Porto Istana, bay in Olbia, Italy
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Porto Istana

4.3 (1263 reviews)

Porto Istana is a sheltered bay just outside Olbia where the water stays remarkably calm and clear, making it a go-to spot for families and anyone who wants a quieter stretch of Sardinian coast without the crowds of Costa Smeralda. The beach is fine white sand backed by low Mediterranean scrub, and the surrounding area has enough local bars and amenities to keep things comfortable without feeling overdeveloped. It's an easy base for exploring the Olbia coastline, with the open Gulf of Olbia right on your doorstep.

Based on AIS data

quiet → busy

Popular Times

Boats arriving and leaving, by local hour — the hours the quay is actually working.

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  • Busiest around 09:00 — mostly boats leaving
  • Half the boats that stop here have arrived by 13:00
  • 62% of visits are overnight
  • Typical stay: ~15h
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Plan a Passage

Popular

18 legs boats have actually been recorded sailing.

How busy is it?

typically 16th busiest of 21 nearby spots across the year

SepModerate
OctVery quiet
NovVery quiet
DecVery quiet
JanVery quiet
FebVery quiet
MarVery quiet
AprVery quiet
MayQuiet
JunModerate
JulPacked
AugPacked
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