Travel guide to Olbia
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About Olbia
Olbia is the main arrival point for people travelling to the northern part of Sardinia, and over the years since the island started to develop as a serious tourist destination, it has slowly grown into a place where people have started to break their journey, rather than just a place people pass through.
The unique character of northern Sardinia is one in which peace is highly valued and in which privacy is always respected, and as such, it makes a fantastic place in which to relax and unwind away from prying eyes. Secluded beaches and quiet luxury hotels are very much the norm along the northern coast of Sardinia, and there are plenty of small resort towns to explore if you have access to a vehicle.
Booking car hire in Olbia for the duration of your stay is a great idea, as it will give you the opportunity to explore the north of the island at your own pace and have access to the various different beaches and times without having to worry about public transport schedules or the expense of taxis for every journey. If you have a car of your own, you can leave the hotel early in the morning and then drive around to find the best place to enjoy your day.
Amongst the most popular attractions for visitors to Northern Sardinia, the town of Palau in the north east is one of the best. Here you can take a boat trip directly from the beach out to the fishing areas around the Maddalena Islands which are largely uninhabited, and a great place to enjoy lunch on a private beach.
Further along the coast, you reach the north-western town of Porto Torres where you can enjoy one of the longest unbroken shore lines on the island, which is home to several of the most luxurious hotels in Sardinia, and provides access to the town of Alghero which lies within easy reach of the national park at Porto Conte.