Villa Barbarina Nature Resort

Tucked just outside Alghero, amid an 180-tree olive grove and garden lawns. A short drive from Maria Pia Beach and Circuito del Corallo, this family-friendly, pet-friendly nature resort puts beaches, parks and golf within easy reach.

About 25 individually furnished rooms with air conditioning, minibars and private balconies or patios. Rooms feature Select Comfort beds with premium bedding, flat-screen TVs and private bathrooms with rainfall showers and designer toiletries. The property feels like a laid-back country retreat with poolside loungers, shady lawns and sea-access beaches a quick drive away.

Seasonal outdoor pool with sun loungers and umbrellas, poolside bar, bicycle rentals and picnic/barbecue areas. Wedding services, a diving club nearby, and paid parking are available. Kids’ cots (on request) and pet-friendly rooms make this a solid pick for families and groups. Wake up to olive-grove mornings and easy access to coastal trails.

Express check-in, luggage storage, and laundry/dry-cleaning services. Complimentary Wi-Fi throughout rooms and public areas. Roundtrip airport and ferry shuttles available for a surcharge.

On-site Villa Barbarina restaurant serves seafood and local cuisine with a garden-view dining room and a relaxed bar/lounge. Buffet breakfast is offered daily (for a fee) and limited room service is available. Finish the day with cocktails at the poolside bar.