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Costa Smeralda
Discover the history of the Costa Smeralda, from the birth of the project in the 1960s to its transformation into one of the Mediterranean’s most iconic destinations. This section explores Porto Cervo, the marina, the small squares, the historic hotels, the beaches, the architecture, the landscape, and the symbolic places that have shaped the area’s international identity.
Liscia Ruja: the great beach of the Costa Smeralda
Liscia Ruja is much more than a beach: amid crystal-clear waters, Mediterranean scrub, and the history of the area, it reveals the authentic soul of the Costa Smeralda.
Costa Smeralda Consortium: Origins, Role, and Identity
Learn how the Costa Smeralda Consortium helped transform a stretch of Gallura into an iconic destination, preserving its landscape, architecture, and identity.
Spiaggia del Principe, the symbol of the Costa Smeralda: history and memory
Spiaggia del Principe: history, landscape, and identity of the Costa Smeralda, one of Sardinia’s most recognizable symbols.
Baja Sardinia and the Costa Smeralda: sea, tourism, and Gallura
Baja Sardinia tells the story of the meeting between the sea, tourism, and Gallurese identity, showing the evolution of the Costa Smeralda through landscape and accessibility.
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Costa Smeralda as an International Destination: A Global Symbol
Discover how the international destination of Costa Smeralda became a global symbol through its landscape, hospitality, yachting, and international relations.
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Photographing the Costa Smeralda: places, light, and visual identity
A practical guide to photographing the Costa Smeralda: iconic locations, Mediterranean light, architecture, and landscapes to showcase in every shot.
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Costa Smeralda and Cinema: Landscapes and Visual Culture
Costa Smeralda and cinema tell the story of the connection between landscape, architecture, and the images that have made this stretch of Gallura famous around the world.
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The Myth of the Costa Smeralda: History, Images, and Territorial Reality
Analysis of the myth of the Costa Smeralda through documented history, tourism imagery, architecture, media, and the territorial reality of Gallura.
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The Meaning and Origin of the Name Costa Smeralda
Discover how the name Costa Smeralda was inspired by the color of the sea and became an internationally recognized place brand.
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The Costa Smeralda in the 1960s: the landscape before the myth
Discover what the Costa Smeralda was like before tourism development: natural landscapes, the local economy, the sea, and Gallura’s traditions.
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Romazzino Costa Smeralda: Architecture and Coastal Landscape
Discover Romazzino Costa Smeralda, where Gallura’s nature, iconic architecture, and coastal history shape Sardinia’s timeless seaside landscape.
Porto Cervo: symbolic heart of the Costa Smeralda
Porto Cervo is the symbolic center of the Costa Smeralda, with its marina, small squares, Mediterranean architecture, and social life.
Porto Cervo’s Piazzetta: History and Identity of the Costa Smeralda
The Piazzetta di Porto Cervo is the symbolic heart of the Costa Smeralda, where history, architecture, collective memory, and territorial identity come together.
The Birth of Porto Cervo: the Costa Smeralda in the 1960s
Discover how the birth of Porto Cervo transformed Gallura in the 1960s, giving rise to the modern Costa Smeralda.
Heart of the Costa Smeralda: Porto Cervo, Guide and History
Discover why Porto Cervo is considered the heart of the Costa Smeralda, with its architecture, marina, small squares, and the history of the tourism project.
Costa Smeralda Consortium: Origins, Role, and Identity
Learn how the Costa Smeralda Consortium helped transform a stretch of Gallura into an iconic destination, preserving its landscape, architecture, and identity.