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DESTINATION
COSTA SMERALDA
Liscia Ruja - Capriccioli - Porto Cervo - Pevero
Sparkling nightlife, exclusive boutiques, elegant aperitifs and fine dining. The Emerald Coast is Sardinia’s most glamorous vacation resort. Two boulders bearing its name welcome you on arrival, one at the southern end on the road that goes from Olbia to the most famous places, and one at the north, on the road leading to the brilliant blue of Baja Sardinia. The Emerald Coast was born from the consortium founded by the Ishmaelite prince Karim Aga Khan in 1962, and it invites you to enjoy the fine cuisine, great shopping and the suave and luxurious lifestyle that distinguishes the heart of Porto Cervo, between Golfo Pevero, Pantogia and Capriccioli.
Its gracious architecture is characteristic: small, low, white buildings with soft lines.
Best time to visit
To experience the Emerald Coast at its best, plan your vacation to Sardinia in the height of summer. During this time, the coast is bustling with energy and you can expect the weather to be hot and sunny. However, if you prefer to avoid the crowds, you may want to consider visiting the Emerald Coast in the shoulder seasons of late spring or early fall when there won’t be as many visitors. September generally has fewer crowds and offers warm, sunny beach days. Plus, the water temperature will still be around 22 degrees so you can have a refreshing dip to cool off!
Key cruising areas
In a picturesque half-moon bay in the heart of the Emerald Coast, beloved by VIPs and paparazzi, lies one of the world’s most glamourous and exclusive beaches. Only a few kilometres from Porto Cervo, in the Arzachena territory, lies the placid Grande Pevero, named after the gulf of same name. This is an arched beach of white, soft sand, almost impalpable, approximately three hundred metres long, lapped by the changing colours of the sea.
Must visit places
As the main resort on the Costa Smeralda and a paradise for the jet set, Porto Cervo is definitely worth a visit. Set in the heart of the resort and lined with cafés, bars and restaurants, the "Piazzetta" is the perfect spot to lounge in style - it is the place to see and be seen. The traditional evening stroll along the quay is also a must, with fashionable designer boutiques on one side, and luxury yachts on the other. In the summer, there is a series of top sporting events, including regattas and golf tournaments.
Events
Undisputed capital of the Costa Smeralda, Porto Cervo is a district of Arzachena, a town in the Gallura area, with just a few hundred residents. In the summer, it becomes an extraordinary procession of hundreds of yachts and famous personalities: it is quite likely that you will find yourself in the square, shopping with stars of the cinema and the television. Every day is a continuous stream of engagements with the international jet set: parties, social events, sports events, golf in particular.
Best beaches
Liscia Ruja
Also known as Long Beach for being the longest beach in the whole of Sardinia, this trait of coast located in the municipality of Arzachena has more than 500 meters of fine white and pink sand framed by turquoise waters and beautiful vegetation. You will find that most of the beaches in Costa Smeralda have pink-ish sand due to the presence of granitic rocks, which are characterized by various shades of this color.
It is easier to reach Liscia Ruja by boat as the only way to reach it on foot is to walk through a long trail in the lush vegetation. A bit of a sweaty trek, but totally worth it once you find yourself in front of such beauty.
Cala di Volpe
In the same gulf where Liscia Ruja is located, you will find another beautiful cove called Cala di Volpe (literally, Fox Cove), a typical Costa Smeralda beach with shallow waters, perfect for relaxing with the family.
The granitic rocks, as well as the lush Mediterranean vegetation, are the main characters of this beautiful beach, which is also equipped with all services and a yacht harbor you can moor at.
Cala Corsara
Hidden between the coasts of the Maddalena Archipelago lays Cala Corsara, a real tropical paradise that could be described as the apotheosis of Costa Smeralda's beauty. We're on Spargi island, where pink granitic rocks create unique contrasts with the white sand and the emerald waters, whilst the surrounding hills are covered in lush and fragrant vegetation. In addition to the unique colors, these rocks have peculiar shapes: have fun guessing them while relaxing in the crystal-clear waters!
Needless to say, this cove is only reachable by boat. And if you're a diving lover, don't miss this treat: on the seabed of Cala Corsara lays the Spargi wreck, a Roman ship sunk in the II century a.C., easy to reach as it's located only a few meters deep. Relax, fun, water sports: this cove is a paradise for all!
Piccolo e Grande Pevero
Located very close to each other and a short distance from the city of Porto Cervo, these beaches are respectively 150 and 300 meters long and are separated by a tiny promontory. Their unique beauty and the turquoise waters invite for a stop and a swim! If you like water sports, here you can rent canoes, water motors, and pedalo to enjoy the day to the fullest.
Capriccioli Beach
Not far from the aforementioned Cala di Volpe lays another corner of paradise called Capriccioli Beach. This beach is particularly ideal for boats as it is nestled inside a small bay repaired from all winds, hence the very calm sea. The beach itself has very shallow waters and it's suitable for families with small children. A group of granitic rocks divide the beach into two sections, with the western side also known as Turtle Beach because turtles come here to nest on specific times of the year.
In front of the beach you can see (and reach by private boat) the islets of Soffi and Le Camere. We suggest visiting Mortorio Island, a real paradise in the middle of the sea for snorkelling lovers and for relaxing in total privacy!
Poltu di li Cogghji (Prince's Beach)
We end our list of best beaches in Sardinia with probably the most beautiful one of the list, located in the municipality of Arzachena and close to Capriccioli Beach: Poltu di Li Cogghji, also known as the Prince's Beach. This second name comes from the Prince Karim Aga Khan, the primary force in the touristic development of Costa Smeralda, which once was just a wild trait of coast. This beach was his favourite, and we can't possibly blaim him: white sand, turquoise waters and a wild vegetation all around. A perfect scenary to enjoy on a boat!
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