Phi Beach is the perfect spot for an open-air laid-back party night in Olbia. The Costa Smeralda is notorious for being ultra-posh and ‘invite only’. However, some of its most celebrated luxury joints and nightclubs seem to have l…

A tall dark shadow looms up, creating a unique skyline over the horizon; the small island of Tavolara, 10 km south of Olbia, looks like a giant Giandujotto (you know, those exquisite long skinny chocolates that look like upside-do…

On weekends, Olbia locals drive 8 km south until they reach Murta Maria on the coastal road, turn left and 1 km further they pull into Porto Istana, a heavenly beach whose shore varies from rocky to grainy to ultra-fine white sand…