The famous Costa Smeralda on the Italian island of Sardinia is a place that is both secular and noisy, but at the same time offers a secluded holiday in its own villa. And it is also one of the most desirable destinations for yachting fans. In addition to yacht clubs, it is not uncommon to offer individual villas with their own berths or next to ship parking lots.
So, with the help of Arcipelago Immobiliare, you can purchase a villa with its own sandy beach, as well as a green plot of 1,700 sq. m. The house has an area of about 250 sq. m. The apartment has a two-level living room and kitchen, five bedrooms and three bathrooms, there is also a large terrace and utility rooms. The villa is located close to a small port with all the services necessary for yachtsmen and 16 km from the elite resort and port of Sardinia Porto Cervo.
9. Punta Scala, Croatia
In the center of Croatia, in the north of the historical region of Dalmatia, on a promontory near the city of Zadar, a resort with its own marina Punta Scala is being built. The project occupies an area of 29.6 hectares, on which apartment complexes, villas and hotels, shops, restaurants and sports grounds, the country's largest spa center, a golf course and a water sports center will be located.
The BEST-Real Estate company sells apartments of various sizes in Punta Scala with views of the bay and the pier. On balconies, terraces and in small private gardens, the owners will be able to enjoy the sea air and the bright sun of Croatia. Prices for residences start from 250,000 euros.
8. Portomaso, Malta
Malta, an island country between Sicily and Africa, is the most famous yachting center of the Mediterranean Sea with convenient bays and world–class marinas. One of them is located on the territory of the Portomaso residential and tourist complex, in one of the most prestigious areas of the country – San Julian's, north of the port of Grand Harbor, and is designed for 16-meter vessels.
The resort consists of luxury apartments, a five-star Hilton hotel, an office tower, a conference center, and a sports center... Despite the fact that the complex is located near the bustling town of Paceville, where nightlife is booming, Portomaso is an amazingly quiet and beautiful place. The apartments have access to green terraces with private pools. The area of the apartments ranges from 70 to 450 square meters, some of them have already been sold out. The English-Holidays agency offers to purchase apartments here at a price of 860,000 euros.
7. Serrenia, Egypt
A large Serrenia complex with its own golf course and tennis court, a private beach, a magnificent spa center and, importantly, a yacht marina is being built on the shores of the Red Sea, in the Sal Hashish area, according to Norman Foster's project. The marina is designed for 330 vessels and will be managed by Camper and Nicholsons, a company known for high standards of yacht construction and maintenance.
The buyers are offered exclusive "palaces" and luxury villas, maisonettes and apartments, the owners of which will be able to observe the life of the harbor from the windows of the living room or bedroom. The construction of the marina is scheduled to be completed this summer, the entire complex will be built in March 2010.
6. Costablanca, Dominican Republic
An hour's drive from Santo Domingo, the capital of the Dominican Republic, or 20 minutes from the international airport, lies a real paradise for yachting enthusiasts - the Costablanca resort. The local pier can accommodate 150 yachts up to 120 feet (36.5 m) long. Yachtsmen who can enjoy the turquoise waters and great fishing in the Caribbean all year round have access to all the necessary services, as well as restaurants and shops along the coast.
Next to the marina there is a beach, an 18-hole Greg Norman golf course, a Chris Evert club-type tennis center, as well as 52 villas and condominiums, with each apartment having a sea view. Investors who purchase housing as "founders" can become owners of their own berths in the marina and receive membership in the golf club.
5. Altinkum Beach Villas, Turkey
On the Aegean coast, in the vicinity of the Turkish city of Didim, next to the new, upcoming Altinkum Didim Yacht Marina, golden sandy beaches and azure sea, Altinkum Beach Villas are offered for sale, which will be an excellent choice for yachtsmen.
The new marina is designed for a total of 1,200 vessels, including more than 50 m long, but for those who would like to put a yacht right next to the house, Altinkum Beach Villas has a mini marina. Three-storey villas with an area of 215 sq. m, each with three bedrooms, four bathrooms, parking and sea views, are already valued by foreign banks above the sale price: Didim Sun Properties offers villas at a price of 170,000 euros.
4. Dubai Marina, UAE
It is impossible to ignore the sensational Dubai Marina project – this is an entire area being built on the shores of the world's largest artificial yacht harbor. Upon completion, there will be four yacht berths for a total of 600 vessels of different lengths. Yacht clubs provide services for the sale, maintenance of ships and training of yachtsmen.
The construction of the first stage has already been completed. In total, it is planned to build about 200 towers with apartments, hotel rooms and commercial premises, as well as villas. One of the complexes of apartments and villas, Marina Quays, is located directly above the water, housing can be purchased here with a berth. Dubai Marina's tallest tower promises to be a premium Pentominium complex with luxurious penthouses, whose interiors are designed by Salvatore Ferragamo.
3. Imperial Wharf, United Kingdom
In the most desirable area of London – Chelsea, on 4 hectares of parkland along the Thames, the formation of the Imperial Wharf complex is being completed. Work is currently underway on The Imperial building with a park area, where exclusive apartments and duplex penthouses can be purchased through LondonProperty. The price of a two–bedroom apartment on the second floor overlooking the Thames through a landscaped park is 1.4 million pounds, a three–bedroom apartment is 1.9 million pounds, a two–level three-bedroom penthouse is 4.5 million pounds.
The complex is located next to the Chelsea Harbour yacht marina, which accommodates 60 vessels up to 18 m long and operates around the clock. From here it is ideal to start river trips to the London suburbs of Kew, Richmond and Hampton Court or down the Thames to Rochester.
2. Porto Montenegro, Montenegro
In the Bay of Kotor, near the city of Tivat, one of the most significant projects in Montenegro is underway – Porto Montenegro. According to the developers, it will be a "city of yachts and residences" built on the site of a former naval base. The marina is designed for 630 yachts (130 yachts with a length of more than 30 m).
Sales are now open in the Teuta complex, consisting of 29 apartments, which will be ready in the summer of 2010. Fully equipped apartments are offered, from studios to four-room duplexes, priced from 185 000 to 1.8 million euros. The infrastructure will include a hotel, restaurants, a sports complex, golf courses, tennis courts and beaches. Home buyers can get a 75% discount for three years of using the pier. Ship repair and maintenance workshops will be located within two nautical miles of the marina.
1. Limassol Marina, Cyprus
Those who are ready to make long-term plans will undoubtedly be interested in the large-scale Cypriot project of the luxurious Limassol Marina seaside resort with its own harbor. It will be located on artificial islands that will be built off the coast of Limassol, the business center of Cyprus. Both sailing and mega- and superyachts will be able to stop at the marina, a dry dock and repair shops will appear here.
Berths will also be located at the doorstep of spacious private villas. Apartments with amazing views of the Mediterranean Sea will also be available to buyers. The excellent location, the scope of the project, the elegant style and the variety of services offered will make the elite Limassol Marina seaside resort one of the best in the world. The project is being implemented by a consortium of development companies led by Cybarco, and it is expected to be completed in five years.
