Alghero, Sardinia, Italy

With its blend of Italian and Catalan influences, Alghero’s Old Town is breathtakingly beautiful and refreshingly unpretentious. You’ll find Gothic and Catalan architecture around every corner of this authentic centro storico. Pull up a chair in a café in the shadow of one of the city’s 16th century towers and sip a morning coffee before strolling along the pedestrianized Sea Walls, which run all the way from the Piazza Sulis to the marina. The views over to Capo Caccia on the horizon are amazing. Explore the marina and then head to Lido di San Giovanni for some relaxing beach time. Back in town, dine on local specialties like sea urchin or lobster before stopping off for a drink in one of the chic cafes of local “movida”.