The granite 12th century Basilica of San Simplicio in Olbia, Sardinia, Italy, has fragments of Roman stonework embedded in its Pisan Romanesque facade. Relics of San Simplicio, martyred during Diocletian's persecutions in 304 AD, are below the altar. Medieval frescoes hang in the apse.

Beautifully preserved. Very spiritual place. Quite a simple church for its age. Nice arched features and carved heads. Amazing what structures were built with basic tool and manpower.

Stunning and so well keptd.Felt very peaceful

Old church with lots of history. It is in great condition and masses are being held in it still. It is free to enter the church, but you need to remove your hat and wear decent clothing. Nyugat-Szardinia legregebbi temploma, ma is üzemel még, tartanak miseket. Belepes ingyenes.

This is an eleventh century church and was, for a Catholic church, extremely low key. Built of granite and with almost no interior decoration or side rooms it was quite a shock. Normally we spend quite a while in these buildings and take loads of photos but I actually took more in the cafe we went to, just across the piazza. There is an underground car park below the Piazza and we were intending to visit the necropolis there too but it was closed.

Lovely place, the architecture is incredible, when we got there there wasn’t much people, so we could analyse in detail all aspects of the church. There is something special about churches such as this.

Very interesting Basilica. Information provided in several languages. Built above necropolis dating back to Phoenician times.

Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport was a smooth experience overall. We got through check-in and security quickly and without any issues. Staff were friendly and helpful from the moment we arrived at the ITA Airways counter all the way through to the gate. The airport is clean, organized, and easy to navigate. However, there isn’t much to do once you’re past security. Food options are limited—mostly sandwich spots and vending machines—so if you’re here for a few hours, be prepared to just sit and wait. Seating is fine, but nothing particularly comfortable. Overall, it’s a clean and efficient airport that does the job well, just not the kind of place to hang out for long. Great for a quick in-and-out!

This is such an amazing airport! First the signage makes it easy to navigate, the security rarely takes more than 10 minutes. Plus the route network is extensive throughout Europe taking you to most big cities. The staff were very friendly, the food was good and there’s a decent amount of shops. One thing that was difficult was getting to gates I think 8, 9, and 10, I had gate 9 going back to London Gatwick and you had to go to the end of the main terminal and go to the clearance area to enter England and then down an escalator to the bus gates. And if you have a gate down there get food at the main area as there is no food at those gates!

This is a well run airport. It is not the largest, but it is ordered. Lines moved quickly even though flights arrive at similar times and the staff are keen to assist. On my return, the same experience (with the exception of the grumpy check-in clerk beside our excellent clerk for the flight), bags checked, straight into security, staff pleasant, out through to the smaller space beyond, but adequate enough. We were boarded on the plane well in advance of departure and very smooth. Great experience (and I wouldn't normally review an airport!)

Very happy with this airport, so many shops to keep you occupied! Along with a GREAT smoking area / pet relief area - I've not seen many of these, so was super surprised to see one so well kitted out! Quick security checks, and also a quick pick up of luggage when we landed the week previous

Easy airport. Not too big, busy, but easy to get around. Great espresso shops. Friendly Iberia airlines. Sit near the piano.

We had to wait 45 minutes just to get through control, which was very frustrating. The terminal was extremely hot and uncomfortable, with almost no air circulation. Standing in line for that long in the heat was exhausting, and the staff at control were super rude and unprofessional, not talking to passengers in a normal or polite way. For an international airport, the experience felt poorly organized and stressful. I really hope they improve the air conditioning, queue management, and staff attitude. Just a shame

Unfortunately, I had a very bad experience at Olbia Airport. Almost every flight was delayed, and there was no communication about what was going on. Absolutely no transparency. The so-called “smoking area” was a joke... out of 10 people there, 7 were airport staff just standing around smoking and chatting. No wonder things aren’t running properly when the staff are more focused on chilling out, than their jobs. The air conditioning is barely working — it was hot and uncomfortable inside. There are far too few seats, which is unacceptable when you’re stuck waiting for longer.. To top it off, the prices for food and drinks are outrageously high, even for airport standards. I’ll definitely try to avoid this airport in the future if I can.

Good and big places,cafes, restaurants and nice ppl

THE shopping street of Sardine. Lot of small boutiques and restaurants. Leave the main street and wander through the small alleys.

