Ile Rousse

Holiday villas Ile Rousse Corsica France - Ile Rousse Overview:

The town of Ile Rousse is the third largest tourism destination on Corsica and is named after the russet coloured rocks that stand out in the sea. Positioned at the north of Corsica island, not far from Calvi, Ile Rousse is a vibrant town offering many restaurants, bars and boutiques to explore - a major Corsica holiday resort with an excellent covered market. In Ile Rousse you'll more than likely come across locals playing petanque beneath the shade of the plane trees in the town squares. Ile Rousse is in the Balagne area of Corsica which is famed for its beautiful white sandy beaches and stunning backdrop of verdant Maquis. The gently sloping Corsica beaches create the ideal environment for relaxing family holidays.

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Holiday villas in Ile Rousse Corsica from the Villa Company:

At the Villa Company we firmly believe that renting accommodation directly from Corsican residents is good for the Corsican people and the island's future, as such we have developed an enviable relationship with local Corsica villa owners. In Corsica villas with private pools at reasonable prices are hard to find, so at the Villa Company we consider ourselves fortunate to be able to offer you a Corsica island holiday in one of our fabulous privately owned villas, all in beautiful locations. We have carefully chosen a refined hand picked selection to include in our north Corsica France holiday programme - villas that meet our high standards and offer our guests a certain 'something special'. We believe no holiday villa in Corsica would be complete without those home-from-home comforts and our villas in Ile Rousse Corsica are no exception. The Corsica villas from The Villa Company have been carefully chosen for quality, their location and value for money, including private villas with their own pools. So if you're looking for luxury holiday villa rental in Corsica France, especially villas north Corsica, then we have a fine selection of villas with private pools in the area including Ile Rousse and Calvi.

Ile Rousse Corsica Holiday villas - History & Heritage:

Ile Rousse was founded in 1758 by Pasquale Paoli - the Corsican leader famed for dispatching the Genoese who occupied the island. You'll see his name featured on many streets and bars.

Ile Rousse Corsica Holiday villas - Beaches:

There are so many outstanding Corsica beaches around the island's 1000km coastline, you really are spoiled for choice. There are many beaches near Ille Rousse, so privacy is not an issue. A local map will help you to discover the coastline and claim your own favourite spot.

Ile Rousse Corsica Holiday villas - Wine:

Wines are produced throughout Corsica. There are good reds, and the whites and roses are wonderful served chilled on a balmy summer evening.

Ile Rousse Corsica Holiday villas - Town Facilities & Amenities:

Ile Rousse offers a wealth of watersports activities and provides just about every water based activity you can think of including SCUBA diving, snorkelling, water skiing, jet skiing, windsurfing and sailing. Throughout most of the year the warm seas, coastal breezes and crystal clear waters around Ile Rousse provide ideal conditions for watersports.

Ile Rousse Corsica Holiday villas - Out & About:

There are many villages in the area to explore and Ile Rousse it is the departure point for the unusual but very enjoyable tram service, which operates from June to September. This local narrow gauge train offers you a glimpse of Corsica not seen from the road; travelling along the coastline, taking in Algajola, Lumio and other villages along the way. This is a thoroughly enjoyable and civilised way to see this corner of Corsica island.

Beautiful scenery is assured around Ile Rousse with wonderfully varied animal, bird, insect and plant life, some of which is unique and indigenous. With over one third of Corsica's surface designated as national park there are over 1,500km of paths for walkers. The Balagne region offers some of the most spectacular walking on Corsica and also some of the most challenging.

Ile Rousse Corsica Holiday villas - North Corsica area overview:

There's so much to explore in northern Corsica. The Balagne, with its stunning scenery between Calvi and Porto; the pastel pink rocks of the Calanches; Calvi, with its historic Citadel and cosmopolitan waterfront. Inland the mountain scenery is dominated by Monte Cino at over 2700m, the highest peak on the island. North Corsica and the Balagne is reputed for hunting, fishing, and walking - outdoor activities that are eagerly promoted - along with rustic, rural inns offer hearty Corsican fayre. Galeria is simply breathtaking. Its long, winding road is famous and included in the annual Rally of Corsica - or 'Rally of a thousand corners' as its known. Not for the feint-hearted, tight roads with dramatic views cling to the hillside with steep drops to the edge! In Autumn, Winter and Spring you're likely to encounter cattle, pigs, chicken and goats using the roads; even in summer don't be surprised to meet the odd cow along the way, but the chances are that it will just ignore you! The bay of Valinco, near to Campo Moro and Propriano, offers fantastic sailing and many small, sandy coves. With a little searching you're likely to find a secluded Corsica beach to call your very own.