Question 1

How much does a day in Costa Smeralda like this cost?

Accepted Answer

Parking (€5-10), packed lunch, free beach: under €20 per person. Adding the sunset cruise with aperitif keeps you around €60-70: less than a front-row sunbed at Pevero.

Question 2

Can you visit Porto Cervo without spending money?

Accepted Answer

Yes: the walk between the square, the Stella Maris church, and the marina is free and beautiful at sunset. Parking is the only expense; a coffee at the counter is the minimum investment for a table with a view.

Question 3

Are the free beaches as nice as those of the establishments?

Accepted Answer

It’s the same sea, often the same beach: establishments occupy a portion and the rest is free. Capriccioli and Liscia Ruja have large free areas with the same water as beach clubs that charge hundreds of euros.

Question 4

Do you need a car for this strategy?

Accepted Answer

Yes: public transport to the beaches of the Costa is almost non-existent. A small rental car booked in advance is the expense that enables all the rest of the savings.

Low-cost Costa Smeralda: experience it without spending a fortune