Falling in love Castelsardo - Sardinia

Castelsardo is a picturesque historic town on the northern coast of Sardinia. The old town, fortified with a castle, is an interesting and atmospheric place to visit, and Castelsardo's position makes it a good stop on a tour between western Sardinia and the islands and resorts of the east. A local town bus run by a company called Spina runs several times a day up to the castle, around the town and out to the nearby beach resort Lu Bagnu. This may be helpful for visitors. It is a tiring walk up to the castle, especially on a hot day; either along a zigzag road or steeply up an alley and steps. It is worth the climb, though. The picturesque old town is completely different to the modern town spread below. There are old buildings, atmospheric lanes and stairways, and enticing cafe and restaurant tables set around corners and on terraces. This historic town is best known for its ancient castle. Still, there are also beautiful sandy beaches, making this a strategic stopover between west Sardinia and the islands in the east. Castelsardo was named the "Città Regia" (Royal city) in 1448, when it was united to the Aragonese Kingdom of Sardinia. During the reign of Charles Emmanuel III of Savoy, in 1767, it took the final name of Castelsardo, but instead of replacing its emblem with the cross of the Savoy, kept the bars of Aragon. #sardinia #sea #hostory #beautiful #goodfoods #beachlife