Holidays in Olbia: 8 reasons to choose it as your destination
Choosing Olbia as a holiday destination opens up an incredible range of opportunities. It is a multifaceted destination suitable for couples, groups and families, capable of satisfying every request.
There are many interesting cultural activities, archaeological excursions, fun hikes, exciting and adrenaline-pumping tours, always accompanied by breathtaking views.
Easy to reach
First of all, Olbia is easily accessible both by plane and by ship. A detail that should not be overlooked since it is located in Sardinia. Getting to Olbia is really easy, both the port and the airport are in the city.
The Port of Olbia Isola Bianca is located on the north side of the city waterfront near the Archaeological Museum and the Ferris wheel and offers a truly impressive spectacle both by day and by night.
Olbia Airport Costa Smeralda is located on the south side of the city, during the summer period it welcomes flights arriving from all over Europe and the world.
Holiday Home Olbia
The biggy holiday home is centrally located, ideal for reaching all amenities
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Perfect for families
Olbia is a family-friendly city that can be visited comfortably on foot and offers many activities to do with friends and children of all ages. It is a city where you can stroll around at any time of day or night, both in the historic centre and on the seafront, a city populated by tourists, well equipped and organised for holidays.
There are plenty of family-friendly tours that during the summer season take tourists and locals alike to admire the local natural beauty. An absolute must-do activity, suitable for everyone, is thedolphin sightingan excursion that excites and is always carried in the heart.
An open-air museum
Olbia is home to many vestiges of the presence of the Nuragic civilisation in Sardinia. There are extraordinary places such as the Tomb of the Giants on Mont'e s'Abeknown for its incredible size.
A few kilometres from the city centre is the nuraghe Riu Mulinu, one of the best-known nuragic fortifications in northern Sardinia, from where it is possible to admire a wonderful panorama of the Gulf of Olbia.
The basilicas of San Simplicio and of St Paul's are located in the heart of the historic centre, amidst alleys and restored buildings that retain their medieval characteristics.
Flat Olbia Near Beaches
National Parks and Marine Protected Areas
The municipality of Olbia, together with the municipalities of San Teodoro and Loiri Porto San Paolo, is one of the founders of theTavolara Marine Protected Area Punta Coda Cavallo. An extraordinary stretch of sea that includes the famous islands of Tavolara and Molara. An internationally renowned MPA for snorkelling and diving thanks to its underwater panoramas and the abundance of life that populates its waters.
Around Olbia to the north is the La Maddalena Archipelago National Park with its 7 beautiful islands. Every day from Palau and by Santa Teresa Gallura daily boat trips depart to see the most beautiful and well-known places. A place where nature, beauty and history come together to create a park of exceptional beauty.
Enchanting beaches
Sardinia is universally known for the beauty of its sea and beaches. Olbia, of course, is no less so. Around the city, both northwards and southwards, are some of the most beautiful and well-known beaches. Towards the south from Capo Ceraso up to Porto San Paolo there are enchanting beaches with fine white sand. Continuing in a southerly direction, a few kilometres away is the famous beach Cala Brandinchi.
Northbound Pittulongu to Golfo Aranci is a succession of enchanting coves and bays, some fully equipped with all the amenities needed for a day at the beach, some still wild and hidden.
Coveted destinations such as the beaches of the Costa Smeralda complete the offer: emerald sea, multi-coloured sand, breathtaking views. Everything you need for an unforgettable holiday.
Excellent food and wine
Sardinia's food and wine tradition needs no introduction, in Olbia you can eat really well and enjoy delicious dishes.
Seafood lovers know the city for the famous Olbia musselsexported all over the world. Other excellences are the catch of the day and fresh fish that can be enjoyed in the restaurants in the historic centreall accompanied by Vermentino di Gallura and Vermentino di Sardegna, served cold.
Traditional Sardinian cuisine always has tasty surprises in store, mainly with dishes based on earthly delicacies. From roast suckling pig to Sardinian gnocchetti, culurgiones, mazza frissa, an explosion of flavours for the palate, all accompanied by a good Cannonau.
There is no shortage of pizzeriasvegan, vegetarian and gluten-free restaurants that revisit traditional dishes in an innovative and dedicated way.
Outdoor sports
Olbia is a perfect destination for sportsmen on holiday. Jogging is possible in the Fausto Noce Park, the city park, as well as on the recently inaugurated promenade. Along the route there are prepared facilities and equipment for training.
For cycling enthusiasts, the surroundings lend themselves to both road and mountain bike trails. Canoeing, swimming, SUP, yoga on the beach, snorkelling, trekking, canyoning are the order of the day for those living in Olbia.
The city also has tennis and paddle courts, basketball and volleyball courts, swimming pools and well-equipped gyms that allow you to keep fit even on holiday.
And if, during your holiday, you wish to be pampered in the spa and enjoy relaxing massages, you have a wide range of Spas and wellness centres.
Strategic location
The flat is centrally located and directly overlooks the Market Square, on foot you can reach many attractions, sights and monuments.
Olbia is also indisputably in a strategic position in Sardinia. Starting from Olbia, it is possible to reach any destination in Sardinia. Tourist destinations, places of special natural ecological interest, historical and cultural destinations. Olbia's surroundings can truly satisfy any need.
Holidays in Olbia. 👍
If you are thinking of spending your holidays in Sardinia, Olbia is the perfect city, in a word: unforgettable
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