Piana Holidays
Picturesque Corsica mountain village
Piana is an exceptionally beautiful villagein 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.
Outstanding walking
Piana holidays can comfortably combine beaches with traditional villages and Corsica’s renowned walking trails. Piana offers an atmospheric base for superb walking. Walkers 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 should visit the Scandola and Senino peninsulas. Popular 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.
Unspoilt west-coast beaches
Piana offers 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 beaches within easy reach of Piana include Ficajola Beach and Caspio Beach near Partinello.
Weather in Piana
The best time to experience summer temperatures in Piana is between the months of May and October, with the mercury rising to between 28C and an impressive 39C in August. With average sunshine topping ten hours during this period, sun seekers won't be disappointed. The sunshine in Piana really brings a lot of the surrounding sights to life. The man-made granite sculptures, the "calanches", are best visited on clear sunny days as the shadows cast by the rocks can depict myriad images. The position of the sun also transforms the sculptures colour throughout the day from orange to red. Then there's the beautiful view over the gulf and the backdrop of Monte Cinto's snow capped peaks, which provide some gorgeous photo opportunities.
