If you’re going on a road trip from Communaute d'Agglomeration du Pays Ajaccien to Nice, we did the research for you and compiled some great stops along the way — with Sanremo, Calvi, Bastia, Menton, and Ventimiglia, as well as top places to visit like Piscia Di Gallu and Les Aiguilles De Bavella, or the ever-popular Piscines Naturelles de Cavu - Piscine Naturali di Cavu.
Top cities between Communaute d'Agglomeration du Pays Ajaccien and Nice
The top cities between Communaute d'Agglomeration du Pays Ajaccien and Nice are Sanremo, Calvi, Bastia, Menton, and Ventimiglia. Sanremo is the most popular city on the route. It's 7 hours from Communaute d'Agglomeration du Pays Ajaccien and less than an hour from Nice.
Bastia is a town located on the Corsican island in France. The Old Port contains various bars and restaurants while the Church of St. Jean-Baptiste stands tall behind it with its twin towers. The Genoese rulers built Terra Nova, an old citadel with ramparts, and nearby is the Cathedral of Ste. Marie filled with marble statues and paintings. The Bastia Museum showcasing city history can be found in the Governor's Palace.
Calvi is a town situated on the northwest coast of Corsica, renowned for its sandy beaches and crescent-shaped bay. The medieval citadel is perched on a rocky promontory overlooking the marina. It houses St-Jean-Baptiste Cathedral, built in Baroque style, and cobbled streets that offer an old-world charm. Several restaurants are lined up along the Quai Landry esplanade on the harbor's edge.
64% as popular as Sanremo
26 minutes off the main route, 35% of way to Nice
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Sanremo, a charming coastal city in northwestern Italy, is known for its lush green spaces and historical landmarks. The city boasts the park of Villa Ormond with its Japanese garden and ancient olive groves, as well as the 12th-century San Siro Cathedral with its impressive bells and crucifix. The elegant art nouveau building of Casinò di Sanremo houses a theater and hosts the renowned Festival of the Italian Song every year.
Ventimiglia is a charming resort town located in the province of Imperia, Liguria, northern Italy. Situated on the Gulf of Genoa and just 7 km from the French-Italian border, it boasts a small harbor at the mouth of the Roia river. The town is known for its diverse offerings, with exclusive boutiques coexisting alongside bustling outdoor markets that sell everything from household goods to high-quality oils.
Menton is situated in southeast France, on the French Riviera. This charming town boasts of beautiful beaches and picturesque gardens like the Serre de la Madone garden, which houses rare flora. The medieval old town, located to the east on a hilly terrain, features Basilique Saint-Michel with its 18th-century bell tower and La Chapelle des Pénitents-Blancs with an ornate facade.
65% as popular as Sanremo
22 minutes off the main route, 94% of way to Nice
Best stops along Communaute d'Agglomeration du Pays Ajaccien to Nice drive
The top stops along the way from Communaute d'Agglomeration du Pays Ajaccien to Nice (with short detours) are Citadella di Calvi, Area 24 S.P.A., and Corsica Ferries Bastia. Other popular stops include Alpana sea excursions, Les Aiguilles De Bavella, and Corsica Museum.
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Piscines Naturelles de Cavu - Piscine Naturali di Cavu
A beautiful walk to the water. A very easy, flat walk suitable for all people of all ages and abilities (prams are totally fine to go here) We parked up at a big car park (free of charge) and did a loop which was approx 4 km.
Charlene Elliott — Google review
The spot that everyone comes to take a swim is very crowded which lost the tranquility of the place and the water was not as clear as the other part. HOWEVER!!! if you want to dodge that and enjoy the beauty of the your “private pool”, walk down a little bit more there are tons of small rivers that you can find. The water was pristine and the scenery was a WOW!!
Mai Chi Nguyen — Google review
Nice spot, a bit touristy, but we fully expected that. If you go with kids, there’s a nice adventure-park that is quite expensive but my lads had a lot of fun. We hiked only 20’ or so because the weather was not good, but I expect that the most beautiful spots were up the path.
mikyberra — Google review
if you love nature and hiking, don't miss this place. Basically there are several natural pools all along the river with crystal clear water that lures you to jump in. The water is cold as ice though, so taking a bath there requires some adrenaline. The are are some 10 of them and the upriver ones are the most beautiful, so I advise you not to give up half way and go all the way up. You can drive as there's a (dirt) road going uphill parallel to the river, or you can leave your car in the parking lot and walk the last 2 km or so to admire all the pools on foot. And a piece of advice : on the other side of the river, oposite to the road, there's a trail that follows the river bed, so if you're into hiking I advise you to go on that trail either when you go upriver or for the return journey, it's just wonderful.
adma — Google review
Top on corsica - we started from down cross river ( water shoes is must) we walked 3 hours to top and spent perfect time. Swimming anytime :-)
Broňa — Google review
Beautiful river with lots of waterfalls and lagoons. There are quite a lot of tourists, but you can find a place without tourists. The path is a little broken, but it can be done. Children love it here.
Tadeáš — Google review
Beautiful area to visit. There is parking at the start of the 1.5km walk you need to make before reaching the piscines. Well worth the walk on a hot day.
Amy Halliday — Google review
Beautiful green and shady place where to have a nice swim. There is a little snack place but it was close when we went. Not recommended for people with limited mobility as one has to go down not much but is not a proper path, and once you are down there is just rocks. to get to the water. The road to get there is quite winding, in case get sick easily or if you are pregnant.
Rocío Alcaman — Google review
Great for hiking and swimming in rock pools.
Martin Cvilink — Google review
Had a nice hike through the rocks which i would recommend instead of taking the dirt road path.
The natural pools are pretty but very crowed. There was a spot (5 mins walk) that was wonderful with no one.
If you go all the way to the end of the path right where theres the restaurant, you will find everyone which is very crowed.
Since crowed, parking is a bit annoying bc you will go around for a while. At least parking is free.
Piscia Di Gallu is a picturesque forest park featuring popular hiking trails that lead to a stunning 60-meter cascading waterfall. The path winds through the scenic landscape, passing large boulders and the Oso river with its granite potholes known as marmites de geant. The walk to the waterfall is relatively easy but can be slippery and steep in some parts, so proper walking shoes are recommended. Additionally, there are technical sections with handrails before reaching the magnificent waterfall.
Beautiful waterfall, challenging descent to the waterfall but worth the view! Great work out too!
Aly Moult — Google review
Everything was very beautiful but it was quite a long way to reach the waterfall! You should make sure to take some water or food in order to experience the waterfall the best!
Franzi — Google review
Don’t waste your time, not spectacular at all! It’s not worth the way and the paid parking space. Barren landscape and muddy water.
There are way more beautiful places on Corsica!!
Manu — Google review
(Translated by Google) I was there in May 2024. There is a well-marked path to the waterfall. At the end it gets exciting because there is a little climbing part. Be sure to bring sturdy shoes and something to drink. All in all a great area.
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Ich war im Mai 2024 vor Ort. Es ist ein gut ausgeschilderter Weg zum Wasserfall. Zum Schluss wird es spannend da eine kleine Kletterpartie ansteht. Auf jeden Fall festes Schuhwerk und was zu trinken mitnehmen. Alles in allen eine tolle Gegend.
Volker Blatt — Google review
(Translated by Google) First of all, remember to hydrate well and wear good shoes for this 1.5 hour round trip in the forest and descent of the stones to the waterfall. This place is beautiful and worth a visit. 👌
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Tout d’abord pensez à bien vous hydrater et bien vous chausser pour cette balade en forêt d’1H30 aller-retour et descente des pierres jusqu’à la cascade. Cet endroit est magnifique et vaut le détour. 👌
Danièle DUTERTE — Google review
(Translated by Google) The road to get to the car park is quite wide and well asphalted, with a few hairpin bends. I recommend also taking a look at Lac De L'Ospedale which is on the road, an artificial but very pretty lake.
Before taking the path that leads to the waterfall there is a car park that costs 5 euros, with also a couple of bars/restaurants (very expensive).
The route is quite simple and very varied from a landscape point of view.
The last part of the path, to go down to see the waterfall, is rather steep and challenging.
You then arrive at a balcony from which you can admire the waterfall. It is possible to descend further, with an even more challenging descent marked by a sign. The trek lasts around 40 minutes.
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La strada per arrivare al parcheggio è abbastanza larga e ben asfaltata, con qualche tornante. Consiglio di dare uno sguardo anche al Lac De L’Ospedale che è sulla strada, lago artificiale ma molto carino.
Prima di imboccare il percorso che porta alla cascata c’è un parcheggio che costa 5 euro, con anche un paio di bar/ristoranti (carissimi).
Il percorso è abbastanza semplice e molto vario dal punto di vista del paesaggio.
L’ultima parte del sentiero, per scendere a vedere la cascata, è piuttosto ripido ed impegnativo.
Si arriva dunque ad un balcone da cui si può ammirare la cascata. È possibile scendere ulteriormente, con una discesa ancor più impegnativa segnalata da un cartello. Il trekking dura intorno ai 40 minuti.
Vincenzo Bellanova — Google review
(Translated by Google) A short hike of 2.5 km (5 km round trip) with a difference in altitude of just over 100 meters. Made as a family with 2 children aged 5 and 7. Taking your time (snack breaks, creating stone mounds, etc.), allow around 4 hours of walking. Arriving on a first plateau after the Sentinelle rock, we can see the waterfalls and a barrier indicates that the path is too dangerous to reach the foot of the falls. The person at the parking reception having told us that this was tolerated, we continued the steeper path to the second platform. Then we didn't go any further. Others, without children, were able to get down there without great difficulty. You have to know your limits.
Please note: permanent parking for 5 euros.
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Une petite rando de 2,5 km (5 km aller retour) avec un dénivelé d'un petit peu plus de 100 mètres. Fait en famille avec 2 enfants de 5 et 7 ans. En prenant le temps (pauses goûter, création de monticules de pierres...), compter environ 4 heures de balade. Arrivés sur un premier plateau après le rocher de la Sentinelle, on aperçoit les chutes d'eau et une barrière indique que le chemin est trop dangereux pour rejoindre le pied des chutes. La personne à l'accueil du parking nous ayant dit que c'était toléré, nous avons poursuivi le chemin plus pentu jusqu'à la seconde plateforme. Puis nous ne sommes pas allés plus bas. D'autres, sans enfants, ont pu y descendre sans grandes difficultés. Il faut connaître ses limites.
À noter : parking sans durée à 5 euros.
Gauthier PELLOQUIN — Google review
(Translated by Google) Beautiful walk with technical part in the rocks with a good descent with handrails before arriving at the magnificent waterfall you must be equipped with good hiking shoes it is not recommended for young children or non-athletic people grandiose site and worthy of the final
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Belle ballade avec partie technique dans les roches avec une bonne descente avec mains courantes avant d arriver à la cascade magnifique il faut être équipés de bonnes chaussures de randonnée elle n est pas conseillée pour les jeunes enfants ni les personnes non sportives site grandiose et mérite au final
Annick BOURBIGNY — Google review
(Translated by Google) A beautiful walk to admire the waterfalls of Piscia du Ghjaddu, accessible by a path of approximately 2.7km alternately from the track and sometimes path in the rocks, follow the yellow arrows. At the end of the trail, the waterfall on the left, possibility of getting wet by going to the right, in the stream, it's refreshing in summer. Good walk, a stop on the way back for a drink, the waiter is very friendly..
