Porto Cervo Holidays

Cosmopolitan nightlife and a bustling marina
Holidays in Porto Cervo offer the chance to visit the chic and very fashionable capital of the Costa Smeralda, considered to be perhaps the most beautiful stretch of coastline on the Mediterranean. The town exudes sophistication, with holidays in Porto Cervo boasting exclusive shops and boutiques, cosmopolitan nightlife and a bustling marina lined with luxury yachts and cruisers. Although the region is famous for attracting the wealthy and elite, Porto Cervo holidays do offer a selection of more affordable accommodation, and the town is a fun and exciting place to visit if staying nearby.

Capital of the Costa Smeralda, set amongst some spectacular scenery
A modern-purpose built resort developed in the early 1960's, the town has become the main tourist centre along the Costa Smeralda, with holidays in Porto Cervo offering a lively hub with an upmarket atmosphere. The village is made up of a pedestrian centre, with narrow streets lined with expensive boutiques and restaurants, and a collection of traditional low-rise buildings. Home to a well-equipped natural port, which boasts a large and prestigious yacht club and is a frequent host of international sailing events, holidays in Porto Cervo offers a host of sporting activities, from sailing, diving and windsurfing, to tennis and golf. There are some stunning white sandy beaches just along the coastline, many within easy reach whilst on holiday in Porto Cervo.

Playground of the rich and famous, home to a sophisticated scene
Nightlife is legendary in the glamorous capital of the Costa Smeralda, with holidays in Porto Cervo attracting an international jet-set crowd to its fashionable hotspots. The town comes alive after dark, with holidays in Porto Cervo offering a huge choice of bars, clubs and discos, catering for all age groups. Other places to visit whilst on a holiday in Porto Cervo include Palau, where ferries leave for trips to the archipelago of La Maddalena, Arzachena with its abundance of 'nuraghe', the tourist resort of Cannigione and the pretty mountain town of San Pantaleo.

Porto Cervo weather
Porto Cervo is a mild to warm destination throughout the year, with daytime temperatures typically above 10C even during winter, shooting up to between 26 and 29C during the summer months. The days are also longest at this time, with 10 or 11 hours of sunshine being the norm for June holidays, July holidays and August holidays. The days are shorter in autumn and spring with 6 to 9 hours of sunshine being more common, and rain is also more likely at this time, although the actual quantity of rainfall remains minimal and the temperatures hover at a balmy mid-teen mark. Winters remain mild but are the wettest months, and frost is possible.

Porto Cervo all-inclusive holidays
Ideal for a romantic holiday, all-inclusive Porto Cervo offer the chance to experience the beauty of the island and completely switch off in the process, whilst basking in the Mediterranean sunshine and soaking up the charm of the region. All the essentials are covered on an all-inclusive Porto Cervo holiday, from meals, drinks and snacks to daily activities and entertainment, and guests can choose to do as much, or as little, as they like whilst away - all for one price. Luxury hotels offer an upmarket base for all-inclusive holidays to Porto Cervo, with many ideally located on the coast and boasting private stretches of beach for guests use, as well as a host of facilities and services. Regular dining plans on all-inclusive Porto Cervo holidays enable guests to enjoy stress-free days without worrying about where to eat, and how much it will cost, and provide a welcome routine to the day. Extensive buffets offered on all-inclusive Porto Cervo holidays ensure no-one goes hungry, and allow guests to sample a choice of cuisines, from local Italian fare to varied international cuisines. Activities available on all-inclusive activity holidays to Porto Cervo do vary depending on the hotel, with typical facilities including swimming pools, tennis courts, fitness centres, gyms and spas. The resort also offers water sports, and is a popular destination for sailing and boating of any kind, with the lively and bustling marina always busy.