{"id":5821,"date":"2025-04-19T14:18:46","date_gmt":"2025-04-19T14:18:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nuovaluxuryolbia.it\/?p=5821"},"modified":"2025-05-16T11:42:58","modified_gmt":"2025-05-16T11:42:58","slug":"what-to-see-in-olbia-beaches-culture-and-much-more","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nuovaluxuryolbia.it\/en\/cosa-vedere-a-olbia-spiagge-cultura-e-molto-altro\/","title":{"rendered":"What to see in Olbia: beaches, culture and much more"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>What to see in Olbia: beaches, culture and much more<\/h2>\n<p>A cosmopolitan city, yet one that is always mindful of\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.helloolbia.com\/tradizione\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>traditions<\/strong> <strong>Olbia<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0It is now one of Sardinia\u2019s most beautiful towns. Since the 1960s, the town \u2013 now also the provincial capital \u2013 has experienced rapid growth. The population boom has led to strong economic development, accompanied by a focus on transport infrastructure and green spaces.<\/p>\n<p>Today,\u00a0<strong>Olbia really is a little gem waiting to be discovered<\/strong>, but let\u2019s take a look together at what makes this Sardinian city so fascinating.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\ud83c\udf1f <strong>What to see in Olbia: the sea, history and Sardinian culture<\/strong> \ud83c\udf3f<\/h2>\n<p>Olbia is not just a gateway to the Costa Smeralda, but a city rich in history, nature and authentic traditions. Here are the must-see attractions:<\/p>\n<h2>\ud83c\udfdb\ufe0f <strong>Olbia\u2019s historic centre<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Stroll through the pedestrianised streets and discover shops, artisan workshops, caf\u00e9s and squares that are bustling all year round. Not to be missed:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Corso Umberto I<\/strong> \u2013 the main street, perfect for a stroll or a leisurely spot of shopping.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Basilica of San Simplicio<\/strong> \u2013 a symbol of the city, it dates back to the 11th century and is one of Sardinia\u2019s most important Romanesque buildings.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>\ud83c\udfd6\ufe0f <strong>The most beautiful beaches near Olbia<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Just a few minutes from the town are some of the most beautiful beaches in Gallura:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Pittulongu<\/strong> \u2013 white sandy beaches and crystal-clear sea, perfect for families.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Bados<\/strong>, <strong>Sea and Rocks<\/strong>, <strong>Porto Istana<\/strong> \u2013 ideal for those looking for crystal-clear waters and picture-postcard scenery.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Le Saline<\/strong> \u2013 a long beach, ideal for walks and water sports.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>\ud83c\udffa <strong>Museums and archaeological sites<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Olbia has ancient roots. Discover its history through the places that tell its story:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Olbia Archaeological Museum<\/strong> \u2013 situated on the islet of Peddone, it contains the remains of Roman ships and Phoenician and Punic artefacts.<\/li>\n<li><strong>The Sacred Well of Sa Testa<\/strong> \u2013 a mystical and well-preserved Nuragic site, perfect for archaeology enthusiasts.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pedres Castle<\/strong> \u2013 medieval ruins offering a panoramic view across the whole of the Olbia plain.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>\ud83d\udea4 <strong>Excursions in the surrounding area<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Tavolara Island<\/strong> \u2013 A boat trip takes you to this unique island, with crystal-clear waters and unspoilt landscapes.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Porto Rotondo and Porto Cervo<\/strong> \u2013 just under 30 minutes away, for a day of luxury and glamour.<\/li>\n<li><strong>The Al\u00e0 dei Sardi and Tempio Pausania Hills<\/strong> \u2013 to explore the Gallura hinterland and the most authentic side of Sardinia.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>\ud83c\udf77 <strong>Culture and flavours<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Markets and festivals<\/strong> \u2013 During the summer, the town centre hosts craft markets and food and wine events.