by IsHotel | Nature & Leisure Time, Travel in Corsica
The 5 most beautiful beaches to visit on the island of Cavallo during your holiday in the South of Corsica The island of Cavallo, situated in the South of Corsica, represents a real paradise in the heart of the Mediterranean. Pristine nature and breathtaking landscapes make it a unique gem nestled within the crystal clear waters of Corsica. A gem with such an important value, that it belongs to the natural marine reserve of the Strait of Bonifacio, and boasts some of the most beautiful beaches in the Mediterranean, if not in the world! This seems to be a good reason to not let a holiday on the island of Cavallo slip away and at least once in your lifetime to experience the beauty of its 5 beaches: The 5 most beautiful beaches to visit on the island of Cavallo: 1 – La Double “La Double” beach is a beautiful stretch of golden sand which is soaked on all corners by the crystalline Corsican waters; the rocks with their picturesque shapes and the small lighthouse in the distant make the view absolutely breathtaking! Furthermore this beach represents a very romantic location for its stunning sunsets and the very intriguing “Santa Lucia” seashells which can be found on the sea shore; true gems to give to the person you love! The 5 most beautiful beaches to visit on the island of Cavallo: 2 – Palma The bay of Palma is immense and without a doubt the largest beach on the island of Cavallo; here the delicate white sand melts into the waters of a thousand shades. From this beach...
by IsHotel | Nature & Leisure Time, Travel in Corsica
Holiday in Corsica: 5 tips on what to do on the amazing island of Cavallo Do you enjoy a relaxing holiday with sun and sea or do you prefer adventure? Do you love sports or do you prefer a lovely SPA massage? Planning the perfect holiday is always a great dilemma, especially if you are in a group or with your entire family! The ideal holiday destination for everyone involved, is without a doubt, the holiday that manages to convey all the elements of the trip in one place. The island of Cavallo, in southern Corsica, as well as representing the essence and beauty of nature, offers many alternatives to spend a special holiday, tailor-made just for you! Today we are offering you 5 tips on what to do during your holiday on this amazing Corsican island: 5 tips on what to do on the island of Cavallo: discovering the most beautiful beaches If you love a relaxing sun and sea vacation, you will be able to immerse yourself in breathtaking scenery whilst you sunbathe. Every day you can discover the most beautiful beaches of Cavallo, easily reached on foot ot with an electric golf car. Golden sand, crystal clear waters, picturesque rocks and wild nature, every beach has its own charm and evocative atmosphere. 5 tips on what to do on the island of Cavallo: diving into the deep blue The island of Cavallo has a beautiful coral reef, a real nature reserve which is part of the natural marine park of the Strait of Bonifacio. All the adventurous spirits will not be able to resist scuba diving...
by IsHotel | Lifestyle, Nature & Leisure Time, Travel in Corsica
The ideal summer vacation? Southern Corsica: nature and sea to be experienced The ingredients for a perfect summer vacation? wildlife , stunning scenery and most importantly heavenly seas! These three features, in addition to being the perfect synthesis of the holiday we all desire, fully represent the “Island of Beauty “, better known as Corsica. In particular , the south of Corsica, in the area of the Strait of Bonifacio, is the solution for all those looking for a holiday surrounded by nature and uncontaminated seas, taking the time to relax but at the same time discovering a very unique place. Southern Corsica: Wild nature Corsica is a small paradise in the heart of the Mediterranean in between rocky peaks and crystal clear waters; with short boat, bike or electrical car transfers, the concentrated territory allows you to discover the various natural environments from the wild hinterland to the deserted coast: endless forests crossed by rivers and lakes, mountains that fade into the blue sky, the bays and the most beautiful beaches soaked by the turquoise waters of the southern seas. An experience to be lived at least once in your lifetime is the area of the Strait of Bonifacio, a real nature reserve which includes the passage between Corsica and Sardinia: here, nature’s spectacle, of the Maddalena, Lavezzi and Cavallo island, has nothing to envy from her more distant, exotic locations. Southern Corsica: Breathtaking scenery Wild nature can only but provide breathtaking landscapes. Tips on what to see? There aren’t preferential places to recommend, because the whole of southern Corsica, the Strait of Bonifacio, the island of...
by IsHotel | Lifestyle, Nature & Leisure Time
“September Sun” For those who have chosen to plan their holidays in September, we can say that this is the period recommended by local tour operators because it is considered as the ideal part of summer for a concentrated encounter with nature. Having left behind the intense summer sun, it is possible to plunge into an environment of exciting discoveries in the exclusive island of Cavallo. “Natural Reserve of the Bouches de Bonifacio” a favorite destination for the elite tourism who have the privilege of taking a relaxing vacation in the warm colors and aromas of the Mediterranean vegetation. As beaten tracks by enterprising people or on the pristine beaches, the most beautiful in Corsica, surrounded by white cliffs, the September climate amplifies the pleasure of diving into the crystal clear waters of the “Strait of Bonifacio”, whilst it is easy to come across dawns and sensational sunsets, so that when you return to the usual routine, you have your fill of images of pleasure and adventure. The climate of September also offers perfect conditions for excursions, in order to see the most picturesque angles of the main Corsican island, making it the most desirable period of the summer holiday months. Why not also be tempted by the curiosity of local craftsmanship, from the lifestyle of the inhabitants of the island, the taste of Mediterranean cuisine with local fish and products infused with the aromas of the area! The choice of Cavallo in September is not only a touristic objective, albeit exclusive, the choice provides the advantage of allowing the mind and body to fully immerse in an unquestionable, beneficial...
by IsHotel | Culture & History, Nature & Leisure Time
“The Garden of Wonders…” If almost every major city in Europe can boast an “historic park”, the Boboli Gardens are considered as the prototype of the Italian-style garden, and this notion that has influenced garden landscape design both in Italy and abroad. Moreover, the Boboli are a nonpareil example not only of the style of the Renaissance, but also of all the later styles that have shaped them and that contribute to their majestic aspect. The gardens surround the backside of the Palazzo Pitti, to which they are attached, and extend from there with such lavishness and spectacular perspectives that one is almost led to regard them as the perfect finishing touch completing the improvement works that the palace underwent after Eleonora of Toledo, wife of the Grand Duke Cosimo I de’ Medici, bought in 1549 from Luca Pitti, its previous owner. Covering a surface of about 45.0000 smq on the hill of Boboli, the gardens are connected, on the one hand, to the legendary “Vasarian Corridor” running between the Palazzo Vecchio and Palazzo Pitti and, on the other, to the Forte del Belvedere, a fortress built to protect the Medici family. Cosimo spared no pains to ensure that the beauty of the gardens reflected that of his wife Eleonora: over the course of time, 5 great architects were entrusted with the project. Niccolò Tribolo laid out the initial design but died just one year after the beginning of works. However, his design, which incorporated elements inspired by humanist philosophy, remained a point of reference for his successors, namely, in chronological order, Ammannati, Buontalenti and Giulio and Alfonso Parigi. The...
5 suggestions for capturing Cavallo Island Corsica
