Winter-Mooring in Alghero, Sardinia

Winter-mooring in Alghero, Sardinia.

Florence May winter-mooring has been in Sardinia. We did spend the winter here in Alghero, on the Northwest side of Sardinia.

It is the end of March now and slowly Alghero is waking up from its winter sleep. For many businesses, the tourist season starts in April. First businesses are getting busy with their last-minute preparations. The same takes place in the marina. First yacht owners return back to their boats, getting their boats ready for the season, cleaning the decks, putting sails back on, running engines, checking systems.

For us, this winter in the marina in Alghero has been very quiet. We came here at the end of summer. From October to April this was our winter berth. In a small marina direct below the historic city walls right in front of the pictures city center of Alghero. It is a very convenient location. Beautiful located and close to everything. During the season this ancient coastal town Alghero is a top travel destination when visiting North-West Sardinia. Known for is beautifully historic city center, with lots of good restaurants, cafes, bars, and local shops.

It has been very different from the summertime. During the winter it is very quiet, but still very much livable. Alghero is a city with app. 44.000 inhabitants. So life goes on after the season. A lot slower, but with all necessary shops open for daily needs, tending to the locals.

In the marina same picture, after the season ends. Boaters have been leaving their yachts moored in the marina and went back to their home places. Only the charter boat owners come to their boats over the winter to do repairs and upgrades for the following season. We spend our time here with only one other live-aboard staying on his sailing yacht.

For individuals planning to reflect on life, or like to study on some special topic, or have a long list of books you wanna read, this is a perfect time to do so. Other than the daily walk along the shoreline, there is not much to do.

Now at the end of March, the tide is turning for Alghero and the feeling that you get when walking in and around the town is slowly changing, and it feels good. The city gets busier, more and more people are walking the streets. Now from time, you can hear different languages on the streets. Early travelers find their ways to Alghero.

These are the first signs. The summer is definitely on its way.

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