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Olbia

Town · Sardinia, 🇮🇹 Italy
Population 61,048
Area 383 km²
Time zone Europe/Rome
Official website www.comune.olbia.ot.it
Olbia

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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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Climate & when to visit

Best time to visit: April, May, June, September, October

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Typical weather in January

Fair
  • 14° (feels like 10°) · extremes 5°–18°
  • 8° at night
  • 9 rainy days
  • 6 sunny days
  • 4 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 1 · low

Typical weather in February

Fair
  • 15° (feels like 10°) · extremes 4°–19°
  • 8° at night
  • 8 rainy days
  • 9 sunny days
  • 5 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 2 · low

Typical weather in March

Good
  • 17° (feels like 13°) · extremes 6°–22°
  • 9° at night
  • 9 rainy days
  • 12 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 3 · moderate

Typical weather in April

Great
  • 20° (feels like 17°) · extremes 8°–25°
  • 11° at night
  • 7 rainy days
  • 15 sunny days
  • 8 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 5 · moderate

Typical weather in May

Great
  • 24° (feels like 22°) · extremes 12°–29°
  • 15° at night
  • 6 rainy days
  • 18 sunny days
  • 9 hours of sunshine per day
  • Comfortable humidity
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in June

Great
  • 29° · extremes 15°–35°
  • 19° at night
  • 3 rainy days
  • 21 sunny days
  • 11 hours of sunshine per day
  • Humid air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 8 · very high

Typical weather in July

Good
  • 32° · extremes 18°–37°
  • 22° at night
  • 1 rainy day
  • 26 sunny days
  • 12 hours of sunshine per day
  • Muggy, humid air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 8 · very high
Up to 6 days above 35°

Typical weather in August

Fair
  • 32° (feels like 33°) · extremes 19°–37°
  • 22° at night
  • 3 rainy days
  • 23 sunny days
  • 10 hours of sunshine per day
  • Muggy, humid air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 7 · high
Up to 6 days above 35°

Typical weather in September

Great
  • 28° (feels like 27°) · extremes 16°–33°
  • 19° at night
  • 7 rainy days
  • 16 sunny days
  • 8 hours of sunshine per day
  • Humid air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 5 · moderate

Typical weather in October

Great
  • 24° (feels like 23°) · extremes 13°–30°
  • 16° at night
  • 8 rainy days
  • 12 sunny days
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • Comfortable humidity
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 3 · moderate

Typical weather in November

Good
  • 19° (feels like 16°) · extremes 8°–24°
  • 12° at night
  • 12 rainy days
  • 6 sunny days
  • 4 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 2 · low

Typical weather in December

Fair
  • 15° (feels like 11°) · extremes 5°–19°
  • 9° at night
  • 10 rainy days
  • 6 sunny days
  • 4 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 1 · low

Climate data: NASA POWER (MERRA-2) · 1996–2025

Practical information

Currency
Euro EUR € · Card payments · Widely accepted
Emergency numbers
112
Electricity
Type C / Type F / Type L
230 V · 50 Hz
Languages
Italian
Tap water
Safe to drink
Driving side
Right
Calling code
+39
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Tours & Activities

Porto Istana Beach
Drive
Corso Umberto
Drive
Giants' grave of Su Mont'e s'Abe

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