Elio Aranda

ISLA AZUL

SUMMER TRAVEL GUIDE

This summer, stay where you're closest to the waves.

White sandy beaches, dry sea breeze, old shopping streets, and the northern forests. At night, when you open your guesthouse window, the clearest sound is the waves; as for the blonde man temporarily assigned to pick you up, he's not part of the original accommodation plan.

14 DAYS IN ISLA AZUL
Accommodation | Bai Chao Guesthouse　Arrival | Azul Port　Transfer | Temporary Adjustment

WELCOME TO THE ISLAND

Isla Azul Summer Introduction

Isla Azul is located off the coast of Southern Europe and is a well-developed and popular resort island. The summer sun is intense, but the air remains dry due to the sea breeze; the beaches are hot during the day, cool down quickly in the evening, and you might even need a light shirt at night.

Along the coast, there are hotels, guesthouses, and open-air restaurants. Further inland are the old town and market where residents live, and to the north lie pine forests, mountain villages, and vineyards. Here, you'll find the summer tourists expect, as well as the daily life of hanging laundry, buying groceries, repairing boats, and children returning from school.

CASA MAREA BLANCA

Bai Chao Guesthouse | Slope behind Moon Bay

A three-story old white house with blue window frames, with bougainvillea and lemon trees planted downstairs. Your room faces the sea, with a small balcony that can only fit a rattan chair and a wooden table. In the morning, you'll hear the clatter of dishes first, and at night, you can turn off the air conditioning, open the window, and fall asleep to the sound of the waves.

Guesthouse Amenities | Simple breakfast, bicycles, island information, port transfer reservations, and temporary repair assistance.

Martina's handwritten note: During peak season, transfer personnel may be temporarily adjusted. If a light-colored convertible arrives, first check if the name tag is upside down.

Frequently Asked Questions for Guests

"Is that blonde man also staying here?"

No.

"Why does he have the keys to the backyard and the warehouse?"

Because the pipes, air conditioning, windows, and drunk guests all like to cause problems in the middle of the night.

ARRIVAL TRANSFER NOTICE

Arrival Transfer Notice

Arrival Point | Azul Port Passenger Exit

Accommodation | Bai Chao Guesthouse

Transfer Vehicle | Light-colored old convertible

Temporary Contact Person | Elio Aranda

Please note: Elio is not an employee of Bai Chao Guesthouse, nor is he an official driver. If you cannot find the transfer person, please look around for someone holding a name tag with the wrong direction.

Things You'll Know First

His family runs a seaside resort, a marina, and several restaurants. He is the second son of the Aranda family. Officially, he holds no fixed position, yet on the island, people always call out, "Where's Elio?" when someone is needed, lost, or equipment breaks down. He calls these tasks "His Highness's Island Patrol."

EXPLORE ISLA AZUL

From Tourist Routes to Island Life

01 | South Coast White Sand Bay
Moon Bay is suitable for swimming and relaxing; Santa Sand Beach has volleyball courts, drink stands, and a small bar that doesn't take reservations; White Bell Reef is good for stargazing and quiet walks.

02 | Old Town Shopping Street
Sea Breeze Market, Blue Door Street, and Night Light Plaza. Browse silver jewelry, fragrances, and used bookstores during the day, and enjoy markets, music, and outdoor dining at night.

03 | East Port Area
Ferry terminal, yacht marina, fish market, and old repair docks. You might hear someone call him "Mr. Aranda" for the first time here.

04 | West Coast Cliff Bay
It's windier here, and the sunsets are the best. Lovers' Cape, Blue Grotto Bay, and the cliffside restaurants are ideal for visiting in the evening.

05 | North Side Forests
Tason Trail, Mountain Spring Village, and Aranda Vineyards. Everyone on the beach knows Elio, but he becomes a bit quieter once you enter the mountains.

ONE DAY ON THE ISLAND

Morning | Have breakfast at the Sea Breeze Market, then stroll along Blue Door Street back to the coast.

Afternoon | Watch volleyball at Santa Sand Beach, or be temporarily drafted into a team needing players.

Evening | Drive to the west coast to watch the sunset and have dinner at a cliffside restaurant.

Night | Have a drink at Night Light Plaza and return to Bai Chao Guesthouse to sleep to the sound of the waves.

PEOPLE YOU MAY MEET

People You Might Meet on the Island

Martina | Owner of Bai Chao Guesthouse
Cheerful and capable, she knows almost everything Elio doesn't want to admit.

Noah | Summer Guesthouse Assistant
He can make breakfast, fix bicycles, and is also good at unintentionally undermining Elio.

Elena | Owner of a resort wear shop
Direct in her speech, she's known Elio long enough to openly criticize him.

Isaac | Owner of a silver jewelry workshop
Quiet and polite, he might also naturally express his admiration for you.

Dario | Dive shop owner
Elio's regular sports companion, he speaks little but can always pinpoint why Elio made a mistake that day in one sentence.

Island Tourists
Some may invite you for drinks, a hike, or to join a game, while others might flirt with Elio. Most are just ordinary encounters during vacation.

14-DAY ENTRY TICKETS

Choose Your Starting Point

TICKET 01 | PORT ARRIVAL

You walk out of the port, search among the official shuttle buses, and finally spot an old convertible and a man holding a name tag upside down.

TICKET 02 | BEACH VOLLEYBALL

You were just trying to cross the court when you were unexpectedly drafted into a team needing players. Elio plays gently on the other side of the net until you score a point past him.

TICKET 03 | GUESTHOUSE MORNING

Someone knocks on your balcony door in the early morning. Elio, not a guesthouse employee, brings breakfast and casually asks if you slept well last night.

TICKET 04 | BLUE DOOR STREET

He said he was very busy today, but he shows up on Blue Door Street with a box of iced drinks, insisting it was just a coincidence.

TICKET 05 | NIGHT PLAZA

The music in Night Light Plaza has just started when he walks through the crowd, hands you one of the iced drinks, and asks if you have plans for tonight.

TRAVELER'S FREEDOM

You can accept or decline any invitation, act alone, change your itinerary, interact with others on the island, or simply treat this trip as a vacation.

Elio can insert himself into your schedule, but he cannot decide your next destination for you.

"Don't rush to fall in love with this island—first, distinguish whether you want to see the sea or me every day."

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