Costa Smeralda in September: enjoy the coast at a quieter pace
September brings a different pace to Costa Smeralda, one of Sardinia’s best-known destinations. The sea and landscapes that made this part of Gallura famous remain the main attraction, while the general atmosphere settles down after the busiest weeks of summer.
It suits travellers who want to combine beaches, restaurants, scenic drives and visits to coastal destinations without basing their holiday around the July and August party scene.
Costa Smeralda in September: beaches and landscapes
Porto Cervo is the best-known destination in Costa Smeralda, but September also gives visitors space to focus on the landscape that surrounds it. Capriccioli, Liscia Ruja, Cala di Volpe and the many small bays along the coast combine Mediterranean vegetation, granite rocks and the turquoise and emerald shades the area is famous for.
In September the sea is still warm and traffic on the SS125 and the road to Porto Cervo often eases compared with August: the drive from Olbia Airport to Porto Cervo is about 30 km, with travel time depending on traffic.
Exploring Costa Smeralda with a private driver
Transport is worth planning even in September: Porto Cervo and Cala di Volpe are only a few kilometres apart, but many beaches are reached by minor roads with limited parking. Beaches, hotels, restaurants and coastal villages are spread across the area, and visitors may want to reach several different locations during the same day.
Blue Car Service organises transfers with vehicles suitable for private travellers, families and groups, from hotels, private villas, ports and Olbia Airport, as well as for journeys involving several stops.
A journey tailored to your plans
With a private chauffeur there is no parking to look for and no route to follow. A morning can begin in Porto Cervo, continue at one of the nearby beaches and include lunch or an afternoon stop elsewhere along the coast.
A typical day: breakfast in Porto Cervo, the beach at Capriccioli or Liscia Ruja in the morning, lunch at Cala di Volpe, an aperitif in Porto Rotondo.
Blue Car Service provides professional drivers and high-end vehicles, for single transfers or with the chauffeur at your disposal for the whole day.
