Olbia (Sardinia). Olbia - Gateway to the Emerald Coast of Sardinia

How to go to the nearest beaches of Olbia by city bus. Review and review of 5 beaches that are no more than 30 minutes away.

The beaches that will be in this review are located in the Pittulongu area. Sometimes all the beaches in the area are named after the area as one big beach. And this is partly true, because sometimes they are separated by a small pier made of stones or several residential streets.

How to get to the beaches of Olbia

Olbia's public transport is only 12 routes and only one bus number 4 runs to the beaches described below. The bus route and timetable are on the website. The bus leaves very rarely, only 1 time per hour and last flight it's about 19:00. Although after this time, few people remain at sea, so the time is quite justified.

The cost of a single ticket is 1€ if bought in advance at ASPO sales points or at Tabacchi kiosks. When buying a single ticket from the driver, you will have to pay 1.5 €. Single tickets are valid for 90 minutes. For those who use the bus more than 2 times a day, it is better to buy a 24-hour pass for 2.8 €.

In addition to the city bus, the Spiagge Express bus No. 40 runs to the beaches with departures every 30 minutes. He goes 5-10 minutes faster, and the cost of a ticket is 5 € round trip. The bus departs from Brin Pier and is designed for tourists from moored cruise ships.

On the 4th and 40th bus you have to go to final stop BADOS is the farthest beach accessible by public transport.

The beaches of Olbia in the Pittulongu area

Let's start the review from the bus terminus near BADOS beach and move on foot from one beach to another towards Olbia.

BADOS beach

As I already wrote, this beach is the farthest of all that is available if you use public transport. Also, this beach turned out to be the most comfortable for recreation and with the most transparent water and a clean coastline.

Since it is the most interesting, we will walk along the beach and take a closer look. The first photo is the exit to the beach along the path from the bus stop. The first association is that you got to the resort, but there are no hotels nearby and you have to go by bus.

This beach offers one of the best views on the sea and mountains, compared to others.

This sports corner separates the organized part of the beach with sun loungers and cafes from the wild part. It is also the only place where your eyes will not be an eyesore on the old bodies of pensioners.

Here is the wilder part of the BADOS beach for economy class vacationers.

And about water and sand. Almost along the entire line of the beach clean sand and the most clear water from all the beaches in the overview.

Beach Sea and Rocks – Mare Rocce

You can walk to this beach from the previous one by walking 1.5 km or getting off at the MARE ROCCE stop of the same name. This name is translated as "Sea and Rocks", but does not correspond to its name at all.

The rocks are apparently these couple of cobblestones sticking out of the water.

The beach is completely wild with no infrastructure and if you choose it, you will have to take everything with you to relax, but something tells me that after the next photo you will ignore it.

Half of the beach is in some kind of mud brought by the sea, as well as the water is sometimes more cloudy and with pieces of some kind of husk.

In the end, I want to say that the Mare Rocce beach outperforms the previous one only with less occupancy.

Pelican Beach - Spiaggia del Pellicano

To get to this beach, you need to go through a small isthmus over stones from the previous one. Next photo just done with this transition.

The water here is more transparent than on the previous one and there is much less mud, but there is new flaw- these are small pebbles and pebbles, on which it is not so pleasant to walk barefoot. Therefore, most vacationers huddle on a small piece of the beach where this is not.

Close-up of the crowded beach.

Schialo beach – Squalo

To get to this beach, you need to get off at the LO SQUALO stop before reaching the final few stops. The bus stops not at the beach itself and you have to walk 500 meters.

The most uncomfortable and noisy beach of all 5, but here are the most satisfied visitors. Almost the entire line of the beach is covered with sea husks and it is not cleaned here. Because of this, the beach is almost empty, but groups of children are brought here in an organized manner, there were also families with big amount children.

For children, what would have fun does not matter the sea in front of them or a small puddle, they have the same fun to play everywhere. Who touches children's squeals and laughter - Welcome to this beach.

La Playa beach - La Playa

I started the story good beach, then as the story progressed, they worsened, but the latter rehabilitated the situation, although it is separated from the worst by a small stony isthmus.

The beach is slightly inferior to the first in terms of comfort and this is most likely due to the PITTULONGU stop, and as I already reported, the whole complex of 5 beaches is called this name. And apparently many vacationers get off at this stop, and where people are there, infrastructure appears.

