Costa Smeralda ("Emerald Coast") is a coastal area in northern Sardinia, 55 km long and covering more than 30 km², with enchanting beaches and a system of villages built according to an extremely detailed urban plan. The area is a very popular tourist destination. A coastal image featured on a United States postal stamp. ... Sardinia (Sardigna, Sardinna or Sardinnia in the Sardinian language, Sardegna in Italian, Sardenya in Catalan), is the second largest island in the Mediterranean Sea (Sicily is the largest), between Italy, Spain and Tunisia, south of Corsica. ... 90 mile beach Australia 90 mile beach Australia A beach or strand is a geological formation consisting of loose rock particles such as sand, shingle, cobble, or even shell along the shoreline of a body of water. ... Urban, city, or town planning, deals with design of the built environment from the municipal and metropolitan perspective. ... A tourist boat travels the River Seine in Paris, France Tourism can be defined as the act of travel for the purpose of recreation, and the provision of services for this act. ...

The main towns and villages in the area are Arzachena, Olbia, Porto Cervo, Liscia di Vacca, Capriccioli and Romazzino. For Pontic Olbia, the Greek colony on the Black Sea coast, see Olbia, Ukraine. ...

Annually in September the Sardinia Cup sailing regatta is held off the coast, usually featuring famous boats. September is the ninth month of the year in the Gregorian Calendar and one of four Gregorian months with the length of 30 days. ... Wooden sailing boat Sailing is motion across a body of water in a sailing ship, or smaller boat, powered by wind. ... A regatta is a boat race or series of boat races. ...

Achaeological sites include Li Muri, Nuragici People's "Tomba dei Giganti" (Giants' Tomb). Importance and applicability Archaeology is the study of human nature and attempts to illuminate the question of what it means to be human. ...

The development of the area started in 1961, and was financed by a consortium of companies. The president of the consortium and representative figure was Prince Karim Aga Khan. Famous architects involved in the project included Busiri-Vici and Vietti. 1961 was a common year starting on Sunday (link will take you to calendar). ... Aga Khan IV (Prince Karim Aga Khan or Prince Karim El Husseni) (born December 13, 1936) is the current (49th) Imam of the Shia Imami Ismaili Muslims since July 11, 1957. ... Architect at his drawing board, 1893 An architect is a person involved in the art of planning, designing and overseeing the construction of buildings, or more generally, the designer of a scheme or plan. ...

See also

• tourist destinations of Sardinia

This is a list of the most famous tourist destinations of Sardinia. ...

External links

Map of Costa Smeralda

• Sardinia Hotel & Villa Guide