Corsica is French, with more than a hint of Italy, wrapped up in one gorgeous Mediterranean island. But it’s really just its own sweet self at heart, and nobody knows that better than Corsican Places. They’ve been enlightening families to the wonders of villa holidays in Corsica for over a decade, which pretty much makes them experts on every inch of the fascinating island.
Still relatively undiscovered by UK families, Corsica is far more peaceful than it should be considering it has several of Europe’s loveliest beaches, along with more historic and beautiful towns than seems fair: not to mention incredible countryside, wild mountain drama, and effortless Franco-Italian style.
Feel like exploring this summer? Have a look at Corsican Places top 10 family villa holidays in north and south Corsica. They all include UK flights and car hire and discounts of up to 30% for under 12s, as an added incentive: not that Corsica needs anything to make it more irresistible to kids.
1/10 Maison Bervilly, Calvi Town
A range of six terraced villas, and two separate apartments, designed around lush Mediterranean gardens, Mason Bervilly works beautifully for smaller families, multi-gen holidays, and two or more families holidaying together.
- Six, two bedroom villas, each sleeps up to four.
- Shared 13m pool; sun terraces; lush Mediterranean gardens and lawns.
- Each villa has its own, private terraces.
- Large living room, outdoor dining terrace, kitchen, family bathroom.
- WIFI, air conditioning, TV, DVD player.
- All villas overlook pool area, and lawns.
- Two bedroom family apartments, in secluded garden location, also available.
The local area
- Calvi town in North West Corsica and lively Quai Landry waterfront district – 10 minutes.
- Popular Calvi Beach for water sports, sailing and swimming – 10 minutes
- Hidden coves and beaches at Pointe de la Revelleta – 15 minutes.
- Bonifatu Forest – 30 minutes.
- Charming L’Île-Rousse for beaches and historic quarters – 30 minutes.
- Calvi Airport – 15 minutes.
Fun family activities
- Scenic coastal rail journey from Calvi to L’Île-Rousse.
- Adventurous walks and river hikes in 3000ha Bonifatu Forest.
- Boat trips to Scandola Nature Reserve, famous for sea eagles, and sea caves.
- Tours of the Haute-Balagne fortress villages, and artisan workshops.
- Exploring UNESCO World Heritage Tour de Sel and Calvi Citadel.
From £1916 for seven nights, based on a family of four, and including: UK flights, car hire, welcome pack, and up to 30% child discount.
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2/10 Villa Prince Pierre, Calvi Town
Between its magnificent open sea views and contemporary design, single-storey Prince Pierre is a wonderful family villa. Within walking distance of historic Calvi town and lively Quai Landry, it’s also perfect for water sports on Calvi beach, and younger kids love nearby Pointe de la Revellata’s peaceful, sheltered coves.
- Three bedroom villa, sleeps up to six.
- 10m swimming pool, with wraparound sun terrace, and open sea views.
- Large, airy, open-plan living and dining area.
- Two bedrooms with en-suite shower rooms, master with en-suite bathroom.
- Outdoor dining terrace and barbecue.
- WIFI, TV, DVD player, air conditioning, and heating.
The local area
- Calvi town in North West Corsica and lively Quai Landry waterfront district – five minutes.
- Popular Calvi Beach for water sports, sailing and swimming – 10 minutes
- Hidden coves and beaches at Pointe de la Revelleta – 15 minutes.
- Bonifatu Forest – 30 minutes.
- Charming L’Île-Rousse for beaches and historic quarters – 30 minutes.
- Calvi Airport – 15 minutes.
Fun family activities
- Scenic coastal rail journey from Calvi to L’Île-Rousse.
- Adventurous walks and river hikes in 3000ha Bonifatu Forest.
- Boat trips to Scandola Nature Reserve, famous for sea eagles, and sea caves.
- Tour of the Haute-Balagne fortress villages, and artisan studios.
- Exploring UNESCO World Heritage Tour de Sel and Calvi Citadel.
From £2316 for seven nights, based on a family of four, and including: UK flights, car hire, and up to 30% child discount.
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3/10 Villa Gemma, Lumio
Villa Gemma is all about space and more space, indoors and out. Along with gorgeous mountain and sea views, a wonderful family pool, and even a separate one bedroom studio apartment: good for larger families, and heaven for older kids or independent teens.
