Marina dell'Isola

Tucked away on a private island in the Golfo di Marinella, this is one of Sardinia's more unusual bases — you actually dock on an island, with the legendary waters of Costa Smeralda right on your doorstep. Porto Rotondo is just a short hop away, and the whole area sits well outside the mass-tourism crowds. It's the kind of spot that feels like a genuine find.