There is also a wild zone on the beach for those who save on renting a sunbed or just like to lie on the sand instead of hard bedding.

Compared to the first beach, it is not so crowded here, the sand is just as pleasant, but the water is no longer so transparent.

Have a nice holiday! Ms. Natalina

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How to get to Olbia

By plane

There are no direct flights from Russia to Olbia. From Moscow you can fly on Swiss Air planes with a transfer in Geneva. Ticket price from 25,000 rubles round-trip.

By train

It can be reached by rail from Cagliari, the trip will take at least 8 hours. You can also take the train to Sassari or Porto Torrez.

By car

By car from Cagliari, drive north on the E25 and then on the E840. In total, the journey is 260 km.

On a ferryboat

Olbia is the closest port in Sardinia to the mainland. Tirrenia ferries from Cevitavecchia regularly go here. The journey will take 6 hours, and you will have to pay about 40 €. Ferries from Genoa and Livorno also enter Olbia.

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The city has a large selection of hotels of different price categories. Five-star hotels are not to be found here, but there are boutique hotels, huge villas and spacious apartments. Most positive feedback at four star hotel Hotel Panorama with a rooftop terrace overlooking beautiful view. The cost of a single room starts from 64 €. Bed&Breakfast Chiara is a small hotel located in the heart of the city. Double room with breakfast will cost 55 €. You can stay within 40 € at Candy Affittacamere, B&B Lucia and B&B RoGe.

Large companies should pay attention to the large villa Villa Biskisende. It features five bedrooms and a private pool. The cost of a week of rest in the villa will cost from 665 €.

Shopping in Olbia

Go shopping in Piazza Regina Margherita, Corso Umberto and Via Regina Elena. There are many shops, souvenir shops, boutiques and restaurants where you can have a bite to eat after shopping. It is also worth a look at the port of Olbia, where in the evenings summer time fairs are organized.

There are three large shopping centers not far from Olbia. Particularly popular is the Gallerie Commerciali Auchan, which houses the Auchan hypermarket and a large number of clothing stores. Also worth visiting shopping mall Centro Commerciale Terranova and Gallura.

Those who did not have time to shop in the city can buy everything they need at the airport. There are several shops with clothes, perfumes, cosmetics and souvenir shops.

Beaches in Olbia

The coastal area of ​​Olbia is a hundred-kilometer coastline, and although the beaches are not as luxurious as in the Costa Smeralda, they are equipped with everything necessary for a comfortable stay.

Most popular beach Pittulongu with white sand. Here you can go windsurfing, ride an aqua scooter, and also have a bite to eat in the restaurant. There is free parking nearby. Tourists with children should go to Bados beach.

Windsurfers will be delighted the beaches of Porto Istana, separated from each other by picturesque rock formations. Surfers should head to Le Saline, Punta Corallina and Murta Maria beaches with coarse sand interspersed with shells.

Olbia (Olbia) - not Big city ok in the north of Sardinia, which is rightfully considered the main gate of the island. The port of Olbia is constantly visited by ferries from the mainland, international Airport tourists arrive seeking to explore the Emerald Coast of the Costa Smeralda.

The town itself is constantly growing and developing. Despite the poverty of historical architecture and the lack of external beauty of the coast (Sardinia has much more scenic spots), Olbia undoubtedly deserves attention, if only because the urban infrastructure is very developed here. Here are the best restaurants and bars in Sardinia, shops and other entertainment. In addition, from Olbia it is quite easy to get to other towns, as well as go for a couple of days to the mainland.

How to get to Olbia

Olbia has a major international airport, where planes arrive from all over Italy, and during the season charter flights from the CIS countries and Russia. You can find a convenient flight for suitable dates in the form below.

About how to get from Olbia airport to the city of Blogoitaliano already.

In addition to planes, ferries from the mainland also arrive in Olbia. Mooring to the city port daily passenger ships from , Civatavecchia and .

Olbia is located largest airport Sardinian Costa Smeralda

Developed in Olbia and railway communication. Railway lines of the Italian carrier Trenitalia connect Olbia with Cagliari, Sassari and Golfo Aranci.

