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Olbia
Spend 1–2 days in Olbia as a transit hub; one night for city sights, two days to explore Costa Smeralda and nearby islands.
Olbia is a small port city in Gallura, serving as the main gateway to Costa Smeralda and the Maddalena archipelago. A single night covers the historic centre; add a second day for coastal excursions.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- EUR
- Best months
- May–Oct
- avoid Jul–Aug (heat, crowds)
- Airport
- OLB
- Nights
- 1
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Rules in force · 8Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window…
- Europe ↗Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window, counted across all 29 Schengen states together — not per country; the Entry/Exit System now logs each crossing, so an overstay is detected automatically.
- Europe ↗On the first Schengen entry since EES began, non-EU travellers give four fingerprints and a face photo at the border instead of a passport stamp; there is nothing to apply for or pay in advance.
- Italy and Malta ↗The region's headline sights run on timed tickets that sell out: book the Vatican Museums, the Colosseum, the Uffizi, the Last Supper and Malta's Hypogeum before you fix train and hotel dates.
- Italy and Malta ↗Budget for per-night city taxes in Italy (up to about €10 a person in Rome), Malta's per-night environmental contribution, and Venice's day-visitor fee on peak days; none are included in most online room prices.
- Italy ↗Italy is in the Schengen area. Check the entry rules for your passport on official sources; the EU's Entry/Exit System registers non-EU visitors at the first Schengen border, and further pre-travel authorisation rules are being introduced.
- Italy ↗Historic centres are ZTL limited-traffic zones: cameras fine any unauthorised car that enters, often months later through the hire company. Park outside and walk in.
- Italy ↗Regional train tickets bought on paper must be validated in the machine on the platform before boarding; digital tickets carry a time and need no stamping.
- Italy ↗Venice charges day-visitors an access fee on selected peak days; check the city's official site if you are not sleeping there.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Olbia112 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Olbia, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the euro (EUR, €).Italy-wide
- SIM or eSIMTIM, Vodafone, WindTre and Iliad sell prepaid SIMs in shops and at airports; a passport and an Italian tax code (codice fiscale…Italy-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe unless signed otherwise; Rome's nasoni fountains run all day.Italy-wide
- TippingRestaurant: Coperto or service may already be on the bill; leave €1–2 (≈ US$2–3) a person or round up for good service.Italy-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/F/L. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Italy-wide
- SafetyOlbia is generally safe.
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- RestroomsFew public toilets; use bars (buy a coffee), museums and stations, where some charge €1 (≈ US$2).Italy-wide
- Emergency numbers112 police · 115 fire · 118 ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMany state museums close on Monday; the Vatican Museums close on most Sundays.Italy-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportOLB Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport.
- Getting aroundUrban bus (ASPO) runs every hour; tickets €1–1.50 (≈ US$2) per ride or €2.80 (≈ US$4) day pass.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee€1–2 (≈ US$2–3)
- Street or quick mealPizza slice€2–4 (≈ US$3–5)
- Budget bedBudget hotel or B&B, a night, per person€45 (≈ US$55)
- Mid-range bedMid‑range hotel, a night, per person€110 (≈ US$130)
- High-end bedMid‑range hotel, a night, per person€150 (≈ US$180)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget €50 (≈ US$60) · Mid €80 (≈ US$95) · High €130 (≈ US$160)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- OLB Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
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14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Feb
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14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Mar
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16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Apr
not flagged
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
May
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Jun
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Jul
Care
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Aug
Care
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Sep
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Oct
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Nov
not flagged
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Dec
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15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Best: May–Jun, Sep–Oct. Mixed: Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)), coolest Jan (7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C) low), wettest Nov (9 rain days), driest Jul (1). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Olbia: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
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Feb
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
7 rd
Mar
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
7 rd
Apr
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
8 rd
May
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
5 rd
Jun
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
3 rd
Jul
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
1 rd
Aug
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
2 rd
Sep
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
4 rd
Oct
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
7 rd
Nov
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
9 rd
Dec
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
9 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Urban bus (ASPO) runs every hour; tickets €1–1.50 per ride or €2.80 day pass. Cars face ZTL zones A‑C – avoid driving in the centre to prevent fines.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Costa Smeralda (Porto Cervo)
goDoor to door: ≈1 h total
Bus from Olbia station (ASPO) ~45 min, then local bus to Porto Cervo
Beach resorts and upscale shops; good for a half‑day.
Maddalena Archipelago
goDoor to door: ≈1 h 30 min total
Ferry from Olbia port, 30 min to La Maddalena island
Check ferry timetable; summer peak may need advance booking.
Golfo Aranci
goDoor to door: ≈45 min
Train from Olbia station, 23 km (14 mi) north‑east, ~20 minTrain from Olbia station, 14 mi (23 km) north‑east, ~20 min
Access to northern beaches and further ferry connections.
Castello di Pedres
cautionDoor to door: ≈1 h 15 min
Bus line 4 to Sa Testa stop, then 10 min walk
Limited service; verify bus times (check).
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Hotel Pellicano D'Oro
4‑star beach hotel near Golfo Aranci, rooms from €120
City‑centre budget hotels
Various 2‑star options within walking distance of the historic centre
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- €50–70 (≈ US$60–85) excl. bed
- Mid
- €70–110 (≈ US$85–130) excl. bed
- High
- €110 (≈ US$130)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Mid‑range hotel2 × 1 night × €110 | €220 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × €80 | €160 |
| ASPO bus day pass2 × €3 · check | €6 |
| Ferry to Maddalena (round‑trip)2 × €15 · check | €30 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | €42 |
| Trip total≈ €229 per person per day, bed included | €458≈ US$550 |
Rooms from €80 per night.
2026 estimate in euros; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | €1–2 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Pizza slice | €2–4 (≈ US$3–5) |
| Bottle of water (1 L) | €0.80–1.20 (≈ US$1–2) |
| ASPO 90‑min ticketcheck | €1 (≈ US$2) |
| Ferry to La Maddalenacheck | €15–20 (≈ US$18–25) round‑trip |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- ZTL zones restrict vehicle access; fines apply if you enter without permit.
- Ferry schedules to the archipelago vary seasonally – check times in advance.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 112
- Fire
- 115
- Ambulance
- 118
- Coast Guard
- 1530
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Emergency
- Police112
- Fire115
- Ambulance118
Embassy
US consulate in Cagliari; other embassies in Rome.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Olbia Airport → city centre (bus): about €1.50 (≈ US$2), 15 min (check)
- City centre → Porto Cervo (bus): ≈ €4, 45 min (check)
Say or show
- Scusi — Excuse me / Sorry (skuˈzi)
- Grazie — Thank you (ˈɡrattsje)
- Quanto costa? — How much is it? (ˈkwanto ˈkosta)
- Dove è la fermata dell’autobus? — Where is the bus stop? (ˈdove ɛ la ferˈmata dellauˈtobus)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Olbia. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–Oct · avoid Jul–Aug (heat, crowds) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
- officialComune di Olbia – official site
- officialOlbia tourism office
- officialOlbia Costa Smeralda Airport
- secondaryWikivoyage: Olbia, revision 5309469 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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