Porto Cervo is a sun-soaked resort town on the Costa Smeralda. Beautiful beaches, high-end shopping and a luxury marina filled with sailboats and superyachts offer an authentic taste of “La Dolce Vita”. A breezy promenade skirts the waterfront and is dotted with cafes where you can enjoy Italian espresso and “papassinos” walnut cookies, a Sardinian specialty.
From the sugar-white sand of Liscia Ruja to the rocky shoreline of Spiaggia del Grande Pevero, Porto Cervo is surrounded by some of the most beautiful beaches in Sardinia. Swim in the turquoise waters of Spiaggia Cala Granu and enjoy Aperol spritz cocktails and fresh seafood at waterfront lidos.
Rub shoulders with well-heeled holidaymakers in Piazzetta. Narrow alleys spill onto the small square, which is framed by traditional Sardinian buildings painted in soft pastels. The district is a retail mecca, packed with international brands and stores by iconic Italian designers like Gucci, Valentino, Versace, Prada and Moschino.
Getting there
Porto Cervo is on the northern end of Sardinia, a two-hour drive from Sassari and 3.5 hours from Cagliari. Rental cars offer the freedom to visit Porto Cervo and explore Sardinia at your own pace. Cagliari Elmas Airport is a 3.5-hour drive away.