A bit busy and crowded. Could use more public washrooms.

Olbia by night…👍

i love this place..

Nothing there if this is the Main street in Olbia don't bother

The street to be on in Olbia, found fabulous sandals at Amalia (handmade)beautiful designs

The view on the way to the top was amazing but the best view was on top of the mountain. The site was easy to find. Somewhat rocky but manageable. If you want you can also climb but be aware of the moving rocks. Would recommend.

The Nuarghe is an ancient stone wall / ring fortress on a hill. You can go by car to a point roughly 1 km away from the sight itself. From there you have to walk roughly 650 m up hill on a more or less paved road (for the more or less part take a look at the pictures in other reviews). After this there is the official entry (a sign explaining a few things about the structure and about it's diacovery). From there you have to walk ~330 m on a small path paved with uneven stones until you reach the "gate" of the Nuarghe. Once you're inside, you need to so some "climbing" for the last 20m to the top. The view on the top ist amazing, but the Nuarghe itself is just this stone structure and nothing more. There's no additional informatory text etc. And then you have to get down again. Did the trip in early October at noon with ~ 25°C and with this experience I highly recommend to *not* do this in the scourcing heat of the summer months. Furthermore, I advice to have at least some level of fitness and good shoes, if you want to go on that "hole".

Amazing view over the gulf and Tavolara Island, unfortunately the site is not well preserved but it has its own fashion

This nuraghe is impressive, do not be put off by the road to it (starts off as a dust track and doesn't get much better!). When you get to the small parking area your real journey begins, it is a rocky path right up to the top. It can be a little challenging and is certainly not push chair or wheelchair friendly. Once at the top you are greeted with magnificent 360 degree views over Olbia and the port area. If you are going to do this in the summer, take water! It gets very hot and there is little shade, plus the plants up the path stop any breeze from cooling you down.

The road to the parking is an experience itself. For the last part a higher wehicle is required / no sports car can make it. The stone pathway part sun and part shadows leads up to the nuraghe site. An easy walk cca. 15 min., but you should wear sneakers for the grip, as the last part is on rocks and stones. At first you enter the wall section through the stone doorway, and soon after then the main structure is within your reach. From the site you have an amazing view, as you see the hills and the Olbia / bay on the other side.

We couldn't reach the side because we broke our bumper before we arrived. The road to the side is horrible and not maintained at all. Be aware that you might break your car. There were no warning signs or parking advices. Very disappointing.

You need a car to get there from Olbia a 4x4 is recommended. It's 600 meters from the entrance, it's up hill. Some stretches are near vertical and rough going. Worth going if you are interested in nuraghe site's. Great views from the top, 1500 above sea level. Good luck!

Went here on a Tuesday and didn't have many people. They have audio guides in English and at the reception they also speak English. You don't have to pay, but need a (free) ticket for the audio guides. Very interesting museum and great artifacts! Definitely recommend visiting.

First of all I am giving 4 stars because I reserve 5 for places like the Louvre or the Uffizi. This museum has the reconstruction of the original Vandals boats that invaded Olbia in 450 AD. In the cases there are also unique and interesting pieces. On top, the museum is centrally located, it is free and free audio guides are also offered.

The building is interesting inside. As with most archeology museums it's best to have an interest in the items being displayed. Unlike many museums it is not full of stuff but everything is well presented... remains of ships, pottery, coins, fertility artifacts.

Beautiful and architectonically interesting museum! Olbia's rich history and archaology well presented, goes beyond the traditional old-school archaeological museum. Free entrance (including audio guide).

Big building, nice and interesting artifacts and a wonderful story about the city and the island. The front desk staff were so kind a helpful. The views at the top of the building are fantastic.

Not bad, but nothing special as well. Worth visiting since the whole tour should take around 15-20 minutes. It's great that is for free and with free tour guide speaker as well.

It's pretty interesting, includes a lot of history that's very specific to the region and the room with the salvaged remains of super old ships is fascinating with the structure they put in place to keep them from deteriorating. That being said, the museum is not complete yet - there are some displays missing and the audio guides mentions several videos that are not available yet

The restaurant looks and feels great inside and the atmosphere there is also really nice. The staff were all very friendly and the food was one of the best in Olbia. The presentation of the food was just as good as it tasted, both amazing.

