LVMH to Manage Two of The Most Renowned And Exclusive Hotels in Costa Smeralda

LVMH luxury group intends to further strengthen its lead in experiential luxury. Sardegna Resorts, a Smeralda Holding Company wholly-owned by Qatar Investment Authority (“QIA”), has signed agreements with LVMH Hospitality Excellence, to manage two of the most renowned and exclusive hotels in Costa Smeralda. LVMH Hospitality Excellence belongs to the world’s leading luxury group LVMH … Read more

Waterfront Costa Smeralda: The curtain rises once again on the most exclusive summer location

  A space of minimalist elegance and pure forms opens its doors to all the most demanding yachtsmen. A unique location that continues to stand out for its refined design and contents. In a unique setting which attracts yachtsmen and enthusiasts from around the world, the curtain rises once again on the most exclusive luxury … Read more

The most elegant car of summer 2020 to be crowned at Poltu Quatu Classic Costa Smeralda

 

 

The futuristic GFG VISION 2030 and the Bandini Dora to be premiered at 2020 Poltu Quatu Classic Costa Smeralda.

Poltu Quatu Classic Costa Smeralda – Concours d’Elegance for Classic Cars; @poltu-quatu.com

Poltu Quatu Classic Costa Smeralda 2020 – Concours d’Elegance for Classic Cars. The last edition of the Concorso d’Eleganza Poltu Quatu Classic saw the Ferrari brand triumph after the victories in previous editions signed Alfa Romeo and Bugatti.

Poltu Quatu Classic returns to the scene of major international events with the fifth edition of the most glamorous Concours d’Elegance of the summer. On July 10th, 11th and 12th, authentic four-wheeled jewels from the most important Italian and European collections of vintage cars will parade through the streets of the Costa Smeralda.

The Jury of the Competition will be chaired for the third year in a row by Paolo Tumminelli, the well-known automotive historian who has created and refined in recent years an almost infallible evaluation system. With him will be the well-known designer Fabrizio Giugiaro who will realize as a tradition the trophy “Best in Show” that will be awarded to the winning car of the Concorso d’Eleganza Poltu Quatu Classic 2020, Luciano Bertolero founder of Auto Classic and great expert Ferrari, Afshin Behnia CEO of Petrolicious, Alberto Vassallo CEO of Car and Vintage and J. Philip Rathgen CEO of Classic Driver, the three best-known social media in the automotive world.

The innovations included in this year’s program are mainly about the day on Saturday that will start in the morning with a long scenic tour of the Costa Smeralda through a route designed ad hoc by the organizers to give the participants unforgettable scenarios to admire behind the wheel of their cars. The rest of the day will be lived in total relaxation in the famous Vesper Beach of Capriccioli made famous by the movie “007 – The Spy Who Loved Me” where the protagonist Roger Moore emerges with his car from the crystal clear water of the Costa Smeralda in the company of Barbara Bach and where the protagonists of Poltu Quatu Classic 2020 will be guests of the Vesper Beach Club. There will be no shortage on the way back to Poltu Quatu the passage and exhibition of the cars of the Concorso in Porto Cervo at the time of the aperitif.

Poltu Quatu Classic Costa Smeralda – Concours d’Elegance for Classic Cars; @poltu-quatu.com

The participants will live another beautiful experience between visits to historic villages of Sardinia and days at the beach, driving their luxury vintage cars along the breathtaking scenery of the Costa Smeralda and the daredevils will be able to experience the thrill of high speed at sea thanks to the “Off Shore Experience”, also included in this year’s program by the organizers of the event, in company with the 5 times Motorboating World Champion Aaron Ciantar.

The GFG Style of Giorgetto and Fabrizio Giugiaro will bring to Sardinia as a world premiere the two prototypes that were to be presented at the Geneva Motor Show, then canceled, we are talking about the futuristic GFG VISION 2030 and the Bandini Dora the 100% electric “Barchetta” that relaunches the famous Italian brand founded in 1946 by Ilario Bandini.

Confirmed the performance at night of the final parade of cars in front of the Jury that will take place Saturday, July 11th after the Gala Dinner at the Grand Hotel Poltu Quatu in the famous Piazzetta illuminated by day for the occasion together with the “Best in Show” Trophy thewinner of the Concorso d’Eleganza Poltu Quatu Classic 2020 will be awarded with a precious Eberhard watch and a precious Goodwool car cover made in the image and likeness of his car.

The high-jewerly Maison Sabbadini will reward the most elegant woman in the Concorso with one of its famous jewels in the shape of Bee.

As a tradition Simone Bertolero will present the event aboard the legendary Fiat 500 Spiaggina, the favorite car for the summer period by the protagonists of the international Jet Set including Gianni Agnelli and Aristotle Onassis. Also joining him in this edition of the Concorso will be the journalist Savina Confaloni, one of the most appreciated and wellknown faces of the automotive world.

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Travel guide to Sardinia: top things do in Costa Smeralda

    Even though the name of Costa Smeralda is not due to the emerald gem, of which indeed the waters have the colour and clearness, luxury is always granted here for a holiday to live at its fullest. The charming Grand Hotel Poltu Quatu in Sardinia is a hidden harbour, as its name in … Read more

2018 Perini Navi Cup is a triumph for Maltese Falcon

  Maltese Falcon and Silencio triumph at the 2018 Perini Navi Cup. The seventh edition of Perini Navi Cup, organised jointly with the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda, had gathered 21 yachts from the Perini Navi fleet in Porto Cervo, Italy. The famous Maltese Falcon super sailing yacht won both the Corinthian Spirit Class and the … Read more

Riva on display alongside the artistic marvels of Salvador Dalí at Waterfront Costa Smeralda

  Riva Yacht is showcasing its collection of furnishings and accessories in a temporary boutique at Waterfront Costa Smeralda, among big names in fashion, design and technology. Visitors can see the “Riva Corsa” and “Riva e le donne” (“Riva and Women”) exhibitions, as well as a significant display of woodblock prints by Salvador Dalí dedicated … Read more