- Three bedroom villa, with one bedroom studio, sleeps up to eight.
- 8m swimming pool, with large sun terrace and open views.
- Open-plan living and dining area, with glazed doors on to a large terrace.
- Three en-suite shower rooms. Master bedroom with en-suite bathroom.
- Poolside summer kitchen with barbecue, gas oven and fridge.
- WIFI, TV, DVD player, air conditioning in bedrooms.
The local area
- Lumio village in North West Corsica is minutes from quiet, silvery sand beaches.
- Lively Calvi Beach for water sports and swimming – 10 minutes.
- Restaurants and cafés on Quai Landy, Calvi town – 10 minutes.
- Peaceful beaches at Pointe de la Revelleta – 25 minutes.
- Bonifatu Forest – 30 minutes.
- Historic L’Île-Rousse for old town, and pretty beaches – 20 minutes.
- Calvi Airport – 10 minutes.
Fun family activities
- Scenic coastal rail journey from Calvi to L’Île-Rousse.
- Circular walk from Lumio to the ghost village of Occa: fabulous views.
- Boat trips round the coast at Scandola Nature Reserve.
- Touring artisan workshops on the Strada di L’Artigiani in Haute Balagne.
- Swimming and snorkelling on Arinella Beach in Lumio.
From £2476 for seven nights, based on a family of four, and including: UK flights, car hire, and up to 30% child discount.
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4/10 Santa Giulia Palace, Santa Giulia
Within strolling distance of one of Corsica’s loveliest beaches, Santa Giulia Palace apartments in Southern Corsica are set around large, mature gardens overlooking the Mediterranean. When kids aren’t enjoying endless white sands and blue seas nearby, the enormous family pool and shady lawns, closer to home, make for fun alternative play space.
- Two bedroom family apartment, sleeps up to four.
- 25m shared pool with children’s pool, sun terraces, and sauna.
- Large, mature, Mediterranean gardens with lawn areas.
- Private apartment terrace or balcony, with sea or garden views.
- Open plan living dining area, kitchen, family bath or shower room.
- TV, DVD player, WIFI, barbecue, welcome hamper.
- Premium two bedroom family apartments are also available at Santa Giulia Palace.
The local area
- Santa Giulia beach for water sports and swimming – five minutes walk.
- Restaurants, cafés and shops in Santa Giulia – five minutes walk.
- Porto-Vecchio for charming old town, restaurants, and marina – 15 minutes.
- Family-friendly San Ciprianu beach – 25 minutes.
- Clifftop Bonifacio, one of Corsica’s most iconic towns – 30 minutes.
- Col de Bavella Pass, and Alta Rocca waterfalls – 50 minutes.
- Figari Airport – 30 minutes.
Fun family activities
- Early morning horse riding on San Ciprianu or Palombaggia beach.
- Boat tours of Bonifacio marine caves, and Lavezzi Islands.
- Days out at Pinarellu, one of The Times’ Top 20 European Beaches.
- Adventuring round L’Ospedale Forest and Lake.
- Driving 1200m high Col de Bavella Pass wild swimming at Alta Rocca.
- Picnics with younger kids on calm, and lovely, Rondinara beach.
From £2708 for seven nights, based on a family of four, and including: UK flights, car hire, and up to 30% child discount.
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5/10 Casa di L’Olivu, Tarrabucceta
Pretty Casa di L’Olivu in Southern Corsica is a thoughtfully restored country villa, with an easy mix of authentic character and villa holiday luxury. Surrounded by peaceful gardens, it’s within half-an-hour’s drive of both Porto-Vecchio and Bonifacio.
- Two bedroom villa, sleeps up to four.
- 8m swimming pool; mature and secluded gardens; sun terraces.
- Charming summer kitchen with barbecue.
- Two bedrooms, family shower room.
- Bright, airy open-plan kitchen, dining and living area.
- WIFI, TV, DVD player, air conditioning throughout.
The local area
- Porto-Vecchio for historic quarter, marina, shops, restaurants – 30 minutes.
- Authentic local restaurants in Figari village – five minutes.
- Tranquil, cove-like beaches on Golfe de Figari – 15 minutes.
- The impressive, clifftop town of Bonifacio – 30 minutes.
- Fun Santa Giulia beach for swimming and water sports – 25 minutes.