All the dishes were special, the chef pays a lot of attention to small details. Great wine, cocktails. Cozy, modern environment. And finally, the staff: the service was top class, and everyone was very warm, witty and down-to-earth, which made it possible to completely relax and enjoy the dinner. They know very well what they offer to their customers, they tell about each dish, its origin and ingredients. The only thing we regret is that we found this place at the end of our trip, so we only visited 3 times. We will definitely remember this place and recommend it to friends. Grazie!

We went here for lunch to have pasta. It was a wholesome experience The employees there are very hospitable and warm. The food was very good and very aesthetically presented. Even when we forgot to mention that one of the dishes was not correct, they handled that very graciously. Overall a great experience that we would have loved to have repeated if we found it earlier.

We had several lovely evenings dining at Terra Nostra during our trip in May. The staff were all super friendly, attentive and welcoming. We really enjoyed the “summer focaccia” and “cube 56” for our main courses. The summer focaccia had a perfect ratio of each yummy ingredient and I savored every bite. The cube 56 was a real treat and the flavors combined were so good. We would recommend visiting Terra Nostra during your trip to Olbia for a great meal and service!

Excellent place to savour local dishes as well as the typical Italian ones. Caters to all tastes within the Italian cuisine. The waiter we had was excellent too! Very friendly, some dishes and wine which went down extremely well. 5 stars all over.

The vegan salad with tofu I don’t recommend. Tofu had a weird texture, no taste at all. Usually tofu is crispy. The server should specify that is coming like this because jn the menu is written only “tofu”.

Great trattoria in Olbia! We were there for lunch so menu is limited but still good nonetheless. We had the culurgiornes & tagliatelle bolognese, no complaints. Good service, good portions, prices a little higher than average but i guess the portions make up for that.

We made a booking by phone message because we were staying close by for the night. When we arrived we were told in a very unfriendly way that it was their evening off. There is no website info and no phone message either, then to be then turned away in such an unprofessional way is hard to swallow. It leaves a bitter after taste how ever goood the cooking might have been. Sad and dissapointing as well as unnessary.

The most worst place in all Sardinia, i never been treated so badly as in this restaurant. Asking if there will be opportunity for dinner they agree and after half hour of waiting they changing the maind. We left this restaurant hungry and angry. Our children been crying. Never again! Do not recommending!

Perfect place for a generous diner. You only have to make one choice: Terra or Mare menu. Then they take care of the rest. Antipasti are very generous and good, primo and secondo piatti also. Everything is included: water, wine, desert, coffee and digestivo An authentic place with amazing food Grazie

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(Translated by Google) I rarely feel so at home in a place; this agriturismo is truly the best in every way. Starting with the location, which is already beautiful, where a vast lawn embraces this stunning farmhouse where two incredibly sweet dogs and a super cuddly kitten roam free; the staff is kind, helpful, attentive, and quick—a truly wonderful team. Moving on to the food, I knew I was in the right place when I called and was told the menu often changes based on the freshest produce available that day... But I wasn't expecting much! The food was truly fresh, with excellent ingredients from the first bite to the last. So much variety from appetizers to first courses, ending on a high note with a mountain of incredibly tender and flavorful suckling pig. The quantity of food is truly, truly enormous; we really struggled to finish it, but not eating it all would have been heresy. The seadas were also exceptional, the best I've had so far in Sardinia. Not to mention the price, which is truly competitive for the quantity and quality of food we ate. At other restaurants in the area, you could get half the price. Congratulations on everything; if you could give us extra stars, you deserve them all! (Original) Raramente mi trovo così bene in un posto, questo agriturismo è veramente il massimo in tutto. Iniziando con la location che già in sé è bellissima, dove un grandissimo prato abbraccia questo casolare stupendo in cui girano liberi due cagnoloni di una dolcezza incredibile e un gattino super coccolone; il personale è gentile, disponibile, attento e rapido, veramente una bellissima squadra. Passando al cibo, sapevo di andare nel posto giusto quando chiamando mi è stato detto che il menu spesso varia ed è in base a ciò che più c'è di fresco a disposizione quel giorno... Ma non mi aspettavo tanto! Cibo veramente freschissimo, materie prime eccellenti dal primo all'ultimo boccone. Tanta varietà dagli antipasti ai primi, per chiudere in bellezza con una montagna di porcetto morbidissimo e super saporito. La quantità di cibo è veramente ma veramente tanta, abbiamo fatto davvero fatica ad arrivare alla fine ma non mangiare tutto sarebbe stata un'eresia. Anche la seadas eccezionale, la più buona mangiata finora in Sardegna. Per non parlare del prezzo, per la quantità e qualità di cibo mangiati è davvero competitivo, in altri ristoranti in zona prendendo la metà dei piatti si spende il doppio. Complimenti per tutto, si potessero dare stelle aggiuntive ve le meritereste tutte!!!

