With its inviting mix of chic and cosmopolitan seaside resorts backed by dramatic mountains and rustic villages, La Balagne region of northern Corsica makes an appealing choice for a summer escape. Whether a romantic break for two or a fun filled family adventure, exploring its winding coastline, unspoiled beaches and pretty mountain villages will provide a perfect introduction to the island's rich history and spectacular scenery. 

Corsican Places' presents inspiring accommodation options with a collection of beautiful villas with private pools, rustic retreats, beachside apartments and small family auberges through to five-star hotels.  Offering convenient flights, with car hire or transfers, there's easy travel for both short and longer breaks. For beach holidays, Corsican Places highlights the towns of Calvi and L'Ile Rousse: 

Calvi – with a colourful array of buildings, cobbled streets climbing up to a Genoese Citadel, harbourside cafés and restaurants, and a pine fringed crescent of silver sand stretching as far as the eye can see.

L'Ile Rousse - a laid-back seaside town, lying at the foot of the Balagne hills. It has beaches of white sand, and a bustling marketplace with cafés on the main square and family restaurants tucked down cobbled streets.

For those who prefer not to drive, the little train de Balagne runs along the coast providing opportunity to beach hop and take in the many secluded beaches along the way, while an interconnecting train runs through the mountains providing lush vistas of Corsica's wild and stunning interior.

Corsican Places offers a wide selection of holidays with great savings on its last-minute deals in June – these include:

• Le Home - a collection of one-bedroom apartments and studios with a shared pool close to the beach and town of Calvi. https://www.corsica.co.uk/le-home Prices from £399pp, saving up to £375pp based on two sharing, including flights from Stansted or Manchester and airport transfers.

• Casarella Cesarina – a two-bedroom villa perfectly situated above Calvi with fantastic views over the bay.
Prices from £549pp, saving up to £495pp based on four sharing, including flights from Manchester and car hire. https://www.corsica.co.uk/casarella-cesarina 

• Studio Castille – provides a rare opportunity to stay in one of the age-old houses in Calvi's ancient citadel. With spectacular views and a modern and comfortable interior, this one-bedroom studio is ideal for a romantic escape for two. https://www.corsica.co.uk/studio-castille 
Prices from £499pp,saving up to £296pp based on two sharing, including flights from Stansted and airport transfers.

• U Ciocciu - a beautiful 3-bedroom villa tucked away in the hillside of la Balagne with gorgeous views of the coastline https://www.corsica.co.uk/u-ciocciu
Prices from £549 pp, saving up to £218pp based on seven sharing, including flights from Stansted or Manchester and car hire.

• Apartments Piccioni – Conveniently located Just a stone's throw from L'Ile Rousse's attractive central square and 200 metres from the town's fine stunning sandy beach. https://www.corsica.co.uk/apartments-piccioni
Prices from £649pp, saving up to £250pp based on two sharing, including flights from Stansted or Manchester and airport transfers.

Corsica.co.uk, 01489 866 931.

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