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Une belle balade pour admirer les cascades de Piscia du Ghjaddu, accessible par un sentier d'environ 2,7km alternativement de la piste et parfois chemin dans les rochers, suivre les flèches jaunes. Au bout du sentiers, la cascade sur la gauche, possibilité de se mouiller en allant sur la droite, dans le ruisseau, ça rafraîchit l'été. Bonne balade, une halte au retour pour boire un coup, le serveur est très sympa..
Bernard COLLIN — Google review
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Les Aiguilles De Bavella is a majestic and grandiose location nestled in the mountains of Bavella. It offers breathtaking views of the towering needles and is best visited early to avoid crowds. The area provides opportunities for a 5-hour round trip hike from Col de Bavella to explore its natural wonders, including the famous "trou de la bombe.
Very friendly, cozy, and nice! Great bread.
Victor Donich — Google review
Fantastic food, service and view! There’s nothing not to like about this place, it’s the perfect mountain stop.
The crepes were amazing, and the people were incredibly welcoming and friendly. I’d love to drop by again at some point!
TheFitnessTheory — Google review
Fantastic views. Service quite ok. Food so so…
Marcin Cybulski — Google review
At 11am, we’ve ordered 2 cappuccinos at an almost empty restaurant. We were served two cups of warm milk with barely dissolved instant coffee or similar substance floating on top although they have an espresso machine. Upon politely asking whether our order was misunderstood, we were informed in no uncertain terms that “chez nous le cappuccino est comme ça”. Best avoided.
David Moldenhauer — Google review
This was such a nice place - our first question was “do you accept credit card” as some very nearby places don’t or pretend they don’t accept CC but here the waiter/ owner was very clear: yes we do - the food itself was very tasty, the service was very friendly (almost ‘not-French’ if you get my point), and the location/ view is excellent - thank you “Aiguilles” team!
Ingmar Boon — Google review
This place is excellent in a lot of regards.
They offer top quality meals, when "it was too late" for the other two restaurants nearby, the staff are excellent, very nice, the meals were all of a quite large portion and very tasty.
You can even get accommodation (with breakfast, lunch, dinner included) below in the basement on bunkbeds, they have showers, a small kitchen.
Overall, it was an excellent choice to rest here for the evening before continuing our journey on the GR20.
Attila Füzes — Google review
Excellent service, great food, good beer.
We came from climbing very late at 9 pm and they made us some awesome food!
Service was superb! Very warm-hearted! Looking forward to visit this place again!
Small, but well curated museum. I recommend reserving 1.5 hours for your visit.
Veronika Zamkovska — Google review
The April weather was really nice so we enjoyed staying at the historical site for a longer time, and we counted on Google to get more details about the life of the ancient Roman people.
The museum focuses on the remains found in the cemetery. It was well presented but lacked information that can catch the attention of a 10 year old.
We found the price very fair and hope we could support the site.
Improvement tips: Take example of Vindonissa in Switzerland, where children can really get into the life of ancient Roman people.
Jean-Marc BOUZARD — Google review
Nice little museum, the site itself doesn't have too many things to see
miltos — Google review
Lovely views, especially from the roof of the Genoese castle. Roman remains on a hillside for the keen. Restaurant with great views but don't expect staff to serve you food of any kind after 2:30 pm. Instead there is a lovely friendly bar on the way to the Roman remains where they will make you a sandwich or salad any time.
Nicholas Senechal — Google review
Guided tours are so much fun! The lady was super nice and she stopped anytime we didn't understand something
Betty Flores — Google review
Very interesting if you are history fan...but beware off closing time. We got kicked out but the guy was nice and gave us 5 min to quickly take a couple of photos
Janko Trdina — Google review
Great collection of Roman artifacts. Everything was in very good shape. Great value for money since entry fee is only 2 euros. Also nice to see the actual digging site. The only thing I missed was some English text on the information signs.
Jon Hoefnagels - de Lange — Google review
Nice museum with good collection of Roman artifacts, including a 12 sided crystal. Visiting the ruins is a nice view of how town spaces were in Roman times.
Would recommend as a stop off while driving the coast
Thomas Lawrence — Google review
Cool site. The museum has some interesting artefact and trinkets. The outdoor ruins are quite interesting. Lovely views. Just 2 euro admission. Worthwhile. There are some small home-cafe'swwhere you can get a drink. There are public toilets. Parking is free.
Parc Galea is an intriguing medium-sized museum set in a beautiful garden in Corsica. This unique park offers a captivating concept where visitors can walk through the garden and learn about the history, music, films, and people of Corsica. Despite being primarily in French, non-French speakers can still appreciate parts of the park, although their overall experience may be somewhat limited.
Great medium sized museum, parc, garden. The concept of this parc is interesting; you walk through a garden occupied by all the major plants of Corsica, with rooms filled with facts on the people, its intriguing history, music, films, etc. We enjoyed it very much. It took us 2 h. Even if it was a little rainy. For our two daughters the "nude" foot path was very enjoyable, running, feeling - fun. Most of all i liked the the way this parc stepped away from regular musea, walking in a parc that teases the visitor to look right and left is great.
rihf dgb — Google review
Sadly all the exhibitions are in french only, but google translate can help you. Covers a wide field of topics and a lot of cacti, like an awesome lot
Mr Zaroc — Google review
Good place, for kids and persons who loving the flawers.
Kostadin Kostadinov — Google review
Everything is in French only. If you don't have any knowledge of the language you will still be able to appreciate some parts of the parc, but your overall impression will be quite limited.
Maria Tamm — Google review
Beautiful place to spend few hours, both for adults and kids. Very interesting display of Corsican history, impressive cactus all around and a funny "bare foot" track for kids where my daughter enjoyed very much.
Just missing (at least at the time of my visit, early September) some solution to get a drink....it can be very hot and if you don't have water with you it can be not so funny, even a simple vending machine would do.
Enrico Parmeggiani — Google review
Nice park which explains the history, flora and fauna of Corsica. Unfortunately all animals are just shown via pictures and all signs and explanations are only in French. The park has a strong focus on cactus. For my children the barefoot path has been the highlight.
Alexander T. Stampfl — Google review
Wonderful place shoving history of Corsica, a lot of local plants and attractions for children. Must see in Corsica.
Marcin Zajac — Google review
a very interesting and beautiful place, not only a beautiful garden but also a very interesting museum. I particularly enjoyed listening to old Corsica instruments and old movies
Regine S — Google review
Beautiful park, a lot of cactuses,interesting exposition about history of Corsica ( this was really impressive).
Anna Ezh — Google review
Very nice place and so kind personal! You can have picknic here, and enjoy in shade. The parks are very beautiful and museums so interesting.
Tours of a 2-hectare park with tortoises & turtles from around the world, plus snacks & a gift shop.
A simple lovely tortoise and turtle zoo. Who knew there were so many, ranging in size from a couple of inches up to the giant Galapagos tortoise. They look well cared for, and the zoo seems heavily into conservation. There is a small snack area at the end. A couple of hours well spent.
Rob Wood — Google review
A very nice place to visit. You can see the giant turtles.
The tour takes around one hour.
Parking is available.
Definitely a good place to entertain the youngest.
Sergiu Chiru — Google review
Best turtle deerpark overview ever seen. Not too large but great cosy deerpark, takes 1-2 hours, reasonably priced. My youngest daughter loved it, my oldest found it far too much.. well she is 14 which does explain a lot 🙂
rihf dgb — Google review
An amazing place in the mountains of Corsica. Many turtle species. The location is very well taken care of. The staff is very helpful and friendly. Definitely recommend a visit
Norbert Toth-Gati — Google review
We enjoyed out visit. We saw some really big tortoises and also a big variety of them.
Tania Groza — Google review
One of a kind place. So many different turtles! Must visit if you are in Corsica and you love animals.
Take sunscreen with you, it gets very hot during the day in the open areas.
There is a little cafe at the entrance to have a little snack and cold drink after your visit.
Andrejs Jakovlevs — Google review
They certainly have a lot of tortoises. Nice shady place
Steve Jones — Google review
They ❤️🐢
Me too ❤️🐢
You must go if you ❤️🐢.
Awesome place. Lot of information. Turtle clinic and rescue. ❤️🐢✔️
Philippe Lacoste — Google review
We really enjoyed visiting this park with our baby. It's of course a perfect place for families but also adults can have very happy moments here.
The park is full of tortoise of many tipes and sizes (our baby loved the baby tortoise!). Every type is explained and contextualised, and all of the tortoises are at the open here.
We stayed also for launch. There is a little bar/restaurant with outdoor seats and hee you can eat also your food as a pic nic (not necessary to buy at the restaurant).
The price for a single day access is not high and in my opinion value for money. 😉
Andrea Vassallo — Google review
Great turtle park and shelter, more than 100 different species! 🐢 Easy to find just along a main road, really well marked. Small souvenir shop and snack bar. Big free car parking.
Patric Memeo — Google review
Nice place to visit. Very Big park with lots of turtules
The hardest routes have a significantly higher difficulty level than high ropes courses we've visited elsewhere.
Michael Thorsley — Google review
Really nice place for acrobranche. Many routes but mostly ziplines and little originality. Also safety not optimal, no helmets! And only lower body harness ( other parks also have over shoulders). With ziplines the line is too close to head. Only able to pay cash. Only 1 toilet, men are advised to go in the woods for toilet.
Laurens van Meeteren — Google review
Top ....
mickael nieddu — Google review
Genial
Vivien Piquot — Google review
Ok
tony Deiana magnifique — Google review
Super moment
Stéphane Crouzet — Google review
(Translated by Google) Lovely staff, very well marked routes with different levels of difficulty which allow young and old to have a great time, sporty, sometimes challenging but always accessible! Next time I'll try khaki :)
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Personnel adorable, parcours très bien indiqués avec différents niveaux de difficultés qui permettent aux petits et aux grands de passer un beau moment, sportif, challengeant parfois mais toujours accessible ! La prochaine fois je tente le kaki :)
Jérôme Ç. — Google review
(Translated by Google) Superb family time in a magnificent setting
The routes are varied and the difficulties are well identified
The equipment is super safe, intelligent carabiner, continuous lifeline
Team that listens and advises very well.
Gloves are provided
In the top
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Superbe moment en famille dans un cadre magnifique
Les parcours sont variés et les difficultés bien identifiées
Les équipements sont super sécurisant mousqueton intelligent ligne de vie continue
Équipe à l'écoute et qui conseil très bien.
