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Lookout · Alghero, Sardenha
Capo Caccia
Limestone promontory that closes Porto Conte bay, with cliffs over the sea, a lighthouse, viewpoints toward the island Foradada and access to the Grotta di Nettuno.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
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About Capo Caccia
Capo Caccia is the large limestone promontory west of Alghero that, together with Punta Giglio, forms the mouth of Porto Conte bay. Seen from the town, it is the silhouette that appears on the horizon at sunset. The name comes from pigeon hunts that 19th-century nobles carried out by boat around the cliffs.
The cliffs plunge straight into the sea and shelter birds of prey, gulls and, nearby, the griffon vulture, protected by the Parco di Porto Conte. The surrounding marine area is protected by the Area Marina Protetta Capo Caccia - Isola Piana, with submerged caves known to divers.
At the top stands a lighthouse about 186 meters above the sea, one of the most visible in the Mediterranean. From the roadside viewpoints you can see the island Foradada, with its natural arch, and the whole Alghero coastline.
It is on the northwest side of the promontory that the Escala del Cabirol begins, descending to the Grotta di Nettuno.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
From 30 minutes to 1 hour at the viewpoints; half a day if combined with the Grotta di Nettuno.
Best time
In the late afternoon, for the light on the cliffs and Foradada. On windy days, take care at the edge of the viewpoints.
How to get there
By car, about 25 km and 30 minutes from Alghero, passing Fertilia and Porto Conte. There are buses in season.
Tip
Stop at the viewpoints along the road before the Escala del Cabirol car park. Stay behind the barriers: the cliffs do not have railings at all points.
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Capo Caccia
Do you have to pay to go to Capo Caccia?
No. The viewpoints along the road are open. Only the Grotta di Nettuno requires an entrance fee.
Can you see the sunset from Capo Caccia?
The sunset is usually seen facing it from Alghero's bastions, with Capo Caccia on the horizon. On the promontory itself, the west-facing viewpoints are also popular.
How long from Alghero?
About a 30-minute drive, roughly 25 km.