Erbalunga Holidays

Gorgeous Cap Corse fishing harbour
Holidays in Erbalunga are for those looking for a relaxing Corsica holiday with plenty of romance and style. Erbalunga is a pretty fishing village in a beautiful setting, almost entirely surrounded by the sea, on the rugged east coast of the Cap Corse peninsula in the north of Corsica, 6 miles north of Bastia. Holidays here centre on a gorgeously colourful, quaint harbour with a 16th century Genoese watchtower. The car-free village centre has a charming square and a lovely collection of old stone houses connected by alleyways and arches. Nightlife is a quietly romantic affair, featuring a nice little collection of cafes and bars, and a couple of rather classy waterfront restaurants. Holiday accommodation includes private rooms and a famously elegant hotel in a 19th century mansion.

Romantic atmosphere
Holidays in Erbalunga have been attracting discerning visitors to Corsica since the 19th century when this charming harbour village became a favourite with artists and writers. To this day, Erbalunga enjoys a notably romantic and cultured atmosphere. Summer holidays in Erbalunga may well coincide with concerts, cultural events or the village’s renowned music festival.

Cap Corse beaches
Erbalunga is superbly placed for exploring the scenic Cap Corse peninsula with its vineyards, traditional fishing villages, mountains and west-coast cliffs. Erbalunga beach can be supplemented with small sandy coves along Cap Corse. A fabulously scenic road passes small unspoilt beaches on its way to the tip of the peninsula. Cheap early-season holidays in Erbalunga will feature the region's wild flowers and will find the village at its tranquil best. All holidays in Erbalunga should include a trip into the historic town of Bastia.

Weather in Erbalunga

Temperatures in Erbalunga reach their heady peak in July and August, when the mercury averages out at well over 27 degrees, with around 12 hours of sunshine every day. If life in these sizzling temperatures becomes too much, this could be a good time to try trekking or horseriding in the forests. The summer is also a great time to try out windsurfing, canoeing or sailing at the nearby watersports centre. As summer gives way to early autumn, temperatures drop to the low 20s, providing a great opportunity for hillwalking or, with temperatures still pleasant and the tourist season over, quiet sea swimming.