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Beaches, islands, villages and day trips: practical guides for planning a holiday in Costa Smeralda, Olbia and the La Maddalena archipelago.
Travel guides
How to visit central Olbia, what to look for and which official information to check before planning your day.
Read the guide: Half a day in central Olbia: a walk worth taking slowlyTravel guides
How to visit Olbia’s Archaeological Museum, what to look for and which official information to check before planning your day.
Read the guide: Olbia archaeological museum: what the harbour wrecks revealTravel guides
How to visit San Simplicio, what to look for and which official information to check before planning your day.
Read the guide: San Simplicio in Olbia: basilica and necropolis are different visitsTravel guides
How to visit San Paolo church, what to look for and which official information to check before planning your day.
Read the guide: San Paolo in Olbia: the colourful dome and the old town’s storyTravel guides
How to visit the Roman aqueduct, what to look for and which official information to check before planning your day.
Read the guide: Olbia’s Roman aqueduct: imagine the ancient city through its archesTravel guides
Olbia’s municipality has closed Pedres Castle over possible structural damage. Read its documented history and choose alternative stops only after checking access.
Read the guide: Pedres Castle: know about the closure before planning a visitTravel guides
Walk through Olbia between its harbour, Liberty-style town hall, Corso Umberto and old town. Learn what to notice without confusing working quays with beaches.
Read the guide: Olbia’s waterfront: a walk between harbour and old townTravel guides
Porto Romano, the Saturday market and seasonal stalls: choose a market in Olbia, then verify its location, date and opening before travelling.
Read the guide: Olbia markets: find the right day and the right placeTravel guides
Three rainy-day alternatives in Olbia: the Simpliciana Library, San Simplicio Basilica and an indoor break. The Archaeological Museum is closed; check every opening.
Read the guide: Olbia in the rain: three indoor ideas to check firstTravel guides
Thirteen rural churches in the Olbia area and festivals rooted in local communities: choose a confirmed event, check access and respect worship.
Read the guide: Olbia’s rural churches: a tradition beyond the town centreTravel guides
Zuppa gallurese is a layered oven-baked dish of bread, broth and cheese. Learn why it is served in slices and how suppa cuata differs from soup.
Read the guide: Zuppa gallurese: why it is not the soup you expectTravel guides
Chjusoni are rustic Gallura semolina dumplings. Learn how to recognise them, ask about their sauce and understand local variations of the dish.
Read the guide: Gallura’s chjusoni: know the pasta before you orderTravel guides
Mazza frissa, a Gallura speciality made with cream and semolina: texture, the municipal recipe and what to ask before ordering.
Read the guide: Mazza frissa: a Gallura flavour that surprises at first tasteTravel guides
Seada brings together fried pastry, melted cheese and honey. Learn how this Sardinian dessert is made and what to ask about its filling and serving.
Read the guide: Seadas: what to expect from Sardinia’s cheese-and-honey dessertTravel guides
Olbia’s mussels: discover the gulf’s food tradition. Learn about local preparations, ingredients and useful questions to ask before ordering mussels in Olbia.
Read the guide: Olbia’s mussels: discover the gulf’s food traditionTravel guides
Casgiatini, papassini and origliette: ingredients, differences and names to look for in Gallura beyond seadas.
Read the guide: Gallura sweets: three names to look for beyond seadasTravel guides
How to choose a Gallura wine tasting: booking, duration, wines offered and useful questions to ask the winery directly.
Read the guide: Gallura wineries: choose a tasting without leaving it to chanceTravel guides
Vermentino di Gallura DOCG: its territory, production rules and questions to understand wine styles and food pairings.
Read the guide: Vermentino di Gallura: questions that reveal the local wineTravel guides
From zuppa gallurese to bottarga: build a menu across countryside and seafood traditions, checking what is currently available.
Read the guide: What to eat in Gallura: a menu between countryside and coastTravel guides
Markets in Olbia and Arzachena: check current days and locations to buy local ingredients and prepare dinner on holiday.
Read the guide: Shopping locally on holiday: markets and food for dinner at homeTravel guides
How to plan the Pevero Health Trail for walking, running or cycling between Pevero and Romazzino, and what to check before leaving the beach behind.
Read the guide: Pevero Health Trail: a walk beyond the beachTravel guides
A practical guide to the hillside track above Liscia Ruja: its landscape, how to check the map and when to postpone the walk.
Read the guide: Above Liscia Ruja: discover the coast from inlandTravel guides
Prepare for the roughly three-kilometre hike linking Li Conchi, Capizzal di Ponti and Riu Santu Petru, where granite terrain calls for care.
Read the guide: Arzachena hiking: plan Li Conchi and Capizzal di Ponti properlyTravel guides
Assess the Sa Testa route from Pittulongu by distance, difficulty and coastal setting, then plan your walk for cooler hours.
Read the guide: Sa Testa coastal trail: a walk beyond Pittulongu