Showing posts with label Corsica. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Corsica. Show all posts

Thursday, 9 November 2017

Corsica: An outdoor paradise



















HIKING along some of the most beautiful footpaths in the world, mountain biking through unspoilt forests, horse riding on some of the island’s 2,000 kilometres of bridle paths, or scuba-diving in coral reefs, you’ll soon realise that #Corsica is the perfect playground for adventurers and sports enthusiasts of all levels. Which is why Cotswold Outdoor retailers chose Corsica to shoot their Spring/ Summer catalogue 2017.

From north to south, east to west and from the sea to the mountains, you’ll be stunned by the island’s varied landscapes, with smart coastal towns contrasting with secluded inland villages on this hugely diverse island. And although its beautiful natural scenery is its major attraction, Corsica offers much more than picture-postcard views. Whether you’re keen to explore on land, on sea or even underwater, the island has developed a whole host of leisure pursuits and outdoor activities to be enjoyed with all the family. Tree climbing, botanical walks, farm visits to meet the animals, taking a ride on a tourist train, and even visiting a turtle museum are just some of the land-based activities available.

Enjoy beach activities, jet skiing, fun boarding or underwater fishing, and then at the end of the day go mountainbiking, horse riding, rafting or canyoning in one of the nearby river valleys. Or try your hand at paragliding or via ferrata. A whole host of activities are available on the island, including winter sports such as cross-country skiing and snow-shoeing. Options at sea are just as plentiful. The island’s sailing clubs, which are dotted all around the coast, offer a warm welcome and a wide selection of activities for young and old – from beach activities and underwater adventures to learning all about Corsica’s marine environment, the choice is almost endless. 


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Wednesday, 3 August 2016

2016 boom for Corsica ferry bookings



DIRECT FERRIES – an online ferry comparison site – says the French island of Corsica is its number one island destination this year with bookings up by 163% in the first six months of 2016.

The island has more than 200 beaches and clear waters, making it attractive for holidaymakers interested in scuba-diving, jet-skiing, yachting, and canoeing. Inland, activities include hiking, horse riding, mountain biking, rafting, and canyoning.

Direct Ferries flags up six lines that offer a total of 21 routes to Corsica from France and Italy.

Departures from mainland France are available from Toulon, Nice, and Marseille, while from Italy, ferries depart from Savona, Genoa, Livorno, and Piombino. Crossings operate year round.

Prices start at £168 return for a car and up to four passengers.

www.directferries.co.uk 

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Sunday, 31 July 2016

2016 boom for Corsica ferry bookings




DIRECT FERRIES – an online ferry comparison site – says the French island of #Corsica is its number one island destination this year with bookings up by 163% in the first six months of 2016.

The island has more than 200 beaches and clear waters, making it attractive for holidaymakers interested in scuba-diving, jet-skiing, yachting, and canoeing. Inland, activities include hiking, horse riding, mountain biking, rafting, and canyoning.

Direct Ferries flags up six lines that offer a total of 21 routes to Corsica from France and Italy.

Departures from mainland France are available from Toulon, Nice, and Marseille, while from Italy, ferries depart from Savona, Genoa, Livorno, and Piombino. Crossings operate year round.

Prices start at £168 return for a car and up to four passengers.

www.directferries.co.uk


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Tuesday, 12 July 2016

Corsica specialist expands villa options


CORSICAN PLACES has extended its holiday collection in the north-west #Corsica, adding two #villas to meet high demand for holidays in the Calvi and La Balagne region. 

Villa A Pinarella, a four bedroom, high end villa with a pool, has coastal views from its hillside location, and the two-bedroom Bergerie Massoni on the edge of Calvi town has a private pool in spacious grounds.

www.corsica.co.uk


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Friday, 29 January 2016

Island villas

VILLA agency Coastline has added seven holiday homes to its Corsican portfolio. 

Here are some of them …

Casa Julia is surrounded by what feels like a private forest, floodlit by night. Within walking distance of Porto Vechio, the three-bedroom villa is close to some of the island’s most iconic beaches.

Vermentinu is a two-bedroom villa with views of the Gulf of Figari. There is woodland to stroll around in, as well as the owner's vineyards.

On a hillside, Villa Tonussi has a 46ft pool, original artwork, and hand-crafted furniture. Sleeping eight, all of its bedrooms have access to a terrace.

Villa Grand Sud in Pianotolli could be good for a large group or two families; it sleeps up to 10 guests in four en-suite bedrooms. It has a pool, and the nearest beach is a ten-minute walk away.

www.coastline.co.uk


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Sunday, 14 December 2014

Have a holiday with Napoleon, but don’t mention la guerre!



NEXT year is the 200th anniversary of the Battle of Waterloo, at which Napoleon Bonaparte’s dream of European domination were at last crushed by Wellington and his German allies. 

Where better, then, for a self-catering holiday in 2015 than the island where Boney was born – Corsica – and where better to stay than in the house where he lodged in 1793 when, as a Lieutenant Colonel, he commanded a battalion of Corsican volunteers.

The 11th century house is in the centre of Bonifacio on the southern tip of Corsica. Its 70 stone steps lead up from the lobby (there’s no lift) to Apartment Napoleon, which has one double bedroom and its own roof terrace offering harbour and sea views.

The apartment is one of the highlights Simpson Travel’s - 
www.simpsontravel.com - new collection of villas, country houses, and apartments in Greece, Corsica, Turkey, and Majorca. Others include a 16th century palazzo in the Corsican mountains and, for people who want to very, very far away from it all, a cottage on Anti Paxos in the Ionian Sea. The four square-mile island has: a population that fluctuates between 30 and 100, no proper roads; four tavernas; and no shops. You get there by flying to Corfu, then a ferry to Paxos, then a boat to Anti Paxos. 

Graham Simpson, chairman of Simpson Travel, says: 'As each year passes, properties with genuine character and unique appeal become harder to find., so we are especially pleased that this collection is not only our most comprehensive, it is also our most original. We are renowned for our 'road less travelled' approach to creating holidays. Our 2015 programme exemplifies this approach.’

The company has increased its British Airways charter service, with flights exclusively chartered by Simpson to Corfu, Dalaman in Turkey, and Figari in Southern Corsica.

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Picture Credit: 'Corsica Ajaccio Place Foch Fontaine des Quatre Lions' by Isiwal / Wikimedia Commons via Wikimedia Commons; "Corse Ota Porto genoese tower sunset" by Myrabella - Own work. via Wikimedia Commons