(Translated by Google) Very welcoming farmhouse with friendly and very professional staff. The choice of menu is excellent and can be divided into land or fish menus. The appetizers are plentiful and well served, ranging from local cured meats to various pies with a taste of stew and various other items. The first courses are divided into classic Sardinian dumplings, fresh and prepared in a simple and genuine way. Also worth tasting is the suckling pig served on a bed of baked potatoes. To conclude, the choice of desserts is varied and the local myrtle is worth tasting. The price is a little higher than the norm but it is worth having this culinary experience (Original) Agriturismo molto accogliente e personale gentile e molto professionale. Ottima la scelta del menù che si può dividere in menù di terra o pesce. Abbondanti e ben serviti gli antipasti che spaziano dai salumi locali a tortini vari con assaggio di stufato e varie. I primi divisi in classici gnocchetti sardi, freschi e preparati in maniera semplice e genuina. Da assaggiare anche il maialino servito su letto di patate al forno. Per concludere variegata la scelta dei dolci e da assaggiare il mirto locale. Il prezzo è un po superiore alla norma ma vale la pena fare questa esperienza culinaria

(Translated by Google) Beautiful place just minutes from Olbia. We ate so many Sardinian dishes, each one literally better than the last, all homemade and beautifully presented. The house wine and digestives were excellent, and the staff were welcoming, including the farm's two large dogs. 💗 Highly recommended!!! (Original) Posto bellissimo a pochi minuti da Olbia. Abbiamo mangiato tantissimi piatti sardi, uno letteralmente più buono dell’altro, tutto fatto in casa e presentato molto bene. Vino della casa e digestivi ottimi, staff accogliente, compresi i due cagnoloni dell’ agriturismo 💗 Assolutamente consigliato!!!

After spending a few days in Olbia and trying several restaurants that were overpriced with rather average food, we finally came across this gem—and it truly exceeded our expectations. The food is absolutely delicious and the service is outstanding. We went for the tasting menu at €45, and it was worth every cent. The portions were generous, each dish was full of flavor, and everything was beautifully presented. On top of that, the staff were incredibly friendly and welcoming, which made the whole experience even more enjoyable. We left impressed not only with the quality of the food but also with the warmth and hospitality of the team. This place is a must-visit in Olbia

The pizzas were delicious — the dough was perfect: soft yet crispy. The staff were super attentive, and the service was impressively fast! Prices are excellent, definitely great value for money. If I had to point out something to improve, the cutlery felt low-quality and the placemats looked a bit cheap. Still, I’d definitely go back. A great place overall!

Very local spot with nice vibes and a laid-back atmosphere. The quality/price ratio is amazing! Pizzas are huge and service is quick and friendly. We paid €37 total for 2 pizzas, 1 salad, 1 big beer and 1 bottle of water, great value and definitely worth a stop

Overall experience was amazing, highly recommend if you are looking for the best pizza in Olbia by far!! Staff was really friendly and relaxed, feeling like you are eating at home. Big recommendation for tricolour pizza and pasta with shrimps.

Amazing pizza n tiramisu and even the chips! Dinner under the skylight, we dined outside italian style, just missing the italian live band and it would have been phenomenal!!! One of the best ive eaten in Sardinia! Worth a visit and the 5 star review

Great place to eat some Sardinian food. I ordered Fregola Sarda alla Marinara and it was delicious! Service was great and friendly as well. Truly recommend!

The food was excellent! I highly recommend trying their traditional seafood pasta — perfectly al dente and not swimming in broth like in many other places. A great dining experience overall.

