Porto Cervo hotels

Hotels in Porto Cervo

Set on the beautiful northern tip of Sardinia, the Italian resort of Porto Cervo is the nerve centre of the Costa Smeralda. This famously luxurious and unspoilt area was developed by Prince Karim Aga Khan and a consortium of investors during the 1950s – 1960s.

Landscape

The village is located on the southern and eastern shore of a natural port, where you will find a range of high-end boutiques, bars, cafés and restaurants. Across the bay are the old and new marinas and the exclusive Yacht Club Costa Smeralda. Many grand and luxurious craft can be seen at mooring here. Surrounding the village is the rugged ancient landscape of the island and miles of perfectly rocky coast, punctuated by small beaches that take you gently to the edge of the sparkling blue-green Mediterranean. It's easy to see why this area was christened the Emerald Coast.

Landmarks

Above the harbour front and the glamorous boutiques you can discover Chiesa di Stella Maris. This unique gleaming white church with its distinctive funnel-shaped bell tower was designed by Michele Busiri Vici and often hosts classical concerts on summer evenings. Not far from Porto Cervo is the historically important Compendio Garibaldi on Isola Caprera. This rocky little Island is one of the beautiful Maddelena Archipelago group, and was the home and refuge of Italian hero Giuseppe Garibaldi. Rustic, elegant and atmospheric, there is still a sense of the family home about this museum.

Restaurants and cafés

From Porto Cervo hotels you can really savour the fruits of the Mediterranean. The village is filled with fine places to eat and naturally fresh seafood takes precedence on most menus. La Briciola fills with locals as well as visitors, which is a very good sign…Superb pizzas, pasta dishes with sea urchin and grilled local fish are just some of the highlights. To really savour the amazing seafood in seriously stylish surroundings, book a table at Spinnaker, which you'll find on the road between Porto Cervo and Baia Sardinia.