Costa Rei is a ''

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'' of the ''

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'' of Muravera in southern

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. It features a 12 km long beach.

Economy

Costa Rei is a popular destination for tourists, most of which are from

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or Italy. It has a church and many stores selling Sardinian arts and crafts. Night time attractions include the mini-golf course at Sant' Elmo beach, nightclubs, and open-air movie theatres.

External links

* http://www.regione.sardegna.it/ Official regional site * https://web.archive.org/web/20080401100100/http://www.sardegnaturismo.it/en/index.html Official Sardinia tourism site
Costa Rei Holidays
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