How to get to Olbia: complete transport guide
Practical guide to reaching Olbia in Sardinia: direct flights, ferries from Civitavecchia, Genoa and Livorno, car, trains and buses. Tips for the Costa Smeralda.
Travel guide to Olbia
Everything you need to visit Olbia: accommodation, itineraries, food and transport.
Practical guides
What to see in Olbia in 2 days: Nuragic history, lively centre and dream beaches
Discover what to see in Olbia in 2 days: the old town with Romanesque churches and pedestrian streets, Gallura beaches and little-known Nuragic sites.
Where to stay in Olbia: areas, accommodation and budget tips
Complete guide on where to stay in Olbia: best areas between centre, coast and hinterland, accommodation types, Gallurese stazzi and budget tips.
Where to eat in Olbia: Sardinian flavours between sea and hinterland
Discover where to eat in Olbia: fregola with clams, suckling pig, bottarga, waterfront restaurants and authentic trattorias. A guide to Gallura flavours.
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