Smeralda, Sardinia, known as "Costa Smeralda," or in English, the "emerald coast," is a popular beach vacation spot in northern Sardinia. The coast features a series of small villages, which were designed all together in a large urban planning project. Costa Smeralda draws a high-class crowd, with an exclusive golf club, private plane access and annual sailing contest. Luxury accommodations are relatively easy to find there.
This bay-side hotel was built to resemble an expansive castle from an earlier time. The guest rooms are individually designed with local crafts and antiques. There are 123 rooms, each with its own terrace and balcony. A boat shuttle will take guests to other points around the bay, and the hotel has its own tennis courts and water ski school. The hotel has two restaurants and a bar with light Italian fare. Cala Restaurant and the Barbecue Restaurant serve international and local food, buffet style.
Hotel Cala di Volpe
Costa Smeralda, Porto Cervo 07020
Italy
011-39-0789-976111
caladivolpe.com
The smaller and more intimate Hotel Pitrizza offers rooms housed in individual villas in a vast garden on the grounds. There are 52 rooms and suites situated in the 12 smaller buildings. A private white sand beach is available to guests, along with the hotel pool, carved out of the nearby rocks. The intimate restaurant and piano bar offers half- or full-board options for meals.
Hotel Pitrizza
Costa Smeralda, Porto Cervo 07020
Italy
011-39-0789-930111
pitrizzahotel.com
For families with children, the Hotel Romazzino is the recommended option for luxury boarding. The hotel organizes entertainment for children, and the staff is well trained to accommodate the needs of the young and their parents. Boats for many different water sports can be arranged at Hotel Romazzino's beach. Meals can be enjoyed at the hotel restaurant, or you can take part in their "dine around" program, where your board includes meals at various hotels and restaurants around Costa Smeralda.
Hotel Romazzino
Costa Smeralda, Porto Cervo 07020
Italy
011-39-0789-977111
romazzinohotel.com