Les gants sont fournis
Au top
Museum in the former barracks of the citadel is dedicated to Corsican anthropology like pottery.
Nice view from up there... Museum for shure worth a visit. They have also audio guides there... The center of the city is relay nice. Better don't visit with a huge car. Not much space there.
Rene Renegade — Google review
Very nice museum that does not pretend to be the world top. Interesting exhibition that narrates about Corsico origin, good collection of maps. The view from the fortress is marvelous!
Ирина Могилева — Google review
Spacious, well laid out museum on several floors.
The exhibits provide a comprehensive history of Corsica. You need to leave plenty of time for a visit if you want to read all of the detailed information for each exhibit. As with most museums there is probably more on display than can be absorbed on one visit. Don't miss the "Corsican Head" sculpture on the outside terrace on the first floor.
Brian Gavin — Google review
Worth going in for the views from the citadel alone. The directional signage is available in English, but the exhibition signs are French and Italian only. Interesting enough though.
James Harper (Mousetrapper) — Google review
Really interesting museum with plenty of greate exhibits and good styling. You can enter citadel from here. This place have a huge potential, problem is that they is not a single word in English on any of descriptions. That's something to fix and improve for sure .
Tomasz Bocheński — Google review
Otherwise a nice museum, and the Citadel has a great view over the town, but if you don't speak French or Corse, the museum is simply not worth visiting because there are no displays written in English.
Teja Škarja Jeraj — Google review
Very well-done the lab for kids: we were two adults without kids and enjoyed it so much anyway. Explanatory videos along the exhibition are nice as well. The permanent exhibition includes objects that show traditional Corsican habits, culture and savoir-fare, but probably should undergo a renovation. Small gift-shop, no bar or coffee inside.
Francesco Garrassino — Google review
In the Citadel nice view from the top. Exhibition not exiting. For rainy days.
Gorges de la Restonica is a stunning natural wonder located in the heart of Corsica, carved by the untamed Restonica River. One of the most renowned hikes in Corsica, the trail begins at Bergeries de Grotelle and leads to Melo Lake at an altitude of 1,711 meters. The route offers a breathtaking experience suitable for both adults and children, although proper footwear is recommended.
Splendid place but the road is really scary, barely the place for a single car most of the time.
Sergio Svistoonoff — Google review
Beautiful gorges with a cool river
Riccardo Bozzo (Riccardo) — Google review
(Translated by Google) Beautiful experience. A walk suitable for adults and children but not to be underestimated. I recommend suitable rackets and shoes. There are two ways to reach Lake Melu, the one on the right is with a via ferrata, decidedly more challenging than the other, but not adequately signposted.
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Esperienza bellissima. Passeggiata adatta a grandi e piccini ma non da sottovalutare. Consiglio racchette e scarpe adeguate. Ci sono due vie per raggiungere il lago di melu, quella a destra è con ferrata, decisamente più impegnativa rispetto all'altra, ma non segnalato adeguatamente.
Romana Marmo — Google review
(Translated by Google) The most beautiful gorges I have ever had the opportunity to see! The color of the water is incredible!
Don't hesitate to move forward a little on the road to find nice places with a little fewer people.
Beyond 2km after the campsite nothing special apart from the car park which is the starting point for visiting the lakes.
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Les plus belles gorges que j'ai jamais eu l'occasion de voir ! La couleur de l'eau est incroyable !
Il ne faut pas hésiter à avancer un peu sur la route pour trouver des coins sympas avec un peu moins de monde
Au delà de 2km après le camping rien de particuliers à part le parking qui est le point de départ pour la visite des lacs.
Jérémie — Google review
(Translated by Google) Magnificent place, as if frozen by time.
Absolutely worth discovering.
The natural bowls or swimming pools are a real treat in hot weather. Water a little cool but pleasant.
Be careful, the road that runs along the gorges is barely wider than a cycle path. Big danger to cross paths... with the void below.
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Endroit magnifique, comme figé par le temps.
A découvrir absolument.
Les cuvettes ou piscines naturelles sont un vrai régal par temps chaud. Eau un peu fraîche mais agréable.
Attention, la route qui longe les gorges est à peine plus large qu'une piste cyclable. Gros danger pour se croiser... avec le vide en contrebas.
Christophe Duret — Google review
(Translated by Google) Magic access escapees which is really worth it resting on the Stones in the heat. Very low level this year the place changed a lot unfortunately. On the other hand, it's always difficult to find an ideal place in the shade to park.
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Magic acces escapees qui vaut vraiment le coup reposant sur les Pierres en pleine chaleur. Niveau très bas cette année le lieu changé beaucoup malheureusement. Par contre tjrs difficile de trouver de la place idéale à l'ombre pour se garer.
ludo CHA — Google review
(Translated by Google) Splendid uncontaminated corner where you can spend a few days in complete relaxation. Along the stream there are many natural pools that are not very frequented. The water is very cold and the road to get there is not the best but still it remains one of the most beautiful places in all of Corsica.
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Splendido angolo incontaminato in cui poter passare qualche giornata in completo relax. Lungo il torrente si trovano tantissime piscine naturali poco frequentate. L'acqua è molto fredda e la strada per arrivarci non è delle migliori ma comunque resta uno dei luoghi più belli di tutta la Corsica.
Francesco Melis — Google review
(Translated by Google) What more can I say than Whaouuuuuu! A sublime landscape once again, Corsica offers a total change of scenery. We went to Lake Melo.
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Que dire de plus que Whaouuuuuu ! Un paysage sublime encore une fois, la corse offre un dépaysement total. Nous sommes allé jusqu'au lac de Melo.
Bastien Rouire — Google review
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I'll never travel to Nice without this trip planner again
We like corsica ferries more than m...y ships. But it depends. They have good ships and not so good ships. We had a lot of cabins. Some cabins are quiet and some are very noisy.
Reviewer cheffe — Google review
My suggestions for improvement: The staff on the Livorno ferry could definitely be friendlier. A more polite manner and greater willingness to assist would significantly enhance the travel experience. The ferry seems to be in an outdated condition and requires renovation. New carpets, chairs, and overall modern furnishings would uplift the onboard ambiance. If dogs are allowed on board, appropriate facilities should be provided for them. Artificial grass and clean disposal options for dog waste would be a welcome improvement. The conditions of the onboard sanitary facilities are unacceptable. Cleanliness and hygiene should be top priorities and urgently improved. Surveys should inquire about the status of the pool if it is actually in operation. The information should be current and relevant. The website is also in need of improvement to better inform customers about the services and the condition of the ferry. The Wi-Fi code didn't work, which was a frustrating experience. Likewise, the booked Express Boarding did not function as expected.
My opinion on the crossing: Overall, my experience on this ferry was disappointing. The staff's rudeness, the poor condition of the facilities, non-functional Wi-Fi, and the disappointing Express Boarding all marred the experience. The cabins were acceptable, and I appreciate the honesty of the staff when my wallet was found in one of the cabins. Boarding in Bastia went smoothly, and the staff there were more polite. Nevertheless, there is an urgent need for improvements on this ferry to justify the high prices. The information on the website should be updated to better inform future passengers and avoid disappointments.
Alex B — Google review
Set off late by about 20 minutes and arrived at Bastia port on Corsica at about 1 am instead of 11 pm, but the voyage was smooth and the sunset was awesome.
Angela Blanchard — Google review
Ferry from Nice to Bastia was nice. Onboarding was super fast. Room was clean , food was ok. It was quite fast. We reached quite fast, less than 9 hrs. Overall really good experience
nikunj prajapati — Google review
They get you from A to B, with a big boat that you can put your car on. Expect no more and I wish you the best.
We had a 1-hour departure delay that turned into 2 (we were notified the morning of departure, that was ok), then ended up being 5 as we waited on the parking lot. And that was just the delay of departure. Upon arrival, there was another hour+ of delay for whatever reason. When the doors finally opened to get to the cars, the required vouchers for reimbursement magically went missing until there were just a handful of people left waiting. Great enthusiastic announcement over the PA system (also the first one on all this)! As we by then had a sleeping toddler and were in no rush (we stopped caring), we were among the last so we actually have the voucher. Don't expect any response when you try to get reimbursed, though. Their info on the website is total B#, there's no followup whatsoever (which is against the law, but hey..), they just don't respond and believe me, we've tried, in many different ways. A bad product is one thing, but a bad customer service is another.
No second chance from us, nor any of our friends. the worst travel experience of my life, by a lot.
Ad Schoonen — Google review
Last summer I travelled from Toulon to Corsica to visit the village of my ancestors and promote my titanium bicycle. I recommend renting a cabin to be comfortable. It was a safe trip and food at the restaurants was very good. Staff was friendly and professional. Departure and arrival were very organized.
RIDE THE PLANET — Google review
Great boat, easy online check-in. Cabin was very nice. Not luxury but great to have a nap or to avoid the people. Waiting time was very short.
Li Sa — Google review
2 types of boats. It gets the job done but 1 boat is pretty old and dirty, other one is bit more modern and cleaner. Ship is run by Italian people, and they run it like it's their own monarchy, with the passenger as lowest "rank". The boat had some delay and we had to get out of the cabins so they can start "cleaning" it. But the garage-deck wasn't open yet, so the hallway got more and more stacked and hotter and hotter and the crew was kinda shouting with the typical "italian" handsignals, not the best experience.
Rogier Beugelsdijk — Google review
Good transfer from Bastia to Livorno. We had to get out of our cabins 30min early. Personal was mildly unfriendly. Otherwise wonderful journey.
(Translated by Google) Superb ride, well seated and protected. (on the other hand the first access is without landing stage or quay, because on the beach, therefore by a ladder at the front, not obvious if your knees are weak.) In April May Prefer the morning walk, leave time to eat and to stroll on Girolata, with restaurant reservations proposal with well-placed tables and time to stroll afterwards. Be careful, it climbs steeply. Return a little long, but possible siesta because smooth driving...
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Superbe balade, bien assis et protégés. (par contre le premier accès est sans embarquadaire ni quai, car sur la plage, donc par une échelle à l'avant, pas evident si votre genoux est faible.) En Avril Mai Préférez la balade du matin, laisse le temps de manger et de se balader sur Girolata, avec proposition de réservations du restaurant avec tables bien placées et le temps de se balader après. Attention ça grimpe sec. Retour un peu long, mais sieste possible car pilotage en douceur...
laurent FF — Google review
A fantastic way to see this beautiful coastline.
The captain Guillaume is very knowledgeable about the fragile ecosystems of the local area as well as the geography and history of Corsica. He is passionate about his business and his wife Marine took good care of us during the pre booking conversations.
We opted for the the Jean-Baptiste which is a sturdy craft with good speed when needed. It's ideal for a family outing as it offers shade as well as a sunbathing area. Our captain is a skilled mariner.
We chose the Scandola cruise which included a visit of this world famous reserve and more. From 3pm till sunset.
A memorable experience.
I'm happy to recommend.
