San Martino di Lota Holidays
Stunning location
Holidays in San Martino di Lota offer a wonderful combination of mountains and sea. San Martino di Lota is one of the most picturesque in a chain of traditional mountain villages on the stunning Cap Corse peninsula in the north of Corsica, 10 miles from Bastia and a short climb from the coast. Holidaying here, you will soon fall into the relaxed pace of the village with its charming village square, fine stone houses and nice little collection of cafes and restaurants. But it is the spectacular location of the village and the sense of space that makes San Martino di Lota so memorable: over 1000 feet above the coast, with staggering open views of the mountains and sea. Walkers will find San Martino di Lota holidays are ideally located for enjoying a fine network of Corsica’s famous waymarked paths
Traditional hotels and fine food
Accommodation includes bed and breakfast, private rooms and charming country hotels with the accent on tradition. Restaurants in San Martino di Lota serve plenty of excellent regional cuisine and local wine. Summer and Easter holidays may well coincide with concerts, cultural events and music festivals in the region.
Cap Corse beaches
San Martino di Lota has easy access to delightful villages like Santa Maria di Lota, Ville di Pietrabugno, Macinaggio and Furiani, with long days exploring unspoilt, quiet beaches like Pietranaro and Grigione, and charming harbour villages like Miomo and Erbalunga. San Martino di Lota is also superbly placed for exploring the fabulously scenic Cap Corse peninsula. A wonderful coast road passes small, unspoilt, sandy beaches on its way to the tip of the peninsula. Cheap early and late-season holidays in San Martino di Lota will feature the region’s wild flowers and enjoy Cap Corse at its tranquil, atmospheric best. Every holiday in San Martino di Lota should include a trip into the historic town of Bastia.
Weather in San Martino di Lota
Corsica is blessed with gorgeous summer weather, with temperatures rising to 29 degrees during July, so a beach holiday in San Martino di Lota is certainly never out of the question. While the village isn't by the coast, a short drive down the coast road will bring you to the unspoilt Cap Corse peninsula beaches of Pietranaro and Grigione. If the heat gets a little bit much, then a hike through the shady surrounding forests or a wander through the streets of San Martino di Lota should provide visitors with a welcome break from the sun.
