Why Visit Corsica?

Haute Corse - The North

A seven night trip taking in the best of the north including the Balagne, the interior and Piana or Porto in the west.

Day 1:

Fly into Calvi. Visit Calvi and its Citadel. Enjoy an apéritif on the Quai Landry with boats and mountains in your sights.

Stay in Calvi, choose between:

• Hotel Cyméa, Calvi
• Hotel Les Arbousiers, Calvi
• The Grand Hotel, Calvi
• Hotel La Villa, Calvi

Day 2:

Drive through the Balagne, visit the authentic perched villages and take in the breathtaking views. Why not follow the 'Strada di l'Artigiani', the Balagne Crafts Trail, to pick up some handicrafts from artists workshops.

Stay in Calvi or l'Ile Rousse, choose between:

• Hotel Cyméa, Calvi
• Hotel Les Arbousiers, Calvi
• The Grand Hotel, Calvi
• Hotel La Villa, Calvi
• Hotel Santa Maria, L'Ile Rousse

Day 3:

Give yourself a break! Spend your morning wandering around l'Ile Rousse market and use the rest of the day for lazing on the beach.

Stay in Calvi or l'Ile Rousse, choose between:

• Hotel Cyméa, Calvi
• Hotel Les Arbousiers, Calvi
• The Grand Hotel, Calvi
• Hotel La Villa, Calvi
• Hotel Santa Maria, L'Ile Rousse

Day 4:

Drive into the mountainous centre of the island and visit Corte, the spiritual capital of the island.

Stay near Corte at

• Hotel Arena, Corte
• Paeshotel E Caselle, Venaco

Day 5:

Immerse yourself into the heart of the island. The mountains offer a number of opportunities for walking.

Stay near Corte at

• Hotel Arena, Corte
• Paeshotel E Caselle, Venaco

Day 6:

Drive to the West coast and discover a wonderful display of nature at its finest! The Gulf of Porto and the dramatic Calanches de Piana will surely take your breath away.

Stay in Piana or Porto, choose between:

• Hotel Capo Rosso, Piana
• Hotel Eden Park, Porto

Day 7:

Drive further north along the West coast and discover la Réserve Naturelle de Scandola with its impressive red granite cliffs plunging into the transparent sea below. Continue to travel towards the north on the D81 road, which is probably one of the most beautiful, scenic road of the island.

Stay in Calvi, choose between:

• Hotel Cyméa, Calvi
• Hotel Les Arbousiers, Calvi
• The Grand Hotel, Calvi
• Hotel La Villa, Calvi

Day 8:

Fly back from Calvi

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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