped lido area. The narrow cobblestone streets of the historical centre, which get busy at night, are lined with shops, bars and restaurants. The beaches immediately outside the town such as Il Lazzaretto and Le Bombarde just past Fertilia are really beautiful.

white sand beaches are typical of Sardinia

Neptune’s Grotto, Capocaccia

The hidden caves of Neptune’s Grotto in Capocaccia are definitely worth a visit. You can take the easy route by sea with the ferry from Alghero’s marina, drive or take a tourist bus from the centre of Alghero to the top of Capocaccia, walking down long and winding steps to the bottom – a journey for neither the faint-hearted nor anyone afraid of heights!

underground caves with otherworldly features

Oristano festival: men in costume on horseback

Sa Sartiglia carnival, Oristano

A spectacular and choreographed equestrian tournament and carnival held annually in Oristano. It is an incredibly popular celebration of tradition and is famous worldwide. If you are holidaying in Sardinia at the end of February, it should not be missed! Learn more about Sa Sartiglia, Oristano

Little Green Train, Bosa Marina

There is a wonderful excursion to enjoy with the whole family by taking the Little Green Train from the tiny station in Bosa Marina to Macomer, winding its way through picturesque countryside and vineyards at a leisurely pace. Check at the train station for the timetable as it only travels once or twice a week.

sunny bosa with the pretty houses on the water's edge

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