- Figari Airport – 20 minutes.
Fun family activities
- Day trips from Bonifacio to Sardinia, one hour ferry crossing.
- Fun family walks on the Roccapina coastal route.
- Days out at Pinarellu, one of The Times’ Top 20 European Beaches.
- Adventuring round L’Ospedale Forest; driving 1200m high Col de Bavella Pass.
- Exploring Porto-Vecchio walled old town.
From £3004 for seven nights, based on a family of four, and including: UK flights, car hire, and up to 30% child discount.
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6/10 Villa Aghia Marina, Calvi Town
Just a few minutes walk from Calvi’s lively Quai Landry, Villa Aghia Marina has spectacular ocean views, and a great sense of space indoors and out. It’s ideal for exploring Corsica’s intriguing north west, and couldn’t be easier for fun family beaches, and water sports.
- Four bedroom villa, sleeps up to eight.
- 10m swimming pool, with sun terraces and panoramic sea views.
- Large living room and outdoor dining terrace, barbecue.
- Four bedrooms, three with French doors onto gardens.
- Two shower rooms, large family bathroom.
- WIFI, TV, DVD player, ceiling fans, and heating.
The local area
- Colourful Quai Landry in Calvi town – five minutes.
- Popular Calvi Beach for water sports, and safe swimming – 10 minutes
- Hidden coves and beaches at Pointe de la Revelleta – 15 minutes.
- Bonifatu Forest – 30 minutes.
- Charming L’Île-Rousse for beaches and historic quarters – 30 minutes.
- Calvi Airport – 15 minutes.
Fun family activities
- Scenic coastal rail journey from Calvi to L’Île-Rousse.
- Adventurous walks and river hikes in 3000ha Bonifatu Forest.
- Boat trips to Scandola Nature Reserve, famous for sea eagles, and sea caves.
- Tour of the Haute-Balagne fortress villages, and artisan studios.
- Exploring UNESCO World Heritage Tour de Sel and Calvi Citadel.
From £3128 for seven nights, based on a family of four, and including: UK flights, car hire, and up to 30% child discount.
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7/10 Villa Stazzu, Palombaggia
Villa Stazzu is one of 18 endearing, traditional ‘bergeries’, tucked around the beautiful hills of Résidence les Oliviers in Southern Corsica.
- Two bedroom villa, sleeps up to four.
- Two shared swimming pools, with pretty communal terraces, and sea views.
- Private villa terrace with seating.
- Open-plan living dining room, and kitchen area.
- One twin bedroom, one double bedroom, shower room.
- WIFI, TV, plancha-grill.
- On-site bar, free SUP and electric bike hire, laundry service, bread delivery.
The local area
- Palombaggia: Corsica’s loveliest, and most famous, beach – 10 minutes.
- Water sports and safe swimming on Santa Giulia beach – 20 minutes.
- Historic Porto Vecchio old town and marina – 25 minutes.
- The dramatic clifftop town of Bonifacio – 40 minutes.
- Local restaurants, and épicerie – five minutes.
- Figari Airport – 30 minutes.
Fun family activities
- Early morning horse riding on San Ciprianu or Palombaggia.
- Boat tours of Bonifacio marine caves, and Lavezzi Islands.
- Sail – or walk – to peaceful Carataggio beach: perfect for picnics.
- Family hikes in L’Ospedale Forest; wild swimming at Alta Rocca.
- Days out with younger kids on calm, and lovely Rondinara beach.
From £3356 for seven nights, based on a family of four, and including: UK flights, upgraded car hire, and up to 30% child discount.
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8/10 Casa Monica, Porto Vecchio
Three bedroom Casa Monica is a charming, traditional villa with a fresh, contemporary interior, and open views over countryside towards the Mediterranean.
- Three bedroom villa, sleeps up to six, peaceful rural setting.
- Infinity pool surrounded by wooden decking.
- Shaded, outdoor dining terrace with built-in, brick barbecue.
- Three shower rooms, two en-suite.
- Large, open-plan dining kitchen, and downstairs living room.
- First floor master suite with private sitting room, and en-suite shower room.
- TV, DVD player, WIFI, and air-conditioning throughout.
The local area
- Walled old town, and seafront restaurants in Porto-Vecchio in Southern Corsica – five minutes.
