Owing more to the Caribbean than the Mediterranean, this place has one of the most popular beaches in Corsica. It may sound like a cliche, but the scenery really will take your breath away. From deep blue seas and white sands to towering mountains and pine trees, it's picture-perfect to say the least. But it's not just scenery that's pulling in sun-worshippers from around the globe. This place has long been a favourite with watersports fans. The calm seas and mild winds are just the ticket for windsurfing, sailing and kayaking. And the surrounding land's ideal for long walks, horse riding and quad biking. Of course there's more to this place than sun, sand and scenery. You'll find a few tempting eateries dotted around the island, where seafood hogs the culinary limelight. With plenty of fishermen sailing the seas, it's not long before their daily catch is flipped out the net and onto restaurant plates. For a real taste of Santa Giulia, try a platter of 'moules, mussels served in white wine and garlic. With all this and more, we can't imagine anyone wanting to leave. Should you want to stretch your legs and explore, however, you won't have too far to go. The cafes and lively marina of Porto Vecchio are only a few minutes away, while Bonifacio's got its fair share of history and sights. If you've always dreamt of a Caribbean island with a European twist, you'll fall head over heels for this magical island.
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Recommended Santa Giulia hotels and apartments
Santa Giulia hotels and apartments
Our hotels and apartments in Santa Giulia include Castell Verde Studios And Apartments, Hotel Castell Verde and Hotel Moby Dick.
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Beaches
It's easy to see why Santa Giulia is one of the most photographed beaches in all Corsica. Warm crystalline waters shot with flashes of electric aquamarine and tantalising turquoise lap the fine, talcum-powder soft, sands. This tranquil Caribbean-like retreat is set within a tranquil bay bordered by dunes, pine trees and an estuary. It also offers a range of watersports for you to enjoy. Feel the sea breeze whipping through your hair as you try your hand at windsurfing or hoist the main sail with a spot of sailing.
Eating out
While there are a couple of restaurants in and around Santa Giulia, neighbouring Porto Vecchio is the place to head for a true gastronomic experience. Its tangle of narrow, cobbled streets plays host to an array of eateries, cafes and ice-cream parlours. Take a seat in one of the tempting waterside fish restaurants that look out across the elegant marina. For a real taste of Corsica try 'oursins', sea urchins, or a platter of 'moules', mussels, served in white wine and garlic. Simply delicious!
Nightlife
There is little in the way of nightlife around sleepy Santa Giulia although there is a popular out of town nightclub where you dance the night away into the early hours.
Shopping
In keeping with Santa Giulia's low-key ambience, there are only a couple of grocery shops and bakeries towards the far end of the resort. For a comprehensive shopping experience head to nearby Bonifacio where you'll find a host of souvenir and artisan craft stores as well as a colourful food market selling charcuterie, blocks of pungent cheeses and crates of fresh fruit and vegetables.
Local information
Protected by steadfast walls and perched atop a limestone cliff, the Medieval citadel of Bonifacio makes for a great day out from Propriano. Brimming with history, this fortified city was founded in 828 AD by the Maquis of Tuscany. For centuries Bonifacio was a Genoese colony and, although the French captured the city during the 18th-century, it has retained an Italian flavour. Below the silhouette of Bonifacio's imposing 16th-century fortress, rows of charming pastel-washed houses with crumbling Italianate facades and wrought iron balconies surround the town's attractive marina. Filled with swish yachts and motor cruisers, the harbour's quaysides have been transformed into promenades replete with pavement cafes and restaurants. Take a leisurely stroll around the port before heading up to the winding streets of the old town. With its mix of architectural styles, the cathedral's well worth a look while the citadel's mighty ramparts afford breathtaking views out across the sapphire waters of the Mediterranean.
Location
9km south of Porto Vecchio
Transfer time
About 40 minutes
Recommended
Luxury
