THE WESTERN REGION CORSICA
Corsica is a mountain in the sea, but it is in the West Corsica region that this expression really takes on its full meaning. By discovering this region, you will be captivated by the natural simplicity, the sweetness of life and the preserved authenticity.
Below are some of the must-see sites.
Country of Ajaccio
To the south, it is the Country of Ajaccio which is offered to you, with its superb beaches (Sanguinaires, Porticcio, Isolella ...), its mountainous hinterland (Forest of Vizzavone, Lake of Tolla ...) and its cultural activities (Musée Fech, Napoleon Bonaparte's house ...).
Scandola Reserve
Gulf of Girolata
Gulf of Porto
Gulf of Porto
Calanches of Piana
Calanches of Piana
Gorges of Spelunca
Gorges of Spelunca
Aïtone Forest
Aïtone Forest
Lake Creno
Lake Creno
Churches of Cargèse
Churches of Cargèse
Beaches
To see & do
The West Corsica region and the Ajaccio area are full of remarkable sites to visit, by car, motorbike or bicycle, by boat or on hiking trails. The beaches are more beautiful than the others, and apart from a few beaches on the south shore of Ajaccio in August, they are rarely crowded. The sunsets on the Bloody Islands or on the Gulf of Sagone, admired from the seaside, from a restaurant terrace or from a summit, are wonderful.
A week's stay will not be too much to discover this beautiful region. Many of our guests, visiting for only one or two nights, have confessed their frustration at not having planned more time to enjoy the area. We recommend a minimum stay of 3 days to see the essential sites and better still, a week to fully explore the area.
Here are our recommendations of things to see and do:
Calanches of Piana
This is the must-see site in the West Corsica region, which you can visit by car, motorbike, on foot or by boat.
Scandola Reserve
This marine and terrestrial reserve, classified as a world heritage site, can be discovered from Porto, but also from Cargèse, Sagone or Tiuccia (15 minutes from the Villa).
Gorges of Spelunca & Aïtone Forest
In love with rivers and picturesque paths, you will appreciate the natural pools, the Genoese bridges over the river and the majestic pine trees.