Olbia, Sardinia: Villas and Apartments for Sale

Olbia is Sardinia's main northeastern city, with a ferry port, an international airport and a busy summer season. Beaches and resorts spread north to the Costa Smeralda and south toward San Teodoro. Some buyers want year-round residence in town; others look at holiday villas that sit empty for much of the year. Check summer rental rules, the condition of private roads and seasonal water availability.

Purchase follows the Italian pattern: reservation, preliminary contract with deposit, then the notarial deed. A codice fiscale is needed. Non-EU buyers should check reciprocity. Coastal building is heavily regulated, with limits on new construction near the shore, so verify that existing works are legal. Expect about 9% registration tax on second homes on the cadastral value, plus notary and agent fees; confirm locally. See our Italy buying guide and Italian mortgage overview.

Arzachena is the nearest comparison and covers much of the Costa Smeralda. Further afield on the island: Sassari, Nuoro and Oristano. See the Italy overview.