Figari: Cala Sabina

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.

Sardinia combines a rugged mountainous interior with far-reaching coasts in a way that reflects its position within the western Mediterranean. Near these central coordinates, granite uplands, grazing land and small settlements shape an island interior where local traditions remain part of daily life. The Gennargentu range is Sardinia’s highest mountain area, while the Tirso, the island’s longest river, runs west across its interior. Sardinia is also the land of the Nuragic civilisation: thousands of prehistoric stone nuraghi still punctuate the countryside. Move on to other webcams in the region to compare landscapes and settings around central Sardinia.

Among the countries of southern Europe, Italy stands out for its Mediterranean coastline and cities marked by the legacy of ancient Rome. The Alps form its northern frontier, while the Apennines run down the peninsula and the Po crosses the broad plain of the north. Rome’s Colosseum and Roman Forum recall the ancient empire; Florence is closely associated with the Renaissance, and Venice is built across a lagoon on the Adriatic. Food changes markedly between regions, from olive-oil cooking in the south to rice dishes in the Po Valley. Sicily and Sardinia add distinct island identities to a country whose regions retain strong local character. Explore nearby webcam locations that provide complementary perspectives on Italy’s coasts, cities and mountains.