Canella

Canella, Corsica

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Between sand and sky

12 Guests

6 Bedrooms

5 Bathrooms

Occupying a privileged, private position where the forested mountains of Corsica's unspoilt interior meet the Tyrrhenian Sea, Canella offers 360-degree vistas of intense greens and irresistible blues, an utterly tranquil ambience in which to unwind, bright interiors, and plenty of outdoor space for al fresco fun.

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Keyholder highlights

  • IncludedGarden gate sea access
  • IncludedWide-open sea views
  • IncludedFlexible modern living
  • IncludedEasy walk to sandy beach

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Ariel views of Canella

Canella, its grounds and its wonderful seafront position.

The idyllic Plage de Canella is just a few mintues' walk away.

One of the little coves accessed from Canella's garden.

The long shaded sea-view terrace is the perfect spot for long convivial meals.

Sea views abound from nearly all the rooms at Canella.

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The Area

Located in the largely unspoilt area of Sari-Solenzara, about a third of the way up Corsica's east coast, Canella is well placed for exploring many of the island's great treasures, from picturesque seafront towns to the spellbinding forested mountains of the interior.

Canella is also a great spot for beach lovers: apart from the rocky sea access and limpid waters at the bottom of the garden, there are plenty of sandy beaches to enjoy in the vicinity, not least Plage de Canella, whose idyllic arc of sand is just a couple of minute's walk away. This beach is also home to a couple of restaurants, meaning that guests wishing to dine out need not worry about driving. A few kilometres up the coast is the lovely bay of Cala d'Oro, while to the south, just a 5/10-minute drive away are the sandy beaches of Favone and Targo.

Keen walkers have many wonders to discover on their doorstep and a great place to start is the dramatically beautiful Polischellu waterfalls, tucked away in the glorious mountain scenery.

Porto Vecchio, with its charming old town centre, natural harbour, shops, bars, street market and restaurants, is just 45 minutes to the south, and Bonifacio, one of Corsica's most dramatically positioned, historic and panoramic towns is just an hour away.

For those who love adventurous driving, a trip over the mountains to the island's capital, Ajaccio, is recommended. The town itself has much to offer visitors, who come away delighted to have visited the birthplace of the great Napoleon.

Figari Sud-Corse Airport:

55km-34miles-55mins

Bastia Airport:

95km-60miles-1hr30

Ajaccio Airport:

140km-88miles-2hr25

Nearest beaches:

apart from the rocky sea access at the bottom of the garden, the beautiful sandy Plage de Canella is a 2-minute stroll away. Other beaches nearby include Cala d'Oro (2.5km-1.5miles-3mins), Favone (5km-3miles-5mins), and Targo (8.5km-5.5miles-8mins).

Nearest restaurants:

there are two restaurant-bar-pizzerias on Canella beach, 2 minutes' walk away.

Nearest shops and other amenities:

in Solenzara (6.5km-4miles-7mins) or in Targo (8.5km-5.5miles-8mins)

Porto Vecchio:

33km-23miles-45mins

Bonifacio:

60km-37miles-1hr5

The Polischellu waterfalls and trekking routes:

28km-17.5miles-35mins

Ajaccio:

145km-90miles-2hr30

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From the Guest Book

Read the thoughtful reviews that travellers have left after their time with us.

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We wanted stunning sea views; six bedrooms; easy access to a nice beach; the capacity for a special celebration; and a caring and attentive organization to assist with complex coordination of activities for a variety of interests and abilities. The Thinking Traveller gave us all that and much more with Canella. The villa is quite special, perched on a rocky prominence overlooking the Tyrrhenian Sea. Its main level houses its living space with a spectacular patio and two bedrooms, a generous kitchen, workout room and laundry facilities. Below the patio are three separate en-suites, which gave our three children and their spouses full privacy and easy access to the grounds. The guest house was a haven for my wife and me to enjoy our own private mini vacation. A private patio behind the guest house sported its own stunning views and direct access to the rocky shoreline in the late evening and early morning. A stay at Canella will create memories that will last a lifetime.

RS June 2024

Canella was absolutely perfect for our group. This was probably the first time that a villa I've booked was actually more beautiful and perfect in person than in the photos! The view was incredible, the proximity to the water and the beach was ideal, and the setup gave everyone just enough privacy and just enough nice spaces to hang out as a group in.

Anonymous June 2024

Canella was wonderful and everything was perfect. It's a great place, right on the sea.

Anonymous April 2024

Canella is a gorgeous property, with amazing views and beach! We would return for the absolutely beautiful location, the well-manicured gardens and the access to the sea and rock pools. Short walk to beach and restaurants.

Tanya Dunne May 2024

Wonderful stay at Canella. It is a beautiful villa located in a secluded spot with magnificent views just above the water with your own rock pools and easy access to Canella Beach.

Karl Beckaman June 2023

Canella is a beautiful villa in a stunning location. Magnificent panoramic views with private rocky coves, plus very short walk to beautiful sandy beach with two beach restaurant/bars. The villa was very clean on arrival and every one was very impressed.

Mr Anthony Burrough, United Kingdom July 2022

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