Situated city Olbia on the eastern coast of Sardinia at the homonymous Gulf is with a population of about 52.512 one of the largest cities of Sardinia, which is why it is worthwhile to take a car to overcome greater distances more quickly here. car hire locations, the major car hire companies as found for example Budobtain, Autoloco, Avis, Targarent or Sixt, you at only 4 km away Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport or in town, since many tourists with car ferry from Livorno, Genoa or Civitavecchia, arrive.
The name Olbia is of Greek origin and means happy, although the city was built the likelihood in the 5th century BC from the Punic and is today a thriving industrial and commercial centre.
She is also the gastronomic Centre for mussels, because these are harvested in the Gulf of Olbia.
Although the city offers many attractions, it is to South or North nearby resorts of the most holiday-makers as the entrance gate and stop on the way.
For example, the built in grey granite, Romanesque Basilica of San Simplicio or the Church from the 18th century to the Apostle Paul, located in the upper part of the old town is worth a visit.
Also noteworthy are the aqueduct SA Rughitulla and the Nuraghe Cabu Abbas located not far from Olbia (at the beginning of the water), which offers a beautiful view.
A visit to the city you should look at the port, which is of great economic importance for Sardinia because of its proximity to the Mainland.
From there, the beautiful main street leads Corso Umberto in the city centre.
In front of the city, are the two islands of Tavolara and Molara.
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