Olbia

International vibes and irresistible charm: palm trees, flamingos, a gulf dotted with tiny islands rising from Caribbean-like waters, boats gently drifting here and there…
No, dear friends, this isn’t Miami. This is Sardinia’s very own little “Florida.”
This is Olbia!

That’s exactly what the ancient Greeks called it: Ólbios, meaning “prosperous,” “flourishing.” And with good reason—thanks to its fortunate, strategic position in a sheltered gulf at the heart of the Mediterranean and to the wealth of resources this land has always had to offer.
Times may have changed, but Olbia still shines today as a symbol of prosperity and well-being: a place where history and tradition blend seamlessly with a natural setting of rare beauty, giving life to a town that never ceases to amaze.
Hidden among the charming, elegant streets of its old town lie countless treasures: Carthaginian defensive towers; Roman remains such as an aqueduct, a forum, baths, and paved roads; and the Basilica of San Simplicio—the oldest in all of Sardinia—beneath which rests a necropolis with no fewer than 450 tombs.

If the town’s beating heart is its historical and cultural heritage, the sea is surely its soul. The Tavolara Marine Protected Area is the perfect expression of the boundless beauty waiting to be discovered here.