The port of Olbia is located in the north-eastern part of Sardinia, at the end of a canal that connects it to the Tyrrhenian Sea. Olbia is one of the most important passenger and commercial ports in the Mediterranean: according to an estimate by the Port System Authority of the Sardinian Sea, approximately six million tons of goods and over three million people pass through it every year. In view of these huge numbers, Olbia is considered the gateway to the Costa Smeralda.
The port is divided into three parts: Cocciani, the Inner Port (intended for pleasure boating, it also includes the ancient Roman port) and the White Island. At the latter dock the ferries of Moby and Tirrenia from Civitavecchia and Livorno.
There are various ways to reach the port of Olbia.
Bus
The city is served by the buses of the ASPO Spa company, which connect it to the port area. Furthermore, within the port of Olbia there is a free and continuous shuttle bus service that allows users to move in comfort from the maritime station to the boarding points.
Car
from Sassari - E25 and SS729 in the direction of SP62 to Berchidda. Take the exit towards Deviation / SP 16m / Olbia from SS597 / SS729. Take Str. Monti Olbia / SS597 / SS729 from SS199. Continue on SS597 / SS729. Continue towards E840 in Olbia.
from Oristano and Cagliari - E25 to Paulilatino from SP15 and SP11. Strada Statale 131 Central Nuorese branch towards Str. Monti Olbia / SS597 / SS729 in Olbia. Take the exit towards Aeroporto / Olbia Centro from Strada Statale 131 Central Nuorese branch. Continue on SS597 / SS729. Take Strada Statale 125 Orientale Sarda / E840 and Banchina Isola Bianca in the direction of E840 in Olbia.
The airport of Olbia - Costa Smeralda is only a few kilometers from the city center and the port area. The connections between the airport and the city center are guaranteed daily by the buses of the ASPO company (lines 2 and 10). Once in Olbia center, it is possible to take line 9 which reaches the square of the maritime station.
The bus tickets are purchased directly in the arrivals area of the airport by means of special machines, or through the ' app MYCICERO or via SMS.
From the Olbia railway station it is possible to easily reach the port thanks to the ASPO line 9.
The ticket offices of the shipping companies serving the port are all located near the port area.
Moby - Maritime Station, Isola Bianca quay;
Tirrenia - Maritime Station, Isola Bianca quay;
Grimaldi Lines - Viale Isola Bianca, Passenger Terminal.
The port of Olbia is very close to the city center. Taking a walk along the main streets, you will come across a whole series of commercial activities: clothing stores, food shops, typical Sardinian products and so on.
Inhabited since ancient times, the territory of Olbia is dotted with numerous evidences that refer to the past. Among the most notable city monuments, the Romanesque basilica of San Simplicio, patron saint of the city, and the church of San Paolo (baroque, is characterized by a high bell tower and a colorful majolica dome) stand out.
Among the civil architectures, the town hall , Villa Clorinda and Palazzo Colonna (all three in Art Nouveau style) and the Michelucci theater can be included. Pedres castle also deserves a mention: located not many kilometers from the center of Olbia, it was built to defend the city and its borders.
The Olbiese territory is also full of archaeological sites: the megalithic circle in Pastricciali di Mezzu and the one in San Pantaleo (from the pre-Nuragic age); the nuragic complex of Cabu Abbas, the nuraghe of Punta Nuraghe in Porto Rotondo and the sacred well of Sa Testa. Finally, there are substantial traces of the passage of Phoenicians and Romans (a necropolis, the access ramp to the temple of Ceres, the remains of the forum and the aqueduct, etc.).