Beautiful beach bar in Pittulongu with stylish ambience and fresh, tasty food. Unfortunately, there’s a clear divide between à la carte and bar menu guests when it comes to seating – even with empty sea-view tables, we had to wait. However, once seated, the service was very friendly and attentive – even our dog was warmly welcomed and offered water. Overall, 4 stars: great location and quality, but the seating policy could be fairer and more flexible.

Beautiful setting by the beach. The dishes are served with fresh ingredients and good presentation. Friendly and professional service. Unnecessary long wait between starter and main course.

Great view and very trendy setting — definitely a spot that looks good on Instagram. But the food was underwhelming for the price. I had a 16€ shrimp salad that came with just 4 shrimp, some shredded lettuce, a couple of carrot slices, a few tomatoes, and chunks of mango — no dressing. It felt more about presentation than flavour or substance. There are plenty of places along the same strip serving amazing, authentic local food for better value. Worth coming for the vibe or a drink, but I wouldn’t recommend it for a proper meal.

Mama Beach restaurant: What a place! What a vibe! What an experience! Located on Pittulongo beach amongst a few others, but Mama Beach is ‘miles ahead’ in what they have here. A super, amazing, beautiful location, decorated beautifully, assisting you to absorb the experience, creating an ambiance to reflect the atmosphere as you look out to sea, watch the sun go down, whilst aeroplanes and private jets land every 2 minutes. The menu is extensive, the food is delicious and the service is fantastic. We had an amazing experience making our visit much more special. To add to the experience the Boss even decided to dress like me. 😉 Thank you for our wonderful experience. 💫

Cool location directly on the beach with private parking. We had a late flight from Olbia and spent here some nice hours with drinks in the bar area and lunch in the restaurant.

Top. It’s a must if you are in Sardinia. Or if you are staying in Olbia it’s just 20 mins by car. The beach and the view are amazing. Parking free if you are going to eat at the restaurant. (P s delicious wine and food with a spectacular view of the beach 🏖️) enjoy guyzzz

We came to spend the afternoon on the beach and then have a dinner in the restaurant. The sea is really crystal clear but to take a shower you need to pay a euro per minute which is a bit strange because we already paid 28 euros for 2 sun-beds and a sunshade. For the restaurant, they asked us for a reservation although we have called earlier in the day and one of the staff said no worries you can come, we are not full today. They gave us a distant table from the view and the sunset. The prices are so high compared to the amount of the food on the plate. We took a mixed grilled sea food for 35 euros and a Sardinian pasta with beef. I will leave you to the photos. Such a joke. I am sorry but i don’t recommend it

Excellent food and friendly staff. Our waiter wasn't the best with English, but he did really well. We had the fried tuna appetizer (awesome), Spaghetto Triku (great if you like seafood :), and CICCIONEDDOS, which the menu translates as "fat boobs" lol, a ragu pasta I liked very much. Thank you Triku!

Best pizza we've had, and the space is incredible. A must if you're near by.

The food was good, but I had a bad service experience. We ordered two pizzas and waited almost one hour for them to arrive. Meanwhile 6 other tables entered the restaurant, ordered, and were given food and almost finished their meals while we waited. I asked a server to check and he became irritated. I had to ask another server and finally the food arrived. There was no apology or explanation for the delay.

A very “mixed” experience with highs and lows…a roller coaster ride. 😵‍💫😵‍💫😵‍💫 Food was really tasty but the service was really bad - it was chaos, they mixed up orders, some of the waiters were really unfriendly.

The best pizza! The best service staff! especially the unsurpassed lady from Romania👌🏻 we come back!

Be careful and check your bill before you pay. Their system makes you queue at the bar to pay after finishing your meal. They did not issue us a bill, just told us a number. It seemed high but whatever. I asked for a receipt to check and saw it was indeed 25% higher than the number on our bill. They made an excuse about it being from the table before us - but since we were waiting directly behind those who paid before us I know that was not true at all. They very quickly refunded us the extra when they realised we weren’t buying the story. Aside from that, good food (although mine was too salty for my taste). Nice staff but slow service, they forgot our water and our food took so long to arrive that by the time it did our wine was warm. The menu is only accessibly via a QR code which I don’t personally like but it’s not the end of the world. Seems like most of the reviews are great, but for our first meal in Olbia it did not set the bar very high at all

Tasty food and very nice and friendly staff. Definitly recommend a visit. Much better food than we had last days in city center