Need to rent a car in Corsica?
Our advice:
- Compare prices on our preferred platform: DiscoverCars – one of the best rated sites.
- Choose a car that is powerful enough (the roads are steep) but compact (some passages are narrow).
- Think of thecomplete insurance (some roads are tortuous and narrow).
- There is a lot of demand, book it early.

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Where to stay in South Corsica
Option 1 – Around the famous beaches
One of the many residences east of Porto-Vecchio, close to the most famous beaches of the South, along the road to Palombaggia:
- The Residence U Pirellu, if you want to be able to cook – see photos and availability
- Mariosa Hotel with beach and restaurant
– see photos and availability

Option 2 – in Porto-Vecchio
In the city of Porto-Vecchio, if you are looking for a more urban environment with many bars and restaurants.
- GoldenTulip, which offers modernity and a magnificent view of the bay – see prices, photos and availability.
- see the best rated accommodations in Porto-Vecchio.

Option 3 – in Bonifacio
In the city of Porto-Vecchio, if you are looking for a more urban environment with many bars and restaurants.
- Hotel Santateresa on top of the citadel – see prices, photos and availability.
- Hotel Cala di Greco, 4 stars and splendid views… out of town – see prices, photos and availability.
- see the best rated accommodations in Bonifacio.

Option 4 – in Propriano
Along the beaches around Propriano, a little further north with many nice accommodations with sea view.

WHERE TO STAY IN Calvi
Option 1: around the citadel
Close to all restaurants and the citadel, we recommend:
- Hotel Kasano with its modern decor and beautiful views – see photos and availability

Option 2: Beach side
Close to the port and the beach, we recommend:
- Hotel L’Acquale with its exceptional views and rooftop bar – see prices, photos and availability
- Hotel Onda with its charming decor – see prices, photos and availability

Option 3: on the heights and in the surrounding villages
In the quiet area around Calvi, we recommend:
- Hotel La Villa Calvi, for a dreamy, luxurious stay with exceptional views over the Bay of Calvi. See prices, photos and availability
- Hotel A Casa di Ma in the charming village of Lumio with its Michelin-starred restaurant –see prices, photos and availability

See all our reviews in our article on the best hotels in Calvi.
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Before our tips + photos, here are our good plans in Corsica

Our favorite platform to rent a car in Madeira: Discovercars

Our favorite boat tour: Catamaran whale watching tour

Our favorite tour from Funchal: 4WD tour of East Madeira

Our favorite places to stay in Funchal: Les Suites at the Cliff Bay (Luxury) – Sé Boutique Hotel (4 stars) – Market Place by Storytellers (apartments).

Our favorite places to stay outside of Funchal: accharum Resort near a beach (Luxury) – Estalagem da Ponta do Sol (4 stars) – Engho Velho Hotel (mid-range).
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- The most beautiful beaches of Corsica – read
- The most beautiful villages of Corsica – read
- The most beautiful cities of Corsica – read
- The most beautiful destinations in Corsica – read
- Best things to do in Corsica – read
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