Discover Olbia: History, Beaches and Trails

Harbor, Museum and Early Periods

The Museo archeologico di Olbia is located in the immediate vicinity of Olbia, on the small island of Peddone opposite the old harbor. Its exhibition is dedicated to the history of the harbor and the city, with a particular focus on the Phoenician, Greek, Punic and Roman periods. For those interested in culture, the museum combines its location opposite the old harbor with the history of Olbia across several periods.

The Museo archeologico di Olbia also displays the wreck of a small medieval boat. It is currently considered the only boat of its kind publicly exhibited in Italy. With the medieval boat, the exhibition extends chronologically beyond the four ancient periods.

Basilica and Necropolis of San Simplicio

The Basilica di San Simplicio is the oldest religious monument in northeastern Sardinia. The excavation at Tempio Necropoli San Simplicio uncovered around 450 Roman-era graves, dated from 200 BC to AD 300.

Tempio Necropoli San Simplicio also documents a sequence of extra-urban cult and necropolis phases covering the first 2,000 years of Olbia's history, from the Phoenicians to the Middle Ages. The Roman graves form a distinct section within this longer sequence of cult and necropolis phases.

Castles and Ancient Sites in the Surrounding Area

There are other historic sites in the area around Olbia. Castello di Pedres or Pedreso is a castle in the immediate vicinity of Olbia. Holy Well Sa Testa is an ancient site nearby. Su Monte de S'Ape is an ancient site in the area around Olbia.

Beaches around Olbia

The beaches Spiaggia Le Saline, Spiaggia di Pittulongu, Spiaggia di Bados and Spiaggia di Murta Maria are located in the area around Olbia.

Festival Tradition and Nuraghe Riu Mulinu

The Festa di San Simplicio is celebrated in Olbia in mid-May. The procession includes a parade in traditional dress.

At Nuraghe Riu Mulinu, a wall approximately 220 meters long encloses the rocky spur on which the cylindrical tower was built; the walls were up to 5 meters thick. From Nuraghe Riu Mulinu, the view extends across the entire Gulf of Olbia to Tavolara and over the city.

Trail Network and Public Transport

Olbia's trail network offers routes with varying levels of difficulty. Some trails are accessible by public transport. When planning routes in Olbia, the different levels of difficulty and the accessibility of some trails by public transport can be considered separately.

Discover More Places

More places: Greuli, Lu Impostu, Paduledda, Baia Sant'Anna, Tanca Manna, Berchiddeddu, Poltu Quatu and Salina Bamba.

More information about Olbia-Tempio.