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Lumio holidays
Lumio holidays offer a chance to explore the Haute-Balagne region of northern Corsica (the coastal region of the Balagne), as it is ideally situated between the two main towns, Calvi and Ile Rousse. An ancient mountain village set on a sundrenched hillside, with beautiful views across the Bay of Calvi, holidays in Lumio offer a traditional slice of Corsican life in beautiful surroundings.
Holidays in Lumio - Ancient hilltop village, with stunning views
Holidays in Lumio give visitors the chance to explore the stunning north of Corsica, with its mixture of unspoilt mountains and craggy coastline filled with sandy beaches and hidden coves. With the countryside around the hilltop village covered with olive groves, vineyards, citrus trees, and flowers, holidays in Lumio offer a peaceful and tranquil base amongst stunning scenery. The village is dominated by a Baroque church, and the sloping streets are filled with stone buildings and simple granite houses. Lumio holidays offer visitors trips to the lively tourist towns of Calvi, with its' famous citadel and thriving yacht marina, and Ile Rousse, with its' bustling market square and traditional charm. The beach at Lumio is small, offering great views out to Calvi, and there are unspoilt coves and bays nearby for secluded sunbathing. Holidays in Lumio allow visitors to explore the stretch of coast between Calvi and Ile Rousse on the 'U Trinighellu', a small passenger train which travels along a single track - a delightful and relaxing way to travel.
Lumio holidays - Follow the traditional Artisans' Route in Haute-Balagne
With a dramatic mountain backdrop, holidays in Lumio are calm and peaceful, and give visitors a sense of traditional Corsica as it was years ago. Villas and private holiday homes are dotted around the hillsides, providing scenic and picturesque accommodation for those searching for a tranquil base whilst on holiday in Lumio. Holidays in Lumio would suit those interested in the arts, as the village features on the "Route des Artisans", a trail which was established to boost and preserve traditional arts and crafts. The route meanders through various workshops and studios in the mountain villages, with metal and steelwork the speciality in Lumio. Souvenirs to bring back from a holiday in Lumio also include pottery, engraving, glassware, honey and wine.
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