Edward Jospé — Google review
(Translated by Google) Magnificent trip at sea with Guillaume our captain. We see in his explanations that he is passionate about what he does and about nature. He does not hesitate to add constraints to the reserve to protect it as much as possible. The boat is clinically clean. I can only recommend it 100% as the moment spent was way beyond our expectations.
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Magnifique balade en mer avec Guillaume notre capitaine. On voit dans ses explications qu'il est passionné de ce qu'il fait et de la nature. Il n'hésite pas à se rajouter des contraintes dans la réserve pour la protéger au maximum. Le bateau est d'une propreté clinique. Je ne peux que le recommander à 100% car le moment passé était bien au-delà de nos attentes.
Cyril Villanueva — Google review
We did sunset tour of Sanguires Islands... And I think was the most romantic sunset we had during our holiday in Corse this year.
Thank you Guillaume for such splendid ideea ... Apéro Corse and white wine. Perfect end of the day
carmen petcu — Google review
(Translated by Google) This is a great way to discover Piana and the exceptional Scandola reserve ... The boat!
But which formula adopted in family with 2 children of 4 and 7 years?
Well without hesitation the one proposed by Guillaume!
The Sailor first ... He has a real sympathy and a nameless patience. In love with his island and his region, he passionately shows off the marvels of Piana and Scandola. His descriptions are particularly rich. He does not hesitate to go against the current of many cruises by refusing itineraries or behaviors for the sole purpose of preserving this reserve.
Her ship is spacious and very comfortable. And particularly suitable for children! They were able to move around according to the discoveries and then lie down on the bench!
The visit may be a little bit precise. The swimming was a bit quick, the visit to Girolata also ... But it is perhaps because we did it precisely with our children.
The circuit is very pleasant and the landscapes are breathtaking.
I can only invite you to follow Guillaume and his ship!
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Voilà une excellente façon de découvrir Piana et la réserve exceptionnelle de Scandola... Le bateau !
Mais quelle formule adopté en famille avec 2 enfants de 4 et 7ans?
Et bien sans hésiter celle que propose Guillaume !
Le Marin d'abord... Il est d'une vrai sympathie et d'une patience sans nom. Amoureux de son île et de sa région, il fait découvrir avec passion ces merveilles que sont Piana et Scandola. Ses descriptions sont particulièrement riches. Il n'hésite pas à aller à contre courant des nombreuses croisières en se refusant des itinéraires ou comportements dans le seul but de la préservation de cette réserve.
Son navire estt spatieux, très confortable. Et particulièrement adapté aux enfants ! Ils ont pu se déplacer au gré des découvertes puis s'allonger sur la banquette !
La visite est peut être un tout p'tit peu millimétrée. La baignade fût un peu rapide, la visite à Girolata aussi... Mais c'est peut être parce-que nous l'avons justement faite avec nos enfants.
Le circuit est très agréable et les paysages sont à couper le souffle.
Je ne peux que vous inviter à suivre Guillaume et son navire!
Michael TANTOT — Google review
Leuke uitstap
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Nice trip
annelise Van Gaever — Google review
(Translated by Google) April is certainly the most pleasant month to discover this region, and discovering it with Mare Bellu is a rare privilege. The bush is in bloom and already smells so good. The sun was out. In the crevices of the rock we can see the nests of ospreys, which sometimes come out to fish! The boat maneuvers to slip into the caves revealing astonishing depths. The captain explains the volcanic geology of the site, the fragile natural balance based on the posidonia, but also the history of this territory... it's fascinating. Of course, the water is still a little cool, but the point is not to put sunscreen in the swimming pool of the Calanques de Piana, is it? The colors of the red, green and dug rocks are extraordinary. And all in Olympian calm... a true paradise. The only difficulty is convincing the captain to take you on board. Good luck!
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Avril est certainement le mois le plus agréable pour découvrir cette région, et la découvrir avec Mare Bellu est un privilège rare. Le maquis est en fleurs et sent déjà si bon. Le soleil était au rendez-vous. Dans les anfractuosités de rocher on aperçoit les nids de Balbuzard pêcheurs, qui sortent parfois pêcher! Le bateau manœuvre pour se glisser dans les grottes découvrant des fonds étonnants. Le capitaine explique la géologie volcanique du site, le fragile équilibre naturel reposant sur les posidonies, mais aussi l’histoire de ce territoire… c’est passionnant. Bien sûr, l’eau est encore un peu fraîche, mais le but n’est pas de mettre de la crème solaire dans la piscine des calanques de Piana, n’est ce pas? Les couleurs des roches rouges, vertes, creusées sont extraordinaires. Et le tout dans un calme olympien.. un vrai paradis. La seule difficulté est de convaincre le capitaine de vous emmener à bord. Bonne chance!
Laure LECOIN — Google review
(Translated by Google) Book with your eyes closed! Excellent value for money for a good 1/2 day excursion, with a top guide with really interesting explanations of the history of the island. The boat is comfortable with a storage locker for each person. Our children (aged 5 to 12) were delighted with this sea outing and the swimming breaks. The big plus: an approach focused on respect for the environment.
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Réservez les yeux fermés ! Excellent rapport qualité / prix pour une excursion d’une bonne 1/2 journée, avec un guide au top avec des explications vraiment intéressantes sur l’histoire de l’île. Le bateau est confortable avec un coffre à rangement pour chaque personne. Nos enfants (de 5 à 12 ans) étaient ravis de cette sortie en mer et des pauses baignades. Le gros + : une approche tournée vers le respect de l’environnement.
Aurélie B — Google review
(Translated by Google) Very nice excursion with a visit to the Calanques of Piana, the Scandola nature reserve, a stop for a swim in clear water and a lunch break in the village of Girolata! We have adored ! A small group, a very comfortable boat and our captain, Guillaume, was excellent both in navigation and in the various explanations, very fascinating, on the history of the different places discovered!
Thank you so much ! 🙏😊
We recommend 100%!
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Très belle excursion avec au programme la visite des calanques de piana, la réserve naturelle de scandola, arrêt baignade dans une eau limpide et pause déjeuner au village de girolata ! Nous avons adoré ! Un petit groupe, un bateau très confortable et notre capitaine, Guillaume, a été au top tant dans la navigation que dans les diverses explications, fort passionnantes, sur l'histoire des différents lieux découverts !
Merci beaucoup ! 🙏😊
Nous recommandons à 100 % !
FOP83 — Google review
(Translated by Google) Porto circuit visit, a superb walk (8:30 a.m./5:30 p.m.) with great explanations from Guillaume. Swimming stops in heavenly places accessible by sea only. Guillaume is very nice, careful, passionate... Thank you for your last little turns which brought joy to young and old, we recommend him without any hesitation....
We will come back.......
. The crazy jumpers😉
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Visite circuit porto, une superbe ballade (8h30/17h30)avec de belles explications de Guillaume. Arrêts baignades dans des lieux paradisiaques accessibles par la mer uniquement. Guillaume est très sympa, prudent, passionné... Merci pour tes derniers petits virages qui ont fait le bonheur des petits et des grands nous le conseillons sans aucune hésitation....
Nous reviendrons.......
. Les fous des sauts😉
gaetan bordeau — Google review
(Translated by Google) Very good trip on the bloodthirsty islands with very good explanations from the captain.
Swimming in the creek is pleasant.
And what about the aperitif with local products.
Thank you for the kindness of the whole team
I recommend
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Très bonne balade sur les îles sanguinaires avec de très bonnes explications du capitaine.
La baignade dans la crique est agréable.
Et que dire de l'apéro avec des produits locaux.
Merci pour la gentillesse de toute l'équipe
Je recommande
Cyril Lissandreau — Google review
(Translated by Google) Perfect experience from start to finish. Size of the boat, excellent service from Guillaume, quality of local products at the aperitif. Choice of drinks, perfect organization. And the highlight of the show on the way back: dolphins all around the boat. Very good value for money . Thank you 🙏
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Expérience parfaite de bout en bout . Taille du bateau , service de Guillaume excellent, qualité des produits locaux à l’apéro. Choix des boissons , organisation parfaite . Et le clou du spectacle au retour : des dauphins tout autour du bateau . Très bon rapport qualité prix . Merci 🙏
The Desert des Agriates is the only desert in Europe, characterized by a dry and bushy terrain. It offers an attractive coastal footpath as well as several beautiful beaches such as Loto Beach and Saleccia Beach. Visitors can also engage in hiking activities within this picturesque landscape. The commune of Saint-Florent provides a stunning backdrop to enjoy freshly caught seafood while watching the sunset on the final day of your visit to Corsica.
(Translated by Google) Desert de Agriates, Corsica, can be reached by boat, motorbike or car starting from Saint Florent, there are those who organize on the spot, this beautiful beach is not equipped, for those who want to stay all day better to bring food. This place is beautiful, white sand, transparent water, it is pleasant to swim in the sea.
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Desert de Agriates, Corsica, si arriva in barca, in moto o in macchina partendo da Saint Florent, c'è chi organizza sul posto, questa bellissima spiaggia non è attrezzata, per chi vuole stare tutto il giorno meglio portare da mangiare. Questo posto è stupendo, sabbia bianca, acqua trasparente, è piacevole fare il bagno al mare.
Timmy Fat — Google review
Amazing ghrv jxb
Aasheramzexpert — Google review
(Translated by Google) Nice course! On the other hand, for those who want to venture there on a motorcycle, it was quite complicated for us in a duo with a 2018 Vstrom 650 (+suitcases) and in a classic Royal Enfield 500 solo. Remember to have a good engine shoe!
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Beau parcours ! En revanche, pour ceux qui veulent s'y aventurer en moto, cela a été assez compliqué pour nous en duo avec une Vstrom 650 de 2018 (+valises) et en Royal Enfield classique 500 en solo. Pensez à avoir un bon sabot moteur !
Valentine Lefebvre — Google review
(Translated by Google) Magnificent this contrast between rocky desert and Corsican maquis and the surprise of a heavenly beach at the end of the path. A trip in 4x4 to go with Charles, his childhood and his good mood, to smell the perfumes of the maquis. Thank you, it was a great outing, 1000 apologies if I did not remember the name of all these flowers and berries that make up this maquis. Back by boat from the lotus, between land and sea, we enjoyed a beautiful sunny day. Must do!!!
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Magnifique ce contraste entre désert de rocs et maquis Corse et la surprise d'un plage paradisiaque au bout du sentier. Un périple en 4x4 à l'aller avec Charles, son enfance et sa bonne humeur, à humer les parfums du maquis. Merci, c'était une super sortie, 1000 excuses si je n'ai pas retenu le nom de toutes ces fleurs et baies qui composent ce maquis. Retour en bateau du lotu, entre terre et mer, nous avons profité d'une belle journée ensoleillée . A faire impérativement !!!
