This 2024 summer season, 7Pines Resort Sardinia, is introducing several new guest experiences, with highlights including:

• New gourmet Italian dining experiences including a brand-new pizzeria concept at Spazio in partnership with award winning pizzaiolo, Franco Pepe
• Unique sporting academies hosted by international sports stars
• Brand-new watersports activities at Cone Club

NEW GOURMET ITALIAN DINING EXPERIENCES

7Pines Resort Sardinia has carefully crafted a diverse gastronomic offering for guests to enjoy in a relaxed setting at any time of the day across the resort's three unique restaurants, all headed up by Italian Executive Chef, Pasquale D'Ambrosio.

This season, the resort will be launching a brand-new pizzeria concept at Spazio restaurant in collaboration with the multi award winning Italian pizzaiolo, Franco Pepe, star of Netflix's Chefs Table.

Overlooking the resort's spectacular pool, surrounded by fragrant lemon trees and vineyards, Spazio will offer a selection of Franco's award-winning pizzas, renowned for their unique dough and creative ingredients that celebrate and reinvent the classical Italian recipes. The new menu will include Franco Pepe's famous Margherita Sbagliata and Scarpetta pizza, as well as brand-new exclusive pizzas created with local Sardinian ingredients, only available at 7Pines Resort Sardinia. Previous award accolades Franco Pepe has won include Pizzaiolo of the Year by Food and Travel and Master of the Arts and Crafts of Pizza by the “Scuola Internazionale di Cucina italiana ALMA” to name a few.

The resort's Sardinian-inspired fine dining restaurant, Capogiro, is home to panoramic sea views with an elegant ambiance at harmony with its natural surroundings. This season, guests can enjoy three brand-new tasting menus, all which celebrate creative Sardinian cuisine and honour the island's local culinary traditions. These include Territorio (7 'land' courses); Mareggiata (7 'sea' courses); as well as Dove mi porta il cuora – an 8-course menu combining Chef Pasquale D'Ambrosio's signature courses. Guests can also opt for an a la carte menu featuring a selection of dishes, including red mullet in a filindeau pasta crust and ravioli Nerano style.

Every week from June to September, Capogiro will host a special 'Starry Night' dinner, offering a delectable set menu and live music under the stars. This season, the restaurant will also be relaunching its 'Four Hands Dinner' series, welcoming a selection of Michelin-starred chefs to cook an exclusive one-off menu alongside the resort's Executive Chef Pasquale D'Ambrosio.

UNIQUE SPORTING ACADEMIES

This summer, the resort will be hosting a thoughtfully curated range of new Sports Academies for guests of all ages throughout the year, offering guests the chance to improve skills and techniques with coaching lessons from international sports stars. Confirmed Academy experiences currently include the below:

• Football Academy with Italian football legend Gianluca Zambrotta – 18th – 22nd August 2024 (available for 3 – 14 year olds only). Widely considered one of the best Italian football players, Zambrotta was a vital Italian team member in the winning squad at the 2006 World Cup.
• Tennis coaching with Swedish former professional player, Magnus Norman – 14th – 19th June 2024. Mangus' career highlights include reaching a major final at the French Open in 2000, and winning a Masters title at the 2000 Rome Masters
• Tennis coaching with former Italian tennis player, Omar Camporese – 16th – 26th July 2024. From 1991-1993, Omar was Italy's no.1 tennis player. He had a singles ranking of No.18 in the world in 1992.
• Hip Hop Academy with Italian actress and dancer, Alice Bellagamba – 21st – 30th July 2024 (available for 3 – 14 year olds only).
• Basketball Academy with American former American NBA Sylvester Gray – 2nd – 11th August 2024. A former professional basketball player, Sylvester was selected by the Miami Heat in the 2nd round (35th overall) of the 1998 NBA Draft.

NEW WATERSPORTS OFFERING AT CONE CLUB

A natural oasis nestled between granite rocks and the emerald sea, Cone Club will now offer a range of exhilarating water sports offerings for those wanting to embrace their adventurous side. Accessible from the jetty, guests can choose from jet skiing, flyboarding, wake surfing, wakeboarding, sea-scootering and water skiing. Children can also enjoy a range of thrilling activities, including a sofa & banana boat and water biking along the turquoise coastline.

For something a little more leisurely, guests can also choose to snorkel through the clear azure waters of the Costa Smeralda, a stand-up paddle along the spectacular stretch coastline or a kayaking trip to explore Sardinia's intriguing hidden sea caves.

For some post watersports wind down, guests can enjoy a selection of light mediterranean-inspired dishes and refreshing drinks at Cone Club, accompanied by DJ sets and a lively, relaxed atmosphere.

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Stay at 7Pines Resort Sardinia, part of Destination by Hyatt, starting from 325 EUR (approx. £284) per night on a bed and breakfast basis.

https://7pines.com/en/sardinia

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About 7Pines Resort Sardinia

Located on the sought-after north-eastern coast of Sardinia, 7Pines Resort Sardinia, part of Destination by Hyatt, is a luxury beachfront property surrounded by 15 hectares of untouched coastline and nature reserve in Baja Sardinia overlooking the archipelago of Maddalena. The 75-room laidback luxury resort is home to one main private beach and four secluded coves offering spectacular sunset views; a beach club with its own private jetty; and three restaurants, including a fine-dining Mediterranean restaurant for a gourmet Italian experience. Completing the offering, the resort also encompasses a comprehensive spa and wellness offering at Pure Seven Spa; a fully equipped gym with state-of-the-art equipment; a dedicated multisports area for tennis, padel and basketball; an educational and sustainable Kids Club; and an abundance of memorable local experiences and activities.

About 7Pines Hotels & Resorts
7Pines Hotels & Resorts is a laid-back luxury, lifestyle experience where the absolute focus is on the guest, their individual wishes and perfect wellbeing down to the last detail. With a first resort inaugurated on the west shores of Ibiza in 2018 and a second which opened in the north-east of Sardinia in 2022, 7Pines Hotels & Resorts offer a winning combination of laid-back luxury and stylish atmosphere in glamourous locations.

7Pines Resorts are committed to protecting and minimizing their impact on the natural environment on both a local and global scale. 7Pines Resort Ibiza provides heated water in all its 185 suites and public spaces via solar panel energy. Both resorts use a modern heat pump system with its air conditioning for minimal energy impact, and all resort lighting uses low consumption LED light bulbs. Plastic bottles, straws, guestroom bathroom amenities and key cards have all been replaced with sustainable alternatives.

About Destination by Hyatt
Destination by Hyatt is a diverse collection of independent hotels, resorts and residences that are individual at heart yet connected by a commitment to embody the true spirit of each location. Ranging from upscale to luxury, each property is purposefully crafted to be a place of immersive discoveries, authentic design, and warm and welcoming service. As an honored host, each Destination by Hyatt hotel connects guests to both people and place—offering a sense of belonging that invites all to make our destination yours. For more information, visit destinationhotels.com. Follow Destination by Hyatt on Instagram: @destinationhotels, Twitter: @Destination, and Facebook: Destination Hotels.