The landscape around Olbia is a low coastal plain edged by granite hills and the Gulf of Olbia, which has shaped both the urban form and local economy. The city’s sheltered harbour has long connected northeastern Sardinia with the Italian mainland, and it remains an important arrival point for ferries and air travellers. Known in antiquity as Olbia, it retains the Romanesque Basilica of San Simplicio, the city’s principal medieval church. Nearby beaches, islands and rocky headlands place the town firmly within the coastal character of Gallura. Find related webcams across northeastern Sardinia to build a fuller picture of Olbia and its coast.
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