Olbia is a town and municipality on the northeastern coast of Sardinia. Olbia is one of the most important tourist cities of Sardinia and a major transport hub for tourists who spend their vacation in the area of famous Costa Smeralda. Olbia has an interesting and fascinating history. According to archaeological sites, Olbia was in ancient times inhabited by Carthaginians.
Olbia has about 58 000 residents. The main city sights are Basilica of St. Simplicius from 12th century, the archaeological museum and the medieval church of St. Paul the Apostle. City center is full of hotels, restaurants, bars, souvenir shops and stores. Olbia is very busy seaport, and marina Olbia, situated on the south of the bay, during summer is crowded with charter boats.
The surrounding of Olbia is adorned with beautiful beaches and the most attractive beaches extend along the Costa Smeralda. Costa Smeralda is full of white sandy beaches, golf courses and luxury hotel complexes. Airport Olbia seasonally connects northern part of the island with the main European destinations.