by IsHotel | Dining Experiences, Lifestyle, Nature & Leisure Time
What to photograph in Corsica: 5 suggestions for capturing Cavallo Island A dream landscape and uncontaminated nature: A stay at the Hotel des Pecheurs is an opportunity to snap the perfect photograph that will take your breath away. Here are our 5 suggestions on what to shoot! 1) What to photograph in Corsica: Rock formations Cavallo Island is covered with spectacular rock formations that characterize the island and make the landscape unique. The combination of wind and sea over thousands of years has transformed this corner of the Mediterranean and left sculpture like creations for all to admire: the hand, heart, kiss and many others are waiting to be immortalized from every angle. 2) What to photograph in Corsica: The sea Infinite shades of blue can be discovered along the coast of Cavallo. The surrounding nature and sea bed provide the perfect subject for photographers exploring the beaches of the island and rocky shore that are reflected back in these crystalline waters. 3) What to photograph in Corsica: The landscape Wherever you go on the Island of Cavallo you are bound to be blown away. Even amateur photographers will find it difficult to take a bad picture. Nature is at its finest here and the sea and sky form a backdrop like no other waiting to be photographed. 4) What to photograph in Corsica: Food The Hotel des Pecheurs restaurant and bar will be your gastronomic base but you’ll get more than sustenance here for the eyes will be as satisfied as well as the stomach. Composition and plating matter to our chef and before...
by IsHotel | Nature & Leisure Time, Travel in Corsica
Day Trips in Southern Corsica: 5 dream locations near Cavallo Island Are you ready to discover the beauty of Southern Corsica? The Island of Cavallo is surrounded by a number of heavenly sights including breathtaking landscapes, crystalline waters and panoramas waiting to be explored, admired and photographed. This month we’re introducing you to 5 must-visit locations during your stay on the Island of Cavallo! Dream Excursions in Southern Corsica: Lavezzi Islands The Lavezzi Islands are quite close to Cavallo and just a few kilometers from the southern coast of Corsica. They are a magical place where you can discover many islets and coves that make up this fantastic landscape and where the angular shapes of the rocks meet the brilliant turquoise of the Mediterranean. Dream Excursions in Southern Corsica: Strait of Bonifacio The Strait of Bonificio is a section of sea barely 11 km wide that stretches from Sardinia to Corsica. The cliffs overlooking the crystalline sea don’t seem part of the Mediterranean and leave visitors breathless and wondering where they are. Dream Excursions in Southern Corsica: Lagoon of Piantarella The beach of Sperone in Piantarella is hard to forget. It’s made up of a delicate soft sand sandwiched between two rock faces. The view from the lagoon presents a beautiful panorama in which sky and sea blend together into one. Dream Excursions in Southern Corsica: Island of Piana Roughly 150 meters from the beach of Piantarella is the small uninhabited island of Piana. This emerald colored paradise can be reached by swimming or even on foot given the shallowness...
by IsHotel | Nature & Leisure Time
Scuba Diving in Southern Corsica: Diving in the waters around the Lavezzi Islands The Lavezzi Archipelago, part of the Bonifacio Natural Reserve, is a paradise for divers and surrounded by a stunning turquoise sea. Between the beaches and secret coves scuba lovers can immerse themselves in a magnificent underwater world in the heart of Southern Corsica. Diving Ile de Cavallo has been leading underwater excursions in this marine paradise for years and introducing newcomers to Corsica to groupers, barracuda and the colorful coral that covers the seabed. Guides are passionate about the sea and love leading guests of the Hotel des Pecheurs on unique aquatic adventures. To learn more about these scuba excursions read an interview with Marco Tortoreto, manager of the diving center. Discovering Corsican under water life: diving spots around the Lavezzi Islands The major diving sites of Southern Corsica are located near the Lavezzi Islands: areas where you can submerge into the beauty of marine life; secret entrances into a magnificent world that are closer to science fiction than reality. The most celebrated spot is without a doubt Città delle Cernie (City of Groupers): northwest of Lavezzi covered in sea-whip and seashells where a colony of 30 giant dusky groupers live. This curious species has become accustomed to the presence of man and accompany divers throughout the immersion revealing interesting behavior along the way. West of Lavezzi lies Testa del Cavallo, which is remarkable for its variety of marine flora and fauna along with the spectacular sea caves and ravines. Southwest of Lavezzi are the Pilone di Lavezzi (Pillars of Lavezzi) a marvelous...
