This Italian Town Is the World's Newest Blue Zone-and It's Known for Its Vineyards and Gorgeous Beaches

"Our working hypothesis is that, until the 1960s, the population of Arzachena was very similar to that of Ogliastra,"

"Both populations shared the socio-economic profile of many small Sardinian towns ... However, with the emergence of an economy dominated by high-end tourism and related services, yielding per capita income levels well above the Sardinian average, employment opportunities for residents expanded significantly ... Consequently, today's population combines elements of small-community social cohesion with cosmopolitan exposure."

"a symbol of luxury, high society and elite tourism in Sardinia,"

Arzachena in northeastern Sardinia earned Blue Zone certification for resident longevity associated with an agro-pastoral economy and a frugal diet. The town's population resembled that of Ogliastra until the 1960s, sharing the socio-economic profile of many small Sardinian towns. Economic modernization driven by high-end tourism and related services increased per capita income and expanded employment opportunities. The current population blends small-community social cohesion with broader cosmopolitan exposure, a combination connected to exceptional longevity. Arzachena features vineyard-covered hills, accessible beaches, pink granite and white stone facades, local boutiques, and artisan products, and now functions as a symbol of luxury and elite tourism.

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