Costa Smeralda · Summer 2026
Where the Emerald Coast
comes alive
From sunset aperitifs on the marina to all-night DJ sets beneath the Sardinian stars — Porto Cervo and Porto Rotondo define the Mediterranean’s most exclusive summer season.
Season opens late May
Peak: June – September
Reservations essential
Costa Smeralda is one of the most exclusive and captivating destinations in Sardinia, renowned for its crystal-clear waters, breathtaking beaches and elegant venues. Porto Cervo and Porto Rotondo are the jewels of this coastline, offering a wide range of experiences — from sunset aperitifs to dinner shows and live music nights. From late May 2026, all top clubs, cocktail bars and exclusive venues open their doors. From June through September, every corner of the coast comes alive with exclusive events, live music and DJ sets under the stars.
Porto CervoThe crown jewel of Costa Smeralda. Ringed by granite cliffs and turquoise bays, Porto Cervo draws superyachts and international jet-setters each summer. Its Promenade du Port — lined with design boutiques and concept bars — sets the scene for evenings that drift effortlessly from aperitif to after-hours. Dress codes are strictly upscale after sunset: tailored shirts, designer dresses, polished shoes. Casual attire is turned away. |
Porto RotondoA touch more intimate than Porto Cervo, Porto Rotondo’s marina is the heartbeat of its social life. Guests sip cocktails while luxury yachts drift past, and live bands — local Sardinian acts and international artists alike — fill the waterfront air from early evening. The Country Club has anchored this scene for decades, balancing sophistication with a genuine sense of fun. |
Spotlight venues
New era · 2025–2026
Twiga Porto Cervo — a new chapter for Billionaire’s legendary address
The iconic space that once housed Billionaire — Flavio Briatore’s storied club since 1998 — reopened as Twiga Porto Cervo in summer 2025, importing the same Côte d’Azur glamour of Twiga Monte Carlo. Spanning 2,200 m² across two levels, the venue follows a “dinner to club” philosophy. The first floor hosts Light Flowers House, a Mediterranean bistro with dinner shows and live performances. The second floor, Vesta, is a fine-dining restaurant with sweeping views over the Costa Smeralda. International DJs curate the soundtrack from 10 pm onwards.
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2,200
Square metres
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2
Levels & concepts
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10pm
Club doors open
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Baja Sardinia Phi Beach transforms each summer into a Nammos residency — blue-and-white parasols, sculpted granite coastline, and Aegean-inflected dining at Luciano’s restaurant. The beach day runs noon–6 pm; the club opens from 6 pm with welcome drinks, sunset views, and DJ sets carrying well past midnight. Artists such as Loco Dice and Meduza have headlined here. 📅 13 Jun – 31 Aug · 🕛 From noon · 🎟 From ~€30 |
Porto Cervo · Golfo di Pevero Where the concept of a nightclub merges with a music mission. Resident DJ Sara Bluma drives the house, electro and techno programme. International guests like Joseph Capriati have closed Ferragosto nights here. A 7-course tasting menu by Executive Chef Luca Pessina (€120 pp) opens each evening before the club begins. 🕘 21:00 – 05:00 · 👔 Smart dress · 🎵 House / Techno |
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Porto Cervo Opened July 2025 with considerable fanfare, JustMe blends an elegant restaurant, sophisticated club and live-entertainment stage into a single venue. Evenings begin with dinner accompanied by live music, then shift into a DJ set with surprise guests. The Roberto Cavalli aesthetic — bold, maximalist, unapologetically glamorous — permeates every detail. 📅 From Jul 2025 · ⭐ Dinner + club |
Porto Cervo A Costa Smeralda institution whose atmosphere remains intact over time. Sottovento trades on understated elegance — cocktails at golden hour on a sea-view terrace that ranks among the most coveted aperitif spots on the entire coast. Every evening is a promise of elegance, laughter and a feeling found nowhere else. 🌅 Sunset aperitifs · 🌊 Sea views |
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Porto Cervo A sensory journey between the power of fire and the delicacy of the sea. CUE is a churrasquería-style restaurant where open-fire cooking meets coastal Sardinian produce under the stars. Whether for a romantic dinner or a group celebration, every visit is engineered into a memory — one of the most distinctive dining concepts on the Costa Smeralda. 🔥 Open-fire cooking · ⭐ Fine dining |
Poltu Quatu More than a restaurant or beach club — a multisensory experience where Mediterranean taste meets international glamour. Natural elegance, live music and refined dishes blend in a vibrant marina atmosphere. Particularly popular with the superyacht crowd, who arrive directly by tender from Poltu Quatu’s deep-water berths. 🎵 Live music · ⛵ Marina access |
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Porto Rotondo One of the most exclusive new openings on the northern coast, Pineta Porto Rotondo brings themed evenings, curated DJ sets and guest DJ nights to an outdoor summer setting framed by Mediterranean pines. An aperitif-to-club format makes it accessible early in the evening before the night takes hold. 🎵 DJ sets · 🌿 Outdoor setting |
Porto Rotondo One of the longest-running nightlife institutions on the Costa Smeralda, the Country Club has maintained its allure across decades through a combination of live acts and DJ sets. Dancing under the stars in an elegant outdoor setting is the signature experience. Its continuity — the same DNA season after season — draws loyal regulars back each summer. 🏛 Decades of history · 🎵 Live + DJ sets |
Season calendar
Essential tips for 2026
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📅 Book tables early
VIP tables at Twiga, Nammos and The Sanctuary sell out weeks in advance during July and August. Walk-ins are rarely possible after mid-July. |
👔 Dress code enforced
Smart attire after sunset is non-negotiable. Tailored trousers and designer dresses are expected. Shorts, flip-flops and sleeveless tops are refused at the door. |
🕛 Nights start late
Dinners often run until midnight. Clubs only warm up around 1 am. A long, leisurely dinner is always the first act of the evening. |
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🚗 Allow for parking
Venue parking costs €10+ per night in June, rising in August. Designated drivers or water taxis between marinas are the preferred solution. |
💶 Budget realistically
Entry tickets start around €30 including a welcome drink. Tasting menus run €120+. Minimum table spends apply at most clubs. Tipping is customary. |
⛵ Arrive by sea
Verde Beach and Nammos sit directly on marinas. Arriving by tender or water taxi from a charter yacht is both practical and the preferred mode for regulars. |
Season dates and lineups are subject to change. Venues typically publish their 2026 event calendars from April onwards. Reservations for peak summer weeks (late July – mid-August) are strongly recommended as soon as schedules are announced.
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