Corse-du-Sud: Hotels and Accommodation

The limestone plateau of Bonifacio overlooks the Strait of Bonifacio. The southern tip of Corsica includes the rocky coast of Aullène, the wild Testa Ventilegne, the white cliffs of Bonifacio, as well as sandy beaches and lagoons in the east.

If you would like to book a hotel in Corse-du-Sud, choosing accommodation is part of your personal travel planning.

Coast and Nature

From Roccapina to Santa Giulia, the southern coast borders the Bouches de Bonifacio Nature Reserve and the land section of the International Marine Park established in 2012. Inland, Roccapina extends across more than 500 hectares of maquis dotted with tafoni. Roccapina Bay includes a beach, dunes and small wetlands.

Below a granite, lion-shaped ridge, Roccapina has a light-sand bay with turquoise water. Baracci Beach is located in a protected natural landscape, where swimming, relaxation and coastal walks are possible. The Bay of Santa Giulia in southern Corsica has a white sandy beach and clear blue sea.

Culture and Trails

In Roccapina, an approximately 30-minute path through the maquis leads to viewpoints with panoramic views and a large tafone. The Casa di Roccapina, affiliated with the Prehistoric Museum of Sartène, offers visits with an audio guide or guided by staff, as well as an Oriu shepherd's shelter reconstructed outdoors.

The free Un caminu di a Punta trail from the car park on the RT40 includes a 45-minute walk through the maquis and cultural heritage. The Campomoro Tower was built in 1583 at a preserved coastal site with numerous small coves. The Fautea–Lavu Santu route runs between Fautea Beach and Lavu Santu, also known as the Beach of the Americans.

The UNESCO-listed Gulf of Porto area extends across the departments of Corse-du-Sud and Haute-Corse and was inscribed in 1983.

Water and Mountain Landscapes

The Lavezzi Archipelago off Bonifacio can be reached by boat, explored by kayak and visited via an underwater snorkeling trail. The Sartenais-Valinco-Taravo area is the starting point for the Mare a Mare Sud and Mare e Monti Sud hiking trails.

The prehistoric visitor sites in the Sartenais-Valinco-Taravo area include Filitosa, with its dolmens and menhirs. The Sartène Museum is a cultural heritage attraction in the area. Water activities in the Sartenais-Valinco-Taravo area include sailing, canyoning, sea excursions and scuba diving.

The Aiguilles de Bavella reach 1,899 metres and feature gorges, natural slides, jumps and emerald-green granite pools.

Cuisine

Dishes associated with the Sartenais-Valinco-Taravo area include Brocciu, local pastries, Pulenta and seafood. Local food and wine experiences are associated with the markets of Propriano and regional olive oil mills.

Almost 40 estates or domaines associated with southern Corsica offer red, rosé and white wines.

Getting There

Ajaccio, Porto-Vecchio and Propriano are among the ports where ferries from the mainland arrive in Corsica. Ajaccio and Figari are among Corsica's four airports with regular or seasonal flight connections to numerous airports in metropolitan France and abroad.

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