Villa Las Tronas
Charme, history and the sea
Villa Las Tronas is an enchanting 5-star hotel and symbol of Alghero, a delightful city on the north-west coast of Sardinia. It is situated at the sea on a promontory between Cala Lavatoio to the north and Cala Capone to the south. A century-old park separates it from the seaside boulevard of the city.
The name Las Tronas - which means "the pulpits" in the dialect of Alghero - derives from the form of some rock formations that surround the Villa, now greatly eroded by the sea. It is a spectacular place, a refined residence where history and tradition create a unique atmosphere, an experience that sensitive souls perceive and love.
"All the magic of a gulf that has been called the most beautiful of the Mediterranean Sea "
This splendid villa at the seaside in Alghero is unique in Sardinia. Built about 1880 by Alessandro, the third count of Sant'Elia, today it is one of the few private structures in Italy the walls of which meet the sea. The Villa was originally used as a hunting lodge and later, in the 1920s, was restructured according to the taste of the period, to vaguely resemble a medieval castle. The Villa was the destination in Sardinia of high society of that period: the Romanov princesses and the royal family of Italy were regular guests, in the summer for sea bathing, in the winter for hunting. Two sitting rooms, gift of the Romanovs to Don Luigi still cut a fine figure in the Pink Room on the ground floor.
In 1961, the Villa became an exclusive hotel. Unique, permeated with the history and elegance of the personalities that have appreciated its atmosphere, it stands far above standards and comparisons.
Nullus Locus Sine Genio
No place is without it genius
What we call the "character of a place", was what the ancient Romans considered the expression of the tutelary deity, known as the Genius loci. Villa Las Tronas has a special "character" and is permeated by a Genius loci that only the most sensitive persons perceive and love. It is a world of its own, where free spirits can let themselves be enchanted as has happened in the past to the Savoy princesses, Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, Samuel Beckett, Liz Taylor and Richard Burton...
FAQ
Villa Las Tronas was built around 1880 by Alessandro, the third Count of Sant’Elia, as a private seaside residence overlooking the sea of Alghero. It later became a holiday retreat for European aristocracy and, since 1961, has been transformed into a historic luxury hotel that still preserves the charm and elegance of its past.
The name Las Tronas comes from the Alghero dialect and means “the pulpits”. It refers to the distinctive shape of the sea stacks that once surrounded the promontory where the villa stands, many of which have been shaped over time by the action of the sea.
Throughout its history, Villa Las Tronas has welcomed many distinguished guests from European aristocracy and culture, including members of the Romanov family, the Italian royal family, and renowned figures such as Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, Samuel Beckett, Liz Taylor, and Richard Burton.
Villa Las Tronas is unique for its spectacular location on a promontory overlooking the sea of Alghero and for its history connected to European aristocracy. Surrounded by a centuries-old park and set apart from the city waterfront, it offers an exclusive atmosphere where history, nature, and hospitality blend into a timeless stay.