Best Time to Visit

Sardinia is probably at its best in Summer, when it offers beautiful days at the seaside and streets vibrant with events and street performers. July and August are the most popular months to go, and on August 15th huge celebrations are held for the religious festival of Ferragosto, so expect the beaches to be crazy crowded the whole week. June and the first weeks in September will probably be as pleasant, a little bit colder and less packed with people. If you're not a fan of beach life, visiting in April and May can be a great alternative: you won't risk super hot days, you'll enjoy the nature, and you'll find some interesting events dedicated to gardening and outdoor activities.

Passport / Visa

Italy can be visited visa-free for up to 90 days by citizens of most European countries, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Malaysia, Israel, UAE and most countries in America. If you are unsure whether or not you need to apply for a visa, we recommend contacting the embassy or consulate in your country. International (non-Schengen) travellers need a passport that is valid for at least 3 months after the end of their intended trip in order to enter the Schengen zone. Citizens of Schengen countries can travel without a passport, but must have a valid ID with them during their stay.

Airport Olbia Costa Smeralda (OLB)

Aeroporto Olbia Costa Smeralda (OLB) is located 5 kilometres southeast of Olbia. The airport buses (numbers 2 and 10) will take you to the city centre and depart approximately every 20–30 minutes. The last departure is at 11:40 pm on bus number 10. Tickets are available on board or from the ticket machine in the terminal. The journey takes about 10 minutes. The taxi rank is open 24 hours and can be found in front of the arrivals terminal.

• Web:

  www.geasar.it/en

• Address:

  Aeroporto di Olbia-Costa Smeralda, Olbia

• Phone:

  +39 0789 563 444

Public Transport

Olbia is easy to discover on foot, and the surrounding areas can be reached quickly by renting a car. Sardinia has an extensive network of buses that link villages, towns and beaches. The main operator, ARST, has good service covering routes between the major cities.

• Web:

  www.arst.sardegna.it

• E-mail:

  informazioni@arst.sardegna.it

• Phone:

  +39 0800 865 042

Taxi

Taxis are generally inexpensive. There are cab ranks in larger towns and villages, and your hotel will book a car for you if needed. The fare should be determined by the meter, and if it isn't, agree on the price in advance.

• Web:

  www.taxiolbiacostasmeralda.it/taxiolbia/en

• Address:

  Taxi Olbia Costa Smeralda - Christian Pasquetto

• Phone:

  +39 348 073 7769

Boats

There are regular ferries from Palau to the island of La Maddalena, operated by the Delcomar shipping company. There are also frequent services between Santa Teresa Gallura and Corsica’s Bonifacio, operated by Moby Lines. Delcomar www.delcomar.it +39 0781 857 123 info@delcomar.it Moby Lines www.mobylines.it +49 0611 140 20 info@mobylines.de