Corsica has a delicious sophistication and old world charm that only the French could achieve slap bang in the Med. For powder white sand without the long-haul flight, this is the island for you, with beaches like Palombaggia. Throw in dramatic mountains, historic towns and fabulous cuisine, and Napoleon’s birthplace makes perfect sense.
Recommended tour operator: Simpson Travel
Simpson Travel says
We rate ourselves as the leading specialists to this, the Mediterranean’s most beguiling island. We love its wildly spectacular scenery, the intoxicating herbal scent of the maquis, the spectacular beaches, great food and the high quality of accommodation.
We have handpicked a selection of the best hotels, villas and apartments including some which are ideal for a honeymoon.
Top of the list is a Simpson Secret property – this one-bedroom restored mill house is deeply romantic. It’s in one of the most stunning positions we’ve ever seen. Swim in your own private rock pool under the waterfall; venture out in the car we’ll lay on for you to the great little restaurant up the road or to laze on the beach.
For foodies, three of our selected hotels boast Michelin stars – the achingly cool and contemporary Casadelmar in Porto Vecchio, the luxurious Grand Hotel de la Cala Rossa, just outside Ponte Vecchio, and the elegant Hotel la Villa in Calvi.
Our choice of one-bedroom villas with a private pool includes Le Hameau Sant’Andria just outside St Florent. U Piazzale is a charming restored shepherd’s bergerie with great sea views. For a complete escape, hide away in the middle of the maquis in stylish Mon Cabanon.
If you would prefer an apartment in walking distance of the beach and plenty of restaurants, options include La Casa Bianca in Pinarello and the very stylish Le Maria Venezia in the heart of Ile Rousse.
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