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Electricity

The guide was updated: 2025-07-09

Italy uses the Type F electrical sockets with two round holes, the same as in many countries in Continental Europe. You will also encounter Type L sockets with three round holes arranged in a line. A “universal“ socket, that accepts Type C, E, F and L plugs, is commonly used in Italy. The standard voltage is 230 volts, but some hotels have special plugs for 110 or 120-volt shavers.

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Alghero–Fertilia Airport (AHO)

Alghero–Fertilia Airport (AHO)

Alghero–Fertilia Airport is located about 12 kilometres from the town centre. The public transport company A.R.S.T. has a bus leaving the airport about every 20 minutes. You buy the ticket from the ticket machine which is located inside the terminal. You can also buy the ticket on board the bus but then it costs slightly more. The journey takes about 20 minutes. Taxis from the airport to the city centre take about 15 minutes.

Passport & Visa

Passport & Visa

Citizens of European Union (EU) and European Economic Area (EEA) countries do not need a visa to enter Italy, only a valid ID. Many other countries, including the United Kingdom, United States, Canada, United Arab Emirates, Australia, and New Zealand, benefit from visa-free entry for short stays of up to 90 days within a 180-day period. Visitors from visa-exempt countries must hold a valid passport and, starting in late 2025, will need to apply for an ETIAS (European Travel Information and Authorisation System) authorisation online before travelling. For those requiring a visa, such as travellers from some Middle-East, African or Asian nations, a Schengen visa must be obtained prior to arrival. All travellers should ensure their passport is valid for at least three months beyond their intended stay.

Public Transport

Public Transport

Alghero’s Old Town is made for walking, but there are also five different lines (A.R.S.T.) connecting the different areas across town. You can buy tickets at tabacchi, or from the ticket office inside “Giuseppe Manno" Public Gardens at via Catalogna. Remember to always validate your ticket when you board the vehicle. There are also lines to some of the tourist towns and beaches in the surrounding area. A train also connects Cagliari to Sassari with a branch line to Olbia. Tickets may be booked online.

Taxi

Taxi

You can hail a taxi in one of the many taxi ranks or order one by phone. The prices tend to be high, even if the fares are controlled by law. One of the major taxi companies in town is Radio Taxi.

Post

Post

Mailboxes in Alghero are large and engraved metal boxes that are red in colour. Stamps can be bought at the post office, tobacconists and at some internet cafés. The main post office is located at:

Pharmacy

Pharmacy

Alghero pharmacies operate a rotating system for out-of-hours openings. Information is posted in pharmacy windows. The signs are a green cross and the term is Farmacia.

Telephone

Telephone

Country code: +39 Area code: 079

Electricity

Electricity

Italy uses the Type F electrical sockets with two round holes, the same as in many countries in Continental Europe. You will also encounter Type L sockets with three round holes arranged in a line. A “universal“ socket, that accepts Type C, E, F and L plugs, is commonly used in Italy. The standard voltage is 230 volts, but some hotels have special plugs for 110 or 120-volt shavers.

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