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  Olbia
Olbia (locally "Terranoa" in the Sardinian language or "Tarranoa" in Gallurese), is a town of approximately 40,000 inhabitants in northeastern Sardinia (Italy), in the Gallura sub-region.
Called "Olbia" in the Roman age, "Civita" in the Middle Ages (Giudicati period) and "Terranova Pausania" before the 1940s, Olbia was again the official name of the town after the period of Fascism).
Olbia (the name is of Greek origin) is very ancient and was possibly founded by the Greeks, according to a local legend.
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 Olbia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-03)
Olbia was destroyed and reconstructed many times throughout its history.
Olbia has also become famous because of the recent archaeological discovery of 24 ship wrecks - 2 of them from the age of Nero and 16 from the V century A.D. The remaining 6 come from the Judicial period.
Hence, Olbia is not only a destination for vacationers passing through the Costa Smeralda; it has become a true tourist location able to satisfy even the needs of the most demanding.
www.sardiniadragonboatchallenge.com /olbia.html   (273 words)

  
 Olbia - HighBeam Encyclopedia
Olbia, Ionic Greek colony of Miletus, founded at the beginning of the 6th cent.
BC, Olbia was incorporated into the Scythian state of the Crimea.
Excavations have unearthed towers and city gates from the Hellenic period and parts of a fortified wall and a temple of Apollo from the Roman period.
www.encyclopedia.com /doc/1E1-Olbia.html   (316 words)

  
 Olbia Hotels. Olbia Accommodation Hotel in Italy Discounts
The hotel, which is elegant yet discreet, and really painstaking, with the architectonic lines of ancient taste, is an exclusive structure and the perfect place for a pleasant stay even thanks to the impeccable service, the professionalism and the courtesy of the staff.
Hotel De Plam Olbia is a modern, fully air conditioned property, situated in a central position in the centre of Olbia, only a few minutes from the famous and wonderful Smeralda Coast, with a panoramic view over the sea.
Melia Olbia Resort is located in the Geovillage Resort, designed by Geocenter SpA, near the city center and the beaches.
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 Hotel Olbia, Hotels Olbia, Welcome, Olbia, Hospitality Olbia, Lodge Olbia, Lodges Olbia, Lodging Olbia, Lodgings Olbia, ...
Olbia, situated at the bottom of a deep inlet, is home to Sardinia's main harbour and tourist airport.
In the 1980's, an impetuous demographic development ensued, further contributed to by a large flow of immigration arriving from the rest of Sardinia and Italy at large, causing Olbia to jump into fourth place in Sardinia's urban hierarchy.
Equipped with a small tourist harbour, a Yacht Club and surrounded by many beautiful beaches from north to south, Olbia is also a departure base for excursions to the famous tourist destinations of the north-east coast (Golfo Aranci) and south-east coast up to the Caletta di Siniscola.
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 Olbia - Wikipedia
Olbia (in sardo Terranòa, in gallurese Tarranóa), città di oltre 50mila abitanti nel nord della Sardegna, in Gallura, è capoluogo (con Tempio Pausania) della provincia di Olbia-Tempio.
Olbia è sede di università (sede staccata dell'Università di Sassari, corso di laurea in Economia e imprese del turismo), scuole superiori, Ospedale Civile (con una nuova sede recentemente inaugurata in località Maltana), sede locale dell'Agenza delle Entrate, sede staccata del Tribunale di Tempio Pausania, Azienda Sanitaria Locale (ASL) n.
Olbia e Tempio Pausania saranno i capoluoghi della Provincia di Olbia-Tempio, la cui sede legale e degli organi della Giunta Provinciale avranno sede nella città di Olbia mentre la Presidenza e Consiglio Provinciale si alterneranno con la sede di Tempio Pausania.
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 The Lavatera Pages: Shrubby Lavateras (section Olbia in part)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-03)
Lavatera olbia of SW Europe, including Italy and the islands of the western Mediterrean, Lavatera thuringiaca of Central and Eastern Europe and points eastwards, and of SE Europe (Greece, including Crete, and Sicily), Libya and SW Asia, including Cyprus, form a group of closely related species.
Lavatera olbia L. is a robust handsome shrub growing to 2m in height with sub-sessile purple-violet flowers.
olbia 'Pink Frills':often said to have double or semi-double flowers this has in fact single flowers in which the petals are exceptionally broad, overlapping by nearly half their width with the petals on each side.
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 Olbia (Sardinia)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-03)
During the current season no flights are scheduled to Olbia (Sardinia).
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Olbia is located on the Costa Smeralda, one of the most beautiful stretches of coast on the Mediterranean.
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 Olbia Guide
The town of Olbia is situated on a plain, in the farthest point inland of the Gulf of Olbia, on the north-eastern coast of Sardinia, in front of the island of Tavolara.
In fact, the Olbia port is the busiest on the whole island with thousands of visitors arriving every day, particularly in summer.
By Ferry: Olbia is the main port for tourism on the island of Sardinia where the passenger ferries from Italy (operated by Moby Lines) arrive daily.
www.directferries.co.uk /olbia_guide.htm   (409 words)

