The Cap Corse is a wild wonder where the mountains plunge into the sea.
It is worth spending at least 2 days there, or more if you want to hike.
But where to sleep in Cap Corse to best organize your exploration?
Here is our guide with the best places to stay in Cap Corsein particular:
- towns and villages,
- our tips according to your type of trip,
- map for orientation,
- the best hotels where to sleep in Cap Corse.
This opinion is completely independent, based on our experiences. We visited the area anonymously, making our own choices, and paying all our bills in full.
Where to sleep in Cap Corse – summary + map
If you don’t want to read the whole article describing all the best places to stay in Southern Corsica, here are our simple answers.
Visit the Cap Corse in 1 or 2 days, or more
The Cap Corse is the peninsula of 40 km long and 15 km wide.
The tour of the Cap Corse can be done in one day, but our recommendation is to enjoy it over 2 days:
- Without stopping, to go around the D80, it takes 3h30 of driving
- In our opinion, the views are best counter-clockwise.
- With 2 days, you can take advantage of the best hours to see the landscapes and do some hiking on the customs path or at the Seneca tower.
- Plan more, if you want to do longer hikes
See our article to visit the Cap Corse in 1 or 2 days, with our favorite stops.
Driving time:
- Bastia to Erbalunga = 20min
- Erbalunga to Macinaggio = 40min
- Mattei Mill in Nonza = 1h10
- Nonza to Saint-Florent = 30min
OUR TIPS FOR RENTING A CAR IN Corsica
- 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.
Where to sleep in Cap Corse – best places
Here are our recommendations in terms of location according to your interests.
Find more tips on each location in the sections that follow.
If you only have one day to go around the Cap Corsewe recommend to sleep at its base in Saint-Florent – see the hotels
If you have 2 days and therefore 1 night, it depends on what you are looking for:
- To be close to the hikes and in the middle of the journey, choose Macinaggio or Tomino – see the hotels
- For a trip back in time with the sound of the sea, choose Erbalunga(see hotels) or Port-Centuri(see accommodation)
Best hotels in Cap Corse
If you prefer to choose by hotel, rather than by location, we recommend
- The Tomino
On the heights of Macinaggio, rooms with modern decor and a magnificent sea view
– see prices, pictures and availability - Saint-Jean Hotel
In Boticella, near Centuri, in the north of the Cap Corse with its beautiful views.
– see prices, pictures and availability - U San Daniellu hotel villas
North of Saint-Florent, at the base of the Cap Corseswimming pool, kitchen and sea view.
– see prices, pictures and availability
And if you are looking for accommodation in other regions, see our article on where to stay in Corsica.
Option 1 – Erbalunga
About Erbalunga
Erbalunga is a charming historical village on a very small peninsula.
It is the main tourist village on the east coast of Cap Corse. Its old center was built on a small peninsula that ends with the ruin of a Genoese tower.
The old houses have some color and are strangely pushed together as if they were protecting against invasion.
Learn more with our article on Erbalunga.
Why stay in Erbalunga
It is less central on the road to the Cape, but the village has a lot of charm with some good restaurants. During the day it is very popular, but enjoying it in the evening is a real pleasure.
Where to sleep in Erbalunga
In Erbalunga you have a hotel and rentals.
Consider:
- The Castel Brando Hotel & Spa in its beautiful nineteenth century residence
– see pictures and availability - The Villa Les Rose, in the heart of the historic houses, a large house with 3 bedrooms.
– see prices, pictures and availability - A modern apartment with 3 bedrooms and beautiful sea views
– see prices, pictures and availability
Or see the available accommodations in Erbalunga
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Option 2 – Macinaggio / Tomino
About Macinaggio and Tomino
Macinaggio has been a port since Roman times. It is located in the north of the Cap Corse.
From 1620, the area of the east coast of Cap Corse was developed by the Genoese.
The local population exported olive oil and wine to Italy.
It has lost most of its historical buildings, but you can still enjoy the marina, the beach. And it is from here that the Sentier des Douaniers starts (next stop).
And most visitors tend to stay on the coastal road. But we recommend you to go up to Tomino, a small village with perfect views on Macinaggio and its beach. There is a beautiful hotel here.
Why stay in Macinaggio or Tomino
You are about halfway around the Cap Corseso it is very convenient.
And if you don’t arrive too late, you can settle in your accommodation and then go for a walk on a part of the Sentiers des Douaniers which starts there.
