The must-see sporting events in Porto Cervo

A calendar full of events to experience sport at the highest level immersed in one of the most beautiful settings in the Mediterranean

The glamorous summer season in Porto Cervo and its vicinity revolves around a busy calendar of sports events and competitions, offering not only the thrill of spectating, but also the opportunity to practise a number of sports in superb facilities, surrounded by unparalleled scenery and accompanied by services that go far beyond normal standards of excellence each year.

At Pevero Golf Club, Sundays in August and September are earmarked for prestigious competitions including the Coppa del Presidente (3 August) and the Matsuhisa Cala di Volpe Golf Cup (7 September), with additional events happening every Thursday in August. This is an 18-hole course, 6,107 metres long and par 72, famous for its extraordinarily beautiful scenery. Designed by Robert Trent Jones, the course winds among granite rocks, lakes and mediterranean scrub, offering spectacular views of the Gulf of Pevero and the Cala di Volpe bay. The wind – the Mistral in particular – adds unpredictability and technical complexity, making every stroke a challenge. The Club House is an exclusive haven with panoramic terraces, a bar and a restaurant that celebrates Sardinian cuisine.

Porto Cervo is also the birthplace of one of the world’s most iconic nautical associations, Yacht Club Costa Smeralda (YCCS). This is a genuine temple to sailing, a symbol of exclusivity that translates into passion for the sea, a spirit of competition and an ongoing thirst for innovation. The club’s prestige is confirmed by two stellar events in the international sailing calendar: from 7 to 13 September it hosts the Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup, a legendary competition organised with the International Maxi Association and sponsored by Rolex; then 21 to 27 September brings a stage in the 52 Super Series, the world’s most competitive monohull yacht racing circuit. A week of top-level regattas will see the best international teams competing in a stunningly beautiful setting.

Just a few minutes from Porto Cervo, right in front of Hotel Cala di Volpe, you’ll find four tennis courts and two padel courts — a world-class facility for tennis and sports enthusiasts. The Mouratoglou Tennis Center Sardinia, opened in collaboration with Patrick Mouratoglou, offers state-of-the-art services: from private lessons to group sessions, every experience is designed to combine excellence, personalization, and fun, ensuring a high-quality sporting experience in one of the world’s most exclusive destinations.