- Pretty, white sand San Ciprianu beach – five minutes.
- Palombaggia, one of Europe’s 10 loveliest beaches – 20 minutes.
- Lively Santa Giulia beach for water sports, and safe swimming – 15 minutes.
- Ancient, clifftop town of Bonifacio – 40 minutes.
- Figari Airport – 40 minutes.
Fun family activities
- Early morning horse riding on the beach at San Ciprianu or Palombaggia .
- A Tyroliana multi-adventure park, Sainte-Lucia de Porto-Vecchio.
- SUP, windsurfing and other water sports at Santa Giulia.
- Family hiking trails through L’Ospedale Forest.
- Boat tours from Bonifacio and Porto Vecchio.
From £3912 for seven nights, based on a family of four, and including: UK flights, car hire, welcome hamper, and up to 30% child discount.
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9/10 Villa 18, Santa Giulia
Architect designed Villa 18 combines sleek, contemporary style with luxurious family comfort, just minutes from Santa Giulia: one of Southern Corsica’s most photographed beaches.
- Five bedroom villa, sleeps up to 10.
- 10m heated swimming pool; sun terraces; private gardens.
- Shaded, outdoor dining terrace with barbecue.
- Four en-suite shower rooms, master bedroom with en-suite bath/shower room.
- Large, open-plan dining kitchen and living space on ground floor.
- Lower floor home-cinema, and fitness room.
- WIFI, air conditioning, garden table tennis, swings, grassy play areas.
- Premium Villa extras: upgraded welcome hamper; midweek cleaning; beach towels.
The local area
- Porto-Vecchio for historic quarter, restaurants, and marina – 15 minutes.
- Water sports and safe swimming on Santa Giulia beach – five minutes.
- Family-friendly San Ciprianu beach – 25 minutes.
- Clifftop Bonifacio, one of Corsica’s most iconic towns – 30 minutes.
- Col de Bavella Pass, and Alta Rocca waterfalls – 50 minutes.
- Figari Airport – 30 minutes.
Fun family activities
- Early morning horse riding on San Ciprianu or Palombaggia.
- Boat tours of Bonifacio marine caves, and Lavezzi Islands.
- Safe, shallow swimming, and water sports, at Santa Giulia beach.
- Family picnics in L’Ospedale Forest; wild swimming at Alta Rocca.
- Coastline cruises from Porto Vecchio.
From £3912 for seven nights, based on a family of four, and including: UK flights, upgraded car hire, and up to 30% child discount.
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10/10 Villa d’Occi, Sant’ Ambroggio
A creatively decorated contemporary villa, d’Occi in North West Corsica is a delight for design-conscious families. The huge, open plan living area has spectacular sea views, and when kids* aren’t in the pool, there’s a pétanque court to keep them busy.
- Four en-suite bedrooms, sleeps up to eight.
- 10m swimming pool, surrounded by wooden decking.
- Open-plan living dining area with glazed doors opening on to terrace.
- Charming, poolside shelter with open fire and seating.
- Outdoor dining terrace, barbecue, table tennis, pétanque court.
- WIFI, TV, DVD player, air conditioning.
- Premium Villa extras: upgraded welcome hamper; midweek cleaning; beach towels.
The local area
- Sant’Ambroggio resort for restaurants, marina and beaches – five minutes.
- Peaceful and authentically Corsican village of Algajola – 10 minutes.
- Beautiful Sant’Antonino, Corsica’s oldest village – 25 minutes.
- Historic Calvi, and water sports on Calvi beach – 20 minutes.
- Traditional Corsican village of Pigna – 20 minutes.
- Bonifatu Forest – 30 minutes.
- Atmospheric L’Île-Rousse town – 20 minutes.
- Calvi Airport – 20 minutes.
Fun family activities
- Scenic coastal rail journey from Sant’Ambroggio to L’Île-Rousse.
- Snorkelling on Punta di Spano, just outside Sant’Ambroggio
- Countryside walks to lovely, but very peaceful, Bodri beach.
- Water sports and swimming at lively Sant’Ambroggio beach.
- Boat trips round Scandola Nature Reserve’s dramatic, wildlife-rich, coast.
From £4264 for seven nights, based on a family of four, and including: UK flights, upgraded car hire, and up to 30% child discount.
* Villa d’Occa is only suitable for children over age six.