Magali Boillot — Google review
Super
Claude Boineau — Google review
(Translated by Google) The road that runs alongside the desert des agriates is very suggestive. We followed it from Ile Rousse to Saint Florent. You face many curves and slopes. However, the landscape is an incredible surprise for the eyes. Absolutely unmissable. There are various clearings where you can stop to admire the view and take photos. There are several improvised vans and inns where you can stop to drink and eat. A few km from Saint Florent There are various advertisements for transport with 4x4s in the direction of Saleccia. When you glimpse the sea it is truly very special
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La strada che costeggia il desert des agriates è molto suggestiva. L’abbiamo percorsa da ile rousse fino a saint florent. Si affrontano molte curve e pendenze. Tuttavia il paesaggio è un’incredibile sorpresa per gli occhi. Assolutamente imperdibile. Si trovano vari spiazzi dove potersi fermare per ammirare la vista e scattare foto. Ci sono diversi furgoncini improvvisati e locande dove potersi fermare a bere e mangiare. A pochi km da saint florent Si incontrano vari annunci di trasporto con 4x4 in direzione saleccia. Quando si intravede il mare è davvero molto particolare
Giulia Coradeschi — Google review
(Translated by Google) An excellent day booked with the company “Natura Corse” which offers you a 4x4 excursion through the Agriates desert as well as a break on the sublime Ghignu beach.
Perfect for adventure lovers because you have to hang on on the road.
Thanks to Damien for his sympathy and his very interesting explanations on the history of the region as well as the fauna and flora 😊
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Une excellente journée réservée avec la compagnie « Natura Corse » qui vous propose une excursion en 4x4 à travers le désert des Agriates ainsi qu’une pause sur la sublime plage de Ghignu.
Parfait pour les amateurs d’aventure car il faut s’accrocher sur la route.
Merci à Damien pour sa sympathie et ses explications très intéressant sur l’histoire de la région ainsi que la faune et flore 😊
Noemie Wat. — Google review
(Translated by Google) And after almost 2 hours of dirt road (11km) in the middle of the Agriate desert we arrived in a natural paradise... Saleggia beach... however there are numerous trekking routes that lead to other magnificent coves 😍
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E dopo quasi 2 ore di sterrato (11km) nel bel mezzo del deserto delle Agriate siamo giunti in un paradiso naturale... La spiaggia di Saleggia...vi sono però numerosi percorsi di trekking che portano in altre magnifiche calette 😍
debora antonicchio — Google review
(Translated by Google) Beautiful desert landscape and beautiful car ride
If you take the time there is plenty to do with several nice beaches and hikes to do
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De beau paysage désertique et de belle balade en voiture
Ci vous prenez le temps il y a de quoi faire avec plusieurs plage et randonné sympas à faire
Aurelien Dehaine — Google review
(Translated by Google) To do at least once! Wonderful landscapes ! Avoid your own car, the path is particularly deteriorated.
Arriving at Lodu beach, we come across wild cows. Before reaching Saleccia beach via the coastal path, we take advantage of the many small coves for snorkeling.
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À faire au moins une fois ! Paysages magnifiques ! Éviter la voiture perso, chemin particulièrement détérioré.
Arrivée plage du Lodu, nous croisons des vaches sauvages. Avant de rejoindre la plage de Saleccia par le sentier côtier nous profitons des nombreuses petites criques pour faire du snorkeling.
Virg Inie — Google review
(Translated by Google) Always a pleasure to ride here 😊
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Toujours un plaisir de rouler ici 😊
Plage de Saleccia, located on the northern coast of Corsica, is often hailed as one of the most picturesque beaches in Europe. With its white sand, turquoise waters, and lush vegetation, it's no wonder this idyllic spot was chosen as a filming location for The Longest Day in 1962. Accessible by boat taxi from St. Florent or a scenic drive from Casta, this half-mile stretch of undeveloped coastline offers a serene escape.
One of the best beaches I have been to. Wide beach fine sand turquoise water. Catch a boat taxi from the St. Florent pier. There are several companies on the pier that are not on Google Maps, not just Le Popeye. We made a reservation a day ahead with Spassighj’Agriate and they were great.
Dan Sinnreich — Google review
This beach is amazing, comparable with the best beaches in the Mediterranean. The only problem is how close the boats can arrive, it really feels like swimming in an arbour.
Eleonora Delfrate — Google review
Nice beach, but nothing ‘special’, loads of nice beaches in Corsica that do not require an hour off-road driving (10 kms) to get too! A nice sandy long beach, but the snorkeling was disappointing. Maybe a visit by boat would be the best option.
Nigel McKinley — Google review
Just an amazing beach!
The sand is superb, the water is azure, and the wind is calm.
However, you can't really get there easily: the "road" is 6 euro and if you don't have a tall 4x4 it's better not to go there.
On the beach there's no toilet or change room, so be ready to share some of your secrets. It's not a lot of people, though.
Vlad Kasianenko — Google review
Gorgeous beach! Definitely has an "Instagram vs Reality" feel due to the number of tourists and taxi boats. Maybe best to visit in the morning. We saw a few jellyfish during the late afternoon. Bring a parasol!
Melissa Warren-Garcia — Google review
Fantastic beach. I like the way to get there. There is no road. But with a motorcycle or a 4x4 car you can get there. The beach is very clean. The sand is fine but not more fine than on the other side like at Bastia. You can be shure that everyone on this beach has made a special effort to come here. There are sometime cows on thr beach. The cows like to play with some visitors. This plage is one of the most difficult to get there.
Reviewer cheffe — Google review
This beach is extraordinary special and located very nice. The scenery is just great. Clear water and white sand makes you feel like in the Caribbean. During the main season it's often crowded, but still worth a visit. You can go by 4 wheel drive from Casta or by boat from St. Florent. Or by your own car, and without 4 wheel drive it will take some hours to do down the earth road. Close to the beach there's the famous camping site and on the other end of the beach a very nice beach restaurant hidden in the pines. Definitely with a visit.
Daniel Breitfeld — Google review
White sands, well cleaned. Amazing place. 100% offroad access.
Blue lagoon almost feels like Tahiti
Jan John — Google review
I give you as good description I can. Because I searched in advance before visiting Saleccia and didn’t get the whole picture. First. This is a beach worth traveling to. One of the top 10 in Europe if you search for unique places. This is natural. Beside Chia in Sardinia this is magic. For me. St. Florent is the nearest city. You will find at least 3 providers of transport by boat there. It cost you 30 euro in a rib. Easy 10 min. You can choose in and out times in advance if you are early or there the day before. From 09. Saleccia gives you about a kilometer of the finest sand with no gras or other. At the south end we found Rosa or pink if you want, sand. You walk easy out in the water. Slowly it gets deeper. So nice. We saw 4 private boats when we where there on a Wednesday in September. We walked 50 minutes to Lotu beach along the coast and returned from there. Wearing just sandals. Nice walk. Lotu is smaller and ok but we found Saleccia more perfect for us. You can also reach it by car. If you have a decent 4x4 just do it. They say 45 minutes. From the road up on St Florent mountain. You find it. There are many providers of transport in that area. 30 min from the city. So you need to add that for the 45 min if you stay in St. F. I don’t know the price for 4x4 transport.
Thank you so much for an amazing Tour (3:30 h to Calanche and Scandola)! Our captain explained everything in french and afterwards for us in english aswell. The views were unbelivable - it's a must do Trip if you are in Porto.
Sandra Nemecek — Google review
A great tour, with nice, funny and knowledgeable guides. On top of that, they are really engaged into wildlife preservation (it matters to me).
Price is aligned with the other tour operators. They take reservations on the phone until 11pm, good to know :)
Definitely recommend !
Guillaume Lancrenon — Google review
Amazing experience!
The boat is just the right size for the visit and the Guide is great and truly knowlegeble about the area. The price for the full tour is definitely worth it.
You should not leave Piana without doing this.
Mario Di Tella — Google review
i was the only english speaker on the tour and the guide did such a wonderful job of taking the time to explain everything to me separately. since i love geology, I’m so glad he did. it was so interesting!! did the big tour. just wow. plus the mini speedboat thing at the end was really fun. Merci!!
Cherie H — Google review
We had a very exciting boat trip with Adrenaline Corse. The captain has a lot to say about what you see along the way. Also the boat (which is fast but not too large) can get everywhere, even inside caves! Adrenaline Corse is definitely the company I would recommend!
Remon Vos — Google review
Lovely experience..... and the lunch was excellent. Thanks to the crew for a wonderful day despite of the windy and wavy conditions 😉
Tabari HINDS — Google review
Fantastic! The full tour is well worth the money and a must when visiting Porto! You get a full shot of both adrenaline and beauty and if you choose the tour ending at sunset, you can even have a romantic moment with you partner.
Matis Joab — Google review
We did a Trip with corse adrenaline and it was amazing! Beautiful sea, nice Landscape and our Guide Arno was fantastic!!! I highly recommend to do
Timo Cawelius — Google review
Great tour! Super nice tour guide and the boat is fun! We did the big tour 3.5h for 65€ per person. Great value for money!
Did the 90 minutes tour of the Calanches and was very satisfied! The booking process was easy by phone and was able to pay via credit card. The cruise was pleasant and I learned a lot. Antoine was a very convivial guide and captain. I would recommend Alpana sea excursions.
Samuel Morel — Google review
Arnaud was a great skipper, the swim in the calanques de piana are just superb! Better to go at sunset to skip the crowd. Love the whole gulf views. Long tour though, can be done in 2 and a half hours instead of 3 and a half.
Antoine Rizkallah — Google review
Excellent Grand Tour du Golfe trip, a must-do around the area. Comfortable modern boat and great staff. What distinguishes Alpana Sea Excursions from many operators was the personalised transparent service provided from start-to-end. We were informed prior to booking that it was mainly French-speaking tour and to our surprise, our captain made every effort to translate the main points to us - the only passengers on the trip that were English speakers. It made the trip extra enjoyable on top of the amazing views of Calaques de Piana and Scandola Reserve. Highly recommended.
anon acc — Google review
There are several companies running the same kind of tour. I highly recommend going for those mid size boats (12 people max) as it allows to go deeper among the rocks while benefiting from the captain comments (something you don’t get renting on your own - also, you would be highly time constrained while these fast boat can easily navigate from one point to another). Alpana was a good choice indeed.
JB Theard — Google review
I opted for a short circuit visiting the calanques and it was a great experience: the place is gorgeous!
Cécile was very nice and helpful with reservations and instructions on where to park the car. The boat is super cosy and powerful, but due to small size Thibault, the capitan, glides it inside the caves. On top of this, they accept only 12 people on the boat equipped with 18 seats, which makes it more comfortable and one can change place on the way back to a more protected one.
Many thanks to Cécile et Thibault for this magical experience!
Kostiantyn KLEKOTA — Google review
The excursion is provided in a special purpose boat that is very comfortable and well suited for this purpose. The views are spectacular including going inside the huge caves and observing the natural erosions and configurations of the lava and rock formations. Our captain today, Nicholas, was extremely informative and interesting. He spoke good English and although all others on board were French, he patiently informed everyone in a language they understood. A refreshing swim topped off the trip for me and my wife.
