Porto-Vecchio · Southern Corsica
Corsica its surroundings
The villa is ideally placed to explore Southern Corsica: the beaches of Palombaggia and Santa Giulia, among the finest on the island, Bonifacio and its cliffs, the Lavezzi Islands by boat and, for hiking, the Ospedale mountains and the Bavella Needles.
From the villa
The beaches
White sand, pink granite
Palombaggia, Santa Giulia, San Ciprianu, Rondinara: white sand, pink granite and clear water, among the finest beaches on the island, all around the villa.
San Ciprianu
15 min by car
Palombaggia
15–20 min by car
Santa Giulia
20 min by car
Rondinara
The islands
The Lavezzi Islands
From the Marina di Fiori harbor, close to the villa, a day trip by boat to the Lavezzi Islands, about an hour and 45 minutes to two hours away: sculpted granite, coves and crystal-clear water. Closer by, the coves along the coast make a half-day trip, and sea fishing sets off from the harbor.
The residence
Marina di Fiori, just below
Below, the private residence offers its residents an elegant clubhouse with a 25-meter pool, tennis courts, a private beach, a refined restaurant and a cocktail bar facing the sea, and a private marina with a dock to set off for the coves. It's a pleasant walk down.
The rivers
The famous natural rivers of Corsica
Corsica is famous for its natural rivers, their clear pools and waterfalls over the granite. The closest to the house, the Cavu River, is twenty-five minutes away and ideal for children; farther north, Solenzara and its rivers are forty-five minutes to an hour's drive.
Hiking
The needles of Bavella
For hikers, the Bavella Needles: trails between the pines and the granite peaks, the Ospedale forest, and the GR20, one of the most famous trails in Europe. A day of hiking, setting off early to walk in the cool of the morning.
Bonifacio
The town on the cliff
At the southern tip of the island, facing Sardinia, Bonifacio's old town is perched on white limestone cliffs. Worth a full day, just an hour from the villa: the lanes of the citadel, the view from the ramparts, and a boat trip at the foot of the cliffs.
Porto-Vecchio
Evenings in town
Ten minutes from the villa, Porto-Vecchio comes alive at nightfall: a stroll along the harbor, dinner on a terrace at sunset, then the lanes of the citadel, its shops and its bars.
Terroir and Flavors
A table of character
Corsica grows exceptional produce: wines from ancient grape varieties such as Nielluccio and Vermentino, a renowned olive oil, and brocciu, the island's emblematic fresh cheese.
Corsican charcuterie, led by lonzu and prisuttu, comes from free-range pigs raised on chestnuts. It is a whole art of living, savored slowly.
The island
A jewel of the Mediterranean
Aptly nicknamed the Island of Beauty, Corsica is a unique destination in the Mediterranean, at the crossroads of France and Italy. Contrasting landscapes, picturesque villages, paradise beaches and towering mountains: it captivates all who discover it.
Corsican identity is strong and alive. It is expressed in the language, in polyphonic singing, in the festivals celebrated at the heart of every village.
Getting here
Getting to Corsica
By plane
Figari Sud-Corse Airport, about 30 minutes from the villa, offers direct flights from Paris, Lyon, Marseille and Nice, as well as Brussels, Geneva, London and Milan.
By boat
Porto-Vecchio is also accessible by ferry from Marseille, Toulon and Nice, with the option to bring your car and explore the island at your own pace.
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