  
 Olbia travel guide
Olbia is the real "main port" for tourist on Sardinia.
Due to its fertile hinterland and its strategic position for the trade towards other Mediterranean countries, Olbia became a rich and important town.
Olbia is also a suitable starting point for exploring the well-known resorts of the Costa Smeralda, Porto Rotondoor the island of La Maddalena.
www.world66.com /europe/italy/sardinia/olbia   (301 words)

  
 Hotels Olbia Italy - Venere.com
The Meliá Olbia Resort & Convention Center hotel, opened in 2003, is located in the Geovillage Resort in Olbia, near the city center and the beaches.
Charmingly located in the coastal area of northern Sardinia close to Olbia, the Abbaruja hotel is perfectly accessible from the main ports and airports of the Emerald Coast.
The hotel Terranova is situated in a quiet and peaceful position in the centre of Olbia, only a few minutes from the famous and wonderful Smeralda Coast, with a panoramic view over the sea.
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 Accommodation in Martini Hotel Olbia Italy
The Martini Hotel situated in the centre of Olbia, and overlooking the ancient Roman port.
The Martini Hotel in Olbia features 70 rooms with a wide range of amenities to insure the comfort of guests.
The Martini Hotel is very close to the center of Olbia in the Road that goes from Olbias' Harbour to The Smearalda Coast (Porto Cervo, Baia Sardinia, Arzachena).
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 Olbia - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
For other places called Olbia, see Olbia (disambiguation).
Olbia (Sardinian: Terranoa, Gallurese: Tarranoa), is a town of approximately 40,000 inhabitants in northeastern Sardinia (Italy), in the Gallura sub-region.
Olbia is the main connection between Sardinia and the Italian peninsula, with an airport (Olbia - Costa Smeralda), a passenger port (Olbia-Isola Bianca), and a railway to Porto Torres and Cagliari.
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 Melia Olbia Hotel - Cheap Online Hotel Reservations
The new Melia Olbia 4*superior is located in the Geovillage Resort, designed by Geocenter SpA, near the city center and the beaches.
While in Olbia it is possible to visit the Arcipelago of "La Maddalena" (1 hour by boat), the Emerald Coast (at 15 km with the picturesque Porto Cervo), the Gennargentu Natural Park (80 km) and the old harbour of Alghero.
The Melia Olbia hotel (opening date 15.2003) is located in the Geovillage Resort, designed by Geocenter SpA, near the city center and the beaches.
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 Olbia Hôtels - Hôtel Logement à Olbia | Sardegna Italie
Olbia Hôtels - Hôtel Logement à Olbia
Hotel Ollastu is located in the middle of Costa Corallina village and it is situated about 8 Km south of Olbia.
With a great range of budget to luxury hotels in Olbia, with many reviews and thousands of visitors per day, you can be sure to enjoy your Sardegna visit.
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 Olbia Ferry - Timetables, prices and Olbia ferry tickets
All you need to do is select your preferred Olbia Ferry route from the menus, number of passengers and hit search.
Olbia is the main port for tourism on the island of Sardinia where the passenger ferries from Italy (operated by Moby Lines) arrive daily.
Overlooking the bustling ferry port and the steady flow of ferries through glassy blue water and a backdrop of breathtaking, gentle pink mountains - is a 'normal', clean Italian town, with an old centre full of unpretentious charm and an 11th-13th century church.
www.directferries.co.uk /olbia_ferry.htm   (257 words)

  
 Olbia travel guide - Wikitravel
Olbia is in Sardinia, a region of Italy.
Olbia is a ferry port, so you can easily get in by ferry/cruise ship.
Beware the way locals drive: racing along the narrow and bendy roads in the hills.
wikitravel.org /en/Olbia   (137 words)

