Essential Italy

Leaving behind the famous city of Alghero you reach the beautiful bay of Porto Conte between Punta Del Giglio and Capo Caccia, discovered by the Romans and named ‘The bay of the Nymphs’ for its beautiful blue and green crystal clear water.

The Hotel El Faro was built in the 1950’s but total refurbishment has been recently completed giving the hotel a five star rating. Going through the arches of the entrance you can not imagine the spectacular vision of Capo Caccia that awaits you along with the peace and tranquillity that you find in this oasis surrounded by a nature reserve.

Inside all of the 88 rooms the sensation is of being aboard a wonderful ship, with the glittering clear sea making the perfect backdrop. The beautiful rooms are all decorated in typical Sardinian style and the only noises heard will be of the sea washing the rocks or the song of a passing sea-gull. All the rooms are equipped with mini-bar, satellite TV, direct dial telephone, air conditioning, bathroom with bath or shower and hairdryer.

The sensation that hotel El Faro transmits to its guests is one of complete tranquillity, and its unique position gives the added advantage of a micro-climate – often on the days when there is mist in the area, the peninsula of Porto Conte will remain clear and sunny.

There are many great excursions on offer from the hotel including guided boat tours, horse and trekking trips. The Caves of Neptune and the nature reserve of Arca di Noè on the mountain Monte Timidone are both just a short distance away and well worth a visit if you can pull yourself away from the peaceful panoramas and super service found at El Faro. For those happy just to just sit back and enjoy the scenery, then the splendid sunset, watched from one of the hotel terraces whist sipping an aperitif, cannot be missed.

If you are looking for a retreat where you can truly get away from it all, Hotel El Faro should be seriously considered.