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Piana - Picturesque Corsica mountain village
Piana holidays feature an exceptionally beautiful village with a superb setting, over 1000 feet above the stunning west coast of Corsica, 8 miles south of Porto. Piana holidays enjoy a quiet, relaxed atmosphere. An attractive selection of shops, cafes and restaurants are dotted among whitewashed stone houses and narrow lanes. The entire village with its pretty square and fine 18th century church forms a particularly photogenic ensemble affording wonderful views of the coast and mountains. Piana holiday accommodation includes a couple of elegant country hotels. Lovers of fine food and wine will find holidays in Piana offer an excellent selection of restaurants. The Calanches of Piana is a UNESCO protected beauty spot featuring extraordinary rugged pink, orange and red granite cliffs that tumble into the sea.
Piana holidays – Outstanding walking
Piana holidays can comfortably combine beaches with traditional villages and Corsica’s renowned walking trails. Piana holidays offer an atmospheric base for superb walking. Walkers on holiday in Piana can enjoy excellent coast walks and fine routes in the Niolo Valley, the Spelunca Gorge and the Cinto Massif. The beautifully wild countryside is rich in birdlife. Birdwatchers and nature lovers on holiday in Piana should visit the Scandola and Senino peninsulas. Popular Piana holiday excursions include villages like Curzo, Chidazzu, Ota and Evisa, the quaint port of Girolata and boat trips to the Scandola Nature Reserve. Piana holidays are ideally placed for exploring the splendidly scenic Gulf of Valinco and the entire dramatic west coast of Corsica.
Piana holidays – Unspoilt west-coast beaches
Piana holidays offer plenty for non-walkers too. Extraordinary roads cross the scenic Calanches region, and it is a short drive down to a pretty harbour and unspoilt beaches. All Piana holidays should include a trip to the popular beach resort of Porto and the historic towns of Ajaccio and Calvi. Popular Piana holiday beaches include Ficajola Beach and Caspio Beach near Partinello. The unspoilt beaches near Piana are a favourite spot for Corsica naturist holidays.
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