Gallura will confirm its position as a leading Mediterranean destination for superyachts in 2025, strengthening its role not only as a tourist destination but also as a strategic platform for the nautical industry and the attraction of international investment in Sardinia.
This is what emerges from the second study on the presence of superyachts in Gallura, developed by Cipnes Gallura through its Research Center, in collaboration with UniOlbia and the Maritime Directorate of Northern Sardinia, presented in Milan.
According to the report, in the 2025 summer season (June-September), along the stretch of coast from the Costa Smeralda to the Maddalena Archipelago, from Santa Teresa Gallura to San Teodoro, the Coast Guard's Pelagus system detected 3,114 unique yachts, an increase of 15.8% compared to the same period in 2024.
Of the 3,114 surveyed, 347 superyachts were identified and profiled with an estimated total value of $21.1 billion (source: Superyachtfan).
Even more significant is the profile of the shipowners: the owners, coming from 51 countries, have an aggregate personal wealth of approximately 2,000 billion dollars (source: Forbes), a value comparable to Italy's GDP.
The top 10 countries of arrival are: United States (72 owners), United Kingdom (36), Italy (33), Russia (20), Germany (19), Netherlands (16), Saudi Arabia (13), France (13), Switzerland (11), United Arab Emirates (10). Over half of the owners come from Europe (EU, United Kingdom and Switzerland).
The analysis is part of the agreement signed by Cipnes with the Sardinia Region's Planning Department, the Regional Planning Center, and the Regional Industry Department.
The analysis covers seven strategic areas of the Gallura coastline: Santa Teresa - Strait of Bonifacio; La Maddalena Archipelago; Cannigione - Gulf of Arzachena - Baja Sardinia; Costa Smeralda (Liscia di Vacca - Porto Cervo - Cala di Volpe); Porto Rotondo - Golfo Aranci; Olbia; Tavolara Island - San Teodoro.
(Unioneonline/lf)
