Costa Smeralda, a small stretch of coast in the north-east of Sardinia (territory of 3500 hectares, coastline length - 55 km.), Located on the territory of the municipalities of Arzachena and Olbia, is rightfully considered one of the most exclusive and elite resorts in the world. Picturesque rocky hills, beautiful secluded harbors and snow-white beaches are the resting place for international stars, politicians, big businessmen, aristocracy.
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Costa Smeralda is a “branded” toponym that defines not only the territory, but also the organization (Consortium) that manages it. Consorzio Costa Smeralda is a non-profit organization created back in 1962 by property owners in the region to ensure the best development of the real estate, tourism and leisure market, while preserving the unique natural characteristics of these places. Each investor who purchases real estate in the Costa Smeralda becomes automatically a member of the consortium with the right to participate in its bodies and in decision-making processes for further development.
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For centuries, the territory of today's Costa Smeralda remained one of the wildest and sparsely populated areas of Sardinia. Solitude, picturesque mountain landscapes and a transparent sea are unattractive from the point of view of an agrarian society. Almost the only economic activity on the Costa Smeralda was sheep herding; there was no good road connection to the south of Sardinia. And given that the coasts and islets of the Costa Smeralda, then called "Monti di Mola" (i.e. "Mountains of Millstones"), were often chosen by smugglers and Corsican pirates, it is not surprising that the Costa Smeralda was rightfully considered the periphery of Sardinia, a kind of outback on the coast.
The situation changed radically in the 1960s, when the millionaire and entrepreneur Prince Karim Aga Khan decided to create a VIP resort area on this piece of Sardinia. At this time, the very name "Costa Smeralda" was born, i.e. "Emerald Coast".
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According to legend, the Costa Smeralda owes its appearance to… a banal mechanical failure. During his Mediterranean cruise, Sir Guinness, heir and owner of a famous Dublin brewery, had to stop off on the north coast of Sardinia due to a malfunction in his yacht's engine. During a few days of forced parking, Sir Guinness was completely fascinated by the beauty of this piece of Sardinia, and was not slow to share his impressions with his friend Aga Khan. Well, the enterprising billionaire saw here the opportunity to create a luxury resort!
In fact, this stretch of the Sardinian coast was chosen as the perfect location for an elite resort for a reason, namely because of the outstanding unique characteristics of its territory and the luxurious sea.
Since the mid-70s, the Costa Smeralda begins its transformation into the most elite tourist destination in Italy, successfully competing with the French Cote d'Azur. Today, thanks to the abundance of luxury hotels, boutiques of leading fashion brands and chic clubs, the Costa Smeralda is rightfully the chosen vacation spot of the international elite.
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The center of the Costa Smaralda is the cozy town of Porto Cervo, with its famous Piazzetta and panoramic bay. Built with the help of renowned architect Luigi Vietti, Porto Cervo blends seamlessly into the surrounding landscape, and its low-rise buildings are made in the traditional Sardinian style. The tourist port of Porto Cervo, one of the best in the entire Mediterranean, welcomes many luxury yachts and sailboats to its 700 berths every year.
In addition to Porto Cervo, on the territory of the Costa Smeralda there are several small resort areas - Cala di Volpe, Ramazziono, Piccolo Pevero, Pevero Golf, Pantogia, Lisha di Vacca. In close proximity to the Costa Smeralda, although outside its formal boundaries, there is another well-known resort - "Porto Rotondo". The playful rivalry between residents and guests of Porto Cervo and Porto Rotondo, as well as between the two yacht clubs, resumes with the start of each summer season.
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Offers for seasonal rental of villas on the Costa Smeralda, correspond to the status of the area. Here you can find the most exclusive (and expensive) rental properties, from cozy cottages with designer furnishings at the very edge of the water, to spacious villas with pools and private parks for 8-10 or more Guests.
Real estate Costa Smeralda corresponds to the status of this region. Magnificent designer villas, secluded parks, the highest level of service, uncompromising quality are the hallmarks of this beautiful corner of Sardinia.
Buying a house or villa on the Costa Smeralda is a perfect statement of the owner's taste and status. Your neighbors will be "the powers that be", you will find yourself in the most exclusive club of connoisseurs of all the best. Fabulous yachts in the harbor of Porto Cervo, the rumble of powerful Ferraris and Lamborghinis on its streets, the soft rustle of rich toilets from Italian and French couturiers - this is the background of your holiday on the Costa Smeralda.