Corsica Family Holidays and Breaks

Take the Family is a travel agency specialising in active, adventure and luxury holidays. Your personal travel advisor will create the perfect Corsica holiday for your family, with expert advice and dedicated support throughout.

Corsica for family holidays

Corsica is a perfect family holiday destination for those who like things low-key but thrilling: adventurous (think sailing, diving, rafting, riding and hiking) but with plenty of opportunity to relax too, on wonderful beaches or over a Mediterranean feast.

Book a Corsica family holiday with Take the Family and discover an island that has only been French for 200 of its 4,000-year history, meaning it offers something rather special: wild, mountainous beauty but also the sophistication of many French destinations.

As a specialist family travel agency, we can tailor-make the perfect holiday in Corsica for your family. Contact one of our travel advisors now and let's discuss your dream trip.

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Things to do with kids in Corsica

Best Corsica Beaches

• Head for the stretches of sand around L'lle-Rousse and Calvi – not only some of the most beautiful beaches on Corsica but also ones with the best family facilities.

• For quieter alternatives in the height of summer, try Campomoro or La Liscia, with superb watersports and good cafés.

• Don't miss Les Calanques de Piana – spectacular red granite cliffs carved into bizarre shapes by nature, spiralling 300m over the sea, with views down over the Gulf of Porto and two local beaches, intimate Ficajola Beach and the expansive, white-sand Arone Beach.

Corsica Outdoor Activities

• Go sailing from any number of beaches, horse-riding up into the hills or along the coast, or mountain-biking. Corsica excels as an extreme sports destination but many activities can be easily modified for children.

• With older kids, sign up for white-water rafting, canyoning and excellent fishing and diving.

• Wander around some of the island's fascinating towns, including the capital Porto Vecchio and Bonifacio.

Horse-riding in the sea in Corsica© Slyvian Alessandri/ATC

Explore on horseback and cool off in the sea.

Eating in Corsica

Food in Corsica is influenced by both French and Italian cuisine and hence fabulous. There are enough familiar dishes to satisfy even the fussiest children, but often they come with a lovely local twist.

This a fertile, lush island with wonderful ingredients. The chestnut, described as the most important ingredient in island cuisine, features in delicious sauces and stews, while local cheeses, meats and fish are superb.

The GT20 route in Corsica© Slyvian Alessandri/ATC

Keen cyclists in the group? Take on the challenging GT20 route in Corsica.

When to go to Corsica

The best time to go to Corsica with kids is May, early July, September and October, when it's warm but a little quieter. From May to October, daytime temperatures usually exceed 21°C, climbing to 35°C or more in July/August.

Late July and all of August are popular with Italian and French holidaymakers, so the island is a lot busier, but it’s still a beautiful place to explore in the school summer holidays.

Paddleboarding in the calm waters of a bay near Cap Corse.© Slyvian Alessandri/ATC

Paddleboarding is one of many watersports on offer in Corsica.

How much does a family holiday to Corsica cost?

Corsican prices peak in July and August. For the best value, travel in late May–June or September, when flights and accommodation are cheaper, the weather is warm, and attractions are quieter without sacrificing the Mediterranean experience.

Self-catering apartments offer good value, but spend a little more and you can enjoy a villa with your own private pool or the comforts of a luxury Corsica hotel.

How to get to Corsica

There are direct flights from the UK to Corsica, from London to Bastia, Calvi and Figari. London to Bastia takes just over 2 hours. We will include the best flights for you in the bespoke Corsica holiday we create for you.

You can also fly Nice or Toulon in the South of France or Genoa in Italy then take a ferry to Corsica.

We will include car hire or resort/villas transfers in your Corsica holiday package if required.

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