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Fraction of the city of Olbia, Porto Rotondo is one of the most sought after tourist destinations in Sardinia. And 'in the north-east of the island, in the area between the Gulf and the Gulf of Marinella Cugnana, and stands on the promontory of Monte Ladu and Punta Volpe, its territory, which covers five hectares, is part of the province of Olbia-Tempio.

It is about 18 km from Olbia, and little more from Palau, and Arzachena a reputation is well-equipped port city, which is able to accommodate 800 boats, in an area of ​​the city, Punta Lada, is the summer residence of Silvio Berlusconi's Villa Charterhouse, overlooking the Gulf of Marinella.

Porto Rotondo was established by the Venetian family of Dona delle Rose in 1967: his story is reminiscent of the Emerald Coast, founded in 1962 with the intent, very successful, to transform that part of territory in a popular tourist destination. Its architecture, however, recalls Venice, in fact, the main square is called the Piazzetta San Marco. There are many famous beaches by tourists, the beach stand out among all the Pebbles, beach Ira, one of the Algae, and that of Fox Point, which rises on the area, and the beaches of Punta Asfodeli.

From the marina of Porto Rotondo, charming and fun trips are possible for everyone.

One of the most popular routes is the round-cannigione port that allows a visit to the archipelago of La Maddalena islands with stops at the pristine rooms.

You can also visit the exclusive resorts of Porto Cervo and Baia Sardinia. If yachts and boats

The Yacht Club Porto Rotondo was founded in 1985 by brothers Delle Rose. Two years later in 1987, is incorporated in the Costa Smeralda Yacht Club, owned by the Aga Khan. Ten years later, for reasons of prestige and pride of the club back to being independent. Every two years the event is organized "Vintage Sails in Porto Rotondo," which sees the participation of over 50 yachts from many different sizes and characteristics. Participate in the regatta it is like the vintage yacht "Cambria" and "Lulworth" both of the 20's and 70's classic yachts as "the angneta", owned by the Agnelli lawyer.

But there are of course the sparkling new modern yachts, who see in a major international showcase event. Particularly interesting is the clubhouse, built entirely of wood ash that envelops the visitor in a warm sea. Important there is also a sailing school which sits in second place in Italy as the number of subscribers and professionalism.