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What to see and do in Olbia and on the Costa Smeralda
The places not to miss, practical tips and the tickets to visit them.
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Olbia is the main port and airport of north-east Sardinia and the gateway to the Costa Smeralda. From here you reach postcard beaches, Porto Cervo, the La Maddalena archipelago and the island of Tavolara.
Practical tips
- In August prices rise a lot: book accommodation and ferries months ahead.
- For La Maddalena and Tavolara choose a boat trip with lunch and swim stops.
- The loveliest beaches are often paid or with limited parking: arrive early.
When to go
From June to September for the sea; in May and October the climate is mild and there are fewer tourists.
The places not to miss in Olbia and on the Costa Smeralda
The Basilica of San Simplicio
The Romanesque church in granite, the oldest in Olbia.
The Archaeological Museum of Olbia
A museum with Roman ships and Phoenician and Punic finds.
The Costa Smeralda
A coast of coves, pink granite and turquoise sea, with beaches such as Principe and Liscia Ruja.
Porto Cervo
The exclusive village with the marina and the piazzetta, the heart of the Costa Smeralda.
The La Maddalena archipelago
An archipelago of granite islands and crystal waters, to visit by boat.
Tavolara Island
A great limestone monolith with a marine reserve, opposite Olbia.
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