It is enough to mention the incredible colours of the Costa Smeralda topaz sea, a lush corner of paradise in the North Easter Sardinia, to instantly evoke in people minds images of infinite beauty, freedom, and wild nature and then, immediately after, comes the question: what to do in Costa Smeralda?
The variety of the coastal landscape is unbelievable: stunning pink granite rocky bays lapped by clear water alternating with long beaches of fine, soft white sand. This could be just enough to make you choose Costa Smeralda for your summer holiday.
But there’s more to life than this, and in this article, we will tell you more about it.
Let’s start with Porto Cervo, the “capital” of Costa Smeralda.
Sinuous villas among perfumed junipers bent by the mistral winds face the horizon where majestic yachts elegantly float, exclusive boutiques, excellent restaurants and the most prestigious world-renowned hotels: these are the elements that complete this captivating framework, a theatre where beauty displays its greatness.
The quaint Piazzetta, the ideal spot where to take a coffee admiring the Porto Vecchio, is the gathering of two different visions merging and contaminating one another. The Moorish style, strongly wanted by His Highness Aga Khan it is contaminated by the elements of the Sardinian and Mediterranean tradition.
Walking towards the Porto Cervo Marina you will find on your way the ethereal Stella Maris church, designed by the Architect Busiri vici in the 60s. It is considered a Mediterranean architecture masterpiece and hosts the famous Mater Dolorosa, an El Greco painting of the XVI century, two Pinuccio Sciola sculptures and a precious Neapolitan pipe organ dating from the end of the XVII century.
Driving northward, you get to Poltu Quatu, a gem nestled in a striking natural inlet.
This tiny village is located 4 km driving away from Porto Cervo, and it is one of the most sought after location of the coast to be listed among your “must visit” in Costa Smeralda.
Charming, dazzling white houses with red tiles roofs admires a scenery for falling in love with. The port, where every summer luxury yachts moor, is just in front of the island of Caprera, which can be reached in a few minutes sailing.
Arzachena, the place where your journey into ancient history begins
The renowned tourist centre of Gallura, will allow you to discover a landscape made of vineyards and pastures, in an area that has been inhabited for millennia and which preserves a rich archaeological heritage. Among the best places to visit in Costa Smeralda there is Arzachena - of which the consortium forms part – with its archaeological heritage;
The Albucciu nuraghe, the even more impressive La Prisgiona nuraghe, the Coddu Ecchju giants’ tomb and the Li lolghi ones, the necropolis of Li muri and the Nuragic temple of Malchittu. These sites will enrich your holiday experience!
Let’s take a swim! The most beautiful beaches in Costa Smeralda
Speaking about beaches, you are spoiled for choice in Costa Smeralda. For us, who are born and raised in this beautiful places, it is really hard to choose and suggest you the best beach over another. There is only one thing you could do: open the Google maps app, close your eyes and point your finger, that follow the direction to the first random beach you’ll pick. But remember: do not leave without having seen the Spiaggia del Principe beach.
Let’s have fun in Costa Smeralda! Outdoor activities you can’t miss!
Luxury, effortless glamour and pristine beaches, but there are even more things you can do in Costa Smeralda! If you’re an outdoor sports lover, you should miss for any reasons a day of snorkelling admiring the emerald seabeds and their water life, the trekking trails of Pevero Health trail – the perfect way to train while enjoying a unique natural scenery – with two different routes that unwind from the Pevero to Romazzino bay, also reaching Porto Liccia.
Let’s get lost into nature in Costa Smeralda
If you are a sunset seeker, we strongly recommend you a stroll to the Capo Ferro lighthouse, one of the most romantic places where to admire the sun setting down and panting in fiery red the sky.
The lighthouse is set on o a pink granite rocky cliff 40 metres high, on the northern tip of Costa Smeralda. Since 1861, it marks the entrance of the Strait of Bonifacio, and with its wild and rough landscape, it is, undoubtedly, one of the places you should add to your Costa Smeralda travel bucket list.
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