Shopping in Northern Sardinia
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Marogna
Agostino Marogna has been working in the business for years and now owns the finest coral shop in Alghero, at Palazzo d'Albis.
Their signature necklaces composed of big, round coral beads often take years to create. As there is only a certain amount of coral for sale each year, they often have to put these necklaces aside until the new season, when they have to hunt for exactly the same shade and quality of coral. One such necklace with beads measuring 11mm in diameter will set you back a cool around €11,000, rising to around €30,000 for beads measuring 13mm.
Not everything in the shop is this expensive, and it's certainly worth a visit to see the sheer artistry of som…
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Nightly Market
Coral, some of it found locally, is the big item in Santa Teresa, and you'll find no shortage of boutiques and jewellery shops. The pedestrianised Via Umberto and Via Carlo Alberto, leading south from Piazza Vittorio Emanuele, also host a nightly market from June to September.
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Centro Benessere di Terme del Porto
In the tourist port, you'll find the Centro Benessere di Terme del Porto, a wellbeing centre where you can check in for an evening of pampering in the spa or indulge in a Turkish hammam massage.
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Libreria dell'Isola
The usual maps and guides, along with a good selection of art books and the hard-to-come-by Coast, a photographic history of the Costa Smeralda.
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Salumeria del Centro
This place is a veritable treasure chest of Sardinian goodies, ranging from typical foods through to a selection of wines and handicrafts.
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Isola
Set in the town's central green lung, the leafy Giardini Pubblici, the Padiglione dell'Artigianato is a good showcase for handicrafts.
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Fresh Produce Market
If you want to put your own meals together you can stock up on fresh produce at the market between Via Sassari and Via Cagliari.
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Market
Self-caterers can stock up at Alghero’s weekday market between Via Sassari and Via Cagliari.
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Il Labrinto
Has a good range of books (mostly in Italian) on all things Sardinian. Stocks English novels.
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La Bottega
Before jetting off you can stock up on delicious gourmet foodstuffs at La Bottega.
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Libreria Roggero
A handy place with all sorts of guides and maps on Sardinia (mostly in Italian).
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Parrot's
Before jetting off you can buy some attractive ceramic souvenirs from Parrot's.
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Libreria Messaggeri e Sarde
Best for Sardinian literature (mainly in Italian). Also has maps and guides.
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