Holidays in Pietranera

An introduction to Pietranera

Holidays in Pietranera are about shrugging off your stresses and wallowing in Corsica's laid-back lifestyle. All aided and abetted by the dramatic landscapes and azure seas of the island's northern peninsula, Cap Corse.

Snuggled into the base of the peninsula near the colourful 'Vieux Port' of Bastia, Pietranera is a small seaside resort, whose red-roofed houses clamber up lush hillsides to claim stunning vistas over the Mediterranean below. Once ensconced here, holidaymakers in Pietranera then have an eclectic collection of pleasures to enjoy, from hiding away in the Cap's sandy creeks and pebble coves to touring the deserted hamlets and castles of its interior. Another highlight is Bastia, where a charismatic old quarter full of shops and eateries borders a picture-postcard quayside. More energetic travellers to Pietranera can also hike up Monte Stello, the Cap's highest peak, where on clear summer days, the views stretch all the way to Elba.

And should you fancy just hanging out at base, Pietranera provides all those holiday must-haves, with a minimarket, bakery and choice of shops. Plus when you hanker after a long, sun-baked lunch or open-air supper, the authentic fishing port of Erbalunga sits nearby, answering your wishes with delicious al-fresco restaurants around its pretty plaza and harbour.

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