In the town itself, it is most convenient to travel by car, which can be rented directly at the airport. It will not be difficult to find both city buses and taxis. However, the city of Olbia itself in Sardinia is small, its main attractions can be bypassed on foot.

Hotels in Olbia

In Olbia, you can find accommodation for every taste and budget, from budget apartments or small guest houses to luxurious villas and spa hotels with panoramic views. Guests will be pleased with the optimal combination of price and quality. True, you should be prepared for the fact that prices invariably creep up during the season. Find the most suitable option Accommodation can be found using the search link below.

Perhaps this large and somewhat chaotic city, which is considered the "main port" of all Sardinia - not the best place for a comfortable and relaxing stay. After all, Olbia (Olbia]) takes most ferries from mainland Italy, and its albeit small, but international airport - the "lion's share" of planes with tourists. However, there are several charming places here, for example, the bustling Piazza Regina Margherita, which still retains the charm of the Middle Ages, or Corso Umberto adjoining it, which attracts travelers with an abundance of shops and cozy restaurants.

In addition, Olbia, although not the most beautiful in terms of the historical part or the coast, is considered the most developed corner of northern Sardinia in terms of infrastructure. It is here that the best restaurants, nice bars and pubs, as well as many shops and entertainment are located. It's not that you can't find it in other resorts on the Costa Smeralda, it's just that there is a choice here - and that says it all.

How to get to Olbia

Olbia International Airport (Olbia's Aeroporto di Costa Smeralda) is located 5 km south of the city center and receives a lot of flights from all major cities in Italy, and during the season - charters from Russia and the CIS countries. You can get there by buses number 2 and 10, or by private bus number 3. The fare is low, however, if you do not like to shake in public transport, it is worth renting a car, since there is a rental office at the airport.

Trenitalia trains connect Olbia with Cagliari (16-23 EUR, 4 hours on the way), however, you will have to make one (or even two - also in Macomer) change in Chilivani. In addition, trains run to Sassari (6-9 EUR, travel time 1 hour 44 minutes, three departures per day) and Golfo Aranci (1-2 EUR, 25 minutes, seven trains daily). The main railway station lies parallel to Via Gabriele d'Annunzio. Prices on the page are for September 2018.

In addition, due to its status as the "main port" of the island, Olbia wants - does not want, but receives daily ferries from Genoa, Civitavecchia and Livorno.

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Transport

Holiday Car Rental (Tel: 0789 2 84 96; Address: Via Genova 71) will be happy to provide you with a nice Fiat Punto for around 55-60 EUR per day. In total, there are more than 15 rental-a-car offices in the city, so it will not be difficult to find the best offer in terms of price and quality. Traveling by car in and around Olbia is a pleasure. Remember the main city highway is Corso Vittorio Veneto (Corso Vittorio Veneto), other important arteries lying perpendicular to it are Via Imperia, Via Sassari and Via G. Mameli . Finally, you will have a chance to ride along the parallel main street Corso Vittorio Veneto - Via Barcelona (Via Barcellona). If you are planning to travel outside the city, the most comfortable and safest route will be SS131 - a highway that goes around the entire island, along the coast.

Distances in the city are small, so you can travel on your own, or use the services of buses and taxis. These modes of transport in Olbia are inexpensive and comfortable.

Weather in Olbia

The best time to visit Olbia for sightseeing purposes is September, February and Christmas December. To enjoy the sun and warm sea- from May to October, when the temperature is around +25 °C...+30 °C.

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Cuisine and restaurants

Since Olbia is a city on the coast, everyone local restaurants and cafes offer marine reptiles in abundance on their menu. But meat is also "in favor" here. It is worth trying the traditional piece of Da Gimmy pork and washing it down with local wine Officina Del Gusto. Of course Italian Cuisine If you cannot imagine yourself without pasta, the highlight of pasta in Olbia is sauces - hand-made according to old recipes. We also advise you to try the local lobster, which is listed as Lobster Catalan Style on the menu (the best place where it is cooked, according to locals, is Le Caravella restaurant).

Already familiar to us, Corso Umberto (see introduction) is the best place for a pleasant dinner or an invigorating breakfast. Here you should look into Shergan or Terra Sarda, where they cook National dishes. And also in Ristorante Gallura - a small and very cozy restaurant, the "hit" of which is polenta with saffron sauce. Fish is also excellent here, but be prepared to shell out at least 35-40 EUR for a main course.

