The Enchanting Beaches of the Emerald Coast, all to See: 10 Beaches between Portisco and Porto Cervo
Porto Cervo Marina
Porto Cervo in the “Monti di Mola” is a village representative of the Emerald Coast located between Poltu Quatu and Portisco in the municipality of Arzachena in Gallura in Northern Sardinia. Sparsely populated in the winter months, it transforms into a lively and well-frequented town, completely changing its appearance in the summer season.
The Porto of Porto Cervo is famous for hosting renowned mega yachts and the best-known boats in the yachting sector. The port promenade is a very busy walkway, during the summer season it is filled with locals and curious visitors walking between the docks to admire the premium boats it hosts.
The Village of Portisco
Portisco is a charming little village located between Porto Rotondo and Porto Cervo in the northeastern part of Sardinia at the gates of the Emerald Coast. The tourist center of Portisco develops near the beach of the same name and along the marina promenade.
The port of Portisco with its promenade is spacious, welcoming, and equipped with all services; it is famous for hosting boats and yachts every summer that sail the most beautiful and renowned waters in the area.
Emerald Coast: the most beautiful beaches
The entire coastal area between Porto Cervo and Portisco is dotted with small coves and white and fine sandy beaches. Behind the beaches, the mediterranean scrub flourishes with the typical plants in Sardinia that enhance the stunning view of the sea with their fragrances. Here are the most beautiful beaches you can find in the area.
Portisco Beach: very blue
Located a few steps from the port of Portisco towards the north, it is a beach with clear and crystal-clear waters surrounded by rocks and vegetation. Its fine white sand enhances the turquoise color of the sea. A well-equipped beach with ample parking, perfect when you want to reach the sea effortlessly and enjoy every comfort.
- Distance from Portisco about 500 meters - travel time by car: 2 minutes
- Distance from Porto Cervo about 14 Km - travel time by car: 15 minutes
Rena Bianca Portisco Beach: delightful
Continuing north about 2 Km from Portisco, you will find the picturesque beach of Rena Bianca, named for the color of its white and fine sand with shallow waters. A stretch of beach certainly among the most beautiful thanks to the contrast of emerald-green-turquoise-blue colors enhanced by the presence of Mediterranean scrub in the hinterland. A well-equipped beach close to Portisco with services, a bar, and a restaurant that deserves a visit.
How to reach Rena Bianca Beach in Portisco
- Distance from Portisco about 2 Km - travel time by car: 5 minutes
- Distance from Porto Cervo about 13 Km - travel time by car: 15 minutes
Razza di Juncu Beach: untouched
Razza di Giunco or Cala Razza di Juncu is a well-known beach in the Emerald Coast for its wild and untouched nature surrounding it and the captivating color of its waters. Fine white sand and granite rocks, a small cove equipped with services ideal for visits even with dogs.
How to reach Razza di Juncu Beach
- Distance from Portisco about 6 Km - travel time by car: 6 minutes
- Distance from Porto Cervo about 11 Km - travel time by car: 13 minutes
Liscia Ruja Beach: unforgettable
The enchanting Liscia Ruja beach is located on the sides of a small promontory that creates a wide natural inlet separating it from Petra Ruja beach. This beach, which lies between Cala di Volpe and Punta Ligata, is one of the largest and best-known beaches of the Emerald Coast, well-equipped and organized. It is certainly famous for its soft white sand, the charming granite rocks sculpted and leveled over time by wind and sea, and the evergreen Mediterranean scrub behind it.
How to reach Liscia Ruja Beach
- Distance from Portisco about 5 Km - travel time by car: 11 minutes
- Distance from Porto Cervo about 13 Km - travel time by car: 15 minutes
Cala Di Volpe Beach: coveted
Cala di Volpe is a beautiful beach in the heart of Gallura and the Emerald Coast located just minutes from the town of Abbiadori between the beaches of Razza di Junco and Capriccioli. A charming place sheltered from almost all winds, Cala di Volpe beach is undoubtedly one of the most famous and exclusive bays in the area. It is very famous for its beauty, the presence of exclusive yachts, and also because some scenes of a James Bond 007 film were filmed in the surroundings of Cala di Volpe.
How to reach Cala di Volpe Beach
- Distance from Portisco about 10 Km - travel time by car: 11 minutes
- Distance from Porto Cervo about 7 Km - travel time by car: 11 minutes
La Celvia Beach: famous
Another famous beach that you absolutely cannot miss is La Celvia beach with its pink-white sand, its clear waters, surrounded by rocks and lush vegetation. The beach is located near Cala Di Volpe, close to Capriccioli, a reference point for Costa Smeralda regulars. There are services of every kind available on the beach. From La Celvia beach, it's also interesting to visit the beach of the Elephant Rock.
- Distance from Portisco about 10 Km - driving time: 12 minutes
- Distance from Porto Cervo about 9 Km - driving time: 12 minutes
Capriccioli Beach: renowned
The well-known Capriccioli beach is just a few kilometers from Cala di Volpe and from Romazzino. It is a small and truly lovely beach entirely surrounded by Mediterranean scrub. It features very fine light sand, particularly suitable for bathing thanks to its shallow and very clear waters. Some of the most weddings have been celebrated on the beaches between Capriccioli and Cala di Volpe.
How to get to Capriccioli Beach
- Distance from Portisco about 13 Km - driving time: 11 minutes
- Distance from Porto Cervo about 9 Km - driving time: 13 minutes
Beach of the Prince: royal
Poltu di li Cogghj better known by the name of the Beach of the Prince is located between Capriccioli and Romazzino and is a deep bay protected by a lush promontory. Legend has it that its name comes from the fact that it was the favorite of the Aga Khan. A wild and beautiful stretch of coastline that leaves you speechless with every visit. A beach that absolutely must be visited. In the distance, you can see the promontory of Capo Figari, the Mortorio Islands with the rocks of Mortoriotto, the Soffi Islands and Le Camere – part of the National Park Archipelago La Maddalena.
How to get to the Beach of the Prince
- Distance from Portisco about 11 Km - driving time: 13 minutes
- Distance from Porto Cervo about 10 Km - driving time: 13 minutes
Romazzino Beach: turquoise
Turquoise water, powdery white and pink sand mixed with colorful grains, intense green Mediterranean scrub are the strengths of Romazzino beach in the heart of Costa Smeralda. A beach so famous that it needs no introduction. In the distance, you can see the Mortorio, Soffi, and Le Camere Islands which are part of the National Park Archipelago La Maddalena.
- Distance from Portisco about 12 Km - driving time: 14 minutes
- Distance from Porto Cervo about 10 Km driving time: 14 minutes
Pevero Beach: painted
The beaches Grande Pevero and Piccolo Pevero are two postcard-like coves nestled in the heart of the Gulf Del Pevero near Porto Cervo. Bays with very white, soft sand and a sea with pastel colors. The Grande Pevero beach is a little further south, equipped with all comforts, very wide and about 300 meters long, ideal for a walk and to admire the view. The Piccolo Pevero beach is located just north; it is smaller and more secluded with a shallow bottom ideal for swimming in the center of Costa Smeralda.
- Distance from Portisco about 14 Km - driving time: 20 minutes
- Distance from Porto Cervo about 4 Km - driving time: 5 minutes