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FROM THE AIRPORT
Car Hire :
Take advantage of the special easyJet inflight rates. Visit the Europcar desk on arrival or call +39 (0)789 69548. Open from 8am-11.30pm seven days a week.
Airport Transfer :
Pre-book your door-to-door transfer with easyJet’s transfer partner, Holiday Taxis—from home to the airport and the airport to city or resort. Just log on to easyjet.holidaytaxis.com.
Taxi :
The fare to Olbia costs €13-€15 and the journey takes about 10 minutes.
Bus :
The Linea Urbana bus goes to Olbia every half hour and takes about eight minutes. Tickets: €0.60.
(7 Via G Carducci, Golfo Aranci. Tel. 0789 615 984) Set in Olbia's beach town upon romantic shores, this pizzeria serves delicious pizzas, nearly as good as the view.
(Porto Rotondo. Tel. 0789 32844) This traditional Sardinian restaurant offers the best food the island has to offer, including plenty of fresh seafood. Try the fregula (granular pasta, similar to couscous) served with clams.
(Arzachena, Santa Teresina Mirialveda. Tel. 0789 98698) One of the newest hotspots on the Emerald Coast, El Peyote offers an array of deliciously spicy Mexican specialities and a mean cocktail list. A fashionable haunt—worth it if you get in.
(Porto Cervo. Tel. 0789 930111) About a 30-minute drive north of Olbia, this stunning resort is considered one of the most luxurious in the area. The restaurant serves exquisite cuisine to match the elegant setting. Imagine a high-quality selection of freshly prepared seafood and finest of Italian wines in an intimate setting.
(3 Via Emanuele. Tel. 0789 26861) Tide over your hunger Italian style. Between the hours of 4pm-8pm you'll find delicious aperitivi (snacks) lined up along the bar and a selection of strong cocktails.
(Porto Rotondo. Tel. 0789 34383) Located in Porto Rotondo, a chic crowd gathers in this beautiful structure, built by famous Italian architect Renzo Piano. Music by pianist Mario Bertotti complements the romantic views of the bay.
(Porto Rotondo, Via del Molo. Tel. 0789 381075) This month sees the re-opening of this established Porto Rontondo nightclub. A lively crowd of all ages gather to watch go-go girls, dance and sip cocktails till 4am.
On the ground
Shop
Sardinia has a history of creating gorgeous jewellery due to the wealth of minerals on the island. Sardartis offers beautiful designs, both new and antique (Tel. 0789 66933).
Insider Tip
Why not sample a bottle of Cannonau with dinner? It's a strong red wine and very popular in Sardinia.
Key Area
The water between Tavolara and Molara Islands is fascinating, with its aquatic habitat of gorgonias, big sponges and black coral. Charter a boat and see for yourself.
This month
Olbia's most beautiful church, San Simplicio holds a religious festival this month, which culminates in everyone eating local mussels. Unsurprisingly, it's known as the Festival of Mussels (12-15 May).
Day Tripping
Santa Teresa di Gallura
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Just 60 kilometres from Olbia, this town has beautiful beaches, shops and restaurants, as well as a wellness centre offering a hammam, Roman baths and sauna (www.termedelporto.com).
No way!
The first first traces of humankind on Sardinia dates back to between 500,000-10,000BC.
