Naturist Corsica
Posted by Jill Bowen on Fri 29th June 2007 at 02:07 AM, Filed in Naturism
What do you consider to be the personification of naturist holidays? Getting your ‘kit’ off to get an all over suntan, the freedom of swimming without the encumbrance of a wet, soggy cossie? being accepted for what you are, and not what you look like? Maybe it’s all of these things, but do you sometimes have the niggling feeling something is missing? Is the scenery only OK? Nothing much of interest to visit nearby? a bit too much commercialism at your chosen resort? Then look no further than Corsica. Here is a destination with wonderful beaches, masses of history, stunning locations, no mass tourism, a warm welcome for naturists, and to top it all is only a few hours away from the UK.
Corsica, justifiably named the ‘Isle of Beauty’ has so much to offer that you will return here time, and time again.
This blog is a brief outline of where to stay if you are a naturist. For more information regarding Corsica in general please go to previous post
http://www.tripinspiration.com/trip/comments/corsica/2007-06-21/
So, where should a naturist stay? I recommend an area 25 miles south of Bastia there is a 4 mile stretch of sand, which could be Europe’s longest naturist beach. There are four naturist centres for you to choose from, several beach restaurants, supermarkets, and safe swimming from gently shelving waters. Each centre is distinctive and has it’s own charm.
Piana Verde is a high standard small complex, with modern, fully equipped self-catering apartments of varying sizes, all with balconies or patios. Within its ‘confines’ there is a large L shaped swimming pool with a pools side bar tennis courts, table tennis and volleyball. All set in a delightful gardens. If you want top quality accommodation this is the place for you.
Piana Verde complex
Bagheera is much larger with spacious bungalows spread out under eucalyptus trees. No swimming pool available, but there are games courts, a sauna and an excellent ‘textile’ restaurant.
Corsica Natura is set a little further down the beach with simpler accommodation in holiday cabins; these are simple, but adequate, with a restaurant and bar.
Club Corsicana is the cheapest of all the options. Apartments are small and simple – but adequate. I stayed here a few years ago, and had a delightful holiday staying in one of the wedge shaped house in the ‘village’ street. Not luxurious, but very relaxing.
Go further south you will also find:
Riva Bella on it’s own big estate. Accommodation is in cabins overlooking the sea on a wooded ridge between lakes and the sea. There is a beautiful sandy beach, restaurants, shop and well-being centre.
Rive Bella accomodation
La Chiappa is much further south, beyond Porto Vecchio. This resort has many facilities and situated on a lovely sandy bay. However the accommodation is in small individual pavilions with only limited living space, on the plus side there’s a large swimming pool and a very good restaurant.
Pay your money and make your choice, upmarket and expensive, or very simple and cheap. For full information on all these resorts with links showing details of the accommodation visit http://chalfontholidays.co.uk/corsica/info.htm This is a specialist naturist holiday tour operator with an excellent web site.
There are other naturist beaches on Corsica in the Ajaccio , Calvi and Bonifacio areas if you don’t want to stay at a purely naturist resort. I’m sure there are others that I haven’t found, please, if you know of any please write a comment to let us know. To make the most of your visit to Corsica I recommend you hire a car. There are so many magnificent area to discover – coach trips only scratch the surface of this beautiful Island, buy a map, a good guide book and explore ……
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