AROUND THE VILLA

What to do around Tarco

From Villa Sognu di Mare in Tarco, alternate between beaches, water sports, the Cavu natural pools, walks and family outings. To plan your days, also explore the nearby beaches and trips to Bavella.

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Activities for every pace of holiday

Tarco makes it easy to alternate quiet days at the beach, trips out on the water, river swims, sports and family excursions.

The villa is a convenient base for exploring Favone, Pinarello, Fautea, Solenzara, the Cavu, Porto-Vecchio and the nearby foothills.

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Nearby beaches

Tarco, Favone, Pinarello, Fautea and Canella offer a variety of places to swim without spending the whole day in the car.
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Rivers and natural pools

The Cavu natural pools, the Solenzara river and nearby waterfalls offer a refreshing alternative to days on the beach. See the natural pools

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Diving and water sports

Diving clubs, boat trips, jet skiing, kayaking, sailing and boat hire let you see the coast from a different perspective. Plan an outing

Quad biking, cycling and adventure

Around Favone, Lecci, Solenzara and Porto-Vecchio you’ll find outdoor activities such as quad biking, mountain biking, treetop courses, canyoning and adventure courses. Head out on an adventure!

Horse riding

Several riding centres around Lecci, Zonza and Porto-Vecchio offer rides for families and more experienced riders. Discover the riding centres and rides available nearby.

Sightseeing and heritage

The Genoese tower at Fautea, the prehistoric site of Araghju, Porto-Vecchio, Bonifacio and mountain villages are easy additions to a beach holiday.

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ACTIVITY GUIDE

Ideas for outings around Tarco

Here are some ideas for planning your stay around Tarco: beaches, coves, rivers, hikes, water sports, sightseeing, family outings and useful links.

Opening hours, prices, mountain access and availability can change with the season. Check directly with providers before booking.

