North Corsican Wonders Between Coast and Mountains

We loved our trip to Corsica. The local agents, and particularly Emanuel, were chatty and informative. The hotels were good and the one in St Florent had a huge terrace overlooking the sea – which was very special. The sea swimming was beyond brilliant. A note about the walks however – don’t rely on the maps and instructions. They are not 100% accurate but there is an app (so think about data and battery life) … we used the app – and it stopped us going wrong many, many times. Also – many of the walks are labelled "coastal" but don’t be fooled into thinking they’re flat or easy – the paths are rugged, so bring robust walking shoes. The walks are stunning, and challenging in places … but always worth it.

The local agent, Emmanuel, was excellent and also a careful driver. The hotels were generally good, but the first hotel we stayed in ("Port Toga", not "le Bastia") was very good. The level of facilities in the rooms of the hotels was different which is to be expected from 3* hotels. All had AC’s that worked, which was good given the temperatures we experienced. The pools at "Belle Vue" and "Le Revellata" were very good; we did not try the one at the Port Toga, and "A Storia" didn’t have one.
The app for these walks is a must have. It shows precisely where one is relative to the paths available. The route maps are OK but not clear enough, and the descriptive could be better. The walks were generally quite spectacular, but on unmade and rugged ground, so care is needed along with proper walking shoes. Shame about missing the boat trip to the Loku beach but a storm was forecast.
The holiday was generally very enjoyable despite the heat, and a blister or two. Mr. Norbury – June 2023

Be aware there is not a lot of shade and no access to water. Coastal walks can be too hot in the summer months. We went at the end of June and it was very hot there were signs on some routes warning people it was too hot to walk. . Using the gps app provided is an absolute must , if using paper instructions we’d have got lost.
The train journeys were really picturesque and added to the holiday experience.. Our local guide was excellent and punctual.

We loved our trip to Corsica. The local agents, and particularly Emanuel, were chatty and informative. The hotels were good and the one in St Florent had a huge terrace overlooking the sea – which was very special. The sea swimming was beyond brilliant. A note about the walks however – don’t rely on the maps and instructions. They are not 100% accurate but there is an app (so think about data and battery life) … we used the app – and it stopped us going wrong many, many times. Also – many of the walks are labelled "coastal" but don’t be fooled into thinking they’re flat or easy – the paths are rugged, so bring robust walking shoes. The walks are stunning, and challenging in places … but always worth it.