The best Costa Smeralda beach clubs are spread across very different parts of the coast, from the daytime clubs of Liscia Ruja to the granite-rock sunset scene of Phi Beach and the boat-arrival luxury of Nikki Beach. Some are made for lunch, loungers and clear water; others are better for sunset, dinner, music or a…
The best things to do in Sardinia are beaches, boat trips, coastal towns, water sports, hiking, archaeology, local food, wine experiences, and the Costa Smeralda lifestyle. For first-time American travelers, especially those arriving through Olbia, the smartest place to start is Northeast Sardinia: Olbia, Costa Smeralda, Arzachena, Palau, Santa Teresa Gallura, San Teodoro, Tavolara, and…
For most first-time American travelers, 7 days is the best length for Sardinia. Five days can work if you stay focused on one area, especially Northeast Sardinia with Olbia as the gateway, but three days is too short for a real vacation from the United States. Sardinia, the Italian island at the center of the…
osta Smeralda is Sardinia’s most famous coastal area, known for Porto Cervo, luxury hotels, beaches, superyachts, beach clubs, and the vision of Prince Karim Aga Khan. This guide explains where it is, how to get there from Olbia, where to stay, what to do, and what American travelers should know before visiting.
Sardinia beach umbrella restrictions are not the same everywhere on the island. On many Sardinian beaches, travelers can bring a beach umbrella, towels, and basic beach gear. But in protected or limited-access beaches, local rules may restrict umbrellas, tents, gazebos, shade structures, reservations, parking, QR codes, or how long visitors can stay. If you are…
The best hotels in Sardinia Italy are concentrated around the island’s northeast coast, especially Costa Smeralda, Gallura, San Teodoro, and the areas within easy reach of Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport. If you are landing in Olbia, this part of Sardinia is the most practical place to begin: it puts you close to Porto Cervo, beach…
Sardinia’s beaches are not all the same kind of beach day. Some are easy to reach after landing in Olbia; others require reservations, early starts, or several hours of travel. The best Sardinia beaches to plan around include relaxed first-day options near Olbia, iconic Costa Smeralda coves, wilder natural beaches, and a few highly regulated…
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