Relais Colonna, Porto Cervo

Advantages: Beautiful beaches and rugged scenery
Disadvantages: Expensive around Costa Smeralda

...The Costa Smeralda literally means the Emerald coast and is a popular holiday area in the North east of Sardinia. The Aga Khan changed this area from just a beautiful area to a paradise for the rich to play in, and later holiday resorts and timeshare style areas were built. Wonderful beaches and clear seas lure people to soak up the sun and relax on sun beds under the shade of bright umbrellas. Pedaloes and other water sports are available for hire at different beaches to encourage a little exercise. . A short distance from Porto Cervo is Liscia di Vacca where we stayed in 2004 in a time-share village, the beach was beautiful but the village quiet in September. There are many popular restaurants in this area and people seem to drink and drive in Sardinia, so happily drive a distance to enjoy a good restaurant. Another town... Read review

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Advantages: Great accommodation, good service and facilities
Disadvantages: Small beach, not much else to do

...We stayed in a three bedroomed villa in the grounds of this hotel. The villa was beautiful with full air conditioning, a well furnished terrace and everything we needed for a comfortable stay. The pool was good and the children spent alot of time in it but there was the usual problems securing a sunbed unless you were up early or waited until lunchtime. The beach was a little disappointing - it was small and there were sharp rocks underfoot in the water so not suitable for small children. Sunbeds on the beach were not included in the hotel price and were expensive - the beach is not exclusive to the hotel and is a few minutes walk and across the busy coast road. We tried beaches further up the coast, but had to travel a few miles to find a better one. The restaurant was good and we enjoyed the food. We visited Porto Cervo and found... Read review

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Advantages: very nice
Disadvantages: 500 meters from the centre

...I spent a wonderful holiday in Sardinia this summer. Now I want to tell you something about a very nice hotel not very expensive. It is located in the Costa Smeralda in the North of Sardinia, one of the most beautiful italian corner. Location It is located in Baja Sardinia, only 4 kilometers far from Porto Cervo. In the village, there are every kind of services (medical service, pharmacy, church, shops…) The Hotel is situated 500 meters from the centre of this village. Beaches Near the Hotel, there is an enchanting beach called "Tre Monti". It is little but wonderful. Hotel The building is very nice, surrounded from flowers and plants. In the central building thre are the receptions, restourants, tv room and bar. The rooms are dislocated in little buildings of two floors. Thre are a swimming pool with deck-chairs and beach... Read review

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