Costa Smeralda.
SARDENYA 2024
The Costa Smeralda (Emerald Coast) is a stretch of coastline about 55 kilometers long located in the northeast of Sardinia, within the historical region of Gallura. It is world-famous as the most exclusive luxury and jet-set destination in the Mediterranean.
Key Highlights
The Aga Khan's Project: The Costa Smeralda is not a historical place name but a tourist trademark. It was developed starting in the 1960s thanks to the vision of Prince Karim Aga Khan IV and a consortium, who transformed a largely untouched area into a high-end resort complex with controlled urban planning.
Water Colors: The name comes from the distinctive color of its waters, which range from an intense emerald green to a transparent turquoise blue, contrasting sharply with the pink granite rocks.
Luxury Hubs: The most well-known and glamorous resorts are Porto Cervo and Porto Rotondo. Porto Cervo, in particular, is the heart of the Costa Smeralda, famous for its marina full of superyachts, designer boutiques, and a vibrant, elite nightlife.
Iconic Beaches: The coast is dotted with spectacular beaches and coves, such as Spiaggia del Principe (Prince's Beach), Romazzino, and Grande Pevero, all featuring fine, white sand.
Nature and History: Despite the luxury development, the area retains its natural environment of granite sculpted by the wind and Mediterranean scrub. Nearby, in the municipality of Arzachena, are important archaeological sites like the Nuragic complexes of Malchittu and Albucciu, and the necropolis of Li Muri.
The Costa Smeralda is synonymous with affluence, high-quality services, and unparalleled marine landscapes.
Costa Smeralda.
SARDENYA 2024
The Costa Smeralda (Emerald Coast) is a stretch of coastline about 55 kilometers long located in the northeast of Sardinia, within the historical region of Gallura. It is world-famous as the most exclusive luxury and jet-set destination in the Mediterranean.
Key Highlights
The Aga Khan's Project: The Costa Smeralda is not a historical place name but a tourist trademark. It was developed starting in the 1960s thanks to the vision of Prince Karim Aga Khan IV and a consortium, who transformed a largely untouched area into a high-end resort complex with controlled urban planning.
Water Colors: The name comes from the distinctive color of its waters, which range from an intense emerald green to a transparent turquoise blue, contrasting sharply with the pink granite rocks.
Luxury Hubs: The most well-known and glamorous resorts are Porto Cervo and Porto Rotondo. Porto Cervo, in particular, is the heart of the Costa Smeralda, famous for its marina full of superyachts, designer boutiques, and a vibrant, elite nightlife.
Iconic Beaches: The coast is dotted with spectacular beaches and coves, such as Spiaggia del Principe (Prince's Beach), Romazzino, and Grande Pevero, all featuring fine, white sand.
Nature and History: Despite the luxury development, the area retains its natural environment of granite sculpted by the wind and Mediterranean scrub. Nearby, in the municipality of Arzachena, are important archaeological sites like the Nuragic complexes of Malchittu and Albucciu, and the necropolis of Li Muri.
The Costa Smeralda is synonymous with affluence, high-quality services, and unparalleled marine landscapes.