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Things to see in Olbia (Italy): 38 places and when to go
Olbia is a town in Italy, and this site lists 38 places in and around it, mainly History (15), Nature (10), Mountains (5). The best known are Basilica of San Simplicio, Olbia, Cabu Abbas and Giants' grave of Coddu Vecchiu. The best time to come is March to June and September to October; also possible: November to February and July to August. In June there are 14 h 55 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 04. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Italy · 40.9143, 9.5151
- Places
- 38 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (15) · Nature (10) · Mountains (5) · Food and drink (4) · Temples (3) · Beaches (2)
- Best time
- March to June and September to October.
- Also possible
- November to February and July to August.
- Nearest airport
- FCO Rome, 249 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- monte Puzzu, at 740 m.
What to see in Olbia
The places in and around Olbia, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Basilica of San Simplicio, OlbiaMinor basilica2.0 km
- Cabu AbbasHistory4.6 km
- Giants' grave of Coddu VecchiuArcheological site in Italy20 km
- Golfo di OlbiaBay6.4 km
- Nuraghe La PrisgionaNuragic archaeological site in Sardinia, Italy20 km
- Giants' grave of Su Mont'e s'AbeArcheological site in Italy5.0 km
- Golfo di MarinellaBay12 km
- Albucciu nuragic complexArchaeological site19 km
- Pozzo sacro di Sa TestaBuilding in Olbia, Italy3.4 km
- Malchittu nuragic templeArchaeological site20 km
- tomba dei giganti di Li LolghiHistory23 km
- Castello di PedresBuilding in Olbia, Italy4.8 km
- Golfo di CugnanaBay14 km
- Cala GirgoluBeach14 km
- Palazzo di BalduBuilding in Luogosanto, Italy30 km
- Santo StefanoChurch building in Luogosanto, Italy30 km
- Eremo di San TranoBuilding in Luogosanto, Italy29 km
- Monte PiluccasMountain in Italy28 km
- monte PuzzuMountain in Italy15 km
- Punta ArenaMountain in Italy23 km
- Spiaggia di Porto IstanaBeach8.8 km
- Tomba dei giganti di Li MizzaniHistory30 km
- Tomba dei giganti di MoruHistory19 km
- Area Naturalistica del Monte NiedduProtected area20 km
And the other 14, by what you come to do:
- Hiking: Cammino di Santu Jacu del Nord - Tappa 1, Cammino di Santu Jacu del Nord - Tappa 2
- Diving: DST Sardegna - Diving & Snorkeling Team, MuMart (museo sommerso)
- With kids: Lebonksi Park
- Food and drink: LU BEDDU Società Agricola s.s., Tenuta Teo D'Oro, Tenute Olbios, Vigneti Zanatta
- History: Necropoli di Li Muri, Milis
- Nature: Nuraghe Lu Nuracu, Ozzastru, Punta Sa Turritta
When to go to Olbia
The best time to visit Olbia is March to June and September to October; also possible: November to February and July to August. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible9:22
- FebPossible10:26
- MarBest time11:40
- AprBest time13:06
- MayBest time14:17
- JunBest time14:55
- JulPossible14:40
- AugPossible13:38
- SepBest time12:15
- OctBest time10:53
- NovPossible9:40
- DecPossible9:04
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 55 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 04. In June, 38 of the 38 places are at their best.
When to go to Italy in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Olbia
The nearest main airport is Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport (FCO, Rome), 249 km as the crow flies. How to get around Italy (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
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- La Maddalena22 places35 km
- Buddusò12 places43 km
- Lùvula/Lula7 places49 km
- Otieri/Ozieri15 places57 km
- Castelsardo16 places65 km
And all of Italy, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Olbia?
The best known: Basilica of San Simplicio, Olbia, Cabu Abbas, Giants' grave of Coddu Vecchiu, Golfo di Olbia, Nuraghe La Prisgiona. In all, 38 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Olbia?
March to June and September to October; also possible: November to February and July to August. In June there are 14 h 55 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 04.
How do you get to Olbia?
The nearest main airport is Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport (FCO), 249 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Olbia as the destination and these 38 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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