The beaches of Olbia

There are several pretty beaches in Olbia, though not as luxurious and picturesque as further in the Costa Smeralda, but modernly equipped with everything that family tourists and active youngsters need.

The most popular beach is Pittulongu with white sand and a large collection of all kinds of shells in it. Nestled on the crescent-shaped coast, it is famous for its excellent restaurants and is easily accessible by public transport (address: Strada Provincale 82). Here you can go sailing and windsurfing (lessons are offered), canoeing and aqua scooter. Free parking is another plus of this beach.

Located along the Golgo Aranci, Bados beach is easily reached by train in 25 minutes, or by car via the SP82 highway. This is the most family calm beach, there is also active entertainment on the water, but for the most part tourists come here just to swim and sunbathe. The abundance of pizzerias, restaurants and excellent hotels is the advantage of this place.

Porto Istana is four small beaches separated from each other by picturesque rock formations. It is opposite the Tavolara Marine area and offers excellent conditions for windsurfers. Ample parking for a small fee, several equipment rental stations, and cafes and a couple of restaurants available.

Finally, you can go to Le Saline beach, which is located along the Strada Statale road and attracts lovers big waves and surfers; or Punta Corallina beach (on the way to Siniscola, SS125 highway), divided into two segments by a large gray rock.

Entertainment and attractions of Olbia

And yet in Olbia there is something to see. In particular, many ancient buildings, churches or - the "highlight" of the town - archaeological excavations telling about rich history this area in old times: nuraghi and "graves of giants". The finds made there can be seen in the sumptuous Archaeological Museum.

The category of "antiquities" also includes the Punic necropolis, ancient city walls and Roman baths. Of the "medieval" sights, the Romanesque church made of granite San Simplicio is noteworthy. The 17th century was marked by the charming St. Paul's Cathedral.

In the surroundings, it is worth seeing the nuraghe "Kabu Abbas", the burial ground "Su Monte and S'Abe", the source of "Sa Testa" and beautiful archipelago Maddalena (now - national park). The archipelago consists of several large and small islands, but at least one is worth visiting - Budelli (whose fame brought his pink beach).

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How to get to Olbia

Olbia, along with Cagliari, is considered one of the largest cities in Sardinia. The city is located in the northeast of the island and is the main "gateway" to the Costa Smeralda. Olbia is famous for its historical and archaeological monuments, as well as its special atmosphere and color. Olbia is very visited by tourists. Most often, travelers come to Olbia for sightseeing purposes, and then go to rest in the resorts of the Emerald Coast.

You can get to Olbia both by air and by water, since the city itself is located in the bay and has access to the sea. The airport is located 5 km from the center of Olbia. international importance, where they land, including flights from Moscow. Olbia is served by both direct and connecting flights. Time direct flight is 4 hours 15 minutes, flights depart from Domodedovo Airport. The flight schedule can be viewed on aggregators Aviasales , Buruki and others.

You can get from the airport to Olbia by public transport or by taxi/transfer. Between the airport and the city run Shuttle Buses(routes No. 2 and No. 10), the schedule can be checked at carrier's official websiteASPO—> (in Italian). Buses depart from the airport every half an hour throughout the day (public transport does not operate at night). In general, public transport in Sardinia is not well developed, therefore, in order to get to the Costa Smeralda resorts from the airport, you will have to change in Olbia.

You can also take a taxi from the airport to the city, and it should be borne in mind that it is customary for taxi drivers in Sardinia to leave a tip of 10% of the cost of the trip. Alternatively, you can order services individual transfer in advance by the time of your arrival (the cost is approximately the same price as a taxi). Travel time by taxi or transfer to the city will be about 25 minutes. You can book a transfer on international services , and others similar.

Patrick1977Bln/on the streets of Olbia

Car rental in Olbia

Another way to get from the airport to Olbia and then move freely around the island is to rent a car at the airport of arrival. This option is highly demanded and popular in Sardinia, since the routes public transport are poorly developed. Roads in Sardinia are free and, for the most part, good quality, so you can travel by car here quite comfortably and quickly. At Olbia Airport, you can find a huge number of offices of international car rental companies, including Alamo, Autovia, Ecovia, Enterprise, Europcar, Firefly, Hertz, Locauto, Rhodium, Sicily by car, Sixt, WinRent and many others. To register a car for rent, it is enough to have a standard set of documents with you - a passport, driver's license international standard and a bank card.

