Porto Cervo
Porto Cervo sits on the edge of Sardinia, where the land seems to lean into the sea for a better look. You might wake up to the sound of mopeds, or possibly your neighbor’s yacht party next door (they do love a good horn). Some travelers come for the beaches, others for the gelato that melts quicker than a good excuse in August. If you’ve ever tried to find a parking spot on a summer Saturday here, you know it’s a local sport—just without the medals. They say the best hotel in Porto Cervo is the one with a working air conditioner and a breakfast that includes more than just a lonely croissant. My cousin once tried to order pizza at 4 AM and got handed a map instead. True story.
Local weather in Italy
SPRING
mild & temperate
SUMMER
warm & sunny
AUTUMN
mild & temperate
WINTER
cool
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People flock to Porto Cervo for reasons that are as varied as the patterns on a fisherman’s shirt. Some want to spot celebrities behind sunglasses that cost more than their car, others just want to dip their toes in the water and wonder if the sand is imported (the locals will never tell). The marina, shaped like a horseshoe, fills up with boats that look like floating palaces, and I once saw a seagull attempting to steal a breadstick from a billionaire’s lunch. The seagull won, by the way.
Walking through the village center, you’ll find shops where a single flip-flop could fund your trip back home, but window shopping is still free. Popular things to do in Porto Cervo include people-watching from a café terrace, which is basically a sport during the high season, and exploring hidden coves if you can find them—maps here are more like suggestions. The best hotel in Porto Cervo is often debated, but if your room has a view of the water and someone remembers your coffee order, you’ve hit the jackpot. Just don’t be surprised if your GPS insists you are somewhere in the middle of the sea. Porto Cervo sometimes confuses even the satellites.
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