Costa Smeralda – Sardinia: Mediterranean elegance, white beaches and perfect lines between granite and emerald sea. The Costa Smeralda winds along the north-east of Sardinia, between Arzachena and Palau, and is famous for its combination of sober luxury, unspoiled landscapes and architecture harmonized with nature. Commissioned in the 60s by an international group led by Prince Karim Aga Khan, the Costa Smeralda has been able to preserve the beauty of the territory, combining exclusivity and respect for the Gallura landscape. 🏖️ Silky beaches and iridescent waters: The beaches are real natural paintings: Capriccioli, Romazzino, Liscia Ruja, La Celvia and Spiaggia del Principe stand out for their fine sand, transparent sea and pink rocks shaped by the wind. The shades of the sea range from turquoise to jade green, in a play of light that has made the name "Smeralda" famous. 👉 Tip: Visit the most iconic beaches in the early hours of the day: quiet, bright colors and the sand still intact under your feet. 🛥️ Private bays and dream harbours: Porto Cervo, the beating heart of the Costa Smeralda, is home to one of the most prestigious marinas in the Mediterranean. Imposing yachts, haute couture boutiques, art galleries and refined venues overlook it, all designed with respect for the environment and traditional aesthetics. Alongside the worldliness, small bays such as Pevero or Cala Granu offer intimate and quiet corners of the sea. 👉 Tip: Stroll at sunset through the streets of Porto Cervo Vecchio: the organic architecture dialogues with granite and bougainvillea. 🌿 Protected nature and Gallura scents: Beyond the beaches, the Costa Smeralda is a mosaic of Mediterranean scrub, sculpted granite and paths scented with myrtle, cistus and mastic. The hinterland offers less traveled views, with centuries-old olive trees and views of the coast and the islands of Caprera and La Maddalena. It is the most discreet and authentic face of a land still linked to its original rhythms. 👉 Tip: Explore the paths that start from Monte Moro on foot: at the top, the panorama opens onto a Sardinia suspended between sky and sea. 🍽️ Signature cuisine and local tradition: The cuisine here blends contemporary refinement and identity flavors: fish soups, gnocchi with bottarga, Catalan lobster and mountain pecorino cheese. Alongside the great chefs, home cooking endures: porceddu, seadas and fresh vermentino tell the story of Gallura with authenticity. Local wines, from saline whites to deep reds, complete the experience. 👉 Tip: Book a dinner in a restaurant overlooking Cala di Volpe: the reflections of the twilight on the sea are worth as much as the menu. 🎶 Mediterranean culture, events and lifestyle: During the summer, the Costa Smeralda hosts exclusive events: sailing regattas, art exhibitions, open-air concerts and tastings under the stars. But even out of season, the territory retains its charm: quiet, elegant, relaxed. It is a destination that goes beyond fame, offering a luxury that does not scream, but welcomes. 👉 Tip: Visit the Porto Cervo Cultural Center: contemporary art and photography dialogue with the Sardinian landscape in an exceptional location. Costa Smeralda does not need to amaze: it is the balance between what remains intact and what has been imagined to last.