Olbia's Old Town (in Italian, "centro storico") offers a pleasant and memorable shopping experience, housing over 100 boutique shops in its historical buildings, open squares and narrow alleyways, also crowded with restaurants and cafes. Corso Umberto I can be a good starting point for a shopping trip in this area.

Glitzy Porto Cervo is a popular place to go shopping for high fashion and designer brands. Names include top international options like Dolce & Gabbana, Gucci and Versace. You can also find shoes from Italian Tod's, and jewellery and watches from Bulgari, Cartier and Rolex, among others.

Located just 10 minutes away from Olbia, the village of Porto Rotondo is another popular shopping destination, offering brand name clothing, accessories, shoes, jewellery and even fur. Many visitors enjoy the handmade sandals, available in many shops in town.

If you're not into restaurants and street-food, then this organic food shop might be just what you are looking for. Bio-Food is also a great spot for buying high-quality oil and other specialities from the region.

Anticas Licanzias is a real gem in the city. It is the perfect little boutique for finding homemade Sardinian snacks such as bread, pasta, cheese and sweets. All products are made in-house using only fresh ingredients.

Frama Concept is a cutting edge fashion and design store that showcases innovative and daring items ranging from clothes and accessories for both men and women to homeware and decor. They feature some of the best contemporary design that Italy has to offer.

Profumerie Limoni offers high-quality fragrances, beauty and skin-care products right in the centre of Olbia on Corso Umberto. Here you will find a wide range of different brands, and knowledgeable staff.

Great weekly markets can be found in different locations throughout Olbia, where craftsmen, farmers and merchants sell their goods. On Saturdays there is a farmers market on Via Sangallo, on Via Belli and Piazza Cascella on Wednesdays, and on Via Milan on Tuesdays.