Are you planning your next holiday in Corsica and unsure how to choose a campsite , or whether to go to Northern or Southern Corsica ? Well, I asked myself the same questions last year. Since I don't like relying on those famous camping guides and various online rankings that often involve hidden fees, I preferred to take the time to do my own research.
And, in this article, I will explain the steps that allowed me to make the right choice when booking my campsite in Corsica.
Where to stay in Corsica? Hotel or Camping?
Why did I choose to spend a week camping in Corsica ? Well, with this first spell of good weather, I wanted to enjoy the sun, nature, have lunch outside to the sound of birdsong, and above all, be by the water… there was no way I was going to be cooped up in an apartment or hotel room! It wasn't the budget that led me to this choice, as I had found some very attractive hotel deals, especially in Northern Corsica … but I really felt that I wanted to experience camping in the great outdoors.
Where to stay in Corsica? Choose several campsites?
The question doesn't arise when you're doing a road trip in Corsica or when you have 15 days of vacation and can thus split your stay between Northern Corsica and Southern Corsica … But for my short week of vacation, as I wanted to visit Corsica while enjoying a relaxing stay, I had no desire to spend 3 days here, 2 days there and another 2 days somewhere else.
So I preferred to look for a place where I could settle for the whole week and from where I could easily take day trips and enjoy the most beautiful beaches in Corsica.
Where to choose your campsite in Corsica? Corsica from the North or from the South?
That's what made me hesitate the most: choosing between Northern Corsica or Southern Corsica.
In fact, the North is wilder and perhaps boasts more pristine landscapes than Southern Corsica. It's ideal for those who want to hike or trek, discover unspoiled and off-the-beaten-path sites, and enjoy splendid beaches less crowded with tourists.
But for my little week-long getaway, I preferred to get closer to the wilder and more authentic sites of Corsica. And so, I chose to go camping in Northern Corsica.
Especially since Northern Corsica boasts a great diversity of landscapes (sea, mountains, lakes, desert, forests…) and the famous Cap Corse!
Camping in North Corsica - How to choose it?
Before comparing the different campsites in Northern Corsica , I started by eliminating all those that were completely unsuitable for me because I wanted to avoid, above all:
- Stay in a noisy place,
- Put up with too much promiscuity (I hate being stuck to my
neighbors), - To be too far from the beach.
So I looked for campsites in the "village" style and found a good compromise on Booking.com that would allow me to be in a quiet place, a little removed from nature while still being close to the beach.
Then I selected the campsites that met my criteria
selection below:
The comfort of accommodation in a mobile home
And yes, if I make concessions on a road trip because we arrive late
in the evening and we leave at dawn, on the other hand when I go for a stay, there
I look for comfort above all because I know that I will enjoy it for several days ...
And when I talk about comfort, I'm definitely including a nice setting, good facilities, a lovely terrace with sun loungers for enjoying long naps, a good bed with a quality mattress, air conditioning (essential in the middle of summer) and excellent WIFI!!! That's exactly what I found at the campsite in Northern Corsica that I'll describe below.
Top-notch services and equipment
The most important thing for me is the campsite restaurant ! It has to offer fresh produce and a variety of dishes. Needless to say, I rule out any campsite that only has a fast-food joint or a pizzeria! While I don't expect a gourmet restaurant, I appreciate a good little place that's a great way to end (or start) an evening.
Then come all the activities related to well-being (Spas,
massages, aquagym, yoga ...) which are really the little extra of a top-of-the-range campsite.
The activities of the campsite
For those who have children, this criterion is very important because pool games, clubs, sports activities, water parks,
competitions and foam evenings will contribute to the success of their
vacation.
For me, this is really not a priority criterion. On the other hand, I appreciate that there are activities and places planned for the children because suddenly, they do not play between the chalets which preserves the rest of the "childless" !!!
Safety of the campsite
Ah, there I imagine that you have the mocking smile and think surely: "oh again an anguished woman who sees the danger everywhere ...".
Well no, I don't have psychosis (I did backpack through Colombia !!!) but when I want to relax and really let go, I don't want to think about closing the windows just in case, checking if the car trunk is properly closed or bringing in the towels before going to bed… So for me, the fact that I could rest with peace of mind was also a criterion for selecting my campsite in Northern Corsica.
My choice of campsite in North Corsica
Slightly removed from the tourist crowds, the campsite I chose is perfect for a relaxing stay, with a beautiful beach and numerous pine forests. Its proximity to the must-see sites of Northern and Southern Corsica allows you to combine a beach holiday with sightseeing.
It was in this region of Balagne, at the La Pinède campsite , that I spent a dream week's holiday by a magnificent beach, in peace and quiet and very close to the amenities, entertainment and restaurants of the center of Calvi.
This campsite in Northern Corsica met all my criteria, namely:
- Exceptional setting with direct access to the beach;
- Luxury accommodation;
- Good restaurant offering regional dishes;
- Spa and wellness center… everything was there so that I could take good care of myself!
More information on this campsite
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