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A WIDE CHOICE FOR AN UNFORGETTABLE ACTIVITY IN ONE OF THE MOST BEAUTIFUL REGIONS OF CORSICA
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Mixing activities and beaches, come and discover all Corsicas secrets
A real gem under Open skies
Corsica is an island full of spirit and surprises. The south of the island is full of incredible places to visit and unforgettable activities to enjoy with family or friends. Visit today and youll be amazed by all the best kept secrets Porticcio and its region have to discover, which your hosts at VILLA URBANA will be delighted to share with you.
Porticcio, a rare pearl in the Corse-du-Sud region
A charming Hamlet
In the Corse-du-Sud region, Porticcio is one of the most popular seaside resorts. Its unique, heavenly beaches and architectural and historical heritage will delight watersports fans as well as culture enthusiasts. With its many shops and restaurants and its water shuttle to reach beautiful Ajaccio, Porticcio is without doubt a town to discover.
Restaurants, shops, wine estates, producers of charcuterie, honey and even local cheeses: ask our concierge service for advice to guide you towards the most authentic discoveries of your stay.
Your hiking activity on thousand-year-old paths
The most wonderful Trails
In Porticcio and its surrounding area, plenty of hikes are available to enjoy. Are you a fitness walker and do you like to learn more about the history of the places where youre staying? Choose the 2 hr 15 walk which takes you to the fortified Tower of Frasso from Porticcio Beach, if youre an experienced hiker. For a more relaxed activity, discover the Genoese Tower of Capitello instead on Viva Beach, walking along the sand or in the water.
In this region, you can also discover the walks along the path from Fica to Coti-Chiavari and from Punta Urghjavari to Quasquara, as well as the Genoese towers of Isolella in Pietrosella and Capanella in Serra-di-Ferro. By following these thousand-year-old routes, youre guaranteed to enjoy the intense Corsican experience to the full, on paths lined in turn with myrtle, strawberry trees, mighty oaks and heavenly beaches.
Enjoy all the thrills and an unforgettable experience in Corse-du-Sud
Various Activities
Paddle board:
Enjoy unforgettable paddle board excursions to discover the local maritime fauna and flora in the bay of Porticcio. Ask our concierge service to organise this activity for you with the best professionals around the villa.
Towed inflatable and jet ski:
Our local partners will take you for a watersports session on the crystal-clear waters of the Corsican coast by jet ski or towed inflatable.
Parachute jump:
Do you dream of memories engraved forever or discovering Corsica as youve never seen it before? Take the plunge in complete safety thanks to our partnership with professionals in the region.
The beaches:
Discover dozens of beaches in the region, each one unique in its own way. You can spend a lazy day here or enjoy watersports that will remain forever etched in your memory.
Windsurfing:
Learn about one of the most popular watersports in Corse-du-Sud. Ask our concierge to book your windsurfing activity on the shores of our Island of Beauty.
Sublime, unique beaches for your watersports in the Porticcio region
Beaches to Get to know
The seaside resort of Porticcio and its surroundings offer heavenly beaches where you can spend lazy days in peace. First of all, enjoy Porticcio Beach, its crystal-clear waters and fine sand, just 50 m from VILLA URBANA.
In Coti-Chiavari, you can discover the sublime beach of Mare e Sole, enjoying a rejuvenating break in the shade of the pines. The beach of Cala d'Orzu, meanwhile, offers a wild, unspoilt setting, preferably accessible by boat.
Finally, a few kilometres away, beautiful Pietrosella welcomes you to Stagnola Beach for a day in a beach hut and watersports with breathtaking views of Ajaccio. Youll end your enchanted break with a breathtaking sunset over the Sanguinaires Islands. Diving enthusiasts looking for a more private cove may prefer to discover the pretty beach of Isolella.
A water-based holiday activity in Corse-du-Sud youll remember forever
Watersports
The thousand faces of Corsica make it a dream playground for lovers of sports activities. On its heavenly beaches, around Porticcio, you can learn or practise lots of different watersports:
- paddle-board;
- kayak and pedal boat;
- windsurfing;
- scuba diving and snorkelling;
- boat trip with multilingual skipper;
- jet ski.
Land-based activities for all tastes
And On land
Inland, youll discover an equally diverse range of activities on offer that let you practise an incredible new activity every day:
Contact our concierge service to make sure you book your activity with the best professionals in the region.
- hiking;
- horse riding;
- mountain bike and electric bike rides;
- cultural excursions in the footsteps of historical sites.
Visit beautiful Ajaccio between sports activities in Corse-du-Sud
Ajaccio, Historic city
The city of Ajaccio and all the surrounding countryside are strongly marked by the memory of Napoleon Bonaparte, who was born and lived there for many years. Great history buffs wishing to discover the traces left by the emperor in the heritage of the region will love visiting the place:
-The museums dedicated to this great historical figure (Maison Bonaparte where he was born, Fesch Palace, Naporama, the Napoleon Dipoi 1769 cave, and the U Palazzu di Bucugna ecomuseum.);
-Ajaccio Cathedral, where Bonaparte was baptised, and the Imperial Chapel where his parents lie;
-Domaine des Milelli, a public garden which was Napoleons residence on his return from Egypt in 1799.
Contact our Concierge
Feel free to contact the concierge service at VILLA URBANA to select and book your historical visit activity in Ajaccio.