Costa Smeralda

Assouline's coffee-table book "Costa Smeralda" takes readers on an unforgettable journey to Costa Smeralda, the Italian dream destination on the northeastern tip of Sardinia where luxury, nature, architecture and hospitality go hand-in-hand. The fashionable Porto Cervo has attracted the international jet set to the resort since the 1960s. 

In perfect harmony with nature, Costa Smeralda emerged from the uninhabited, unspoiled area at the northeastern tip of Sardinia. Prince Aga Khan and other interested parties discovered the boundless potential of the area and set to work to develop and transform Costa Smeralda into an exclusive, luxury vacation destination. VIP guests such as Marisa Berenson, Roberto and Eva Cavalli, and Naomi Campbell, have since been lured by the scents of juniper mixed with the salty spray of the ever-present Mediterranean Sea. The natural bounty of the region combines seamlessly with an original architectural style that makes Costa Smeralda a unique destination.

Consorzio Costa Smeralda was founded on March 14, 1962 by order of Prince Karim Aga Khan with the aim of planning and balancing urban and residential development within the territorial limits of Costa Smeralda. The Consorzio, located in the heart of the village of Porto Cervo, has improved the tourist destination over the past sixty years while overseeing the protection of the area's environment. Smeralda Holding, the largest member of the Consorzio Costa Smeralda, has the relative majority and owns the main hotels (Hotel Cervo, Hotel Pitrizza, Hotel Romazzino, Hotel Cala di Volpe), land, restaurants, stores on Costa Smeralda.

Assouline Travel Series
The Assouline Travel Series takes readers on a journey to the most sought-after cities, sharing the stories and celebrating the hotspots and characters that have made each location a must-see. Exclusive vintage and original photographs reveal the distinctive spirit and DNA of the place, and each volume is presented in a striking, vibrant hardcover inspired by the destination.

Specifications
Title: Costa Smeralda
Author: Cesare Cunaccia
Publisher: Assouline
Size: 250 x 330 x 30 mm
Size: 288 pages
Weight: 2,998 kg
Language: English
Material: Hardcover
ISBN: 9781649801005

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