Whether their feet are in the water or nestling in the heart of the maquis, these hotels in Southern Corsica all enjoy an exceptional panorama between the hills and the sea. From Mediterranean houses to stone mansions to renovated sheepfolds, these establishments are all perfectly anchored in their natural environment for an idyllic, rejuvenating trip.
U Capu Biancu
U Capu Biancu is one of the hotels in South Corsica that is most representative of the region’s island beauty. U Capu Biancu is first and foremost an idyllic location. The estate is nestled in the wild gulf of Santa Manza, where the blue waters blend with the plant colours of the maquis that surrounds the residence. Everything has been designed to ensure that this boutique hotel with around forty rooms blends in perfectly with its surroundings, using natural materials such as rough and driftwood, stone, earth, rope and linen. Like a family holiday home that’s as chic as it is confidential, U Capu Biancu showcases a bohemian, elegant decor. Every space looks outwards, and the rooms, flooded with light, reveal several different worlds.
The escape continues in the panoramic restaurant led by chef Gadio El Hadji, who offers responsible, local, seasonal and colourful cuisine. The same authenticity can be found at La Paillote, a friendly place overlooking the sea, ideal for savouring dishes with a Mediterranean flavour, not forgetting the brazier evenings. The cocktail bar and wine cellar are perfect after a lazy day on the sun loungers and daybeds on the hotel beach. And if a yoga session or spa treatment is just the thing to round off your stay, a dip in the infinity pool is enough to give you the feeling of total fulfilment that reigns at U Capu Biancu.
Hotel Don Cesar
Set between the sea and the hills, Hôtel Don Cesar overlooks the town of Porto-Vecchio. Immersed in the infinity pool, you could almost think you were in the Mediterranean, so close is the sea. There’s no need for frills in the 39 rooms and suites, whose refined design leaves plenty of room for the view outside. 7 luxury villas to rent, nestling in the pine forest, are also available, with terraces and private pools to enjoy with family or friends.
In his Michelin-starred gourmet restaurant, chef Yuri Longabardi combines the flavours of his native Italy with regional produce. Not forgetting La Paillote on the waterfront. After a trip on one of the Hôtel Don Cesar’s boats, a delicious meal and a sunbathing break on the hotel’s small beach, head to the Nuxe spa to finish the day in style.
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Featured photo : © U Capu Biancu
