Extraordinary Homes by KiG Magazine KiG Summer 2019_WEB | Page 18

CALA DI VOLPE Named for the huge bay which bears its name, the community of Cala di Volpe is home to many high-end restaurants and boutiques as well as yachting services for boat owners. Of special interest is Couelle’s Cala di Volpe Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel offering a large fitness center, tennis courts, and an Olympic- size saltwater swimming pool, as well as a spa. Built in the Mediterranean vernacular typical of the Costa Smeralda, Cala di Volpe is known for its eponymous beach and the nearby coves of Razza du Giunco and Capriccioli, and the longer stretch of beach at Liscia Ruja; shallow waters and lifeguard services ensure safe family bathing. “ This is a very quiet and reserved place with no big roads or traffic— ” ideal for seclusion and relaxation 18 PINK-HUED BEACHES Nearby is the beach of La Celvia, which shares the pinkish hue of neighboring beaches created by sand run through with shell fragments and pink quartz dust from the bordering rocks. La Celvia is considered a paradise for scuba divers, thanks to the beauty of its seabed, and much sought after for its top-end villas with gardens overlooking the beach. It features one of the few gated communities on the Costa Smeralda and vies with Piccolo Romazzino as the most sought-after destination along this stretch of coast. Romazzino, a resort renowned for its restaurants and hotels, boasts a string of luxury villas with extraordinary views of the bay, many of them architectural jewels designed to work well with the surrounding nature. KENSINGTON KENSINGTON EXTRAORDINARY INTERNATIONAL GROUP HOMES