Corsica is France’s idyllic island in the Mediterranean Sea, located west of Italy, southeast of France and north of Sardinia. Corsica is a fairly mountainous island with wonderful scenery and renowned beaches. In fact, some describe the beaches as comparable with those in the Caribbean!
Corsica is a wonderful location for families and camping holidays, with plenty of safe beaches and great activities to keep everyone entertained. It’s a really family friendly culture, with Corsican families eating out together late into the evening. This beautiful island is a perfect location for your next holiday.
Corsica is overflowing with beautiful beaches that are perfect for little ones. Palmombaggia is a stunning white sand beach surrounded by pine trees, with plenty of shallow water and restaurants lining the shore. Santa Giulia offers a perfect horseshoe bay complete with a patrolling lifeguard and the opportunity to hire pedalos for a potter round the bay. Or try La Tonnara for an unspoilt location with a small beach restaurant that serves huge pizzas!
The town of Porto Vecchio offers gorgeous beaches, stunning mountain views and cobbled streets. You can pick up a kids trail ‘treasure hunt’ from the tourist office and make sure to visit The Porte Genoise (Genoise Gate) for the spectacular panoramic views of the harbour. You can take a variety of boat trips from the marina or hop on the mini train that travels up into the old town.
Animal loving youngsters will adore the A Cupulatta Tortoise Sanctuary – home to over 170 different species of tortoise and turtle breeds. There’s even a special nursery where you can see the newborn babies. At Porto is the small Aquarium de la Poudriere with around 150 native species, and a perfect cool spot to spend a few hours out of the sun.
For more adventurous families, why not try the Treetop Trail which is suitable for ages 3+? Or try a short coastal or day trip boat tour around the Corsican coast, with stop-offs at secluded coves.
A variety of airlines fly to Corsica with Easyjet, Flybe and Air France offering the cheapest options.
Family friendly campsites
Corse-du-Sud, Porto Vecchio, Cupulatta
Camping Cupulatta is a stunning campsite located in Porto-Vecchio in the south of Corsica. A 6 minute walk takes you to the beach and behind the campsite are stunning mountains. The site has great facilities, including an outdoor swimming pool, children's pool, table tennis, boules and a children's playground. There's also a restaurant, shop and even a crêperie! If you can drag yourself away from the site you can also take part in water skiing, sailing and diving at the beach.
Corse-du-Sud, Prunelli Di Fiumorbo, Via Romana
Campsite Via Romana is located on the Costa Serrana plains in the small village of Casmozza di Fium'Orbu and is just 3 miles from a huge sandy beach. The campsite has great facilities with three swimming pools, a children's paddling pool, volleyball, tennis, boules and table tennis. There's also a snack bar, BBQ area and a launderette. Horse riding, sailing, treetop adventures and canyoning are all available within a short drive of the site.
