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Costa Smeralda C O S T a S M E R a L D a S a R D I N I a P O R T O C E R V O a R E A C O S T A S M E R A L D A S U G G E S T E D B E A C H E S S A R D I N I A S U G G E S T E D B E A C H E S COSTA SMERALDA C O S T A S M E R A L D A S A R D I N I A P O R T O C E R V O A R E A L I S C I A D I V A C C A ( P I T R I Z Z A B A Y ) This beach is one of the smallest in the area, about 100m long, yet is very beautiful and worth seeing. Together with Pitrizza Bay and Cala Granu surrounds the island of Capo Ferro, with a beautiful landscape on la Maddalena Archipel and Isolotto dei Cappuccini. The sand is large grained, and it's just 200m far from the luxurious five-star Pitrizza Hotel. 4 1 ° 8 ' 2 8 . 3 " N N O L U X U R Y B E A C H 9 ° 3 0 ' 3 3 . 6 " E C L U B I N S I T E C A L A G R A N U Cala Granu beach is a rather small beach – just 100 meters long – located 1 kilometer north of Porto Cervo, in the heart of the Costa Smeralda in a beautiful bay that faces east. This is one of the most beautiful coves of Costa Smeralda, with a low seabed suitable for families with children and a marvellous sea bottom, perfect for snorkeling lovers. Cala Granu beach lies conveniently close to the Porto Cervo Grand Hotel. Adjacent to the public area of Cala Granu beach, the Porto Cervo Grand Hotel has a private beach. 4 1 ° 0 8 ' 4 5 . 8 " N N O L U X U R Y B E A C H 9 ° 3 1 ' 3 4 . 5 " E C L U B I N S I T E P E V E R O Pevero Beach is the most well-known beach of Porto Cervo Area, and it's split in two different bays: Piccolo Pevero beach and Grande Pevero beach, both open to NE winds. The placid Grande Pevero beach - about 300m long - lays on a bay surrounded by hundreds-old juniper trees and granite rocks, its sand is white and thin and the shallow waters are very clear, with splendid tones of turquoise and light blue. The seabed of this beach is also recommended to snorkeling lovers. Nearly 600m far from the Grande Pevero Beach, its little sister is located: the Piccolo Pevero Beach is smaller - around 120m long - but still a wonderful and peaceful spot. 4 1 ° 0 6 ' 5 4 . 8 " N N O L U X U R Y B E A C H 9 ° 3 2 ' 3 9 . 1 " E C L U B I N S I T E C O S T A S M E R A L D A S A R D I N I A P O R T O C E R V O A R E A R O M A Z Z I N O The beach of Romazzino is located along the Emeralda Coast, in the norteastern coast of the island, and it's one of the most famous around the area. The sand is white and fine, the water has marvellous green, turquoise and blue tones, and all the bay is sheltered from Mistral. On the beach there are the renowned luxurious Romazzino Hotel and its Restaurant, both recommended and rated Top Quality. 4 1 ° 0 5 ' 5 3 . 9 " N N O L U X U R Y B E A C H 9 ° 3 3 ' 5 5 . 4 " E C L U B I N S I T E S P I A G G I A D E L P R I N C I P E The beach Spiaggia del Principe is one of the most beautiful beaches of the whole Costa Smeralda, in the northeastern coast of Sardinia. The name comes from the prince Aga Khan and its love for this beach. It is like a big arch of very fine sand in a rock setting, surrounded by Mediterranean maquis. The enchanting colour and the water clearness are due to the granite depth. The beach is divided in two parts by a big rock that emerges from the shoreline, and the water is pleasently shallow. 4 1 ° 0 5 ' 2 1 . 0 " N N O L U X U R Y B E A C H 9 ° 3 3 ' 4 1 . 1 " E C L U B I N S I T E C A P R I C C I O L I ( C A L A D I V O L P E B A Y ) The beach of Capriccioli is located along the Emeralda Coast, 8 km far away from Cala di Volpe. The beaches are characterised by fine, white sand and transparent, emerald-green water, set against a frame of pink granite rocks, sculptured by the wind, and lush Mediterranean scrub. The beach is also equipped to assist handicapped people, and suggested for families with children thanks to its shallow waters. 4 1 ° 0 4 ' 4 4 . 5 " N N O L U X U R Y B E A C H 9 ° 3 3 ' 0 6 . 8 " E C L U B I N S I T E C O S T A S M E R A L D A S A R D I N I A P O R T O C E R V O A R E A L A C E L V I A ( C A L A D I V O L P E B A Y ) The beach La Celvia is located along the northeastern Sardiniacoast, a few km far from Porto Cervo. La Celvia is a coarse-grained beach with a low and sandy sea-bottom, suitable for children. It is surrounded by rose granite rocks and it is one of the most favourite beach of diving and snorkelling lovers. 4 1 ° 4 ' 5 3 . 5 8 4 " N N O L U X U R Y B E A C H 9 ° 3 2 ' 4 9 . 7 5 8 " E C L U B I N S I T E L I S C I A R U J A ( C A L A D I V O L P E B A Y ) Liscia Ruja beach is located in the southern part of Costa Smeralda. It is certainly one of the most beautiful beaches in Sardinia for its exceptional natural features: a big arch of white and pinkish sand that bounds a bay of clear and pure water set in a frame of thick Mediterranean maquis. The seabed is low, making the beach a suitable destination for families with children. The beach is also considered ideal for diving and snorkeling thanks to its incredible pelagic flora and fauna. 4 1 ° 0 4 ' 1 5 . 0 " N N O L U X U R Y B E A C H 9 ° 3 1 ' 4 3 . 1 " E C L U B I N S I T E R A Z Z A D I J U N C U Razza di Juncu Beach is located along the panoramic road of Costa Smeralda. It has white and fine sand, a low seabed and it's close to a swamp zone where the typical rush vegetation, that gives the name to the beach and to the area, wildly grows. This beach is also dog- friendly. 4 1 ° 0 3 ' 2 4 . 5 " N N O L U X U R Y B E A C H 9 ° 3 1 ' 3 8 . 1 " E C L U B I N S I T E C O S T A S M E R A L D A S A R D I N I A P O R T O C E R V O A R E A R E N A B I A N C A The Rena Bianca Beach is located along the panoramic road of Costa Smeralda, a few km far from the colourful village of San Pantaleo. It is split in four beaches and four ponds and creeks dipped in the mediterranean maquis. The seabed is low - suitable for families - and it's sheltered from Mistral and all westerly winds. This beach is also recommended to diving, snorkeling and windsurf enthusiasts. 4 1 ° 2 ' 4 8 " N N O L U X U R Y B E A C H 9 ° 3 1 ' 2 6 " E C L U B I N S I T E C O S T A S M E R A L D A S A R D I N I A P O R T O R O T O N D O A R E A S P I A G G I A I R A Ira beach is located in Punta Nuraghe. There are two beaches, one bigger on the right side and one smaller on the left. Its waters are clear and blue, and the bay is sheltered from Sirocco wind. A white and fine sandy shore with emerging rocks characterizes this beach. Its beauty is known all over the world and it is the best-preferred destination for many VIPs.
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