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Porto Cervo

Sardinia, Italy · Europe

About Porto Cervo

Porto Cervo is worth a stop: 25 minutes from La Maddalena, 15km from La Maddalena Archipelago.

Porto Cervo is a town located in Sardinia, Italy. With a population of 2,050, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Porto Cervo sits in Italy, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Rome time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Porto Cervo to your route.

About Porto Cervo

Yacht Club Costa Smeralda was established by Karim al-Husseini (known by the title Aga Khan IV) in 1967. Located in Porto Cervo in Costa Smeralda, northern Sardinia, it provides services for recreational sailors. The club challenged for the 1983 America's Cup with Azzurra in Newport, Rhode Island, coming third. In

Read more 1984, it hosted the World 12-Metre Class championship, and in 1987 challenged for the America's Cup with Azzurra '87 off Fremantle, Western Australia. The club was chosen by the Royal Perth Yacht Club as the Challenger of Record for the 1987 edition.

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Where is Porto Cervo located?

Porto Cervo is located in Sardinia, Italy, Europe. The coordinates are 41.1406 latitude, 9.5327 longitude.

What is the population of Porto Cervo?

Porto Cervo has a population of approximately 2,050 people, making it a town in Italy.

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Quick Information

Population
2,050
Continent
Europe
Country
Italy
Region
Sardinia
Timezone
Europe/Rome
Coordinates
41.1406, 9.5327

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Italy

Police
113
Ambulance
118
Fire
115
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

ACI roadside assistance: 803 116. ZTL (limited traffic zones) in city centres are camera-enforced.

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Worth the detour from Porto Cervo

4 notable places within an hour's drive.

beach

Costa Smeralda

A glamorous stretch of northeastern Sardinia coastline known for its turquoise waters, white sand beaches, and luxury resorts.

7 km · about 10 min drive

national park

La Maddalena Archipelago

A national park of seven main islands off northeastern Sardinia with pristine beaches, granite rock formations, and crystal-clear waters.

15 km · about 30 min drive

natural wonder

Capo Testa

A surreal headland of wind-sculpted granite boulders near Santa Teresa Gallura at Sardinia's northern tip.

34 km · about 40 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Bonifacio

A dramatic citadel town perched atop sheer white limestone cliffs at the southern tip of Corsica, overlooking the strait to Sardinia.

42 km · about 50 min drive

Driving roads near Porto Cervo

  • 42 kmBonifacioA dramatic citadel town perched atop sheer white limestone cliffs at the southern tip of Corsica, overlooking the strait to Sardinia.
  • 77 kmCol de BavellaCorsica's most spectacular mountain pass at 1218m, winding through twisted granite needles and fragrant pine forests in the island's wild interior.

Driving in Italy

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.82/litre
Motorway tolls
~€8.50/100km

When to drive here

April to October

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