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DISCOVER OLBIA AND ALL ITS FANTASTIC LOCATIONS

Its name means ‘happy’, and that’s how you’ll feel when the lively town of Olbia is the first to welcome you to the treasures of Sardinia: the second you step off the plane or boat, the rapturous fragrance of Mediterranean scrub will revive your senses and make you feel brand new. And that’s just the start of what you’re going to experience on this extraordinary island: the harsh and magical landscape with its wind-sculpted red rocks, the charm of ancient herdsmen traditions, the luxurious lifestyle of the Costa Smeralda jet-set, not to mention emerald green crystalline waters like you won’t find anywhere else in Europe.

• Country Italy

• Main City Rome

• Surface 376.10 km²

• Population 56,231

• Density 150/km²

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  THE HOLY WELL OF SA TESTA

  The Holy Well of Sa Testa, near Olbia, is one of the main archaeological sites of the Nuragic culture, that existed principally in Sardenya and Corsega around 1700 BC. Made from blocks of granite, the site is 17.5 metres long, and the well itself is 17 steps underground. The thermal waters are reputed to have beneficial effects, and for over 3000 years people have visited the site. A rare opportunity that is not to be missed.

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  LOCAL TRADITIONS AND CELEBRATIONS

  One thing you’ll notice once you spend a holiday in Sardinia, is that wherever you go, whatever time of the year, you can be sure to find some local celebration with country festivals, wine & food tastings, parades, and popular dances and chants in traditional costumes. Traditions run strong in Sardinia, and yearly celebrations like Carnival and Easter are astounding and unique events. In autumn, the central region of the island, known as Barbagia, hosts the renowned ‘Autunno in Barbagia’ hospitality festival where the prettiest country manors open up their doors so that everyone can visit and enjoy their lovely homes.

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  WATER SPORTS: FROM SAILING TO KITESURFING IN OLBIA

  Enjoying the Sea of Sardinia also means water sports: sailing, windsurfing, surfing and even the recently established kite surfing are hugely popular here. Since 1999, the practice of kite surfing has experienced exponential growth along the windy beaches of Sardinia. In fact, an essential element of this sport is wind, so thanks to the constant currents of wind that blow along the island’s entire coastal perimeter, water sports can be practiced any time of the year. It’s no coincidence that Sardinia has been called ‘the Hawaii of the Mediterranean’ by a world-renowned surf guide.