Arzachena: Costa Smeralda villas and apartments in Sardinia

Beyond Porto Cervo, the commune includes Baja Sardinia, Cannigione and Cala di Volpe-style coves, with a coastline of granite rock and turquoise water. Olbia airport is about half an hour away and is the main gateway, with ferries from the mainland arriving at Olbia too. The season runs roughly from May to September, and many homes are second homes, so winter is quiet.

Olbia is the real neighbour; Sassari is a long drive west, while Nuoro and Oristano are in the island's interior and west, so they are different markets.

EU citizens buy freely; non-EU buyers are subject to reciprocity rules. Coastal plots carry landscape protection (Sardinia has strict coastal planning), so verify permitted building before buying any plot or renovation project.

• Registration tax of 9% on a second home when buying resale.
• New builds carry VAT.
• Notary, agent and surveyor fees apply.
• Check community fees at residential complexes, and whether rental is allowed.

See the Italy buying guide and financing guide.

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