Olbia
Olbia is in Sardinia, a region of Italy.
The city itself rarely attracts visitors who usually arrive to its airport or the ferry port and than rush out to the beauties of Costa Smeralda.
Get in
By plain
Olbia is serviced by Aeroporto Olbia Costa Smeralda
By boat
Olbia is a ferry port, so you can easily get in by ferry/cruise ship, from Civitavecchia (Rome's ferry port), Genova, Livorno and Naples.
Get around
By car
Beware the way locals drive: racing along the narrow and bendy roads in the hills.
See
- Oschiri A village of 4000 people.
Do
Buy
Olbia has the only mall and the only McDonalds for hundreds of miles – for many people there that is a good thing.
Eat
- Ristorante Gallura. This restaurant is allegedly one of the best ones in Italy; it may also rank among the great restaurants of the world. Rita Denza, the chef, has been there since 1945, and she has an absolute mastery of the kitchen.
- Trattoria da Leo e Lina, Via Sarcidano, 7 Olbia, ☏ +39 3346667784. Great family run restaurant with friendly service and typical Sardinian dishes. Cheap with plentiful helpings. 8-14€.
Drink
Sleep
- Hotel Pellicano D'Oro (Hotel Pellicano D'Oro), Via Mare Adriatico 34 - Golfo Aranci - 07026 Pittulongu Olbia, ☏ +39 0789 39094. 4 star beach hotel located in front of the sea, with restaurant, panoramic terrrace and swimming pool." Room rates from €120.
- Residence Sardegna Baia dei Delfini, Loc Porto Pollo Palau. Residence Sardinia at Porto Pollo Palau in front Maddalena island
Stay safe
You may encounter poor road conditions, with potholes and open grids. Also the skill of some drivers leaves something to be desired. For girls it's better not to walk alone late at night, just to avoid the possibility to meet drunk homeless (usually harmless though).
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