From Sainte-Lucie to Bonifacio, Corsica’s far south is renowned for being home to some of the world’s most beautiful beaches. Here are a few addresses where you can enjoy the view!
For connoisseurs, Corsica’s far south is home to some of the most beautiful terraces on the south of the island, provided you know the right places to enjoy the panorama while escaping the crowds of tourists who flock here from June to September. For lunch, an aperitif or dinner, here are 5 of the best-known local spots to enjoy the view with a glass of Porto-Vecchio PDO wine in hand.
1. Hotel-restaurant Le Goéland, Porto-Vecchio
Situated at the end of the Porto-Vecchio harbor on the way to Bastia, Hôtel-restaurant Le Goéland hides a pretty waterside lawn for an aperitif overlooking the sea away from the crowds. The restaurant offers a selection of house cocktails and an extensive wine list, with little nuggets to discover such as the Clos de Sarcone white. Accompany with homemade tapas or a platter of charcuterie and local cheeses. In summer, you can also enjoy a full continental breakfast open to outside guests.
Address: Le Goéland, Avenue Georges Pompidou, 20137 Porto-Vecchio
2. Restaurant A Furana, Porto-Vecchio
Nestled beneath the Genoese gate in the old town of Porto-Vecchio, A Furana is an institution that never lets up during the summer season. Awarded the title of Master Restaurateur in 2014, the chef and manager of A Furana offers a revisited Corsican cuisine that’s both tasty and generous. While the view from the downstairs dining room is not lacking in charm, the panorama from the upstairs terrace is unbeatable, with the harbor and surrounding hills as a backdrop.
Address: A Furana, Rue de la Porte Génoise, 20137 Porto-Vecchio
3. Restaurant Costa Marina, Bonifacio
Situated on the road to Palombaggia, the Costa Marina terrace is an unmissable spot for a dinner with a sea view away from the town. The pizzas are excellent, as are the meats and fish, served in all simplicity.
Address: Costa Marina, Route de Palombaggia, 20137 Porto-Vecchio
4. Restaurant U Castillé, Bonifacio
Please note: reservations are essential for a chance to lunch or dine on Bonifacio’s most breathtaking balcony! At the bend in a cobbled street, the U Castillé restaurant houses a narrow balcony overlooking the sea, with a breathtaking view of the southern tip of Corsica and the Sardinian coastline. The cuisine is straightforward, the portions hearty and the welcome friendly. If you’re afraid of heights, take refuge in the inner room near the windows.
Address: U Castillé, 7 Rue Simon Varsi, 20169 Bonifacio
5. A Suliata, Bonifacio
A no-frills place offering quality Mediterranean family cuisine in a warm atmosphere, just a ten-minute drive from Bonifacio. A must at sunset, when the sky turns pink and blends with the sea on the horizon.
Address: A Suliata, Lieu-dit Scunzipiu, route de sant’amanza, 20169 Bonifacio
And what’s your favorite address with a view in Corsica’s far south?