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Turquoise waters meet an emerald coast in this land where bougainvilleas bloom in great tangles of pink, and juniper trees scent the air. Overwhelming beauty surrounds the secret coves and tiny port towns of the Costa Smeralda, popular among princes, master yachtsmen, and movie stars of the world. Discovered by the Aga Khan in the late 1960s, this extraordinary destination was built upon a stunning, natural landscape to resemble a traditional fishing village. Strict regulations preserve its incomparable ambience, and four decades later this modern day Eden resounds with the alluring echo of paradise.

Memorable Experiences
  • La Maddelena Island
    Spend a day exploring the natural beauty of La Maddelena Island.
  • Festival de San Pantaleo
    Visit San Pantaleo during the festival for the town's patron saint in July.
  • Nautical Gems
    Stroll the docks and admire some of the world's most extraordinary yachts.
  • Coveted Coves
    Discover the region's secluded coves and bask in the Mediterranean sun.
  • Distinctive Details
  • In winter, almond trees bloom. Pale pink blossoms give way to Sardinia's prized nuts. Confectioners use them in traditional desserts like amaretti, papassina, and the islands beloved treat, torrone.
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Culture A mysterious proud past lives among ancient abodes and rugged landscapes.
  • Highly Recommended
  • Nuraghi Ancient Bronze Age structures stoically persist within Sardinia's arid, craggy interior. Thousands... Read More
  • Chiesa di Stella Maris Sinuous and organic, the small church of Chiesa di Stella Maris sits atop a bluff overlooking the... Read More
  • Costa Smeralda Yacht Club Model ships carved intricately of ivory, vintage charts of the surrounding waters, and paintings of... Read More
  • Local Charms
  • Monte Moro A stunning array of laurel and oleander unfurls over the untouched wilderness of Sardinia, cloaking... Read More
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Shopping Traditional markets combine with the chicest boutiques for a unique range of goods.
  • Family
  • San Pantaleo Pink and red oleander trees shade the village musicians as they play a vibrant tune on their... Read More
  • Indigenous Flavors
  • Kara Sardegna Stimulating eucalyptus and rosemary, sweet orange blossom and lavender, Sardinia's honeys are... Read More
  • Neighborhoods
  • Porto Cervo Delicate olive trees creep skyward from terracotta pots flanking elegant doorways, while magenta... Read More
  • Shops & Boutiques
  • Cerasarda Aqua blues of the Thyrolean Sea, gentle grays of rough granite peaks, misty greens and lemony... Read More
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Cuisine Fresh vegetables, succulent meats, and fruits of the sea, infused with herbs from the garden.
  • Acclaimed
  • Lu Stazzu The sweet, cool air of dusk descends as a lively crowd begins to fill Lu Stazzu, a gem of a... Read More
  • Pescatore The Pescatore Restaurant hails the best location in the Costa Smeralda, with a sumptuous terrace... Read More
  • Indigenous Flavors
  • Cala di Volpe As the sky turns from a dusty rose to a deep lavender blue, well-dressed guests take their... Read More
  • Local Specialty
  • Gianni Pedrinelli Potatoes, fennel, and onions, infused with the pungent flavors of island spices, entice. Roasted... Read More
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Noteworthy From a morning on the fairway to an afternoon on deck, it always returns to the sea.
  • Acclaimed
  • Pevero Golf Club Hundreds of yards of vivid, perfectly maintained green merge into sparkling turquoise waters and... Read More
  • Day Excursions
  • Alghero White-capped waves crash against the brick sea wall, while westerly facing houses, their turquoise,... Read More
  • Marinasarda Yacht Rental The endless horizon stretches ahead, sparkling in the midday sun as the jewel-like inlets of the... Read More
  • Highly Recommended
  • Phi Beach As the light fades on the Emerald Coast, twilight revelers converge on this sandy stretch to watch... Read More
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