Chip Huber — Google review
Offering tours that respect the environment, with friendly, knowledgeable staff and probably one of the best boats to visit Scandola. It is safe, clean, has toilet (helpful for a trip of 3h 😊)
Sévim Guvenc — Google review
Great experience. We would have appreciated a few more minutes to swim, especially as we arrived to port after 2:15 and therefore there was a bit time left. A second spot to swim would be great. All in all a recommendable experience. Thanks for the ride over the waves at the end :)
Oliver Feiler — Google review
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Rue pietonne de Porto- Acces a la tour genoise, 20150 Ota, France
Really great boat renting company. Everyone was super helpful and nice. Super captain and very nice boat. They have a very solid boat that can go out even with a mixed weather (with some wind), for 12 persons while you could fit at least 20 sited people. So you have a lot of space but the ship is small enough to go in all the different caves. You will be ensured to live a great experience, even with a "not too good" weather while most of the other companies will have their ships stuck in the harbour.
Mael — Google review
We did the 3,5 hour tour. Great experience, definitely recommend this option over others!
Skilled captain that manoeuvres the boat close to the spectacular landscape. Only 12 people on board, so relaxed atmosphere and a chance to take good pictures. We did the tour in a different order than other companies, which meant we had all the spots mostly to ourselves. Great in dept explanation on the geology and wildlife of the area. We spotted some sea eagles thanks to his knowledge of the area.
Tom VW — Google review
Nice boat trip. Unfortunately was a little bit difficult to get a place and the time was depending on the poeple.
But the lady was nice and the trip.was beautiful.
It was also a bit expensive but in accordance to the prices of the village
Juan Fernandez — Google review
Wonderful tour! Shadow on the boat, you can move around... Great experience.
Xavier Willame — Google review
Our captain was really nice and helpful, there was a familiar atmosphere at the boat, it was a very nice experience. I recommend!
Kata Hajdu — Google review
No explanation,, neither in English nor in Italian for 4 hours of boat tour, that was internally in French.
No value for money
Alice Frediani — Google review
Highly recommended.
Alex Pelevin — Google review
(Translated by Google) Brilliant visit to a superb site! The passe-partout is a boat with a capacity of around a dozen people, so it’s a relatively intimate visit. The captain (Joseph) was really very kind and professional. We were able to do this visit with our 11 month old baby and everything went wonderfully! For the next time with a slightly older baby we will use this company which we have all our trust in!
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Visite géniale d’un superbe site ! Le passe-partout est un bateau avec une capacité d’environ une douzaine de personne donc visite relativement intimiste. Le capitaine (Joseph) était vraiment très gentil et professionnel. Nous avons pu faire cette visite avec notre bébé de 11 mois et tout s’est admirablement bien passé ! Pour une prochaine fois avec bébé un peu plus grande nous reprendrons cette compagnie qui a toute notre confiance !
Geraldine Derck — Google review
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Anthony Boutique, Place de la Marine, 20150 Ota, France
The Calanques de Piana is a stunning natural wonder where magnificent red-rock cliffs meet the sparkling Mediterranean Sea. This awe-inspiring destination features a breathtaking road that is considered one of the most panoramic in the world, offering visitors an unforgettable experience. The area boasts gorgeous rock formations and lovely landscapes, making it a must-visit location for anyone traveling to Corsica. While it can be busy and difficult to navigate due to narrow roads, there are excellent restaurants with perfect views that are worth exploring.
Awesome eroded red rock formations, many looking ready to break loose! Beautiful views with sheer drops to the sea. Grab any and all small parking spots then walk usually less than 100m to get best views. Drive careful on the many blind corners!
Neil Bott — Google review
Really pretty rock formations! It's quite busy and hard to park/drive/walk on the narrow road. I enjoyed the more remote hikes in Corsica more.
Nena V — Google review
A breathtaking road we did by motorbike…
Simply one the most amazing panoramic road we ever made …it’s worthy to come here and enjoy the Calanchi.
Sunset is magic and you can enjoy one of the panoramic restaurants on the way.
Super !
giovanni intilla — Google review
The pictures don’t make justice.. it’s a must if you visit Corsica but you need a car to drive there - I don’t think there is public transportation but there are tours.
Maria Ach — Google review
Lovely landscapes, very nice resturants with perfect view. Must list in your itinerary if you are visiting corsica
Puneet DWIVEDI — Google review
Absolutely gorgeous road. Being Corsica you must come here.
Ashod Martirossian — Google review
One of the best roads in Corsica! Breathtaking views. Not very difficult to drive through, many places to pass another car or stop for a moment
Artur Nowak — Google review
Beautiful ride! Just do it on a blue sky and you will be able to take the most spectacular pictures. Some of of the roads are a bit narrow and the locals tend to drive a little faster than tourists which can be intimidating but otherwise it’s pretty safe.
Corner Toe — Google review
Most beautiful spot we found during our Roadtrip in Corsica
kevin reygaerts — Google review
Beautiful, a boat tour can be nice of the region if you don’t get sea sick otherwise just driving through is amazing!
Charlie Gan — Google review
An island region of France, Corsica lies in the heart of the western Mediterranean Sea. This mountainous and rugged island is ringed by lovely white-sand beaches and coastal cliffs. Our image was taken on the west coast, overlooking the Gulf of Porto and within the Scandola Nature Reserve, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The dense, low evergreen vegetation growing here is known as maquis shrubland, and it grabs a foothold wherever it can among the jagged cliffs.
The Calanques de Piana are made up of a colorful type of volcanic rock called red porphyry. Over the years it has naturally eroded into the geologic sculptures and craggy cliffs we see today. The best time to view these rocks is in the late afternoon when the sun plays off the pink, orange, and deep-red hues.
Napoleon Bonaparte was born on 15 August 1769 in Corsica (Ajaccio 50 km south of this place).
Gopi Nathan — Google review
Very nice natural reserve. Only accesible by boat, but is totally worth it. Excellent for snorkeling and admire the beautiful colors of the water.
Plage de Lozari, a popular destination for water sports enthusiasts, is a beautiful half-moon shaped beach located near LIle Rousse. It offers a stunning view of the mountains as its backdrop and provides free parking with some shaded areas. While there are only a few water sports available and no other facilities, visitors can bring their own picnic and drinks to enjoy. The crystal-clear water is perfect for swimming but caution is advised due to the quick shelving.
Super 👌
Jo?lle Dubois — Google review
Beautiful stretch of sand with mountainous backdrop. Free parking with some shade, a few water sports but no other facilities so pack a picnic with plenty of drinks.
The water is crystal clear but shelves quickly so take care with children or non swimmers, however there are life guards.
Worth staying later to catch the sunset after most of the crowds have gone home.
Sue — Google review
Heerlijk (fijn kiezel) strand op 10 minuten van île Rousse. Gratis parkeren en in 5 minuten sta je op het strand. Sla rechtsaf en loop voorbij de bootverhuur en zelfs in juli is het er rustiger dan op het strand in NL. Water super helder. Zorg wel voor factor 50 zonnebrand!
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Lovely (fine pebble) beach 10 minutes from Ile Rousse. Free parking and you can be on the beach in 5 minutes. Turn right and walk past the boat rental and even in July it is quieter than the beach in the Netherlands. Water super clear. Make sure you wear factor 50 sunscreen!
Susan Aretz — Google review
(Translated by Google) Splendid immense beach of coarse sand with magnificent transparent waters AND no Posidonia. Very easy access with free parking right next to the beach. Attention it goes down directly in depth from where the surveillance of the beach. Family beach with a restaurant next door (about 100m) corn that does not spoil the view. Beach facing West AND North West. Small forest where you can eat in the shade behind.
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Splendid immense plage de sable grossier avec eaux transparentes magnifiques ET aucunes posidonies. Accès très facil avec Parking gratuit juste à côté de la plage. Attention ça descend direct en profondeur d'où la surveillance de la plage. Plage familiale avec un restaurant à côté (environ 100m) maïs qui ne viens pas gâche la vue. Plage exposé ouest ET Nord ouest. Petite foret où on peut manger à l ombre derrière.
ludo CHA — Google review
Very nice camping in the middle of nature, with clean wet areas, friendly personnel, an amazing swimming pool and the beach not to for away (2k approximately). Bread service and some basic stuff available, but no restaurant.
Janna Brand — Google review
Very nice , clean and secluded beach. Less crowded in May. Swimming with kids would not be suitable always as it is deep suddenly
nikunj prajapati — Google review
Ruim en breed strand, met restaurants waarvan er een geen cb accepteert
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Spacious and wide beach, with restaurants, one of which does not accept CB
Harry Horning — Google review
Best beach on the island! No shallow water, so not suitable for little kids.
Ally X — Google review
Very clean, we also saw some fishes with our snorkelling mask.
Moulin Mattei, located on the D80 just 20 minutes from Macinaggio in Cap Corse, offers a quick hike with stunning panoramic views of the west side of Cap Corse and the northeast coast. The historical windmill is easily accessible and provides breathtaking vistas in almost every direction. Visitors can also enjoy information about the area from Office de tourisme inside the Moulin. Additionally, it's a great spot to grab some delicious crepes while taking in the beautiful scenery.
Very nice view in almost every direction. Building is historical and fitted nicely into the landscape.
Rob — Google review
Beautiful place to visit and see and have a quick rest there.
Sevie Sladkarova — Google review
The mill itself isn’t very interesting as it’s closed and misses its wings; but it’s a great place to hear/read about the local liquor produced nearby (cape corse apéritive). You also get stunning view of the top northern point of Corsica and the cute little marina of Centuri nearby
JB Theard — Google review
A 10-minute walk, a wanderfull view of the Port de Centuri
Mateja Garafolj — Google review
Beautiful views to the sea and inlands of Corsica from the windmill
Lenka Hrubá — Google review
A must see! Quite easy to access, the panoramic view on top of the hill is spectacular! There is even someone from Office de tourisme providing information inside the Moulin.
Siming — Google review
What an amazing place, with a breathtaking view! Absolutely stunning. We were lucky enough that somebody was selling crepes there, so delicious!
Lena M Fröhlingsdorf — Google review
Quick hike (10min max) up to the moulin with great views on the west side of Cap Corse along with a view down the north east coast.
Can walk a bit further out to get to the edge of the cap.
Such a lovely, peaceful place with an abundance of different plants. The animals are a really nice added extra. 11€ per adult.
Coralie Pattenden — Google review
Such a beautiful place. We loved everything about it, the people were very friendly, spoke English. The restaurant is only serving till 2pm, do be advised. They have cool drink and ice cream to cool down. The park isn’t too big, so it’s perfect for smaller children and in hot weather. There’s a huge playground, loads of space for kids to run around. Pretty seating areas in shaded spots. It’s very well maintained. I loved the gift store, it’s very cute. For the biggest impact, visit in spring or early summer.
Mona Baechler — Google review
Set in the hills near to the Île Rousse in the north of Corsica, this parkland is well worth a visit.
