italy · April — October

Sardinia

The Costa Smeralda for the granite and the maquis, Porto Cervo for the harbour, the inland courses for the round that justifies an hour by helicopter from Capri or Saint-Tropez. Addresses landing here through the season.

Where to begin

The mix this season — a room, a table, an afternoon.

The addresses I would send to a friend on the first visit. The full guide is below.

Golf · 18 holes · Costa Smeralda

Golf · Pevero (Sardinia)

Trent Jones Sr.'s Costa Smeralda course — eighteen holes between two bays, the round that justifies the helicopter from Capri or Porto Cervo.

· 18 holes designed by Robert Trent Jones Sr.
· Between the Bay of Pevero and the Bay of Cala di Volpe
· Open April through October
· Members and resort guests
· Reach out for the introduction

Day · archipelago

Day-charter · La Maddalena

From Porto Cervo, the day across La Maddalena — Spargi, Budelli's pink beach, Razzoli for the final swim before the return.

· Anchorages: Spargi, Budelli, Razzoli, Santa Maria
· Full-day from Porto Cervo
· Captained motor yachts 18-30m
· National park permit handled

60m+ · 7 nights

Superyacht · week Costa Smeralda → Corsica

Seven nights from Porto Cervo into Corsica — Bonifacio, the Lavezzi, the Scandola reserve, return via the Maddalena.

· 60m+ · 12 guests · 16-20 crew
· Anchorages: Lavezzi, Scandola, Cala Coticcio
· Tender, jet skis, paddle on board
· Book by April for August departure