At Olbia Airport, you can rent a car of any size - small, medium, large cars, station wagons, minivans, SUVs, premium cars. You can book the desired class of car in advance through international services rentalcars , and others similar.

Olbia Hotels

Olbia is a fairly large city in Sardinia, so here you can find a lot of different accommodation options - hotels of different star categories, bed and breakfast hotels, apartments, guest houses, vacation homes, etc. Most Olbia hotels are concentrated either in historical center or on the coast.

City hotels, which are consistently popular with tourists, include options of various categories from bed and breakfast hotels to 4 * hotels with advanced options. For example, hotels such as:

• HotelPanorama 4* (rooms of various sizes, a rooftop terrace with city views, a fitness center, free parking, free Wi-Fi, meals - breakfast);

• GrandHotelPresident 4* (convenient location, restaurant, bar, free parking, free Wi-Fi, meals - breakfast);

• Bed&BreakfastChiara (family hotel type "bed and breakfast", location - city center, free Wi-Fi, meals - buffet breakfast);

• LesSuitesMagnolia (family rooms, garden, free Wi-Fi, free parking, meals - breakfast);

• B&BAntares (location - city center, some rooms offer sea views, free parking, free Wi-Fi, meals - breakfast).

To the hotels on the coast that received good feedback from vacationers include:

• PelicanbeachResort&Spa 4* (resort spa hotel, located on the beach, has a garden, private beach, restaurant with terrace and sea views, open pool, fitness area, meals - breakfast);

• StefaniaboutiqueHotel 4* (first beach line, restaurant, swimming pool, terrace, free parking, fitness center, bar, meals - breakfast or half board);

• Hotel3* (rooms of various sizes, garden, first beach line, free parking, free Wi-Fi, meals - breakfast).

Sights of Olbia

In the old part of Olbia, quite a lot of historical monuments different eras that have managed to maintain their authenticity. So, for example, there are fragmentary preserved Fortified walls of Civita Terra Nova, St. Paul's Church(13th century building), National Archaeological Museum , old Basilica of San Simpliccio(12th century building), Romanesque Church of San Paolo(17th century building) and much more. Also in the city center is the shopping street Corso Umberto I, where you can meet big variety mono-brand boutiques and have a great time in local cafes with authentic cuisine.

Of course, it is worth exploring the surroundings of Olbia, as it is here that the famous coast of the Costa Smeralda and most picturesque Archipelago of La Maddalena. The archipelago consists of several small islands, which nature itself “made” from pink granite. All 7 islands, the main of which is considered La Maddalena, can be visited thanks to the numerous boat trips that depart directly from the port of Olbia. The islands of the archipelago are famous for their picturesque rocks, impregnable cliffs, secluded beaches and amazing flora. On all the islands you can swim and sunbathe, and island of Caprera will also delight you with fresh coniferous air, as juniper, myrtle and pine actively grow here.

As for the Costa Smeralda, there is a large selection of destinations for recreation, but all the resorts of the Emerald Coast have one thing in common - the most beautiful white sandy beaches, untouched by civilization and with breathtaking views.

The nearest beaches of Olbia

Despite the fact that Olbia is quite Big City northeast of Sardinia and a famous port, there is a place for beaches. The beaches of Olbia, as well as on the entire coast of the Costa Smeralda, are white sandy, have a gentle entrance to the water, but the main difference is a more urbanized look. If throughout the Costa Smeralda you can find quite a few wild beaches untouched by civilization, then in Olbia itself all the beaches are well equipped and equipped, there are sunbeds, umbrellas that you can use for additional fee, cafes work under open sky, there are changing cabins, toilets, showers. The beaches of Olbia offer a civilized beach holiday.

Popular beaches in the city are Lido del Sole, Le Salines, Capo Ceraso, Marina Maria and others. Beaches in the immediate area are popular locality Pittulongu i.e. the beach di bados, del Pellicano, Mare a Roque. A little further, at a distance of about 30 km, are the magnificent deserted beaches of the resorts of Porto Rotondo and Porto Cervo.