The main gateway to the Costa Smeralda, Olbia, overlooks an enchanting gulf in which the marine area of Tavolara is located.
Tourist attractions
A turquoise sea and relics of the past characterize Olbia. Among the finds found in the excavations, a treasure of almost 900 gold coins is kept today in the Archaeological Museum on the islet of Peddone.
Dolmen, menhir, and megalithic circles attest to man's presence in the area as early as 4000-3500 BC.
The Tomb of the Giants of Su Mont'e s'Ave, the nuraghe Riu Mulinu, the village of Belveghile, and the sacred well of sa Testa, located near the road to Golfo Aranci, date back to the Bronze Age.
Olbia's most important religious buildings are the Basilica of San Simplicio, under which is the Punic-Roman necropolis comprising 450 tombs, and the church of San Paolo, with a tall bell tower and majolica dome.
On May 15, the patron saint of Olbia and Gallura is celebrated with the feast of San Simplicio. On this occasion, a taste of the main typical product is offered: mussels.
Beaches of Olbia
To the north are the beaches of Cugnana, Rena Bianca, Razza de Juncu, Marinella, Spiaggia dei Sassi, Spiaggia delle Alghe, and Spiaggia Ira.
In the hamlet of Pittulongu: La Playa, Lo Squalo, Il Pellicano, Mare e Rocce, and Bados (on the border with Golfo Aranci).
South of Olbia: Lido del Sole, Le Saline, Marina Maria, Bunthe, Li Cuncheddi and Punta Corallina.
