Lumio Holidays

Lumio holidays
A stay in Lumio offers the 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 l'Ile Rousse. An ancient mountain village set on a sundrenched hillside, with beautiful views across the Bay of Calvi, Lumio presents a traditional slice of Corsican life in beautiful surroundings.     

Ancient hilltop village, with stunning views
Lumio provides visitors with access 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. Visitors can easily take trips to the lively tourist towns of Calvi, with its famous citadel and thriving yacht marina, and l'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 l'Ile Rousse on the 'U Trinighellu', a small passenger train which travels along a single track - a delightful and relaxing way to travel.  

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. Potential holiday souvenirs from a holiday to Lumio include pottery, engraving, glassware, honey and wine.

Weather in Lumio

There’s no doubt that the fantastic weather in Lumio draws holiday makers back to this area of Corsica year after year. From May until October the temperature in Lumio will not dip below 20C. The peak months of July and August can see temperatures heading over the 30C mark on a daily basis. Daily sunshine levels in Lumio are also high with the peak summer months receiving around 10 to 12 hours per day. The beaches in Lumio and nearby Calvi during the summer months will be lively and full of holiday makers swimming in the warm turquoise waters. If you prefer slightly cooler temperatures then holidays in Lumio are very popular in spring and autumn where the temperatures will stay at around the 20C mark.