Costa_Smeralda Costa_Smeralda

Costa Smeralda - Definition and Overview

Costa Smeralda ("Emerald Coast") is a touristic maritime area in Northern Sardinia, with enchanting beaches and a system of villages completely built in accordance with an extremely detailed urbanistic planning.

The territory known as Costa Smeralda is 55 km long and covers more than 30 km².

This development, started in 1961, was financed by a Consortium of companies; president of this Consortium and representative figure was the Prince Karim Aga Khan. Among the many famous architects involved in the project, Busiri-Vici and Vietti.

Main villages: Porto Cervo, Liscia di Vacca, Capriccioli, Romazzino.

Reference towns: Arzachena, Olbia (airport and harbour).

In September the Sardinia Cup (sailing) is in its waters; reggattas are usually run by famous boats.


External link:

[1] (http://www.porto-cervo-realestate.com/images/map-cs.jpg) - Costa Smeralda's Map

In the surroundings: achaeological site of Li Muri, Nuragici People's "Tomba dei Giganti" (Giants' Tomb)

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