Spiaggia del Principe
Sardinia, Italy
Spiaggia del Principe (Prince's Beach) was the favourite beach of the Aga Khan, who founded the exclusive Costa Smeralda resort area.
Sardinia, Italy
Spiaggia del Principe (Prince's Beach) was the favourite beach of the Aga Khan, who founded the exclusive Costa Smeralda resort area.
Location
Costa Smeralda, Northeast Sardinia
Sand Type
Fine Pink-White
Water Clarity
Crystal Clear
Facilities
Parking, Limited Shade, No Beach Services
Best Season
May – October
Nearest Airport
Olbia Costa Smeralda (OLB)
Spiaggia del Principe (Prince's Beach) was the favourite beach of the Aga Khan, who founded the exclusive Costa Smeralda resort area. Named after him, this beach is a perfect crescent of soft pink-tinged white sand framed by granite boulders and Mediterranean scrub. The water transitions from transparent aquamarine to deep sapphire blue.
Despite its Costa Smeralda address, the beach remains natural and uncommercialised — there are no beach clubs or restaurants on the sand. A short walk from the car park through fragrant Mediterranean maquis leads to this stunning natural amphitheatre.
10-minute walk from car park along a dirt path. Moderate difficulty.
Located on the Costa Smeralda. Drive to the Spiaggia del Principe car park (€5-10 fee). 30 minutes from Olbia airport.
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