The Costa Smeralda is not just famous as an exclusive and refined tourist resort but also as one of the most stunning localities in the Mediterranean for its natural, uncontaminated and wild beauty. Nature lovers will find no shortage of fascinating excursions to take from horse riding to nature trails and from mini cruises to boat and dinghy trips with itineraries starting from the Costa Smeralda an going right up to the Maddalena archipelago. And for history lovers the Costa Smeralda, and indeed all of Sardinia, offers many archaeological exciting sites and itineraries from its fascinating past. Near Arzachena, some 20 kilometres from Porto Cervo Marina and as far away as Palau there are a series of archaeological sites dating back to the Nuraghe Age where many nuraghi, giant tombs and necropolises can be admired. The hotel’s reception staff are happy to help guests with information, suggestions and bookings.
Immerse yourself in spectacular scenery while riding a thoroughbred horse along the coast, or go for a romantic horseback ride and gaze at the crystalline sea of Sardinia at sunset
Explore the wonders of Costa Smeralda by bike and have some fun along the way as our guide will take you through San Pantaleo and Monte Moro, from where you can enjoy a spectacular view of the entire Costa Smeralda area. The guided tour is 3 hours and 30 min. and it includes an English speaking guide, the helmet, e-bike and a liability insurance.
From €135 Euro per person.
Feel blown away exploring miles of nature trails from the easier Costa Smeralda trails to the most challenging ones of North Sardinia and the
Archipelago of La Maddalena. Our Concierge team will be able to point out the most accessible trails at easy reach from our Hotel in Costa Smeralda. A guided tour can be arranged with an English speaking guide to take you places you never thought they existed. From €130 Euro per person for a half day experience ( 9am - 1pm)
Enjoy an unforgettable full-day boat experience across the turquoise water of La Maddalena Archipelago on board of a vintage Sailer departing
from Baja Sardinia. Discover the coves and bays located in this wonderful part of Sardinia.
From €135 Euro per person with Lunch included - Full day ( 9:30am - 5:30pm )
An extraordinary site to discover the history of Italy. The Garibaldi Memorial of Caprera and his residence located 20 minutes drive house unique
documents and materials from the history of Giuseppe Garibaldi, the leader capable of leading the unification of Italy. This private guided visit
includes private car transfer with chauffeur directly from the Hotel, Ferry tickets from Palau to La Maddalena and viceversa, an English speaking
guide, access to the Garibaldi museum and his house. Lunch can be organized in La Maddalena (not included)
From €1,050 with Mercedes Viano (max capacity 6 pax) - Full day (10am - 6pm)
Megalithic defensive structures known as Nuraghi date from the Middle to Late Bronze Age (c. 1600-1200 BCE). Let us take you to a private guided tour and discover some of the most important archeological sites in Sardinia such as Nuraghe La Prisgiona and the Giants' graves of Coddu vecchiu. This private guided visit includes the private car with chauffeur directly from the Hotel, an English speaking guide, entry tickets to the Nuraghe and the giants' grave.
From € 800 with Mercedes Viano (max capacity 6 pax) - half day (9am - 1pm)
If in an average country there are 6 centenaries out of 100 thousand, in Sardinia there are 22, which is almost four times the world average. Unveiling the secret of longevity in Sardinia has become the mission of many geneticists and all sort of researchers. Discover the rituals, social life, housing and food in the proximity of the Costa Smeralda region, on a full day guided experience where time stood still to reveal the secrets of longevity.
Price up to 6 guests € 850 - full day ( 9am - 6pm )
(Transportation and Lunch included)
Begin your adventure in the countryside of the Costa Smeralda on a local farm where milking the sheep and goats take place, and if it is the correct time of year to do so, you will also experience how to shear them. With the milk obtained learn how fresh cheese or more traditional type of cheeses are produced.
Price up to 6 guests € 850 - half day ( 9am - 1pm )
(Transportation included with a Mercedes Viano and an English Speaking Guide )