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Visit Corsica with our Prestige Villas
So as to make your life easier during your stay in Corsica, we divided the whole island into 8
micro-regons, from North to South, each more beautiful than the last.
What do you think about discovering them all ?
The region of the Grand Bastia
Bastia deserves your attention
As it is dotted with several marble sculptures mixing with purple and golden paintings in trompe l'oeil as well as baroque churches, Bastia will thrill architecture lovers. Whether you will wander around the city or go to the ancient town and its narrow streets, immerge yourself in this atmosphere. At the end of the day, or at
anytime, if you want to grab a coffee you should go to Saint-Nicolas square , it is the main meeting point of the city.
The region of the Balagne
A wealthy valley
During your visit, this region formerly nicknamed 'The Garden of Corsica' will offer you all its wealth.
Surrounded by arid zones and centenary olive trees, the region of Balagne seems to be sitting apart from the other regions of Corsica. Its wild coasts softly open onto white sand dunes as well as cristal sea beaches, each more beautiful than the last.
Surrounded by arid zones and centenary olive trees, the region of Balagne seems to be sitting apart from the other regions of Corsica. Its wild coasts softly open onto white sand dunes as well as cristal sea beaches, each more beautiful than the last.
The region of the Centre-Corse
The geographic heart of Corsica
The region of Centre Corse is located right in the centre of the Natural and Regional Corsican Park. Thanks to this localization, it offers the tourists a real breath of fresh
air. Several hiking paths are available through pine forests, oak and
chestnut groves. There are also glacial cirques and many needles
and high peaks such as Rotondo, Cinto and Monte d'Oro, all really impressive. They surely will break your habits.
Don't forget to go fishing. There are trouts in the mountain streams and the rivers (Golo, Tavignano).
Don't forget to go fishing. There are trouts in the mountain streams and the rivers (Golo, Tavignano).
The region of the Côte Orientale
Many bustling little beach resorts
When it's swimming time, the region of the Côte Orientale is heaven on Earth for everyone. However the huge fine sandy beaches with crystal clear sea, the region has many other attractive features as, in
the hinterland where the visitors can observe agriculture and vineyards.
To admire all of that, you should go to lookout villages, perched on the mountains. You will enjoy a breathtaking view with very colorful landscapes.
To admire all of that, you should go to lookout villages, perched on the mountains. You will enjoy a breathtaking view with very colorful landscapes.
The region of the Côte Ouest
A contrasted land
With its wonderful green pine forests
(Aïtone and Valdoniello) located near Evisa and the white sandy beaches, the Côte Ouest is a real
constrasted land within a 40km radius.
For example, on the Western facade, surely the most known : the fishing lovers will be able to discover many gulfes and coves while the thrill seekers will be delighted with the reddening rocks of the Calanches de Piana.
For example, on the Western facade, surely the most known : the fishing lovers will be able to discover many gulfes and coves while the thrill seekers will be delighted with the reddening rocks of the Calanches de Piana.
The region of the Grand Ajaccio
An amazing setting between the mountains and the sea
The region of the Grand Ajaccio can remind you a huge
seawater lake, hemmed with beaches and coves. At the end of the day,
the colors are very powerful whereas at dawn, the region and its peaks are concealed with a blue-toned veil.
Nowadays, this region is mostly known for its majestuous 17km gulf soflty caught between the
mountain. Not
only is there this marine setting ! In the nearby valleys, there are
many little charming villages surrounded by rocky ridges and maquis.
The region of the Grand Valinco
A constant coolness in a verdurous valley
This region is scattered with oak
trees, olive trees, sweet chestnuts and arbutus. It is the perfect
destination to get a breath of fresh air. With thermal sources,several outdoor activities such as river fishing, horse-riding, climbing, hiking, as well as sumptuous
beaches, you have multiple opportunities to discover the region at your pace.
Everywhere in the mountains, in the heart of the olive trees, you will be able to notice marvelling medieval villages with an authentic architecture and and overlooking the region.
The region of the Sud Corse
Soft mixes of landscapes made of marinas, coves and forests
The region of the Sud Corse will offer you varied and authentic views.
Among them, probably the most recognizable and breathtaking : Bonifacio. Perched on a cliff and dressed with a white limestone
dress, the town is as striking as disorientating.
As for the activities hiking possibilities will guide you to the discovery of many mysteries in a contrasted region while several marine excursions are available as well.
As for the activities hiking possibilities will guide you to the discovery of many mysteries in a contrasted region while several marine excursions are available as well.