Finding Spain in Alghero, Sardinia

It all sounds so romantic now. But as is often the case, this picture- postcard
Spanish enclave is the result of violent conquest. Originally peopled by native
Sardinians, Alghero was later ruled by the Doria shipping magnates of Genoa
before being conquered by the Spaniards in 1353. Spain so thoroughly stamped out
its previous occupants, today the town's language, food and culture are
considered more Catalan than Sardinian or Italian. In fact, Alghero was
primarily settled by people from Barcelona and Valencia. It's truly one of the
most authentic Spanish experiences in Italy.

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