Olbia, situated on the shores of a crystal-clear sea on the north-eastern coast of Sardinia, is a small, smiling town immersed in a landscape of tradition and culture. In this region, popular customs are still intact because they are far removed from the Italian peninsula. Olbia’s beaches and cliffs alternate over several hundred kilometers, giving life to a spectacle of nature: white sand marries the blue sea and fills the many coastal strips of this friendly locality. In ancient times, the Greek people called this town Olbìos, meaning “happy”. And indeed, this is a happy landscape, set in a plain surrounded by hills and a harbor sheltered from strong winds.
The town offers many entertainment and cultural alternatives, and is the starting point for those wishing to head for other well-known localities such as Viale Aldo Moro, Arzachena, the Costa Smeralda and Santa Teresa de Gallura. In just a few kilometers you can also reach Palau, from where you can embark for the splendid Maddalena archipelago. The late 11th-early 12th-century Romanesque-Pisan basilica of San Simplicio is well worth a visit.
The visit to Olbia was made in August 2010.
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