CORSICA AND SARDINIA
One of the true jewels of the Mediterranean boasting almost 2,000 km of pristine coastline comprising hidden coves and spectacular sandy beaches fringing an emerald sea, the stunning island of Sardinia is a beach lover’s paradise. There is plenty to experience inland too, where the terrain is mountainous, rugged and dotted with nuraghe – bizarre Bronze Age stone ruins which look like beehives. And of course, for gourmet and culture vultures, the capital Cagliari and ancient walled city of Alghero are not to be missed. 34
One of Sardinia’s most alluring spots and superyacht utopia is the exclusive Costa Smeralda. Created by the Aga Khan in the 1960s to attract the jet set and Hollywood A-listers, this is the place to people watch over a cocktail or two before taking a tour of the area’s upscale designer boutiques. A short 14 km sail away due north is Corsica, Sardinia’s equally impressive French cousin. An island idyll of chic coastal towns, wild forest hinterlands and prestigious vineyards, Corsica’s towering craggy granite peaks and sheer mountain ridges make sailing around its shores the perfect way to navigate this incredibly unspoilt and geographically diverse region.
