Sardinia Italy
Beautiful coastline and jet set favourite
Porto Cervo, Porto Rotondo and all the ”Costa Smeralda”, that was created by the Aga Khan and his investors are at their best from July to September. Mingle with movie stars, football players and supermodels who spend their holidays here in the top private villas, clubs and restaurants. This is certainly the most expensive place to holiday on the Mediterranean, and when there are some stunning villas, do not expect the level of design or sophistication in the local villas that you might find elsewhere. Here the accent is on relaxed styling, plenty of light and an old-fashioned charm.
Local cuisine has emerged from a mixture of influences and is traditionally a hearty mix of rustic fare, seafood, excellent bread and the powerful pecorino sardo cheese, washed down with local wines of renown. Other areas of interest include the Barbagia, the historical retreat for locals when under invasion (a lovely mixture of forests, hillsides and little hamlets), the old city of Oristano, surrounded by lagoons and irrigation canals, and the archaeological site at Nora.
The night life here is second to none especially when it comes to teh Bilionaire, Robert Cavalli's infamous night spot. This is a see and be seen destination so be prepared to play the game unless you want to just relax and do your own thing which many do. It is an advantage to have access to a boat here and to make day trips to the islands off the coast and to coves further south for al fresco lunches.
To the south of these resorts Sardinia is as it has been for centuries with bandits know to roam some regions until quite recently and with the famous island of Carloforte in the southwest. Expect more resort and villa developments in the years to come.
Porto Cervo, Porto Rotondo and all the ”Costa Smeralda”, that was created by the Aga Khan and his investors are at their best from July to September. Mingle with movie stars, football players and supermodels who spend their holidays here in the top private villas, clubs and restaurants. This is certainly the most expensive place to holiday on the Mediterranean, and when there are some stunning villas, do not expect the level of design or sophistication in the local villas that you might find elsewhere. Here the accent is on relaxed styling, plenty of light and an old-fashioned charm.
Local cuisine has emerged from a mixture of influences and is traditionally a hearty mix of rustic fare, seafood, excellent bread and the powerful pecorino sardo cheese, washed down with local wines of renown. Other areas of interest include the Barbagia, the historical retreat for locals when under invasion (a lovely mixture of forests, hillsides and little hamlets), the old city of Oristano, surrounded by lagoons and irrigation canals, and the archaeological site at Nora.
The night life here is second to none especially when it comes to teh Bilionaire, Robert Cavalli's infamous night spot. This is a see and be seen destination so be prepared to play the game unless you want to just relax and do your own thing which many do. It is an advantage to have access to a boat here and to make day trips to the islands off the coast and to coves further south for al fresco lunches.
To the south of these resorts Sardinia is as it has been for centuries with bandits know to roam some regions until quite recently and with the famous island of Carloforte in the southwest. Expect more resort and villa developments in the years to come.
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