From a boat trip to the Lavezzi islands to a Figari wine tasting, a week is not enough. Here is what we genuinely recommend.
On the water
With or without a licence, from Pinarello or Porto-Vecchio. Head for the Cerbicale islands, the coastal coves or, for early risers, the Lavezzi. Allow a full day.
The Cerbicale reserve and the drop-offs off Pointe de la Chiappa are among the finest spots in the Mediterranean. First dives from the age of 8 with the Porto-Vecchio clubs.
Pinarello Bay at daybreak, when the water is glassy: the crossing to the island and its Genoese tower is a classic. Hired by the hour on the beach.
A shuttle boat from Porto-Vecchio or Bonifacio: the limestone cliffs, the caves, then a swim stop in the Lavezzi archipelago. The island's most memorable outing.
In the mountains
Purcaraccia, la Vacca, le Pulischellu: granite slides, jumps and abseils, led by qualified guides. From a family introduction to a sporting route.
From the Trou de la Bombe (2 h) to stages of the GR20, by way of the Piscia di Gallo waterfall in the Ospedale forest. See the Bavella page for detail.
BavellaThe Cavu pools, 30 minutes from the villa, are the ideal cooling outing in August: clear water, granite slabs, pines for shade.
Several operators run guided half-day outings through the maquis and on the tracks of the hinterland.
Culture & local produce
Estates open to visitors, 40 min away
Prehistoric castellu, Levie
Porto-Vecchio, in the morning
Alta Rocca producers
Zonza, Sainte-Lucie-de-Tallano
Bavella sheepfolds
Planning the week
| Day | Plan | From the villa |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday | Arrival, shopping in Sainte-Lucie, dinner at the villa | — |
| Sunday | Porto-Vecchio market, then the citadel | 25 min |
| Monday | Pinarello beach, paddleboard to the island | 10 min |
| Tuesday | A boat for the day, Cerbicale islands | 25 min |
| Wednesday | Bavella pass and the Trou de la Bombe | 1 h |
| Thursday | Natural pools of the Cavu | 30 min |
| Friday | Palombaggia or Santa Giulia | 30-35 min |
| Saturday | Villa, pool, departure | — |
We have worked with the same people for years — boat hire, canyoning guides, dive clubs, private chef. Tell us what interests you before you arrive and we will handle the introductions and the bookings, especially in August when everything goes quickly.
See also the villa's services.
Frequently asked questions
Keep exploring
The villa's own village, its shops and its Ovu Santu beach.
The bay, the white sand and the seafront restaurants.
The citadel, the salt pans, Palombaggia and Santa Giulia.
The massif, the hikes and the natural pools.
Airports, ferries, car hire and routes.
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