Porto Conte

Porto Conte is a bay in Sardinia, Italy. Porto Conte is situated nearby to the hamlet Pischina Salida, as well as near Tramariglio.

Places of Interest

Highlights include Neptune’s Grotto and Capo Caccia Lighthouse.

Neptune’s Grotto

Cave

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Neptune's Grotto is a stalactite cave near the town of Alghero on the island of Sardinia, Italy. The cave was discovered by local fishermen in the 18th century and has since developed into a popular tourist attraction. Neptune’s Grotto is situated 2½ km southwest of Porto Conte.

Capo Caccia Lighthouse

Lighthouse

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Capo Caccia Lighthouse is an active 19th century lighthouse situated at the extremity of Capo Caccia, 3.7 kilometres from Tramariglio a frazione of Alghero on the western coast of Sardinia. Capo Caccia Lighthouse is situated 2½ km southwest of Porto Conte.

Nereo Cave

Cave

Photo: Marco Busdraghi, CC BY 3.0.

Nereo Cave is a huge underwater sea-cave situated on the north-west of Sardinia in the Coral riviera of Alghero, Italy. The name was given by the discoverers in honour of the mythological figure Nereus, who is often billed as the Old Man of the Sea, father of the Nereids. Nereo Cave is situated 2½ km southwest of Porto Conte.