Golfo Aranci: A Surprising Spot in the Middle of the Sea
Golfo Aranci, Italy is a municipality in Sardinia, a piece of land surrounded by the Mediterranean Sea. Golfo Aranci (Orange Gulf) was once known as Figari due to the fig trees that occupy the region. The once quiet town has grown to become a tourist spot despite its humble beginnings as a fisherman’s village and gateway to and from mainland ferries.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to tour the place in terms of weather is from April to June, which also happens to be tourist season. If you want to experience how the Orange Gulf celebrates Ferragosto – an Italian public holiday – then make sure to book your flight and your Golfo Aranci accommodations for August to coincide with the Golfo Aranci Music Festival. If you want to avoid the crowds and get great Golfo Aranci hotel deals, plan your trip for September-October.
What to Do & Area Attractions
Though less grand than Costa Smeralda in the north, the Orange Gulf holds its own with its many wonders. Enjoy dolphin spotting, spear-gun fishing, scuba diving and other water sports in beaches like the Baracconi Beach. Fall in love with the scenery in Figari Nature Park. Get transported to the Nuragic period as you walk through Milis Sacred Well. Stay at the excellently located Cento Ulivi B&B, which offers an Italian breakfast, a seasonal outdoor pool and more. You can also book a room in the super clean Hotel Marana, which also offers tours for its guests.