The Emerald Coast (Costa Smeralda) arises from the transparent and emerald coloured water of the Mediterranean sea, in an extraordinary area of Sardinia island whose wonderful and varied atmosphere of the coast attracts tourists from all over the world.

Situated along the north-east coast of the island, Emerald Coast has become one of the most exclusive seaside resorts of Europe. With its colorful small islands and the numerous fjords engraved in granitic rocks, Costa Smeralda extends from the gulf of Cugnana to cape Ferro, offering splendid bays and charming coves with beautiful hidden beaches.

The great prestige of Emerald Coast derives also from the action of prince Karim Aga Khan, who in 1962 founded the Consortium Costa Smeralda, whose objective was to foster tourism development in the lands he acquired within the municipaly territory of Arzachena. The consortium was able to transform five thousands hectares of wild and deserted land of the Gallura region in one of the most exclusive destinations of the world. In any case, with or without the contribution of prince Karim Aga Khan, that part of Sardinian shoreline sooner or later had to be discovered from someone, in order to become that timeless myth that today Emerald Coast represents.

Costa Smeralda, which can be doubtless defined the most important tourist area of Sardinia, comprises the well known seaside resorts of Porto Cervo, Porto Rotondo and Baja Sardinia.  500 squared meters suites with swimming pool and private beach, helicopters and limousine available 24 hours a day, fabulous yachts ready to sail the clear sea... This is the Costa Smeralda lifestyle of all the VIPs that in summer attend the most fancy night clubs such as "the Billionaire", the "Sottovento Club" and "the Sopravento Club". You might wonder whether the presence of motoryachts together with the crowds of tourists who invade the beaches every summer have degraded the original essence of the Emerald Coast. But luckily it did not happen.
The granitic cliffs shaped by the wind, the expanses of soft golden sand and crystalline waters of Costa Smeralda remember to all the power of the nature, that in the area of the Emerald Coast has created a landscape which distinguishes itself for its rare beauty.

And for all those planning to travel to Costa Smeralda, we have selected the best accommodations and hotels along the Emerald Coast, Sardinia. Browse our accommodation guide to book hotels in Costa Smeralda, Italy.