The gardens are well maintained snd there are information panels too. As we visited in October there were not too many flowers to see, but the general planting and borders would look lovely in Spring and summer.
If you have time, have lunch at the café - the food is all from local producers and very tasty. We had an amazing croque Monsieur and a mixed dishes of local Corsican meats and cheese - lovely!
The cats are very friendly too!
Annette Khan — Google review
Beautiful. A bit repetitive in the plant life but we'll sculpted and designed. The wire sculptures are a delight. An excellent playground for the children. Overall very nice but they need to add a lot more plant diversity and more water areas to attract insect, bird, and animal life.
Walter Penny — Google review
Beautiful place, worth the detour and impeccably maintained. A story of how people want and can block the destruction of nature and make an amazing park which has all kinds of "macchia mediterranea" from all over the Mediterranean sea. Very informative (and long) walk in the park, nice little souvenir store and very nice staff. An experience for all ages to enjoy.
Stefan Curcic — Google review
This park is a place to visit if you are in the Balagne area, especially in a day in with the weather is not too hot.
I loved this place because of the variety and the quantity of threes and plants, well notified by their names. You can visit the parc through many paths, shorter or longer. The normal one, with many stops and a relaxed walk, will take you 2 hours. Our 2 yo baby was able to do that by walking all the time.
In addition, within the park you will find many statues made of iron representing animals and fairies.
Within the park it's present also a very nice restaurant, with affordable prizes, that by rule use only local product for its dishes. We tried it and we really enjoyed the meal, with specific dishes for kids.
Andrea Vassallo — Google review
Really colourful with different perfumes drifting across. Very relaxing atmosphere. Great al fresco tasty lunches too.
Linda Syder — Google review
Lovely to find this parc. We visited in September, knowing the long hot summer would offer us only the hardiest flowers and greenery. A meandering pathway with many information boards and opportunities for shady repose is sympathetic to any explorer with a mind to learn. At the pinnacle of the parc you can find a kind of amphi theatre made from local rocks where you can admire from afar the deepest blue sea confettied with white waters whipped by the Corsican winds. If your tour leaves you hungry there is al fresco eating which provides colourful plates of loacal veg' and Corsican cheeses. Don't miss out on the Cafe gourmand dessert. A September visit left me inspired to return in all seasons.
The Citadella di Calvi, a historical landmark in Corsica, offers visitors a chance to experience authentic old streets and buildings. The citadel's location provides stunning views of the surrounding ancient city, bay, and mountains in the background. Additionally, it is conveniently situated within walking distance of numerous shops and restaurants. It is worth taking a stroll up to the citadel at least once during your stay to enjoy some cozy eateries with an exceptional view of Calvi Bay.
Impressive place, nice surrounding ancient city, the bay with Mountains in the Background. I will definitely return to this place on the Island Corsica.
HaPe Fuchs — Google review
Spectacular views of the town below and lots of little, interesting streets to lose yourself in. There are various signs with information and an audio tour I believe people can do (although we didn't). A lovely little church can be found near the top and a delicious ice cream parlour.
Coralie Pattenden — Google review
Its worth walking up the citadel once at least. Authentic old streets/buildings with some cozy restaurants, and some spots with a nice view on the Calvi bay area
L?szl? H?bor — Google review
This is an amazing place. The view's from the top are so beautiful! There is a very old church on top of the Citadel. Beautiful architecture. Friendly city!
Clare Weber — Google review
Awesome! Nice place to be not too big as Ajaccio or Bastia...really cosy...
Mirja Weber — Google review
The top of the citadel was a great place to climb on during a cloudy day. I would say that the citadel would be cooler maybe with a couple more restaurants and bar, as there is not that much to do once you climb on top apart from an ice cream place and a couple of shops. Nonetheless, Calvi is great and the citadel as well.
Emanuele — Google review
Definitely worth the climb up the steps to wander around the narrow cobbled streets of the Citadel & enjoy the panoramic views of the city.
A few little hidden away bars, restaurants and shops and some breezy areas to cool you in the summer sun.
Sue — Google review
This town (or is it a city?) in Corsica stood out for us. The citadel is really worth a visit, with some incredible views on the surrounding golf and mountains.
Bruno Mamer — Google review
The old town has a few restaurants and ice cream parlor. There are a few viewpoints that allow to see the harbor and the ocean.
Goodyear — Google review
This citadel is full of history, offering the chance of the doing a self-paced tour of the various buildings within the citadel. There’s lots of bars, restaurants and cafés around. Would recommend visiting it in the morning as the afternoon can get quite hot within its walls.
Tudor Maiereanu — Google review
Amazing place, historical village, beautiful church along Mediteranean Sea
Cherrie Mae Caspe — Google review
Loved this little holiday hideaway on Corsica. Neen to be fit to reach the top of the citadel. Views from the top are amazing
La Villa Calvi is a luxury boutique hotel located in the city of Calvi, which is only a 5-minute drive from the beautiful private beach. The hotel has 5 different swimming pools, tennis courts, fitness centre and a variety of beauty treatments available for guests to enjoy. Each spacious room features elegant decor with a seating area, TV with satellite channels, iPod docking station and minibar.
Beautiful hotel, high on the hill with expansive views of the citadella, the harbor and the bay. Service was exquisite!
Karen Beaman (Personal) — Google review
We spent a week at La villa Calvi and it was a pure happiness. The staff is super nice and make sure you are getting everything you need. The breakfast is amazing !
We loved every single things of this hotel and will come back !
Marion Mastromauro — Google review
My wife and I spent 4 nights at La Villa Calvi for our honeymoon. The room was very spacious with a stunning sea/mountain view balcony.
The staff, from cleaners to managers, were all excellent and were all polite and friendly. Breakfast was superb, and the food at both restaurants (the beach and the main hotel) we found delicious. True luxury.
Chris Rigge — Google review
GOED HOTEL MET EEN MOOI UITZICHT, KAMER ZIJN GEWOON GOED NIKS SPECIAALS DOUCHEN MOET IN BAD DAT IS WEL JAMMER.
EEN GROOT MINPUNT IS DAT DE KEUKEN GEEN LACTOSE VRIJE ALTERNATIEVEN AANBIEDT. EEN GOEDE CHEF/HOTEL MOET DAAR DIRECT OP KUNNEN INSPELEN WAARDOOR MIJN DINER RESULTEERDE IN EEN FIASCO, DROOG GEBAKKEN VLEES MET GEKOOKTE GROENTE TOTAAL GEEN SMAAK DUS DAT GING RETOUR NAAR DE KEUKEN, GELUKKIG WAS HET PATAT WEL LEKKER. VOOR HET ONBIJT GELDT HET ZELFDE GEEN LACTOSE VRIJE ALTERNATIEF OOK NIET OP VERZOEK (EEN DAG VAN TE VOREN GEVRAAGD VOOR EEN CROISSANT OF IETS DERGELIJKS) GEEN LACTOSE VRIJE BOTER TERWIJL JE OVERAL DIVERSE MERKEN PLANTAARDIGE BOTER KUNT KOPEN. DAT MAAKT HET VERBLIJF EEN STUK MINDER AANGENAAM.
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GOOD HOTEL WITH A NICE VIEW, ROOMS ARE JUST GOOD, NOTHING SPECIAL, YOU HAVE TO SHOWER IN THE BATH, WHICH IS A Pity.
A BIG DISADVANTAGE IS THAT THE KITCHEN DOES NOT OFFER LACTOSE-FREE ALTERNATIVES. A GOOD CHEF/HOTEL SHOULD BE ABLE TO RESPOND IMMEDIATELY TO THIS, SO MY DINNER RESULTED IN A FIASCO, DRY FRIED MEAT WITH COOKED VEGETABLES NO FLAVOR AT ALL SO IT WENT BACK TO THE KITCHEN, LUCKNOW THE Fries WERE TASTY. THE SAME APPLIES FOR BREAKFAST NO LACTOSE FREE ALTERNATIVE EVEN ON REQUEST (ASK ONE DAY IN ADVANCE FOR A CROISSANT OR SOMETHING LIKE) NO LACTOSE FREE BUTTER WHILE YOU CAN BUY VARIOUS BRANDS OF VEGETABLE BUTTER EVERYWHERE. THAT MAKES THE STAY A LOT LESS PLEASANT.
A Sens — Google review
We visited Calvi, some of us coming from Asia, some from Paris, and were looking forward to a dinner at La Villa. Not only was it very difficult to book a table, in spite of the restaurant being half empty when we eventually visited last May, but the experience was very disappointing. No welcome at the hotel entrance, very slow service -a nice lady seemed to be alone dealing with several tables- nothing of what’s expected from a 5 star hotel restaurant at this price. The sommelier was most unpleasant: arrogant, rude, not interested to explain local wines, only focused on filling and re-filling our glasses to the max -spilling wine on the table right from the beginning- even before any bread or other food had been brought to the table. I wonder if the experience can even get worse during high season when the hotel is busier. It’s a shame to offer such a poor experience at this price in a beautiful location.
Christian Piat — Google review
La Villa is a contradiction , it is a five star hotel but many facets of its service are distinctly lacking .
Firstly the positives
- excellent location
- clean and airy and modern
- good spacious bright clean rooms , the house keeping staff are excellent, friendly, enthusiastic and professional
- food is good , albeit I have had much better elsewhere.
- the young lady running the restaurant was excellent - very professional and friendly.
- the drivers were excellent- particularly Euan
The disappointments
- despite being a resident we were unable to book a table despite being flexible on time
- the wine waiter needs retraining !!
He pushed for our wine order even though we hadn’t ordered / decided on our food ! He made no attempt to be helpful , he overfilled the glasses , he even wanted to poor a second different wine into the same glasses we were frankly appalled and he argued the point.
He was rude and arrogant .
- the room service menu for children lacked imagination . It was also
Problematic that hot food was not available until after 7.30pm ( the food actually arrived at 8.50 pm).
- a meal served to one of our friends had paper in it !! The waitress apologised , but for a 5 star rating I would have expected the owner / manager / chef to come out and apologise- indeed the chef did come out and came over to us but then proceeded to talk to two people on the next table for 15 minutes with his back to us - a opportunity lost!
- my wife and my daughter were at the beach but the hotel refused to come and collect them ( having done so 2 days earlier ) - the person was unhelpful , didn’t offer to organise a taxi or make any suggestions
This hotel did not live up to its 5 star rating , please improve the consistency of your service level - attention to detail and training are core requirements.
Richard Last — Google review
This is a lovely peaceful hotel, with a magnificent view of Calvi. Very friendly and helpful staff with large well appointed rooms. The grounds and pool are well presented and it is in walking distance of the centre of Calvi, although it is uphill on the way back. Although they could lose the rubber ducks in the pool in front of the restaurant! (Some smart designers idea of being funny)
Nigel McKinley — Google review
Had a disappointing trip here a while back. Food and drink were lovely but quite stuffy for the children to really relax and enjoy themselves. One member of staff (a driver/delivery guy) was so unpleasant to us, it really ruined our holiday. I complained to R&C who gave me a pretty pathetic response. Won't go again.