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Wineries and farm stays<\/strong> \u2013 sample local wines such as Vermentino and traditional Gallura dishes such as zuppa cuata and porcetto.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p>\ud83c\udf1e <strong>Olbia is a city to experience<\/strong>, not just a place to pass through: welcoming, authentic and full of surprises in every season<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>\ud83d\ude97\u2708\ufe0f <strong>Transport links from Olbia to the main tourist attractions<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Olbia is the ideal starting point for exploring Gallura, the Costa Smeralda and other wonders of northern Sardinia. Thanks to its strategic location, it is easily accessible by public transport, car and organised tours.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>\ud83c\udfd6\ufe0f <strong>Costa Smeralda (Porto Cervo, Baja Sardinia, Poltu Quatu)<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Distance from Olbia:<\/strong> 25\u201335 km<br \/>\n<strong>How to get there:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\ud83d\ude97 By car: about 30\u201340 minutes along the scenic SS125<\/li>\n<li>\ud83d\ude8c By bus: ARST summer services from Olbia city centre and the airport<\/li>\n<li>\ud83d\ude90 Private transfers and day tours on request<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.it\/maps\/dir\/Olbia,+07026+SS\/Costa+Smeralda+Holidays,+Porto+Cervo,+SS\/@41.0301824,9.2938329,11z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m13!4m12!1m5!1m1!1s0x12d94b04024bea79:0x7bfe3270a490c808!2m2!1d9.4964224!2d40.9236401!1m5!1m1!1s0x12d940c93ede5b35:0xfccbf6c590058e20!2m2!1d9.535745!2d41.1315336?hl=it&amp;entry=ttu&amp;g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDUxMy4xIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">route on Google Maps<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>\ud83c\udfdd\ufe0f <strong>La Maddalena Archipelago<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Distance from Olbia to Palau (port of embarkation):<\/strong> 40 km<br \/>\n<strong>How to get there:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\ud83d\ude97 By car or bus to Palau (45\u201350 mins)<\/li>\n<li>\u26f4\ufe0f Ferry from Palau to La Maddalena (15 minutes, frequent departures)<\/li>\n<li>\ud83d\udea4 Daily boat trips, which can also be booked from Olbia<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.it\/maps\/dir\/Olbia,+07026+SS\/Arcipelago+di+La+Maddalena\/@41.0741685,9.0634031,10z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m13!4m12!1m5!1m1!1s0x12d94b04024bea79:0x7bfe3270a490c808!2m2!1d9.4964224!2d40.9236401!1m5!1m1!1s0x12d969cea7f4daa9:0xfee65ada314966b4!2m2!1d9.4062212!2d41.2435336?hl=it&amp;entry=ttu&amp;g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDUxMy4xIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Itinerary from Olbia to the Maddalena Archipelago<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>\ud83c\udf0a <strong>Tavolara Island and Marine Protected Area<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Distance from Olbia:<\/strong> 20 km (to Porto San Paolo)<br \/>\n<strong>How to get there:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\ud83d\ude97 By car: 20\u201325 mins<\/li>\n<li>\u26f4\ufe0f Ferries or taxi boats from Porto San Paolo (10\u201315 mins)<\/li>\n<li>\ud83d\udea4 Boat tours from Olbia are available, departing from the marina<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.it\/maps\/dir\/Olbia,+07026+SS\/Tavolara,+Olbia,+SS\/@40.899573,9.5212935,12z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m14!4m13!1m5!1m1!1s0x12d94b04024bea79:0x7bfe3270a490c808!2m2!1d9.4964224!2d40.9236401!1m5!1m1!1s0x12d932860a6630c5:0x24423f7bcf4344c!2m2!1d9.7133!2d40.9062!3e2?hl=it&amp;entry=ttu&amp;g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDUxMy4xIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Route from Olbia to Tavolara<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>\ud83c\udfde\ufe0f <strong>Tempio Pausania and the Gallura hinterland<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Distance from Olbia:<\/strong> 45 km<br \/>\n<strong>How to get there:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\ud83d\ude97 By car: 45\u201350 mins on the SS127<\/li>\n<li>\ud83d\ude8c Regional buses (ARST), departing from Olbia city centre<\/li>\n<li>\ud83d\udcf8 Recommended for those who love nature, the mountains and authentic Sardinian culture<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>\ud83c\udff0 <strong>Nuraghi and archaeological sites (Sa Testa, Cabu