Why Visit Corsica?

Corse du Sud - The South

A seven-night trip taking in the best of the south including the regions of L'Extreme Sud and Gulfs of the West.

Day 1:

Fly into Figari. Drive to Porto Vecchio and visit its old town. Have a drink on the Place de la République and watch the world go by.

Stay in Porto Vecchio, choose between:

• Hotel San Giovanni, Porto Vecchio
• Hotel Le Tilbury, Porto Vecchio
• Roc e Fiori, Porto Vecchio

Day 2:

Sample one of the beaches around Porto Vecchio, they are the finest on the island with crystal clear water and white powdered sand, a real delight!

Stay in Porto Vecchio, choose between:

• Hotel San Giovanni, Porto Vecchio
• Hotel Le Tilbury, Porto Vecchio
• Roc e Fiori, Porto Vecchio

Day 3:

Drive to Bonifacio and discover its old town perched on high cliffs. Enjoy the views from the Citadel.

Stay in Porto Vecchio, choose between:

• Hotel San Giovanni, Porto Vecchio
• Hotel Le Tilbury, Porto Vecchio
• Roc e Fiori, Porto Vecchio

Day 4:

Drive to Sartène and immerse yourself into the "most Corsican of Corsican" towns with its cobbled alleyways and tall austere houses.

Stay in Sartène

• Hotel la Villa Piana, Sartene

Day 5:

Discover the Valinco Gulf, an area rich in history from the standing stones at Filitosa to the watchtowers that are scattered along the coast.

Stay in Porto Pollo at

• Hotel Eucalyptus, Porto Pollo

Day 6:

Visit Napoleon's birthplace, Ajaccio, with its museums, art galleries, lively cafés and colourful morning market.

Stay in Ajaccio at

• Hotel Demeure les Mouettes, Ajaccio

Day 7:

Drive back to the Valinco Gulf and stay in Sartene, the most Corsican of Corsican towns

Stay in Sartène at

• La Villa Piana, Sartène

Day 8:

Fly back from Figari.

This is in our opinion the best way of discovering what this area has to offer in just 7 nights but if you wish to make any amendments or would like us to put together a tailor-made tour simply contact our reservations team on 0845 330 2059 or holidays@corsica.co.uk

This touring holiday can also be added to a week staying in a villa, apartment, house or hotel for the best of both: a week relaxing and a week exploring. For a quote make your choice of hotels and preferred travel dates and contact us on 0845 330 2059 or holidays@corsica.co.uk Alternatively contact us for suggestions and to discuss your holiday, our experienced reservations staff are happy to use their first-hand knowledge to help you plan your trip.

We recommend you tour the island in May, June or September when the climate is milder and the roads not too crowded.

Contact reservations on 0845 330 2059 for more information »

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