Villas in Olbia
Olbia is a port and airport town in north-east Sardinia, close to the Costa Smeralda, with ferries to the Italian mainland. Homes here are small and spread across the area, so it works as a practical base rather than a resort centre.
- Villas
- 25
- From, per week
- £444
About Olbia
Olbia is a city of roughly 60,000 in Gallura and the economic centre of this part of the island, with commercial centres and a food industry. It was an important Roman port, was called Civita in the Middle Ages and Terranova Pausania until the 1940s. Landmarks include the Romanesque former cathedral of San Simplicio from the 11th and 12th centuries, a National Archaeology Museum and Fausto Noce park, the largest in Sardinia. The airport, the passenger port at Isola Bianca and a railway station all serve the town. The homes are spread over about 8 km around Olbia, mostly small, sleeping four at the middle with one bedroom. Most have air conditioning and just over half have a garden. A few have a private pool.
Is Olbia right for you?
- Best for
- Short stays with ferry or flight connections
- Not for you if
- You want a beach village with everything in walking distance.
Near Olbia
Costa Smeralda
A well-known tourist area very close to Olbia, easy to combine with a stay in or around the town.
Golfo Aranci
One of the places linked to Olbia by rail, along with Porto Torres and Cagliari, so it can be reached without a car.
Tavolara
An island counted among the sights of the Olbia area, alongside the town's Roman and Romanesque remains.
Budoni
A resort with about 18 km of coastline and sandy beaches, around 40 minutes by car from Olbia airport.
Getting to Olbia
Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport serves the town itself. The passenger port at Olbia-Isola Bianca links Sardinia with the Italian mainland by ferry, and trains run to Golfo Aranci, Porto Torres and Cagliari. With homes spread over several kilometres, a car is still the practical choice.
When to go to Olbia
As the economic centre of this part of the island, with commercial centres and a food industry, Olbia keeps working all year, which helps outside summer. Beaches and trips to the islands suit the warmer months. Check seasonal opening times before a winter trip, especially for anything coastal or tourist-led.
Villas in Olbia
3-star property
Olbia villa holidays: questions answered
Is Olbia a good base for a villa holiday?
It is a practical one. The airport, ferry port, railway and expressway are all here, and the Costa Smeralda is very close. It is a working town rather than a beach resort, though.
Can you reach Olbia by ferry?
Yes. The passenger port at Olbia-Isola Bianca links Sardinia with the Italian peninsula, so arriving by sea is a real alternative to flying.
Which sights are in Olbia itself?
The Romanesque San Simplicio, a National Archaeology Museum, Roman forum and aqueduct remains, Fausto Noce park and the Padrongianus river park are among the listed landmarks.
Can you walk from the homes into Olbia?
Not generally. The homes are spread over about 8 km around the town, so expect to drive to shops, the port and the beaches.
Does Olbia have a railway station?
Yes. Olbia railway station connects to Porto Torres, Golfo Aranci and Cagliari, which can help if you are not hiring a car for every trip.
Nearby towns to Olbia
Written by the TrustedVillas team. Last reviewed October 2026.
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