Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

Can you visit Porto Cervo without spending?

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 bar remains the minimal investment for a table with a view.

Question 3

Are free beaches as nice as those of beach clubs?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

Is a car necessary for this strategy?

Accepted Answer

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

Costa Smeralda low cost: experience it without spending a fortune