A new law has been passed to protect the coastal dunes and limit access to Sardinia's most beautiful beaches. The 55-kilometer stretch of sandy beaches on the northeast coast, known as the Emerald Coast or Costa Smeralda, has been a playground for the world's wealthiest since the early 1960s. Thanks to them, dozens of luxury hotels, boutiques, and restaurants have sprung up here.
The density of yacht clubs per square kilometer is the highest in the world. Every year,this elite resort attracts more and more people wishing to take advantage of its unique infrastructure. The increased load is leading to an imbalance in the ecosystem.
Coastal dunes are being destroyed: today, only 40% of their former quantity remains in Sardinia. Therefore, the municipality of Arzachena, which serves the Emerald Coast, is urgently taking measures to protect the dune zone. It has been decided to create a special infrastructure in the form of light constructions that prevent the erosion of coastal dunes. Educational materials are also being developed for the environmental education of the local community.
The program is funded by the non-profit organization One Ocean Foundation, created in Porto Cervo, where the elite yacht club owned by wealthy individuals is based.
"Protecting and restoring biodiversity, as the European Union points out, is a fundamental part of the One Ocean Foundation's mission," said Riccardo Bonadeo, president of the Costa Smeralda yacht club. It is expected that access to the Costa Smeralda will be restricted from next year.
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