Olbia, "the blessed" in ancient Greek, is now hometo Sardinia’s main airport. In the North-East of the island, the city is conveniently located near to the superb beaches of the Costa Smeralda, the Maddalena Archipelago and the rugged beauty of the hinterland. The ideal gateway to Sardinia, an island which has preserved its Mediterranean beauty and wild charm.
Olbia, with the bay and Tavolara Island: the first panoramic
view that you'll have of Sardinia. Founded in the 6th century BC by the Carthaginians,
the international airport and bustling port make Olbia one of Sardinia’s most
popular holiday resorts. The pristine beaches and emerald-green waters of the Costa
Smeralda attract jet-setters from around the world every year on their
luxurious yachts. Inland, the North-East of Sardinia - the "Gallura"
- has preserved the unspoilt charm of its granite formations and picturesque
cork-oak forests. Sardinia, although a popular place to visit, has lost none of
its natural beauty. The warmth of both the people and climate make the island a
perfect holiday destination.
White sands in the South, granite rocks in the North – with the beaches of the Olbia region there is just one problem: there are too many of them to visit! The Costa Smeralda, with its coves and its waters of every shade of green and blue, is ideal for water sports. A bit further North, the Maddalena Archipelago and its seven main islands are now part of a geo-marine park, with exceptional flora and fauna popular with divers. Those who love good wine will not be disappointed in Olbia. The "vermentino", the typical white wines of Gallura, are simply delicious and best enjoyed with typical Sardinian dishes such as Porceddu (suckling pig), capatxa (fish soup), or malloreddus (little gnocchi). Surrender to Sardinia’s peaceful way of life and perfect climate, a little taste of paradise.
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- Currency: EUR
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