From Capogiro's Michelin-starred cuisine to tennis lessons with Dustin Brown, to discovering precious Nuragic treasures, 7Pines Resort Sardinia redefines excellence by transforming the low season into the most authentic and vibrant period in Gallura. A destination for discovering the pleasure of “relaxed luxury” just a stone's throw from the Costa Smeralda.
Forget the summer hustle and bustle, the flashbulbs and the crowds: there is a Sardinia in “slow motion,” steeped in the scents of myrtle and juniper, where luxury means rediscovering time. The 7Pines Resort Sardinia doesn't just extend the season: it reinvents it. Overlooking the crystal-clear sea, this destination a stone's throw from the Costa Smeralda is a hub of experiences that blend haute cuisine and elite sports with the island's most fascinating authenticity.
The podium of taste: Capogiro and the art of signature pizza
Is food perhaps the real beating heart of Baja Sardinia in autumn? The answer is obvious: under the direction of Executive Chef Pasquale D'Ambrosio, the resort is a true destination of choice for curious palates. Capogiro, the fine dining restaurant awarded a place in the 2025 Michelin Guide, orchestrates a mix of dishes that skillfully combine land and sea. The signature dish, the iconic “Pasta mischiata ai 12 pomodori” (Pasta mixed with 12 tomatoes), dialogues with bold creations such as “Maialino in mare” (Piglet in the sea)—a combination of succulent Sardinian piglet and the iodine verve of bluefin tuna. There is also a modern interpretation of Fusillone, which plays with the salty notes of spirulina caviar and mussel water.
The picture is completed by Spazio by Franco Pepe, where the master pizza maker from Campania arrives in Sardinia for an exciting gastronomic partnership. His creations, such as the “Senti-Menti di Gallura” - designed to showcase the spiny artichoke and Sardinian Pecorino cheese, the latter in the form of air - or the brand new “Essenza” with buffalo stracciatella and botanicals sourced directly from the resort's garden, seem almost like canvases on which to recompose the local biodiversity. For those who want to learn the secrets of the island, cooking classes also allow you to shape the treasures of the area yourself, from Culurgiones to the sweet Seada.
Performance and regeneration: from the field to the horizon
7Pines is fully committed to wellness. The surrounding Mediterranean scrub is not just a backdrop, but an invitation to enjoy physical activity in all its forms: from trekking to biking along scenic trails. In addition to a modern gym and dedicated areas for yoga and Pilates, the resort maintains a rich calendar of high-level sporting events. The highlight of the program is the prestigious Tennis Experience, scheduled for September 21 to 30, which will see the charismatic Jamaican tennis player Dustin Brown take to the court, ready to transform training into a lesson in pure energy. There are also paddle tennis and basketball courts, while those who want a personalized, high-intensity workout can opt for kickboxing.
Authentic exploration: between nuraghi and the secret of centenarians
It is in the peace of September that you can truly appreciate the most authentic nuances of Sardinia; in this sense, 7Pines becomes the starting point for a conscious exploration that combines history, architecture, and local customs.
In just a few minutes, you can reach nearby Arzachena, a treasure trove of millennial history that encompasses gems such as the La Prisgiona nuragic complex. The itinerary continues towards the villages of the Blue Zone, an area known for the high average age of its inhabitants, where you can discover the “elixir” of long life of Sardinian centenarians. The resort's range of experiences is therefore deeply linked to the local area: in addition to those mentioned above, they range from sailing or catamaran excursions to the picturesque Maddalena Archipelago, dotted with quiet coves, to the “Shepherd for a Day” experience, a total immersion in rural daily life that ends with a farmhouse dinner dedicated to the most authentic flavors of tradition.
To tempt wine lovers, the partnership with Capichera Vineyards and Winery, a winery synonymous with Vermentino, offers guests complete food and wine tours, with guided visits to the vineyards and panoramic tastings enveloped in the balsamic scent of myrtle. The 7Pines Resort Sardinia is not just an address: it is the key to a new awareness of luxury, where the quality of time, the excellence of the cuisine, and the depth of the territory come together in an unforgettable experience that lasts well beyond the summer sunset.