Tarco / Tarcu beach
About 300 metres from the villa on foot, across the road. A family-friendly beach with restaurants, cafés and small shops.
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Favone beach
About 5 km from Tarco. A broad sandy beach with clear water, paddleboarding, snorkelling and waterfront restaurants.
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Canella beach
About 10 km away. A beautiful bay surrounded by greenery, with turquoise water, swimming and diving.
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Fautéa beach
About 12 km away. A beautiful unspoilt beach overlooked by a Genoese tower in a particularly photogenic setting.
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Cala d’Oru
About 14 km away. A small, secluded cove, ideal for swimming and snorkelling away from the busiest beaches.
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Pinarellu beach
About 15 km away. Fine sand, pine woods, shallow water and water sports, plus restaurants and bars in the village.
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Solenzara beach and harbour
About 18 km away. A small sheltered beach, a harbour promenade, ice cream shops, restaurants and boat trips.
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Saint-Cyprien beach
A lovely family-friendly bay near Lecci, with turquoise water, restaurants and water sports.
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Cala Rossa
A beautiful beach in the Gulf of Porto-Vecchio, sometimes quieter than Palombaggia depending on the season.
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Palombaggia
About 40 km away. One of Corsica’s most famous beaches, with pale sand, turquoise water, pink rocks and umbrella pines. Go early in the morning in summer.
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Santa Giulia
About 40 km away. A superb shallow lagoon, ideal for paddleboarding, pedal boats, swimming and beach restaurants.
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Rondinara
About 45 km away. A shell-shaped bay with crystal-clear water and remarkably unspoilt surroundings.
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Lavezzi Islands
Travel to Bonifacio, then take a boat. Wild beaches and granite coves are accessible on boat trips. Bring water and food, as there are no shops on the islands.
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Bavella peaks and pass
A highlight of the Corsican mountains, about an hour from Tarco. Spectacular scenery, hiking trailheads and very good restaurants serving freshly prepared Corsican dishes.
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Trou de la Bombe
A fairly accessible two- to three-hour return hike from Bavella, with a spectacular natural opening in the rock.
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Punta Velaco loop
A more strenuous four- to five-hour hike with fine views over Bavella and the Cavu valley.
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The GR20 at Bavella
Bavella offers a taste of the GR20. Some sections are technical, so choose a route suited to your level.
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Purcaraccia waterfalls
Waterfalls, freshwater pools and natural slides. It is best to book a guided outing and check access conditions.
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Cavu natural pools
Beautiful freshwater pools in a rocky setting, ideal for swimming and a change from days on the beach.
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Punta Pinzuta waterfall
Natural pools near the end of the GR20 at Conca.
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Ospedale lake
A mountain lake in the forest, ideal for a walk, a cool break and a different view of Southern Corsica.
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Piscia di Gallu waterfall
A family-friendly to moderate hike in the Ospedale forest, often listed as about 1½ to two hours depending on your pace.
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Ospedale forest
Shaded walks, mountain views and cooler air at altitude.
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Plateau du Coscione / Cuscionu
A high plateau with grassy wet meadows known as pozzines and semi-free-roaming horses, cows and pigs. Ideal for a wilder outing in nature.
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Omu di Cagna trail
A spectacular hike to the famous human-shaped rock, with sweeping views across southern Corsica.
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Bruzzi trail
A coastal hike in a nature reserve with beautiful sea views.
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Cala di Fica
A wild hike to an isolated cove, best suited to well-equipped, cautious walkers.
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Acqua è Natura — Solenzara
Canyoning, an adventure park, treetop courses and paintball around Solenzara.
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A Tyroliana — Cavu river
Treetop courses, zip lines and outdoor activities near the Cavu natural pools.
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Parc Aventure de Porto-Vecchio
Treetop courses and activities for different skill levels.
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Xtrem Sud
Canyoning and sports activities around Bavella and Porto-Vecchio.
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Forest Parc Solenzara
Adventure courses, via ferrata and forest activities.
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Chisa via ferrata — Acro Paese
A via ferrata suitable for guided beginners, though best avoided if you are afraid of heights.
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Nautic Club & Quad Favona
Hire and water sports or quad bike outings in Favone, very close to Tarco.
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So Quad — Solenzara
Guided quad bike rides around Solenzara.
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Corse Quad Évasion — Taglio Rosso
Quad bike outings near Sainte-Lucie-de-Porto-Vecchio.
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Jet Évasion — Pinarellu
Jet ski trips off Pinarellu.
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Jet Liberty — Golfo di Sogno
Jet ski hire and excursions near Porto-Vecchio.
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Saint-Cyprien Jet
Jet skiing in the Bay of Saint-Cyprien.
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Jet Concept 2A
A water sports centre in Porto-Vecchio.
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Sea kayaking in Solenzara
Kayak hire to explore the coast and small coves.
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CorsicaEbike — Lecci
Electric mountain bike rides and hire in Lecci.
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Corsicabikes — Pont de l’Oso
Bike and mountain bike hire.
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Mondovélo Porto-Vecchio
Bike hire, equipment and services in Porto-Vecchio.
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Sol in Bike — Solaro
Electric mountain bike hire around Solaro.
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Country Horse — Lecci
Horseback rides around Lecci.
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Écuries du Pont de l’Oso
A riding centre on the road to Saint-Cyprien, convenient from Lecci and Sainte-Lucie.
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Ranch Villata
Horseback rides near Sainte-Lucie-de-Porto-Vecchio and Villata.
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Porto-Vecchio
Old town, citadel, ramparts, shops, bars, restaurants, harbour and former salt marshes.
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⭐ Bonifacio
A southern Corsica highlight: a fortified town on cliffs, with medieval lanes, a citadel and a lively harbour.
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King of Aragon’s Staircase
187 steps cut into the cliffs of Bonifacio. The view is spectacular, and the climb is demanding.
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Bastion de l’Étendard
Fortifications and an exhibition on the history of Bonifacio.
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Bonifacio marine cemetery
White chapels and a beautiful view of the Mediterranean.
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Campu Rumanilu
A cliff-top walk with one of the finest views of Bonifacio.
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Boat trip from Bonifacio
Cliffs, sea caves, Sdragonato and, on some trips, the Lavezzi Islands.
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Fautéa Genoese tower
A short walk with a lovely view of the Fautéa beaches.
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Araghju prehistoric fortress
A prehistoric fortified site reached on foot.
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Luviu shepherds’ huts
A mountain site with a traditional shepherd’s hut in the Alta Rocca.
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Zonza
A pretty mountain village and starting point for Bavella, with restaurants and Corsican produce.
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Levie and the Alta Rocca Museum
Prehistory, archaeology and traditional Corsican culture.
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Cucuruzzu et Capula
A walk of about two hours through the forest, taking in prehistoric and medieval remains.
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Quenza and the Alta Rocca villages
Small villages, churches, rural heritage and an authentic atmosphere.
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Figari vineyards
Taste Corsican wines at the producers’ estates.
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Santa Teresa Gallura — Sardinia
A possible ferry day trip from Bonifacio, with an old town and Rena Bianca beach.
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Galaxy leisure centre — Lecci
A four-screen cinema, ten-lane bowling, laser tag, virtual reality, arcade games, a children’s play area and L’Entracte restaurant.
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Bowling de la Plaine — Ventiseri
Near Solenzara air base: bowling, laser tag, trampolines, a ninja-style obstacle course, pool, arcade games, a children’s area and a restaurant. The complex does not appear to have a cinema.
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Spas and wellbeing in Lecci
Several hotels and wellness centres around Lecci and Porto-Vecchio offer bookable massages and treatments.
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Official Corsica tourism website
https://www.visit-corsica.com/fr/

Zonza and Sainte-Lucie tourist office
https://www.zonza-saintelucie.com/

Porto-Vecchio tourist office
https://www.portovecchio-tourisme.corsica/

Bonifacio tourist office
https://bonifacio.fr/

Hiking and routes
https://www.visorando.com/
https://www.alltrails.com/fr-fr/

Practical advice
In summer, book restaurants, boat trips and canyoning in advance. For Bavella and hikes, start early, take water, check the weather and look for any wildfire-related restrictions on mountain access.

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