
A bounty of beaches in the Balagne region
On Corsica’s north coast, just a little east of Calvi, L'Île-Rousse is a traditional seaside town with roots in Phoenician times. It’s in a lovely spot in the notoriously beautiful Balagne region, a place that’s known for fabulous beaches with oh-so-soft, sun-warmed sands and vividly blue water. And while this is undoubtedly a place that invites you to relax, slow down, and soak up some vitamin D, it’s not to say ‘Île-Rousse isn’t ripe for exploration. Place Paoli, the village square, has little boutiques to pop into, and you can savour the local flavours at the marketplace in between strolls along streets lined with Florentine-style houses.
Active types can tackle the vast network of hiking and biking trails and be rewarded with some sensational sea views from the hilltops. Or take a more leisurely journey by hopping aboard the Trinichellu, a little train that shuttles between Île-Rousse and Calvi, calling at pretty beaches along the way. All aboard!
Active types can tackle the vast network of hiking and biking trails and be rewarded with some sensational sea views from the hilltops. Or take a more leisurely journey by hopping aboard the Trinichellu, a little train that shuttles between Île-Rousse and Calvi, calling at pretty beaches along the way. All aboard!
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From priority access for attractions, to day trips to historic sites, here’s our must see activities in Lle Rousse
Self-guided wild coastal hike in Saint-Florent with pickup
Self-guided coastal hike from Saint-Florent to Mortella Tower with stunning Mediterranean views and hotel transfers included.
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Coffee roasting and tasting experience in Bastia
Push your senses to the limits with a unique coffee roasting and tasting experience. Discover the diverse aromatic palette of single-origin coffees. Book now.
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Sensational. L'Île-Rousse has a beautiful beach, but you’re only a short distance from Ostriconi, considered one of the best beaches in Corsica.
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