Must-see attractions in Costa Smeralda

  • Spiaggia Capriccioli

    Costa Smeralda

    Dotted with granite boulders and backed by fragrant macchia, this gorgeous half-moon bay has water that goes through the entire spectrum of blues and is…

  • Spiaggia del Principe

    Costa Smeralda

    Also known as Portu Li Coggi, this magnificent crescent of white sand is bound by unspoiled macchia and startlingly clear blue waters. Apparently it's the…

  • Spiaggia del Grande & Piccolo Pevero

    Costa Smeralda

    This twinset of stunning bays, 3km south of Porto Cervo, fulfil the Sardinian paradise dream with their floury sands and dazzlingly blue, shallow water…

  • Spiaggia Liscia Ruia

    Costa Smeralda

    Though busy in peak season, this beach is a beauty – a long arc of pale, fine sand and crystal-clear water. It's close to the neo-Moorish fantasy that is…

  • Coddu Ecchju

    Costa Smeralda

    Taking the Arzachena–Luogosanto road south, you can follow signs to one of the most important tombe dei giganti in Sardinia. The most visible part of it…

  • Tempio di Malchittu

    Costa Smeralda

    Accessible via a 2km track from the Nuraghe di Albucciu ticket office, this temple dating back to 1500 BC is one of only a few of its kind in Sardinia…

  • La Prisgiona

    Costa Smeralda

    Covering an area of several square kilometres, the partially excavated nuraghic ruins of La Prisgiona are among the most extensive in northeastern…

  • Chiesa di Stella Maris

    Porto Cervo

    Perched above Porto Cervo is Michele Busiri Vici’s surreal white church with a funnel-shaped bell tower. The church hosts classical-music concerts in the…

  • Piazzetta

    Porto Cervo

    The place to be seen is the Piazzetta, a small square at the centre of a web of discreet shopping alleys. From the piazza, stairs lead to the Sottopiazza…

  • Spiaggia Romazzino

    Costa Smeralda

    Less busy than some, this curving sandy bay has remarkably clear water and is named after the rosemary bushes that grow in such abundance. Look beyond the…

  • Li Muri

    Costa Smeralda

    This necropolis is a curious site made up of four interlocking megalithic burial grounds, possibly dating to 3500 BC. Archaeologists believe that VIPs…

  • Nuraghe di Albucciu

    Costa Smeralda

    This is the nearest nuraghe to town, and certainly the easiest to find, on the main Olbia road, about 3km south of Arzachena. It’s unusual for several…

  • Li Lolghi

    Costa Smeralda

    This tomba di gigante is quite striking. The central east-facing stele, part of which was snapped off and later restored, dominates the surrounding…

  • Louise Alexander Gallery

    Porto Cervo

    Visit this gallery for temporary exhibitions showcasing works by contemporary artists, such as a recent one featuring Israeli sculptor Arik Levy. The…