Most Beautiful Villages in Corsica & Overseas Departments
For an island of relatively small size, Corsica offers a remarkable amount: sunkissed beaches, spectacular mountains, historic monuments, quiet hillside villages and busy port towns. Alongside these are typically Mediterranean buildings, trendy cafés and bars, and a generous sprinkling of palm trees.
Points of interest: Maison Bonaparte | Scandola Nature Reserve | Cavallo | Bonifacio | Gorges of Restonica
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Overlooking the Gulf of Porto on the west side of the island lies the town of Piana. It owes its reputation to the UNESCO-listed calanches of pink granite which seem to plunge towards the sea. The heart of the village is arranged in an amphitheater-style layout with its rustic houses radiating out from the centre.
Sant’Antonino is amongst the oldest villages in France dating from the early 9th century. Its strategic location means it has a 360-degree view of the surrounding landscape and the coast. In recent years its authentic Corsican houses have been sympathetically restored. A handful of shops are located in the village as well as welcoming terraces and, a little way from the centre, the Church of Annunciation which houses four paintings: “The Deposition of the Cross with Four Donors”, “The Escape in Egypt”, “The Souls of Purgatory” and “The Virgin with the Rosary with St. Dominic and St. Catherine of Siena”.
Réunion (Overseas Department)
Want to venture a little further? Réunion Island, a French department in the Indian Ocean, is known for its volcanic, rainforested interior, coral reefs and beaches.
Points of interest: Le Piton de La Fournaise Mafate | Voile de la MariОe | Saint-Paul Market | Saint-Denis | Ermitage beach | Eden Garden
Once a famous spa resort that attracted a rather well-heeled crowd, it now attracts visitors from across the globe to admire its attractive Creolean architecture and enjoy its stunning tropical surroundings. Against the backdrop of mountains and forests, its enchanting centre is filled with old Creole mansions and a colourful local cemetery.
Camping Les Castors is located 800 metres from the fortified citadel of Calvi and is less than a 15-minute walk to Calvi's, the town centre and the beach.
This is a smart, well run site with many activities for a family holiday. The 120 pitches, many in delightful settings with dry stone walls, have electricity (6A), are partially terraced and have trees and bushes providing shade. The touring area is near the entrance with the facilities at a lower level. The main features of the site are the large attractive swimming pool and amphitheatre surrounded by terraces. There is also a bar, restaurant and pizzeria/grill. There is a full entertainment programme for all in high season and some special activities for older children. Dogs accepted upon request.
Camping Prunelli is a friendly and a well-maintained site. Located 10 minutes from the town of Ajaccio along the river, on the South Shore of the Gulf of Ajaccio. It is 2 km from the fine sandy beaches of Porticcio, in lush vegetation. The site offers 200 shady touring pitches all flat and on level ground, situated in a large variety of areas with water and electricity. Some noise from the road behind the campsite can be heard.
This naturist site is situated alongside a 3 km. beach of fine sand and has been owned by the same family for 40 years. There are 250 informal pitches on grass and sand which are well shaded under a variety of trees. All have 10A electricity. Some beach-side pitches have sea views, but all are within 200 m. of the sea. The pleasant main restaurant/bar and the beach restaurant/bar have superb panoramic views of the sea and offer extensive menus with especially good seafood, served by enthusiastic staff. A very relaxing site.
This attractive site has direct access to a very pleasant, 300 m. sandy beach. It is situated on level grass and sand with many trees and shrubs providing shade and colour. There are 215 pitches, all large and well-spaced with electricity (10A). There is a choice of pitch with some hedged for privacy under the cool shade of mature trees. Some have direct beach access with brilliant sea views and the sound of the waves. A pleasant bar, snack bar/pizzeria and restaurant are all available on the beach, providing great views and a wonderful atmosphere, particularly when dining in the evening.
Set on 15 acres and shaded by olive, pine and eucalyptus trees, the pitches at Olmeto’s Camping Vigna Maggiore in southern Corsica are simple enough in style. But everything else at this fantastic campsite is about effortless luxury and spectacular views – in fact, there’s pretty much everything you could want when escaping reality for a few days. This campsite features 120 touring pitches between 70-180 m2 and are located on terraces.
