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Olbia, Pittulongu
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Subregion Gallura
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Map position
North coast
Important Cities
Olbia, Tempio Pausania
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Distances from/ to Airports and Ferry Ports
- Alghero 141 km - Porto Torres 128 km - Golfo Aranci 11 km - Olbia 8 km - Arbatax 174 km - Cagliari: 270 km
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Place and Surroundings
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Pittulongu is a part of the municipality of Olbia, lies directly on the coast and only 5 metres above sea level. In Pittulongu stand predominantly private dwelling-houses, as well as also one or two hotels. However, shopping possibilities and restaurants are to be found only in Olbia or a little bit farther north in Golfo Aranci.
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| Photogallery |
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Olbia, Pittulongu
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| Day Trips |
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Typical of the area: The Gallura region became known thanks to the Costa Smeralda and its emerald-green sea. But furthermore is characterised by bizarre granite rock formations, chiselled by the wind, antique cork oak forests, Vermentino wineries and the culinary speciality Zuppa Gallurese. Characteristic of this area are also the Stazzi (sardinian stone houses) of the Gallura sheperds.
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| Olbia |
The city was founded in the 6th century b.C. by the Punics. Under Spanish dominion the city of Olbia took its important role as a "gate" to Sardinia. Interesting are the remainders of a Punic necropolis. The good restaurants are certainly worth a visit.
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| Arzachena |
The small town of Arzachena represents the tourist resort centre of the Costa Smeralda. It is also a popular destination for walks around the town to admire numerous granite facades.
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| Tempio Pausania |
A picturesque little granite town in the Limbara mountains. It lies approximately 600 ms above sea level, in the midst of impressive granite rocks and antique cork oak forests.
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| Island of Tavolara |
Off the coast of San Teodoro lies the " Isola Tavolara ". A 500 m high limestone rocky island, partly a military restricted area. Though it's also a holiday resort with beaches, cafés and restaurants. The " Parco Geomarino " on the island of Tavolara is highly recommendable for nature lovers and divers.
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| Costa Smeralda |
Costa Smeralda is the most famous coast of Sardinia which extends from Marina di Portisco to Porto Quato. From the 70s this area was aimed and was dedicated to the highest tourist market segment with a peculiar construction design. It's worth to take a walk, first of all, around Porto Cervo, the most representative small town.
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| La Maddalena and Caprera |
Two neighbouring islands in the protected area of the archipelago of La Maddalena. A 600 meters long brigde for cars joins the island of La Maddalena to Caprera. The later is the adoptive country of the Italian national hero Giuseppe Garibaldi where you can pay a visit to his country house as well as the Museo Nazionale del Compendio Garibaldino.
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| Sport |
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Activities in the area: Trekking, Mountain biking, Off-road tours, Diving, Golf, Tennis.
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| Amusement and night life |
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Olbia and Pittulongu
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| Amusement for all the family |
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Water Park "Acquadream" and "Baby Blu"
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| Links |
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More information on www.sardegnaturismo.it
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