Porto Cervo
| Porto Cervo | |
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| Coordinates: 41°08′N 9°32′E / 41.133°N 9.533°ECoordinates: 41°08′N 9°32′E / 41.133°N 9.533°E | |
| Country |  Italy |
| Region | Sardinia |
| Province | Olbia-Tempio |
| Comune | Arzachena, |
| Elevation | 5 m (16 ft) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 200 |
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| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) |
| Postal code | 07021 |
| Dialing code | 0789 |
Porto Cervo is an Italian seaside resort in northern Sardinia. It is a frazione of the comune of Arzachena, in the province of Olbia-Tempio. The village is the main centre of the Costa Smeralda, on the gulf of the same name. It was created by Prince Karim Aga Khan. Porto Cervo has a resident population of less than 200 inhabitants.
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[edit] Overview
Porto Cervo is home to the Monte di Mola (MdM) art gallery, which is the most important gallery on the Costa Smeralda.
In 2011 it was reported that thieves targeting the wealthy holiday-makers were using sleeping gas to steal from residences without waking the occupants.[1]
[edit] Geography
The centre of the marina is the village, where there are shops, a newsagent, and a supermarket. Close by is the exclusive Yacht Club Costa Smeralda. The end of the marina holds a shipyard capable of repairing large luxury yachts.
[edit] History
The village itself was designed by the famous Architect, Luigi Vietti.
[edit] Gallery
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The church Stella Maris
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Three luxury yachts - Lady Anne, Lady Moura and Pelorus within the port of Porto Cervo. They all belong to the 100 largest luxury yachts.
[edit] References
- ^ John Hooper, "'Sleeping gas' thieves target super-rich at Italian billionaires' resort", The Guardian, 30 August 2011
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