by IsHotel | Culture & History, Nature & Leisure Time, Travel in Corsica
Holiday in Corsica 2017: 5 inteesting facts about the magical island of Cavallo The island of Cavallo, as well as having a beautiful sea and enchanting panoramic views, is a magical place entwined with many interesting facts, legends and history. In this article we would like to share with you 5 interesting facts regarding the island of Cavallo, which will make your holiday in this incredible location in the southernmost tip of Corsica, even more fascinating! Interesting facts about the island: 1 – name impregnated by history The first curiosity is tied to the peculiar name of the island; the name “Cavallo” goes back to the II century a.C., when the ancient Romans used to arrive on the Corsican coasts to remove blocks of stone for the construction of temples in Olbia and Rome. The name “Cavallo” derives from the latin word “Cavus” which indicates the excavations of the ancient caves of Roman origin, and not the animal as many are wrong to think; with “cavallo” being Italian for horse. Interesting facts about the island: 2 – the artistic rocks Amongst the beauty of the island of Cavallo, we must add the enchanting artistic rocks of the location. The rocks are a true creative expression from mother nature; not only because they represent a distinctive area of the landscape but also as a result of the shapes and colours which define them. Interesting facts about the island: 3 – the ancient face of Jesus Amid the very particular rocks of Cavallo, one can also distinguish historical findings: as a matter of fact during the Roman...
by IsHotel | Nature & Leisure Time, Travel in Corsica
The beauty of Corsica: the artistic rocks of Cavallo island A thousand expressions sculpted on Cavallo island: a selection of the most beautiful, artistic rocks which make this small Corsican paradise unique! “Art is nature’s right hand” (Friedrich Schiller) What comes to mind when you think about the island of Cavallo? Breathtaking scenery or crystal clear seas or even the summer holiday of your dreams… These are effectively all characteristics of this magnificent Corsican island; nonetheless, the island of Cavallo continues to set itself apart for one particularity: the rocks. Extensive rocks which embrace the island, give the area a special silhouette and provides an unmissable characteristic to the splendid scenery. These rocks are a true and artistic expression of nature; not only because they represent a distinctive feature of the scenery but also because their shapes and colours define them. Pierre Marcellesi, photographer, island lover and not least part of the Hotel des Pechuers’ staff, has immortalised these rocks’ thousand expressions during his numerous excursions around the island, gathering quite an original and profound collection of photographic images. In this article we propose a small and precious insight into his collection: Next summer whilst you walk along the beaches of Cavallo, remember to carefully look out into the horizon, so that you can observe the rocks’ thousand expressions of this incredible...
by IsHotel | Dining Experiences, Nature & Leisure Time
Grape Harvest Villa Tolomei: Discover our passion for wines made in Tuscany! History, photos and flavors: all our passion for Tuscan tradition, from grape harvesting to wine tasting with Villa Tolomei’s 100% made in Tuscany! The grape harvest is one of the most fascinating and oldest customs of mankind; for centuries, farmers have been a part of an ancestral natural process. Through the same rituals and following the rhythms of nature, men give life to wine, “the gift of Bacchus”, which accompanies the happiest moments of our lives. In Tuscany, the link with the grape harvest has been consolidated in the very roots of culture and territory; a tradition so ancient and valuable that it has resulted in Tuscan wines being categorized amongst national and worldwide wine excellences. Every year, Villa Tolomei prepares itself for the awaited time of the grape harvest; a tradition which for our estate reflects the strong link with the fruits and the beauty of Tuscany. The grapes from our vineyards, perfect in every phase of growth until the time of maturation, are harvested with the respect for tradition and the environment. The excitement of the first grape cluster which is picked, is relived year after year, and it is also the first step for the production of our regional Tuscan wines: Villa Tolomei’s Chianti celebrates a world renowned wine quality; its intense color and deep flavor make it a great wine to enjoy with traditional cheese and meats. Our Sangiovese Toscano, The Secret of the Angels, from the notes of red and black fruits twisted gently with floral fragrances. Villa Tolomei’s Chardonnay, the king of...
5 suggestions for capturing Cavallo Island Corsica
