Sartene Holidays
Sartene holidays
Sartene holidays are ideal for those looking for an authentic Corsican mountain town where the streets are steeped in history and traditions are kept alive. Sartene is full of peace and tranquility, with this medieval hilltop town set amongst the green countryside of Southern Corisca, yet close enough to the coast to make it a perfect choice or those looking to enjoy the lovely sandy beaches nearby.
Traditional hilltop mountain town steeped in history
For those in search of a true Corsican town, Sartene offers a charming and relaxing base, sitting high in the hills amongst the verdant countryside. The 16th century town is wonderfully preserved, with narrow streets, original stone buildings, and a pedestrian citadel, making Sartene ideal for those looking to explore the history of the area. Place Porta, the main square, is the perfect spot in which to enjoy a morning coffee or an evening drink and join the locals in soaking up the traditional atmosphere. With a choice of private villas, self-catering apartments and hotels located in the surrounding countryside, holidays in Sartene offer a tranquil relaxed setting and would suit families or couples looking for a peaceful, secluded break.
Quiet and secluded, yet close to great beaches
Sartene give visitors the chance to experience the heritage and customs of Corsica (one of the islands' oldest traditions, the Catenacciu, the Christian procession on Good Friday, still takes place today) whilst being ideally placed to explore the beauty that the island has to offer. Sartene offers an opportunity to sample the best of Corsican food, with the town boasting a number of excellent traditional restaurants. The glorious countryside around the resort is perfect for exploring, with plenty of walking and hiking through forest trails and horse-riding in the valleys. Holidays here can also offer leisurely days on wonderful sandy beaches and plenty of watersports action, being close to coastal resorts such as Tizzano, Propriano and Porto Vecchio.
Weather in Sartene
The weather conditions in Sartene are at their best between June and September. In June there are average temperatures of 24C during the day whilst July and August sees a rise to 27C. September remains warm, averaging 25C. Even into late October temperatures remain warm, averaging a very pleasant 21C. Average sunshine in Sartene is at it’s highest during the summer too. In May the locals enjoy ten hours of sun a day – enough to do your soul good! Daily sunshine peaks in July with twelve hours of bright, hot sun to enjoy every day and you’ll even enjoy around eight hours of sun a day in September.
