Olbia is the vibrant gateway to Sardinia’s celebrated Costa Smeralda, a historic port town set on a sheltered gulf in the island’s northeast. For many yacht guests it is the starting point for a cruise along one of the most beautiful and exclusive coastlines in the Mediterranean.
Behind its lively marinas and waterfront lies a town of genuine character, with a charming old centre, a Romanesque basilica and excellent restaurants serving Sardinian specialities. The surrounding Gulf of Olbia is dotted with islands and sheltered bays, offering calm water and easy passages to the glamorous resorts beyond.
From here the exclusive marinas of Porto Cervo and the pristine La Maddalena archipelago are within comfortable reach, along with countless granite coves and white sand beaches. The emerald waters of the Costa Smeralda rank among the finest cruising grounds in the entire Mediterranean.
With its convenient location, superb yachting facilities and access to some of Sardinia’s finest anchorages, Olbia combines practicality with beauty. Guests can enjoy days among the emerald coves of the Costa Smeralda and return to an authentic, welcoming town in the evening, making it an ideal blend of Sardinian tradition and Mediterranean glamour.
