Holidays in Porto Cervo

An introduction to Porto Cervo

Holidays in Porto Cervo are for those who like rubbing shoulders with the jet set. The Costa Smeralda is Sardinia's answer to the French Riviera. And when it comes to summer holidays, Porto Cervo is the coastline's chic capital, a favourite hangout for the in-crowd. Sit and sip a cappuccino in the piazzetta and you can watch the Gucci-clad glitterati glide by, heading from their luxury hotels to the designer shopping malls.

Needless to say, accommodation in Porto Cervo is heavily geared towards the luxury market. So, it's not the sort of place you expect to find bargain holidays or late deals. However, if you don't mind being a little out of town, self catering holidays in Port Cervo are a good value option. For example, there's the Anna Apartments and the Villa Anna, which offer all the comforts of home and superb sea views. Then there's the Villa Giulia, furnished in traditional Sardinian style with a contemporary twist, and just 15 minutes' drive from Porto Cervo's marina, knee deep in swanky yachts.

If people watching isn't your thing, all you have to do is escape to the beach or head for the hills. There are some lovely quiet coves along the coast, mostly only accessible if you have your own car. And inland there's some dramatic scenery to explore, dotted with the island's famous ancient 'nuraghi' stone burial chambers.

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