The most beautiful beaches in Costa Smeralda.
Costa Smeralda is famous worldwide for its extraordinary beaches, with pale sand, wind-sculpted granite rocks and a sea that shifts through incredible turquoise shades.
Along this stretch of coast you’ll find protected bays, intimate coves and wide beaches offering natural scenery of rare beauty.
Among the best-known are:
- Liscia Ruja, one of the largest beaches in Costa Smeralda
- Spiaggia del Principe, considered among Sardinia’s most beautiful beaches
- Capriccioli, famous for its crystal-clear waters
- Grande and Piccolo Pevero, with very fine sand and shallow waters
- Cala Granu, a small, highly evocative bay
Each beach has its own character, yet they all share the same hallmark: clear water and colors that make Costa Smeralda one of the Mediterranean’s most loved destinations.
Dolce Vita Boutique Hotel is ideally located to easily reach some of the coast’s most spectacular beaches.
Spiaggia del Principe (Prince’s Beach)
Spiaggia del Principe is one of the most iconic beaches in Costa Smeralda and owes its name to Prince Karim Aga Khan, founder of Costa Smeralda.
Located between Porto Cervo and Romazzino, this beautiful bay is famous for its crescent shape, very light sand and sea colors that range from turquoise to emerald green.
The beach is surrounded by Mediterranean scrub and granite rocks that create a wonderfully scenic natural landscape.
Thanks to the beauty of the place and the purity of the water, Spiaggia del Principe is often considered one of Sardinia’s most beautiful beaches.
From Dolce Vita Boutique Hotel you can reach it easily and enjoy a day between crystal-clear sea and unspoiled nature.
Liscia Ruja
Liscia Ruja beach is one of the widest and most spectacular in Costa Smeralda.
With a long stretch of pale sand and a sea in turquoise shades, this beach is perfect for those who love wide spaces and open sea views.
The seabed slopes gently, making it ideal for swimming or relaxing in crystal-clear water.
Liscia Ruja is surrounded by Mediterranean scrub and small coves that offer quieter corners to enjoy the sea of Costa Smeralda.
It’s one of the most loved destinations for visitors to this part of Sardinia.
Capriccioli
Capriccioli beach
Capriccioli is one of Costa Smeralda’s most charming bays.
In fact, Capriccioli includes several small beaches separated by granite rocks and surrounded by Mediterranean vegetation.
The sand is fine and light, while the sea is especially clear and shallow—perfect for swimming or snorkeling.
Thanks to its location and the beauty of the landscape, Capriccioli is one of the most appreciated beaches in Costa Smeralda.
Calm waters and intense colors make this place ideal for an unforgettable day by the sea.
La Maddalena archipelago
The La Maddalena archipelago is one of the Mediterranean’s most spectacular places.
This national park includes many islands and islets surrounded by incredibly clear sea and extraordinary natural landscapes.
Among the most famous islands:
- La Maddalena
- Caprera
- Spargi
- Budelli, with the famous Pink Beach
- Santa Maria
Many visitors choose to explore the archipelago by boat or yacht—a perfect way to discover hidden coves and bays with crystal-clear waters.
From Porto Cervo, many day excursions depart to these islands, making the archipelago one of the must-do experiences for anyone staying in Costa Smeralda.
Porto Cervo
Porto Cervo is one of Costa Smeralda’s most famous destinations and one of the most exclusive hubs of international tourism.
Built around a natural harbor, the village is characterized by elegant architecture inspired by Mediterranean style, with small squares, arches, terraces and light colors.
Strolling through Porto Cervo you can discover:
- luxury boutiques
- refined restaurants
- art galleries
- bars and lounges with harbor views
In summer, the town comes alive with events, evenings out and a cosmopolitan atmosphere that makes Porto Cervo one of Sardinia’s most iconic places.
Nearby you’ll find some of Costa Smeralda’s most beautiful beaches and the famous Porto Cervo Marina, a reference point for international yachting.
Dolce Vita Boutique Hotel is the ideal base to explore Porto Cervo and experience the unique atmosphere of Costa Smeralda.