The Costa Smeralda owes its name to the color of its sea and to the chromatic variations of the transparent waters that creep into a labyrinth of granite rocks, forming dream landscapes.

If you don’t know it yet, the Costa Smeralda (Monti di Mola in the Gallura area) is a stretch of coast of Gallura north-east of Sardinia about 55 kilometers long that goes from Capo Ferro, just north of Porto Cervo, to the Gulf of Cugnana, at the Rena Bianca Portisco beach in the municipality of Olbia.

The Costa Smeralda we know today was born on 14 March 1962 with the Costa Smeralda Consortium wanted by decision of Prince Karim Aga Khan IV, imam of the Nizarite Ismaili Muslims, of British citizenship and soon became the place of the international jet set and where films such as “Vacanze sulla Costa Smeralda” (next to the poster) and “Vita Smeralda” were shot.

The heart of the Costa Smeralda is Porto Cervo with the residential areas of Romazzino, Capriccioli, Cava di Volpe, Golfo Pevero, Pantogia and Liscia di Vacca without forgetting Porto Rotondo overlooking the wide Gulf of Cugnana, with its villas and squares with shops each type, set by a magnificent nature.

Porto Cervo

Historical symbol of Porto Cervo is the church of Stella Maris, built in 1968 and which integrates with the surrounding architecture, is located in an extraordinary position with the panoramic view that goes from the harbor inlet on one side and Monte Moro from the other and houses the Mater Dolorosa, by the painter El Greco.

The church of Stella Maris

We suggest three horseback riding but check first that they are suitable for your experience and, if you want, on the Fise Sardegna website, selecting the province of Sassari, you will certainly find the equestrian centers that will be happy to help you and, if you are traveling with your horse, read our tips here. Thank you.

Padula Saloni, a protected wildlife area founded in 1979, close to the Gulf of Arzachena and the beach of Lu Postu, is a Mediterranean scrub of just under 400 hectares with a freshwater lake (a “padula”, as they call it in Gallura).
You will live in the extraordinary biodiversity of its fauna, in particular its approximately 190 species of birds, including 77 nesting species, considered among the most precious in Northern Sardinia.
In the photo alongside a purple heron.

Not far from the Costa Smeralda, the beach surrounding the Gulf of Arzachena is the perfect place for a horseback ride for experts but also for beginners where, in a quiet and fascinating atmosphere, you can also experience the unforgettable experience of bathing in horse.

Crossing the beach of Lu Postu you can climb the hills surrounding the town of Cannigione and enjoy the breathtaking view of the coast and the Maddalena archipelago.

The Gulf of Arzachena

As we always do, we suggest three hotels but the offer is really wide and we are sure that you will find the perfect accommodation for you.
Hotel Cala di Volpe in Porto Cervo, the Hotel Pitrizza also in Porto Cervo, and the Hotel Villa del Golfo, in the photo, in Cannigione.

Hotel Villa del Golfo

… we invite you to get to know one of our events, the most important, La Giornata Nazionale del Cavallo, in collaboration with the Non-Profit Passione Cavallo.
The first edition is from 2022 and the button below will take you to all editions.

Thanks for your visit.

His name is Clop and he is an anthropomorphic horse who lives in Cavallolandia, a city inhabited by horses like him, overlooking the gulf of Mane in the wind on the island of Horses Island, in the Ocean of Seahorses.
In Cavallolandia live Mayor Tom Capezza, Clop’s secretary Blonde Mane, the industrialist Onofrio Pezzato, the chef Hippo Gnam Gnam of the bar restaurant Biada & Fieno, grandmother Barbozza, the policeman Lukketto Mc Prison, his friend Amedeo Ambio… and there is no shortage of “rascals” like Brigliesciole, the thief who lives in the castle of the evil Truccacorse.
Clop is waiting for you here.
Your visit will make him neigh with joy.