Bond famously takes the Esprit for a spin in Sardinia. He is chased by villain Karl Stromberg’s henchmen along the mountain roads of the island’s stunning Costa Smeralda, before going ‘submersible’ near the small port of Palau. Known as the Caribbean of Italy, the area is famous for its stunning beaches and startling turquoise waters.

Today, Costa Smeralda is the preserve of mega yachts and the mega-rich, especially around Marina di Porto Cervo. Thankfully, the stunning islands of the Maddalena Archipelago are but a short ferry trip away, including this magical pink sand beach on the island of Budelli.

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