Olbia

Town · Sardinia, 🇮🇹 Italy

Population 61,048

Area 383 km²

Time zone Europe/Rome

Official website www.comune.olbia.ot.it

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Olbia Essentials

Olbia serves as the gateway to the Gallura region, balancing ancient history with coastal recreation. This selection features the medieval ruins of Castel Pedreso and the prehistoric Giants' grave of Su Mont'e s'Abe. Coastal highlights include the white sands of Rena Bianca and Porto Istana, alongside the luxury marina of Porto Rotondo. For panoramic views, Monte Pino overlooks the city, while the pedestrianized Corso Umberto provides a central hub for evening walks through the historic heart of the town.

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Best Beaches

This selection of beaches near Olbia and Porto Rotondo features the granite-framed bays and emerald waters characteristic of the Gallura coast. Porto Istana offers views of Tavolara Island, while Marina Maria and Le Saline are known for their proximity to the city and conditions suitable for windsurfing. Spiaggia Ira and Marinella provide expansive stretches of fine sand and shallow depths typical of the Costa Smeralda's southern edge, ranging from sheltered coves to open, accessible shores.

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Best Viewpoints & Peaks

Explore the diverse topography of Gallura through these prominent summits and overlooks. The selection includes the limestone cliffs of Tavolara Island, specifically the 564-meter Punta Cannone, and the granite massifs of the mainland like Monte Pino. These locations provide vantage points over the Gulf of Olbia, the Costa Smeralda, and dense Mediterranean macchia. The sites range from coastal peaks accessible by boat and hiking to inland ridges overlooking cork oak forests and rugged valleys.

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