Make a holiday home, apartment, or villa in Olbia, Italy your home away from home
The town of Olbia is situated in the north east of the Italian island of Sardinia in the Mediterranean. It is about 160 miles (260 km) off the western coast of the Italian mainland and Rome. This is a beautiful area where holidaymakers can enjoy beaches, great weather, and plenty of sightseeing, so self catering accommodation in Olbia would be perfect for families, couples and friends of all ages.
Things to do on holiday in Olbia, Italy
Olbia is an ancient town whose name is actually Greek in origin and it is thought that the Greeks first settled here. With a long and varied history the town has both modern and historical things for visitors to see (see below). Being a town of about 55,000 inhabitants the town is large enough to have everything you need for your self catering apartment in Olbia, plus there are some excellent restaurants and bars to choose from when you fancy eating out or spending the evening there. The Gulf of Olbia has some very good beaches, so this is the perfect place for a relaxing beach holiday, or take a walk and explore the beautiful scenery surrounding the town.
Places to visit on holiday in Olbia, Italy
The Olbia area itself has some interesting sights. Within the town is the Basilica of San Simplicio. This former cathedral dates back to the 11th and 12th centuries. The quieter nightlife will suit those who aren’t in to partying hard, yet with San Teodoro within easy reach you can still enjoy a lively night out from your Olbia self catering accommodation if the need arises!
The town is one of the main ports for ferries going back and forth to the Italian mainland. This makes it very easy for holidaymakers to take a trip over to Rome, for example, if you want to spend a day or so away from your accommodation in Olbia. Travel north of the town and you reach Santa Teresa Gallura. This small coastal town is at the northern tip of Sardinia and is linked to the French island of Corsica by ferry; another great idea for a day trip.
The weather in Olbia, Italy
Self catering accommodation in Olbia benefits from a lovely Mediterranean climate and approximately 300 days of sunshine per year! This makes this Sardinian town the perfect place for a holiday at any time of the year.
Flights to Olbia, Italy
Reaching your accommodation in Olbia couldn’t be easier with the Olbia-Costa Smerelda International Airport just outside the town. This airport has the advantage of being international, though not so busy that it should disturb your holiday. A selection of airlines flies here including easyJet, Ryanair, Jet2.com, and Thomas Cook Airlines.
