2012 Corsica holidays: the best of Mediterranean France

Relax in the sunniest corner of France

The French island of Corsica is a beautiful, wild island in the Mediterranean, famed for its phenomenal walking holidays. In Corsica, the culture is completely unique. The finest aspects of French life have made it across the short stretch of Mediterranean, especially the fine wines, but on the whole, the laid-back, active culture of Corsica has remained. So, whether you are looking for a wonderfully relaxing cultural break or a special walking holiday in Corsica, there are a great range of Corsica villas to choose from.

Corsica has the largest density of national parks in Europe, with no less than 17 protected areas to explore. It is therefore little wonder that Corsica walking holidays are so highly regarded, and after along day out in the sun, there is nothing finer than settling down to a chilled bottle of wine watching the sun set from your very own Corsica villa. If you are planning your first Corsica walking holiday, taking one of the many guided walks is a fantastic idea, as it provides invaluable insights into the history, natural history and culture of this remarkable island.

Great places to holiday in Corsica

Top 5 Corsica holidays

Corsica holidays in Porto Vecchio

Porto Vecchio is one of the most famous places to take a holiday villa in Corsica. The resort is a beautiful coastal town, known for it’s sophistication. There are powder soft sands, excellent sailing facilities and top class restaurants to enjoy.

Corsica holidays in Ajaccio

If you are looking for timeless romance, history and timeless streets filled with charming little shops and restaurants, a Corsica villa in Ajaccio is an ideal choice. The culinary delights of Ajaccio are second to none on the island.

Corsica holidays in Calvi

Just the sight of Calvi is sure to take your breath away, but the town is not simply a place to sit and marvel at the buildings of old. It is a fantastic place for families to take a Corsica villa, with a 6km beach stretching out infront of the town.

Corsica holidays in Ile Rousse

If you are looking for the best of Corsica beaches, you would be hard pushed to beat a Corsica villa in Ile Rousse. The golden sands that line the whole of west coast mean that the pick of Corsica’s beaches can be found here.

Corsica holidays in Porticcio

Porticcio is a magical town across the gulf from Ajaccio. With the same access to the azure Mediterranean, Porticcio is surrounded by nature, and just a stone’s throw from the foothills, where Corsica walking holidays thrive.

Of course, being a Mediterranean island, Corsica holidays often revolve around the sea. With over 1,000km of undulating coastline, consisting of hidden cove beaches, dramatic cliffs and long sweeping sandy bays, the beach life from villas in Corsica is second to none. Sailing, scuba diving and windsurfing holidays in Corsica are exceedingly popular, but it is the coastal paths that really stand out as exceptional a Corsica villa.

The great thing with a holiday in Corsica is that everything is within reach. Wherever you decide to take a Corsica villa, you can still explore the interior, laze on a famous Corsica beach or explore the town, and still return home in time to enjoy a full evening’s entertainment. A Corsica villa is also extremely easy to reach from the UK, with both major and cheap airlines providing direct flights to any one of the four airports in the island direct from the UK.

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