Where to sleep in Macinaggio
- The Tomino
On the heights of Macinaggio, rooms with modern decor and a magnificent sea view
– see prices, pictures and availability - U Libecciu in Macinaggio, a small hotel with swimming pool, not far from the beach
– see prices, pictures and availability - and a lot of apartments – like the Tyrrenia-3 just above the beach
– see prices, pictures and availability
or see the available accommodations in the area
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Option 3 – Port-Centuri
About Centuri and Port-Centuri
Port Centuri is the navy of the village Centuri on the west coast of Corsica. It is one of the most active fishing ports in Corsica.
It looks wild and very attacked by the natural elements, but you feel a strong place full of character.
And on the heights, the village of Centuri which is attached to it.
Why stay in Port-Centuri
You are about halfway around the Cap Corseso it is very convenient.
The west coast has more character than the east coast. Less beach and more communion with nature and the elements.
And Port-Centuri is charming!
Where to sleep in Port Centuri
In Port-Centuri, you will find mostly rentals.
On the heights, in Centuri and around, you will find hotels
Consider:
- Saint-Jean Hotel
In Boticella, near Centuri, in the north of the Cap Corse with its beautiful views.
– see prices, pictures and availability - Porteo – Les Terrasses du Port
Villas by far from the fishing port with sea views
– see prices, pictures and availability - Latu Corsu
Charming guest rooms, next to a Genoese tower.
Let yourself be transported back in time, a little further from Centuri.
– see prices, pictures and availability
or see the top rated accommodations in Centuri
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Where to stay
Option 4 – Saint-Florent / Patrimonio
About Saint-Florent and Patrimonio
Leaving the peninsula of Cap Corsewe find ourselves in the charming region of Saint-Florent.
The most sought after is of course to stay by the sea. The city is quite elongated on the waterfront, so there are plenty of choices. You have quick access to activities and restaurants.
But don’t miss Patrimonio, just 10 minutes inland with its very photogenic baroque church and its vineyards between the mountain and the sea.
Why stay in Saint-Florent or Patrimonio
You are at the base of the Cap Corse. This gives you quick access to the main road all around.
Here you have a wider choice of accommodation and restaurants, and access to the sumptuous beaches of the Agriates desert, ideal to complete your vacation in Northern Corsica.
Where to stay in Saint-Florent
In Saint-Florent, you can be close to the beach while staying in Patrimonio allows you to enjoy a more tranquil experience in the vineyards.
- Hotel Dolce Notte
With rooms almost on the water
– see pictures and availability - Hotel Tetolla
Ideal to see the sunsets
see pictures and availability - Apartment by the sea
The Cumaru apartment has a sea view
see pictures and availability - In the vineyards
At the Lustincone Inn in Patrimonio we loved the charm of the rooms, the delicious breakfast and the fantastic views from the terrace and pool!
– see pictures and availability - U San Daniellu hotel villas
North of Saint-Florent, at the base of the Cap Corseswimming pool, kitchen and sea view.
– see prices, pictures and availability
See the best hotel and rental offers
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Option 5 – Bastia
Why stay in Bastia
Before starting your tour around the Cap Corseyou can visit Bastia, one of the largest cities in Corsica.
Our favorite part was the little old port with old buildings all around.
The other main attraction is the Citadel of Bastia. It is open to the public.
Bastia is the second largest city in Corsica.
It is at the foot of the Cap Corseand is therefore ideal for exploring.
And the center around the port has a lot of character and charm.
Where to sleep in Bastia
- Hotel Des Gouverneurs
with the impression of floating above the water.
see pictures and availability - Continental Hotel
3 star hotel in the heart of the city
See photos and availability - Hotel Monsieur Miot
Concept Hotel in Bastia center with a nice decoration
see pictures and availability - Hotel de la Corniche
much farther from the city center but with beautiful views of the bay.
On the road to the Cap Corse
see pictures and availability - Apartment by the sea
The Cada del Mare offers splendid views of the sea
see pictures and availability
See the best hotel and rental offers
HOW TO GET TO Corsica
Option 1: by ferry
Departure from France and Italy
- See all ferry options in our article
- Compare schedules, prices and availability directly
Advantage: you can take your car!
Option 2: by plane
Airports in Bastia, to visit the North, Figari to visit the South, or Ajaccio convenient for all Corsica.
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Frequently asked questions
Camping in Cap Corse
You also have several campsites around the Cap Corse.
Consider:
- Camping of the Beach U Stazzu at the beginning of the customs path
- Camping Aria Marina on the East Coast
- Camping la Pietra on the East Coast
- Camping A Casaiola on the East Coast
- Isulottu, some pitches with view and in the middle of the road of Cap Corse
Most beautiful side of the Cap Corse
Personally, we find the western side more beautiful because the mountains fall closer to the sea. But this means fewer villages and less accommodation.
The greatest choice is on the east coast with its charming waterfront villages. Very pleasant to relax.