Abbas, Castello di Pedres)<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Distance from Olbia:<\/strong> 5\u201310 km<br \/>\n<strong>How to get there:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\ud83d\ude97 By car or scooter (15 minutes at most)<\/li>\n<li>\ud83d\udeb4\u200d\u2640\ufe0f You can also go by bike (ideal for those who love active holidays)<\/li>\n<li>\ud83d\uddfa\ufe0f Guided tours available<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.it\/maps\/dir\/Olbia,+07026+SS\/Castello+di+Pedres,+Via+Castello+Pedrese,+07026+Olbia+SS\/@40.9001279,9.4550157,13z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m14!4m13!1m5!1m1!1s0x12d94b04024bea79:0x7bfe3270a490c808!2m2!1d9.4964224!2d40.9236401!1m5!1m1!1s0x12deb4c4574a5475:0xd43969a758440965!2m2!1d9.4872863!2d40.8766303!3e0?hl=it&amp;entry=ttu&amp;g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDUxMy4xIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Route from Olbia to the Pedres toll booth<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>\ud83c\udfd6\ufe0f <strong>San Teodoro (La Cinta, Cala Brandinchi)<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Distance from Olbia:<\/strong> 30 km<br \/>\n<strong>How to get there:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\ud83d\ude97 By car: 25\u201330 minutes on the SS125<\/li>\n<li>\ud83d\ude8c Direct buses in summer<\/li>\n<li>\ud83c\udf0a Daily boat trips available<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.it\/maps\/dir\/Olbia,+07026+SS\/San+Teodoro,+07052+SS\/@40.8408635,9.4131245,11z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m14!4m13!1m5!1m1!1s0x12d94b04024bea79:0x7bfe3270a490c808!2m2!1d9.4964224!2d40.9236401!1m5!1m1!1s0x12decef360f882e3:0x17bf594c9be7c5c0!2m2!1d9.6706442!2d40.7725657!3e0?hl=it&amp;entry=ttu&amp;g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDUxMy4xIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Route from Olbia to San Teodoro<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>\u2708\ufe0f <strong>Main links<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport (OLB)<\/strong> \u2013 5 km from the town centre\n<ul>\n<li>\ud83d\ude95 Taxis \/ private transfers<\/li>\n<li>\ud83d\ude8d Shuttle bus<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Port of Olbia (Isola Bianca)<\/strong> \u2013 ferries from Livorno, Civitavecchia and Genoa\n<ul>\n<li>Just a few minutes from the town centre<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p>\ud83d\udca1 <strong>Tip for tourists:<\/strong> Hiring a car or scooter is the most flexible way to visit beaches and areas that are less well served by public transport. Many excursions set off directly from Olbia: ask our staff for bookings and personalised advice!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tripadvisor.it\/Attractions-g187883-Activities-oa30-Olbia_Province_of_Olbia_Tempio_Sardinia.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.olbia.it\/olbia-siscravamentu-tra-tradizione-e-innovazione\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Traditions<\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Today, Olbia really is a little gem waiting to be discovered, but let\u2019s take a look together at the fascinating secrets this Sardinian town has to offer.<\/p>","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-5821","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-guide"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nuovaluxuryolbia.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5821","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nuovaluxuryolbia.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nuovaluxuryolbia.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nuovaluxuryolbia.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/6"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nuovaluxuryolbia.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5821"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/www.nuovaluxuryolbia.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5821\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":5955,"href":"https:\/\/www.nuovaluxuryolbia.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5821\/revisions\/5955"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nuovaluxuryolbia.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5821"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nuovaluxuryolbia.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5821"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nuovaluxuryolbia.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=5821"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}