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Santa-Maria-di-Lota, the ideal holiday destination!
Pack your suitcases and head for Santa-Maria-di-Lota to discover Haute-Corse at its most authentic. This picturesque hillside village condenses the very best of the Island of Beauty. The sea, the maquis, hiking trails and historical monuments within easy reach... what more could you want for a successful stay in Corsica? A seaside holiday village, perhaps?
Looking out to the Mediterranean, your Sandaya campsite is the perfect holiday base! With its high-end amenities and services, including a fun water park, free children’s clubs and the sea just steps away, you’ll spend an amazing time with the family, friends or just the two of you.
Visit Santa-Maria-di-Lota with the family
Grab your swimsuits and towels and take your little clan down to Miomo beach for the day, a favourite excursion for holidaymakers of any age. Laze in the sun, take a dip in the water, then laze some more on this pebbly beach overlooked by a 16th-century Genoese tower. Have family fun and savour the kind of experience you can only find in Corsica, in this gorgeous setting beside the Mediterranean.
A camping holiday is also a chance for your budding adventurers to make new friends. And for that, there are the free children’s clubs! On offer for your little cherubs: fun activities, a chance to meet Koolaya, preparing and putting on a show, and more!
Visit Santa-Maria-di-Lota as a couple
On a romantic break, it’s not always easy to agree on a holiday programme, but you won’t have that problem in Haute-Corse. The Island of Beauty has so much to offer that there really is something for everyone.
Love soaking up the sun? The many beaches along the coast will keep you happy. You’re the sporty type, even on holiday? Get your daily dose of exercise with a hike along one of the many paths in the area. So there’ll be no squabbling here, but instead endless happy times shared with your special someone!
Camping Santa-Maria-di-Lota: our handy tips for a successful stay
Take one of the hiking trials that leads to the U Cimone peak, which culminates at a height of 1,200 metres. Enjoy the stunning 360° view from the top.
Lovers of architectural heritage will visit the village’s religious monuments, such as the Saint-Jean chapel and the church of Figarella. A fascinating journey into Corsican history.
Biguglia Lake is worth a visit with the family or as a couple. Visit on foot or by bicycle and look out for the many species of sea birds in this unspoilt environment.
Make sure you take a trip to Bastia! Wander around Place Saint-Nicolas, then take a stroll along the port and admire the setting sun as you sample a traditional ice cream – a fine programme for a day out!