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Costa Smeralda
A glamorous stretch of northeastern Sardinia coastline known for its turquoise waters, white sand beaches, and luxury resorts.
18 km · about 20 min drive
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Olbia
Sardinia, Italy · Europe
About Olbia
Olbia is worth a stop: 15 minutes from Loiri Porto San Paolo, 35km from La Maddalena Archipelago.
Olbia is in Sardinia, Italy, with about 60,000 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Loiri Porto San Paolo, about 9 km away.
Olbia (Italian: [ˈɔlbja] , locally [ˈolbja]; Sardinian: Terranoa; Gallurese: Tarranoa) is a city and comune (municipality), which along with Tempio Pausania is a co-capital of the Province of Gallura North-East Sardinia in the autonomous island region of Sardinia in Italy, in the historical region of Gallura. It hasRead more
61,739 inhabitants.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Olbia?
Within an hour or so of Olbia: Costa Smeralda (18 km), Hotel Cala di Volpe, Sardinia (The Spy Who Loved Me) (19 km), La Maddalena Archipelago (35 km), Capo Testa (46 km).
Are there any good drives near Olbia?
The nearest famous roads are Gulf of Orosei Coast Road and Col de Bavella.
Where is Olbia?
Olbia is in Sardinia, Italy, about 9 km from Loiri Porto San Paolo.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 60,345
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Italy
- Region
- Sardinia
- Timezone
- Europe/Rome
- Coordinates
- 40.9234, 9.4980
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in Italy
ACI roadside assistance: 803 116. ZTL (limited traffic zones) in city centres are camera-enforced.
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Worth the detour from Olbia
5 notable places within an hour's drive.
film location
Hotel Cala di Volpe, Sardinia (The Spy Who Loved Me)
The Costa Smeralda hotel where Bond and Anya stay; the Lotus Esprit submarine emerges on the nearby beach at Capriccioli.
19 km · about 20 min drive
national park
La Maddalena Archipelago
A national park of seven main islands off northeastern Sardinia with pristine beaches, granite rock formations, and crystal-clear waters.
35 km · about 40 min drive
natural wonder
Capo Testa
A surreal headland of wind-sculpted granite boulders near Santa Teresa Gallura at Sardinia's northern tip.
46 km · about 55 min drive
scenic viewpoint
Bonifacio
A dramatic citadel town perched atop sheer white limestone cliffs at the southern tip of Corsica, overlooking the strait to Sardinia.
59 km · about 70 min drive
Driving roads near Olbia
- 59 kmBonifacioA dramatic citadel town perched atop sheer white limestone cliffs at the southern tip of Corsica, overlooking the strait to Sardinia.
- 73 kmGulf of Orosei Coast RoadA spectacular cliff road on Sardinia's east coast linking Dorgali, Cala Gonone and the wild gulf coves.
Driving in Italy
- Drives on
- the right
- Petrol
- ~€1.82/litre
- Motorway tolls
- ~€8.50/100km
When to drive here
April to October
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