Harry Thompson — Google review
Nice hotel, room and view. However seriously let down by a few points: 1) food choice extremely limited 2) transfer from airport not organised properly; 3) air con in gym very weak; 4) shuttle car not at level expected; 5) staff -some lovely and some very unhelpful; 6) beach utterly dreadful. Overall much to like but could be so much better with attention to a few areas. Also not in the slightest kid friendly with very small pool and surrounding area.
Vicki Stern — Google review
Lovely place to stay. Classical and tranquil. The service is perfect as you would expect, and partly the reason why you'd stay for the care and attention to detail. I have added some photos of the views of Calvi bay and hillside the room. The hotel also have an electric car for shuttle services into town. So thumbs up for the environmental care. More hotels should follow this lead. People are taking notice of hotel policy and the care they make with impact on their local environment. Well done, Relais & Châteaux.
Jack Fadell — Google review
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Chemin Notre Dame de la Serra, 20260 Calvi, France
(Translated by Google) Management company of the Côte d'Azur cycle path along the Ligurian coast, former railway site and neighboring areas with ad hoc services. In the photos, night vision of the stretch of cycle path in Sanremo Lido Imperatrice.
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Società gestionale della pista ciclabile della costa azzurra lungo la costiera del mar Ligure ex sede ferroviaria e aree limitrofe con servizi ad hoc. Nelle foto visione notturna del tratto di pista ciclabile a Sanremo lido Imperatrice.
SAVINO FABIANO — Google review
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Piazza della Stazione, 1, 18010 S.Stefano al Mare IM, Italy
Bussana Vecchia, a captivating old town near Sanremo in Liguria, Italy, has a unique history. Following an earthquake in 1887, the town was deserted and remained so until the 1960s when it was rediscovered by an international community of artists who renovated and repopulated it. Today, Bussana Vecchia is known for its artistic vibe and is considered a hamlet of Sanremo.
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Jean Cocteau Museum - Severin Wunderman Collection
The Jean Cocteau Museum - Severin Wunderman Collection is a contemporary art museum constructed in 2011, which showcases the diverse works of Jean Cocteau across various media formats. The collection comprises approximately 1500 pieces donated by art collector Severin Wunderman to Menton, under the condition to build a designated Cocteau museum. The unique low-rise structure displays an assortment of drawings, ceramics, paintings and cinematographic work with annual rotation of exhibits.
Amazing art in a wonderful city. Entry is free the first Sunday of every month.
S Stewart — Google review
The website says there is an exhibition.
I found a closed place.
If the exhibition was moved,
They could leave a message .
Orly Art — Google review
Very interesting exhibition of Dufy upstairs and Cocteau downstairs. Definitely worth going to see.
Irene Soffer — Google review
One of my favorite cities
Beautiful museums
M. — Google review
Museum is closed. It is highly unprofessional they don't bother updating their status.
Emile Sander — Google review
The museum was flooded and closed so the exhibition was moved to the Bastion. The architectural space is interesting and at the open square we had a sunny brunch.
left dock — Google review
Stunning piece of architecture. great exhibions and good coffee. A place to cool down after a long and sunny walk on the promenade.
Flip Van Waeyenberghe — Google review
Beautifully situated on the water in the heart of beloved Menton, this space is whimsical and steeped in a history that is tangible. The art is sublime and the museum is well worth a visit.
Pigna is a municipality located in the Liguria region of Italy, situated on the border with France. This comune has an area of 53.7 square kilometres and a population of around 933 inhabitants as of December 2004. It stands approximately 110 km southwest from Genoa and about 30 km to the west of Imperia.
Modest hillside campground with ocean views offering tent & caravan sites, plus cabin rentals.
Just lovely, so romantical & quiet place uphill 100+m over the beautiful Menton. 💖
The sea - awesome, even at the city beach (what I usually avoid) People - too! 💖
The price could be a little bit lower...
Wished to stay forever!
Miran Milunovic — Google review
Very overpriced. The facilities were very dirty. The showers were horrible. No soap or toilet tissue. No garbage disposal site evident. Not much info given at check-in other than taking our money. Only French or Italian spoken. Person at reception (and the signs) say the gate is locked at 2200... we got back at 2110 and the gate was already closed and locked with nobody around. Only used this place as there weren't any other reasonable alternatives.
John Duffy — Google review
This is a nice campsite with great views, very clean amenities and friendly staff. However there are some issues! First is that there are only a small number of showers and toilets for a site of this size. Secondly these facilities and the site generally is looking very tired and needs a significant overhaul. Finally the price is way too high for the quality of the amenities here. We have stayed in places half this price that are better serviced. The route in is challenging which ever way you choose - best avoided if you have a large van. Steps up and down to town do make you very fit! Access to the train station is great for visiting other towns and Menton is lovely.
Mark Trewin — Google review
An ideally set campsite just outside of Menton. 15 min walk to town down the steps, a lot longer coming back up. One toilet per gender and 2 showers each. Water ranged from tepid to boiling hot depending on how many were in use. No toilet roll, no soap and no hand drying facility. Not sure if they had a washing machine as we couldn’t find it. The woman at reception was very nice and spoke good English. Wi-Fi was ok but didn’t reach our pitch. €44 per night for 2 people with a tent and car with electricity. Our car did not fit on the pitch. The pitch was rocky and on a slope. The tent pitches are located beside a busy junction with car noise late into the night and even a bin lorry arriving around 10pm. The tent sites also have no view of the sea which is probably what the steep price is for. Not a bad campsite to be fair but just wasn’t worth double the price of other sites.
Jonathan Connor — Google review
Narrow roads and very steep hills, tough on your RV clutch and not for the fainted heart, off-season 49 euros with EHU, the whole area just doesn't work for motorhomes only vans.
Music Pictures and the Road — Google review
Beautiful Camping in the hills of Menton!! We walked up there which was in the heat pretty exhausting - but we’ve been welcomed with some water by the receptionist. He made us a very nice price for one night and we had a great spot with a view over the city till the horizon!! Sundown from up there was Beautiful!!! Showers and Restrooms are clean! Would definitely come again!
Sarah Fr?wis — Google review
I've stayed here a few times on tours through France. It is suitable for tents, and has some great views depending on where you pitch. The toilet/shower facilities are poor though, and it is crazy expensive at around €30 a night just a bike and tent and one/two people.
Carl Michael — Google review
Difficult to access the site, even using the recommended route. Views are spectacular but very difficult to access the town, and coming back up 300+ steps is not for the faint hearted. 2 sets of sanitaires we were closest to the more updated block, but it was something of a trek, especially if you need to go to the loo during the night. Decent restaurant next door to the site for meat eaters, but no fish or vegetarian options.
Not the worst site, but I wouldn’t be rushing back especially at these prices.
Katie Crebbin — Google review
We absolutely loved this campsite!
The drive up through town was a little hair raising, so try and come around the back way if you have a bigger camper. If you come through Menton there is a few hair pin turns on a steep slope.
On arrival and for the whole stay the staff were very helpful and friendly! We were given a full intro to the camp, what was where, how to order breakfast and get into town. The showers and toilet were clean and comfortable. The views are amazing and it’s pure tranquility up there!
It’s around 10 mins walk from Menton back up to the campsite up steep steps so keep this in mind.
Our favorite campsite along the Rivera!
P.s the pizzeria next to the campsite is absolutely amazing for views and pizza! A real hidden gem! Staff lovely here too!
Rosie Thackray — Google review
Friendly staff. Nice camping spots woth some shade, but there are gravel and hard pressed soil instead of grass = more ants around and inside the tent. VERY expensive compared to other campings here, 47 Euro for one night 2 adults, 2 kids and a tent, without electricity. The gates closes at 10 pm, so after that you can't access your camping spot with car. Only 2 toilettes for the whole camping, but they are clean. No paper on the toilettes "due to covid restrictions", still. The dish wash sink gives only burning hot water (2 seconds, then you have to press the button again) and you can't lower the temperature. Unfortunately no other campings around.
Anna Samuelsson — Google review
The location of the site is brilliant, right on the side of a sunny hill in an olive grove just 15 minutes walk down into the bustling town of Menton. Our pitch overlooked the distant bay and we could see the tops of the wonderful buildings below. All the staff we met were very friendly and helpful. The problem with the site is that it its very expensive (around 50 Euro for two people, a dog and a campervan without electricity) and the toilets / showers / washing up facilities are quite poor. The water was always much too cold and there was only one toilet in each of the two bathrooms (the female one had a broken seat too). The whole shower block was very dated, not very clean, and badly built and in need of rebuilding.
In our 4 week camping trip we stayed in 10 different campsites all over Europe. This one was easily the most expensive, and it definitely also had the worst facilities. The problem is that there is nowhere else to stay in the area, and it does have a great location, so you will just have to put up with it I suppose. Even we stayed a couple of extra days - C'est la vie! Hopefully they will demolish the showers and rebuild them, adding a few more toilets, over the winter when the site is closed...
Trevor Wilson — Google review
Stayed here two nights after finishing hiking the GR52. Thought the price (€27/night for two people in one tent) was reasonable given it’s in Menton. The facilities were fine, they got a bit messy by the evening but were cleaned overnight. It’s a 15 min walk to the beach and the staff were friendly enough. This is a basic campsite but provided everything we needed. It’s about 300 steps from town into the campsite so not suitable for those without a car who are unfit! Only real criticism is they told me when I tried to book on the morning of the day I finished my hike that I couldn’t book a place and it was first come first served which can’t possibly be the policy, so not sure what happened there…This is a great base for exploring the beautiful local area at an affordable price. Bring your own toilet paper, it’s not provided!
charlotte mclean — Google review
excellent site to explore Menton and Monaco…. this has its price but still moderate. facilities were clean and staff was a bit disorganized but friendly.
Tom Hilkemeier — Google review
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plateau saint-michel, Rte des Ciappes de Castellar, 06500 Menton, France
Just wonderful. The guide was exceptionally well informed and passionate. The two hours flew by. Felt very privileged to be on the tour. Make sure you book it in advance.
Queenkath Google — Google review
Very good restaurant. All dishes looks very tasty. With a lot of sea food choices. The location is Amazing. Either you sit on the top terrace or by the beach the views are incredible. I would say it's a bit overpriced for the quantity of food there is on the dish, but it's Worth trying it
Anna LLorens — Google review
Fabulous experience and excellent guide.
Véronique BAWOL — Google review
Great panoramic view. Not far from Museum. Enjoy the visit
Borelave V — Google review
Great experience, great guide, great time!! I would do it again!
Mem Ifer — Google review
Lovely seaside town and just around the corner from Monaco
Shane Standing — Google review
No information, no indicativion, door closed after a long walking under the sun
Matteo Grassi — Google review
Super !!!
STEPAN — Google review
Amazing place
Maureen Kagenaar — Google review
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Av. le Corbusier, 06190 Roquebrune-Cap-Martin, France