Girl In The Pretty Dress

Alghero may not be the largest place to visit in Sardinia but it's certainly one of the prettiest. The old-town is by far the most picturesque part - and can be reached via little archways leading off the harbour. Be warned though - the streets are made up of pebble-stone cobbles and therefore not somewhere you should venture in heels. On our first night we headed for dinner at Il Pavone - a restaurant the guide book recommended. We got there a little early, which was a blessing as we managed to catch the sun setting over the sea in the harbour - a little bit of pink-tinged magic. Almost everywhere you go in Sardinia dinner is made up of 4 courses: Antipasti, Starter, Pasta/Risotto course and Dessert. Il Pavone did not disappoint on any level. I's been owned and run by the same man for decades and he took the trouble to introduce himself to all the diners that evening. The waiter had been there for 25 years and between them they helped us pick the most amazing selection ...

When we left Isola Rossa, we headed south along the West Coast and on the way we decided to stop off at Castelsardo. The castle itself is 12th Century but the area's history extends back much further than that. There is some parking higher up but we opted to walk up the hill so that we could see more of the town and it's charming shops (note to self - next time, do shopping on the way down ). It was quite a climb but we were rewarded when we got to the Castle with a blast of fresh air at the top and the most stunning views of the harbour and the Sardinian countryside behind. Oh and there was a Gelato shop up there - so that helped too! Giraffe print top (no longer available):  H &M Conscious collection . Shorts: Warehouse Shoes: Primark Sunglasses: F&F