South Corsica: private invitation to the Isle of Beauty
A trip to South Corsicais an opportunity to discover the intimate face of Corsica, far from the beaten track. Enjoy an exclusive stay from Bonifacio to Ajaccio, where excellence rhymes with your vacation. Passionate craftsmen, confidential hotels, renowned golf courses, oases of well-being and refinement... Your stay in South Corsica is a holiday in the present tense!
1. Infiaratu, a traditional saffron factory
Intimate coves and immaculate beaches follow one another along Corsica's Côte des Nacres. And from golden sand to red gold, it's just a few steps. This idyllic setting is home to Laetitia and Tony's artisanal saffron farm, which can be found on the markets of Lecci and Sainte Lucie de Porto-Vecchio. The flowers are hand-picked before being pruned under wild olive trees. If this subtle spice with its antioxidant and relaxing properties is a delicious addition to your recipes, the saffron syrup produced at Infiaratu is the perfect accompaniment to Corsican brocciu . Let these delicate aromas awaken your senses...
Cosy accommodation on the outskirts of Sainte Lucie de Porto-Vecchio
For a night, a weekend or a week, Villa U Mo Sognu offers a breathtaking view of Pinarello Bay. Just a few steps from the beach, your stay in South Corsica takes on the air of the end of the world. Enjoy the sublime panorama from the heated saltwater swimming pool. You'll enjoy a privileged setting and the peace and quiet of your waterfront villa.
2. Les Bains de Caldane
Enter the Corsican hinterland, where the scent of the maquis bewitches you as you advance into the heart of the Alta Rocca. The village of Sainte-Lucie-de-Tallano can be seen in the distance, perched in the Rizzaneze valley. Stroll through Corsica's olive oil capital before immersing yourself in the sulfurous waters of the Bains de Caldane, near Levie. A 20-minute dip in these granite baths will allow you to benefit from their therapeutic and relaxing virtues. Natural thermal baths in a green setting are the perfect way to pamper body and mind during your stay in the Porto-Vecchio region of southern Corsica.
A confidential hotel in Alta Rocca
Succumb to the cachet of the A Pignata hotel, a secret address perched in the Corsican mountains, ideal for your vacation on the island of beauty. From Porto-Vecchio, a one-hour drive is all it takes to reach this excellent Corsican hotel. Bona Notte*! (*Good night!)
In the morning or at sunset, drive twenty kilometers north to the Aiguilles de Bavella, offering incredible views of the Corsican hinterland.
3. The Spérone golf course
Head for the Bonifacio region for the rest of your vacation in South Corsica. Tackle one of the world's most beautiful golf courses: the Spérone golf course. Nestled between the sea and the Corsican mountains, it faces the Lavezzi Islands and Sardinia. An exceptional natural setting, made even more sublime on hole 16, where you can drive over the sea.
Take advantage of your visit to Bonifacio to stroll along the beach and contemplate the view from the chiselled cliffs overlooking the Mediterranean, as well as the marine cemetery(Campu Santu for those in the know) overlooking the sea.
An intimate hotel for your stopover in Bonifacio
Hotel U Capu Biancu invites you to enjoy a privileged stay between sea and scrubland. Tucked away at the end of a small Corsican lane, this Bonifacio hotel offers refined catering, from breakfast to dinner, for a stay in South Corsica in an intimate atmosphere just a stone's throw from the beach.
4. The Milelli olive grove
Your trip to exclusive Corsica takes you to Ajaccio, in the footsteps of Napoleon Bonaparte, the native son. The family's former vacation home nestles in the hills above Ajaccio. Marc Poggi welcomes you for an intimate tour of the Milelli olive grove. Here, olives soak up the sun and are bathed in sea spray. Taste the powerful aromas of the olive oil produced at the heart of the estate before enjoying a stroll through the horticultural garden.
An exceptional hotel on the outskirts of Ajaccio
Stay at the Hotel Dolce Vita for your organized trip to South Corsicaand enjoy a breathtaking view of the Sanguinaires archipelago from your hotel room.
A hybrid boat takes you from Ajaccio to the Sanguinaires Islands for the day. It's one of Corsica's most beautiful island journeys! Stroll along the beach before returning to beautiful Ajaccio, capital of the island of beauty, for the rest of your vacation.