Port of Olbia, Mediterranean passenger port in Olbia, Italy.
The Port of Olbia is divided into four zones: the inner port, which includes the ancient Roman port and is used for recreational boating; the Isola Bianca pier, an artificial strip with eight berths plus three cruise berths and a 7,300 m² maritime station; the Cocciani port, the industrial area with a 32-tonne rail-mounted crane; and the ex Palmera pier, used by a tuna-processing industry.
The natural deep gulf, sheltered from winds and waves, was already used by the Romans in the 3rd century BC. Today the port is Sardinia's main maritime gateway, closest to the Italian mainland, handling passengers, cars and freight.
The port is known as the gateway to the Costa Smeralda, and its inner harbour holds the ancient Roman port, now used by small pleasure and fishing boats. The Isola Bianca pier is an artificially filled strip of land with quays and parking yards. The ex Palmera pier, though physically detached, was long used by the tuna-processing industry.
The port is split into four zones: the inner harbour with the Roman port, the Isola Bianca pier, the Cocciani industrial port and the ex Palmera pier. The inner harbour channel is about 100 m wide and passable by ships drawing no more than 6 m. The Isola Bianca maritime station covers 7,300 m² and is built for up to 17,000 passengers a day.
The facility handles millions of passengers yearly through specialized docks. These berths are designed to accommodate large vessels that transport cars and people at the same time.
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