Adults-Only Hotels in Korsika
Adults-only hotel in Corsica: tranquillity between mountains and sea
Corsica is an island of contrasts, and that is precisely what makes it so appealing for a getaway for two. Inland, granite mountains rise above 2,700 metres, while along the coast red rocky coves and fine sandy beaches line up one after another. Anyone wishing to escape the family bustle of other Mediterranean destinations will find a pace here that slows down all by itself. In our Adults Oasis directory, Corsica is represented by a carefully vetted Adults-Only hotel geared towards couples, wellness and genuine peace and quiet.
Getting there and location
You can reach Corsica by ferry from Nice, Marseille, Toulon or from the Italian west coast at Livorno and Savona. Making the crossing with your own car is worthwhile, because you will want to be mobile on the island. It is faster to fly to the airports of Ajaccio, Bastia, Calvi or Figari. From there, depending on the region, you will drive between 30 minutes and a good two hours to your accommodation. Allow a little extra time for the journeys: Corsica's roads often wind through the mountains in tight switchbacks, and those very drives are among the most beautiful moments of the trip.
Why Corsica is perfect for an adults' holiday
The island is large enough to create distance and sparsely enough populated to find silence. Outside the high season you will have many coves almost to yourself. A child-free hotel enhances this effect: no noise by the pool, peaceful evenings, a breakfast without any rush. That is exactly what the properties we list at Adults Oasis stand for.
Wellness and spa
After a day by the sea or in the mountains, a well-appointed spa area does you good. Many Adults-Only properties in Corsica feature sauna landscapes, outdoor pools overlooking the water and massages that use local products such as immortelle oil. The immortelle, known in Corsican as helichrysum, grows wild here in the maquis and is the basis of many regional treatments. It is best to book treatments in advance, because in smaller properties spa slots are much in demand.
Romance for two
Corsica provides the backdrop almost on its own. In the evening you sit on the terrace as the sun sinks behind the mountains of the Balagne, or you walk up along the Genoese fortress walls in Bonifacio high above the sea. The old towns of Sartène, Corte and Calvi invite long strolls with no agenda. If you prefer solitude, seek out one of the hidden coves on the west coast and simply stay until sunset.
Cuisine
Corsican cuisine is down-to-earth and intense. Try the brocciu, a fresh cheese made from sheep's or goat's milk that features in both savoury and sweet dishes. Add to that air-dried cured meats such as coppa and lonzu, chestnut flour in polenta and pastries, as well as honey with protected origin. The island's wines, for instance from the niellucciu and vermentinu grape varieties, go well with long evenings. In small mountain villages you will find family-run restaurants where dishes are still cooked according to old recipes.
Nature and activities
Corsica is a hikers' paradise. The long-distance trail GR 20 is considered one of the most demanding in Europe, yet there are also many leisurely routes for relaxed days. Among those worth recommending are:
- the red rocks of the Calanche de Piana, a UNESCO World Heritage Site on the west coast
- the Scandola nature reserve, best explored by boat
- the river basins and natural pools of the Restonica gorge near Corte
- the long sandy beaches around Palombaggia and Santa Giulia in the south
- diving and snorkelling in the clear waters of the coral coast
Best time to travel
The most pleasant months are May, June, September and October. The weather is then mild, the sea is warm enough for bathing from June onwards and the large tourist crowds stay away. In high summer, July and August, it becomes hot and busy, especially on the well-known beaches in the south. In spring the maquis blooms and the island is fragrant with herbs; in autumn the mountains are ideal for hiking. So anyone seeking peace deliberately comes outside the main season.
Corsica rewards all those who take their time. With an Adults-Only hotel as a peaceful base, you combine nature, indulgence and relaxation into a holiday that truly belongs to just the two of you. Take a look at the listed property in our Adults Oasis directory and find your ideal base for the island.