Family vacations in Corsica
Are you dreaming of a family vacation in Corsica? An excellent idea, but you still need to plan your trip as well as possible so that everything runs smoothly and everyone can really enjoy it! Here are a few tips to help you plan your trip to Corsica with peace of mind. your trip to Corsica.
Vacation destination by plane or ferry
Accessible only by plane or ferry, Corsica is served by numerous airlines, some of them low-cost, with very attractive fares. Corsicatours has negotiated rates for you as part of its packages with or without car rental. Don't hesitate to make comparisons , especially if there are a lot of you ! Once again, anticipate as much as possible to benefit from reasonable prices. We'll be happy to make you an attractive offer from your region.
A week in Corsica: where to go with the kids?
Children don't like to spend a lot of time in the car, and to avoid the famous question: "Daddy, when are we coming?", opt for a week's stay in the same resort, and regularly alternate beach days with sports or cultural excursions. In short, avoid long journeys. The far south will be the perfect place to spend your time with your feet in the water, in crystal-clear waters, and cool days in the Ospedale forest, the starting point for magnificent hikes. Saint Florent and the whole of the Balagne region offer a wide range of activities, but don't forget to take the Craftsmen's Route to discover local know-how. On the west coast, breathtaking scenery awaits you: the Calanques de Piana, a world heritage site! Finally, in Ajaccio, you can combine the beach with French history. Your children will know all about the Napoleonic era: palaces, grottoes, imperial chapels and museums await you.
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Where to stay in Corsica with your family, hotel club or villa?
Upper Corsica for less expensive accommodation
In northern Corsica (including Cap Corse, Bastia), accommodation is generally less expensive than in southern Corsica. Hotels in Calvi or Ile Rousse, for example, are less expensive than in Porto-Vecchio or Bonifacio! Imagine yourself in a vacation village in the middle of Calvi's pine forest, a stone's throw from a sandy beach where you and your children can dive into the clear turquoise water. How abouta 5-starcampsite with 10 hectares of pine and eucalyptus trees, bordered by the long sandy beach of Ghisonaccia ?
A wide choice of accommodation
By the sea, you can opt for a hotel club or a hotel with entertainment. You can entrust your children to trained staff for creative and sporting activities. The all-inclusive formula offered by the Marina Viva hotel club in Porticcio, southern Corsica, is ideal for family vacations, but if you prefer privacy, choose a mini villa in a residence or a villa, depending on your budget. If you love the great outdoors and comfort: 150m from the beach, in the heart of a large cork oak park, just a few minutes' drive from downtown Porto-Vecchio, you'll be amazed by the Campo Di Mare mobile home residence and its calm, friendly atmosphere that children love!
What to do in Corsica with your tribe? Our low-cost activities with children:
Corsica is undoubtedly a children's paradise. To give you a taste, we've put together the perfect program for you, called l'île aux enfants !
If you're a parent-traveler, don't hesitate to set off on a hike with baby carrier and sun cream in the Restonica Gorges near Corte, or on the Sentier des douaniers, the must-see trail on Cap Corse. If you're in the south, head for anincredible waterfall near Ospedale called A Piscia di Ghjaddu, or the Aiguilles de Bavella and its bomb hole!
You'll be spoilt for choice: water sports by the sea or in the river (paddle or canyoning), beautiful sandy beaches with generous seabeds (snorkeling or diving), excursions by boat or in an intimate catamaran, the little tourist train that will take you from the Marine to the Haute Ville, enjoy an ice-cream in the marina ....but also cross the Désert des Agriates on a buggy, follow an ornithologist guide for a wild ride along the river and an introduction to the local flora and fauna, or discover the city of turtles. There's no shortage of cultural visits: the Musée de l'Alata Rocca in Sartène, the Olva wildlife park and its botanical trail, the Bouches de Bonifacio marine park on a boat with a glass well, the many archaeological sites (Fitilosa, Tappa, Cucuruzzu), the monasteries and their history...What a program!
Which is the most beautiful part of Corsica for your stay?
We'll let you answer that question after your trip(s) to Corsica. One thing's for sure: you don't have to go to the ends of the earth to amaze your children ! Nature and culture go hand in hand, and when you return from the Isle of Beauty, you'll be able to recall your laughter by the sea, but also illustrate with your photos the theme of environmental protection, so dear to Corsica. Whatever the length of your family vacation in Corsica - a weekend, a week or more - the Île de Beauté destination will leave no one indifferent! It's a trip that young and old won't soon forget. So start planning your trip now by talking to the best local experts we've selected for you. Floriane, Agnès and Alex know the island like the back of their hand, and are capable of unearthing unusual experiences and little-known treasures for your whole tribe.