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Costa Smeralda

Sardinia's glamorous northeast coast of granite coves and turquoise water, with the yachting harbor of Porto Cervo.

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Best Time to Go
Jun–Sep
Our full guide to Costa Smeralda is being written. It's on the Sicily and Sardinia list as If You're Nearby.

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