The Costa Smeralda
The most fascinating destination in Sardinia
Costa Smeralda, the most fascinating and exclusive destination in Sardinia, is a part of the north-eastern coast of Sardinia from Capo Ferro to the Golfo di Cugnana, with plenty of beaches and romantic hidden coves. It is considered the most beautiful part of Sardinia, of the Mediterranean Sea and even of the whole world.
The colour of its sea is emerald green, as the precious stone, and you will find amazing coves such as Cala Granu and Cala Petra Ruia and also the most beautiful beaches of the world such as Capriccioli, Cala di Volpe, Piccolo- and Grande Pevero and Romazzino. The enchanting beach of Il “Principe” is located just in the heart of this coast, near the famous town of Porto Cervo.
It is not easy to think about how this land used to look before the sixties of the last century: it was a wild deserted land, mostly countryside and uninhabited. Today it represents, thanks to the investments made by prince Aga Khan and the setting up of the Consorzio Costa Smeralda, one of the most popular places for the international jet set.
This area still dictates fashion and trends and represents at the same time the holiday destination for excellence, full of magic and of unique places.
Despite the construction and its sudden population, the Costa Smeralda has maintained the distinction of original and evocative area: the landscape, marked by smooth granite rocks sculpted by time and the emerald sea.
Also famous for its nightlife and gossip, the Costa Smeralda hosts one of the most famous clubs in the world, frequented by celebrities and wealthy entrepreneurs from all sides: The Billionaire, which is a sumptuous club where everything is full of unbridled luxury; the Ritual, a discotheque carved inside a rock, according to a plan of an eclectic architect.
If Porto Cervo is the most important point in Costa Smeralda, Porto Rotondo, just a few kilometres away from Olbia, with its squares and prestigious shops is the perfect place for people who love shopping.
The best villas to explore the area of Costa Smeralda are:
- Villa Naytiri;
- Villa Esmar.
The Costa Smeralda is absolutely a place to visit during your vacation in Sardinia. See to believe!
