What was once the Porto Rotondo-adjacent village resort of Ira di Russie has been reimagined as Aethos Sardinia, a property that leans into the architectural logic of the Costa Smeralda rather than fighting it. The village idiom — terracotta-tiled rooftops, whitewashed render, rounded arches, bougainvillea cascading over stone walls — was the foundational design language established by the Aga Khan's Consorzio Costa Smeralda in the 1960s, and the complex at Cannigione follows that grammar faithfully. From the hillside, the massing dissolves into the macchia-covered slope as though the buildings grew there organically, their warm ochre and rose stucco picking up the color of the local granite at different hours of the day. Inside, a recent interior refresh has brought the rooms closer to the restrained Mediterranean modernism that Aethos favors across its portfolio. Cork wall panels form the dominant textural note in the bedrooms — a material that is both locally resonant and acoustically generous — paired with honey-toned timber bed frames, herringbone terracotta floor tiles, and small-format abstract works in terracotta and saffron. The restaurant opens fully toward the Gulf of Arzachena through wide folding glazed panels, George Nelson-style pendant lights warming a dining room where the most compelling element is simply the view: a sailboat crossing still water, the granite headlands beyond dissolving into afternoon haze.

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Aethos Sardinia is a secluded retreat in the exclusive northern part of Sardinia. It’s not just another 5-star luxury resort. It’s a vibe, a place where guests can feel the glamour and nostalgia of a different time but live in the here and now. A place where community is celebrated; where conscious explorers connect, learn, and grow. A place to celebrate life and the luxury of time and space. Discover the island’s pristine and secluded beaches by boat, practice yoga at sunrise to disconnect from everyday stresses, or recharge with relaxed tracks and chilled beverages. In the evening, we often crank up the music to celebrate the end of another great day on the island. It’s like a home away from home to unwind, rejuvenate, and indulge.