  
 Sardinia Italy Holiday Rental Olbia - House
The villa is set in a small holiday village overlooking the Bay of Porto Taverna on the north-east coast of Sardinia.
Olbia is the main city daily connected to the mainland thanks to its international port and airport (20 minute flight from Rome).
Sardinia is not just sea, with its white sand and red rocks carved by the mistral.
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 Melia Olbia Hotel Olbia - Special Internet Rates at HotelClub
The Melia Olbia hotel is located in the Geovillage Resort, near the city centre and the beaches.
While in Olbia it is possible to visit the Archipelago of La Maddalena, the Emerald Coast, the Gennargentu Natural Park and the old harbour of Alghero.
The hotel features 155 rooms, suites and villas that are built in traditional Italian style and are quipped with numerous standard amenities.
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 Your Heading Goes Here   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-03)
A quarter of a century of Olbia excavations
Olbia was based by Greek colonists from Miletus (Small Asia) in the second quarter VI in.
It was one of four largest antique states Northern Pontia and has played a huge role in a history of region.
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 Selling Olbia Timeshare - Renting Olbia Timeshare Rentals - Buying Olbia Timeshare For Sale
Buy Olbia timeshare resales, or rent Olbia timeshare rentals to experience the most uniquely exciting vacation destination in the world.
When you buy Olbia timeshare resale properties, you save money and get more for your dollar while you enjoy the best that Italy has to offer, year after year.
On the eastern coast of Sardinia, just 10kms south of Olbia, is the large self- contained resort of Capo Ceraso.
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 Car Rental Olbia with Auto Europe
There is much to see and do in Olbia and its environs, whether your interest lies with the jet-set or a Jet ski, on a sandy beach or in a mountain village!
Auto Europe offers several pick up locations and a large rental car fleet, so finding a car rental in Olbia is both easy and economical.
Don't miss Castelsardo, a Genoese castle perched upon a high rock and surrounded by picturesque houses and mansions that slope gently down the hill.
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 Olbia, Sardegna Illustrators - Illustration Service   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-03)
Here are the most recent Olbia, Sardegna illustrator vendors that have requested a listing on Marketingtool.com.
Actual Olbia, Sardegna listings appear in the search results at right.
Click here to learn more about why a Marketingtool.com Olbia illustration service featured listing is one of the best methods of advertising your business.
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 Olbia, Italy: Event Highlights for 2006
Motorsports fans make their way to Olbia for one of Sardinia's biggest races.
The biggest race (with horses this time) in Olbia, followed by festivities.
Disclaimer: While HolidayCity makes every effort to ensure the information above is accurate, we cannot guarantee that the information will not be changed by the the relevant authorities responsible without notice.
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 Sito ufficiale di Olbia
Sono stati ricevuti dal Sindaco Settimo Nizzi i dodici studenti delle tre scuole medie di Olbia rientrati dal viaggio premio in Bassa Slesia
E’ quindi una novità a livello nazionale il calendario che ha come ideatori, realizzatori e protagonisti gli impiegati del Comune di Olbia
Sito realizzato da Marella Giovannelli (Testi) e Mauro Orrù (Impaginazione) in collaborazione con il CED del comune di Olbia
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 Accommodation in Moderno Hotel Olbia Italy
Accommodation > Italy > Olbia > Moderno Hotel Olbia
The Moderno Hotel is situated along a quiet residential street, just outside the city center.
Colonna Palace Hotel Mediterraneo Olbia Martini Hotel Olbia Olbia Hotels
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 Hotels in Olbia Italy
Kip.net Hotel Center is one the most widely used websites for providing information on hotels, rates and availability to hotels in Olbia.
With real-time access rates and availability for all hotels in Olbia.
Once you have selected the hotel in Olbia you can safely reserve the room with our 100% credit card secure reservation booking engine.
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 Sardegna Aeroporto Olbia Costa Smeralda
The new rules apply from Monday, 6 November 2006 at all airports in the EU and in Norway, Ireland and Switzerland until further notice.
Discover all the airlines operating at Olbia Airport, from major European cities!
Choose the hotel that you like in one of the most amazing corners of the island...
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 Olbia Hotels - Olbia Italy Hotel Reservations
TravelEurope provides you with a wide variety of lodging and hotel options, from cheap accommodation to luxury hotels in Olbia.
Quick and easy hotel reservations with instant confirmation and great value for money whether you travel for business or tourism all over Italy.
Select travel dates and find all available hotels in Olbia, check out guests reviews and locate properties on Olbia city maps, book your favourite accommodation with no pre-payment.
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