Featured Holiday Rentals in Haute-Corse
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Featured Holiday Rentals in Haute-Corse
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Holiday Rentals in Haute-Corse - A Guide to Haute-Corse
Your holiday rental in Haute-Corse is located in the northern half of Corsica, which lies off the south east coast of mainland France. The departement was formed in 1975 when Corse was divided into two – Corse-Haute in the North and Corse-du-Sud in the South. It is surrounded on three sides by the warm Mediterranean Sea and as such is a tourist destination.
You can reach your Haute-Corse holiday rental by the car ferries, which depart from Marseilles, Nice and Toulon plus from the nearby Italian island of Sardinia.
If you want to fly direct to Corsica than the two main airports are Bastia in the North and Ajaccio in the southern departement. Both have flights from the UK using British Airways. Once you have arrived, it is almost essential to hire a car to explore the region, as public transport is limited.
Read our car hire guide page to see how to get the best deals on car hire in France.
Types of Holiday Rentals in Haute-Corse
The majority of property to rent in Haute-Corse are apartments situated within the main towns, which tend to be on the coast. A typical apartment to rent in Haute-Corse has 2 bedrooms, some outdoor space (either balcony, roof terrace or garden) and is mostly near to a beach or coastal town.
Although if you want to get away from it all there are numerous house and villas to rent in more quiet rural areas. If you are holidaying with extended family or a large group of friends then why not splash out on a villa to rent in Haute-Corse, built above the rocky headlands of the Calvi coast.
I’ve seen one that sleeps up to 8 people, is decorated in a contemporary style, has a wonderful infinity pool (not ideal for small children) and is a short walk from the restaurants and shops of Calvi.
There is so much variety of Haute-Corse holiday rentals that there is something to suit every one and every type of holiday. It is worth bearing in mind that during the summer months, temperatures can get up to 35ºC so it is advisable to stay somewhere which has access to a pool or the sea.
Haute-Corse Useful Information
Haute-Corse main appeal is it scenery. Its beautiful landscape of sandy beaches, mountains and forests make it a perfect destination for all year tourism. Corsica is renowned for its hiking trails in the summer that become perfect for cross-country and downhill ski trails in the winter.
The department is divided into 3 arrondissements, 30 cantons and 236 communes. Haute-Corse is packed with many things to see and do. Its landscape lends itself to a wide range of outdoor activities – horse-riding, cycling, trekking, golf and climbing and its coasts provide perfect blue waters for diving, windsurfing and sailing.
But if you are not the active type then why not explore the areas towns, ports and villages while at your holiday rental in Haute-Corse. Bastia on the east coast is an authentic Mediterranean port with colourful Italianate architecture from the 19th Century. St. Florent to the North is the St. Tropez of Corsica – very chic, affluent and packed with yachts wheras L’Ile Rousse is the dedicated to Pasquale Paoli – the leader for the Independent Corsica. There is so much to discover when staying in your Haute-Corse holiday rental.