Alghero Coral Museum
Museo del Corallo
A coral-themed museum housed in a Liberty-style villa, telling the story of the red coral harvesting and craft traditions of Alghero's “Coral Coast.”
The coastline around Alghero is famed for its fine Mediterranean red coral and is known as the Riviera del Corallo, or “Coral Coast.” Coral branches even appear on the city's coat of arms. The Coral Museum occupies an early 20th-century Liberty-style villa on the east side of the old town. Its displays cover the biology of coral, historic harvesting tools, and exquisite jewelry. Allow about 45 minutes. Visiting first makes shopping at the coral shops in the old town more rewarding. When you buy, ask for a certificate of origin.
Opening hours
Approx. 10:00–13:00, 16:00–20:00 (seasonally adjusted)
Nearby sights
- Torre di San Giovanni
- Church of San Michele, Alghero
- Church of San Francesco, Alghero
- Alghero Old Town
- Alghero Cathedral (Santa Maria)
- Alghero Sea Walls (Bastioni)
- Maria Pia Beach
- Le Bombarde Beach