La Vaccaja - Calvi
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About Corsica
We specialise in Corsica and endeavour to offer the best service available to this beautiful and largely undiscovered island.
We strive to be innovative in the holidays we offer.
Corsica
What are the beaches like in Corsica?
Corsica has some of the best beaches in Europe and with a 1000km of coastline there's plenty of them. There is everything from busy town beaches with accessible restaurants and cafes to secluded coves and bays only accessible on foot or by boat. They are generally speaking clean and safe but the beaches are not always patrolled by lifeguards so do take care. Corsican beaches are also famed for their abundant watersports opportunities - so if you want to surf, windsurf, kite-surf or jet-ski there's bound to be something on offer.
See our beaches page or view beaches by region:
Beaches in St Florent and Cap Corse »
Beaches in The Gulfs of the West Coast »
Is Corsica expensive?
A holiday in Corsica may cost you more than some other islands in the Mediterranean but with higher prices comes less tourists and development, which means Corsica has retained its charm and unspoilt nature where other parts of Europe have not. Once there you will find a reasonable menu in most towns for around 18€ (about £12.50). Supermarkets offer a wide range of goods but goods not produced locally could be more expensive than in large UK hypermarkets.
Will I be able to use my mobile phone?
Generally speaking, mobile phone coverage in Corsica is very good - the exception being some of the more remote and/or mountainous areas. It is important to remember that when using a British mobile phone, in Corsica, to contact our overseas offices and staff, even though you are linking up to the local network your call must be prefixed by 00 33 and you should then drop the first 0 of the Corsican phone number.
What currency will I require?
Euros only.
What is the Time Difference?
Corsica is 1-hour ahead British time all year round.
Travellers Cheques or Credit Cards
It is virtually impossible to change Travellers Cheques so we do not recommend that you take them. Credit cards are now very widely accepted - the exception being some of the restaurants in the mountain villages. All the banks have ATM machines for the withdrawal of cash.
Are shops open on the day of our arrival?
In high season supermarkets and grocers are generally open on Sunday mornings. We provide a welcome pack at all of our self catering accommodation including some basic provisions such as milk, tea, coffee & sugar. In low season, generally only a small grocers shop in the larger towns will be open.
Why do Corsican supermarkets not give you carrier bags?
To save the environment they provide for a small fee paper bags or re-usable carrier bags. Our welcome pack is provided in a canvas bag that you can take to the shops.
Are there insects?
There can be mosquitos in certain areas so a plug in deterrent is an idea. Ants are frequent in some rural areas.
What is driving like in Corsica?
As throughout the rest of the Mediterranean, other road users may seem to the UK driver to drive unpredictably. Out of July and August the roads can be empty and are generally well kept. Coastal or mountain roads are narrow and winding, with very little room for manoeuvre and as a rule of thumb, fifty kilometres will take an hour. Smaller cars may be easier to drive in some rural areas. EU driving licenses are valid in France and along with the insurance papers for the hire car should be carried at all times.
