Corsica
Wellness
Retreats
Wellness Catamaran Vacation in France’s Wild Heart.
Granite cliffs, maquis-scented air and turquoise bays that rival anything in the Mediterranean. Corsica is France’s wild island — and one of the most spectacular sailing holiday destinations in Europe.
Porto-Vecchio / Calvi
Main Base
3h 30min (via Nice)
from Prague
from €57
Flights one-way
Spring – Autumn
Best Season
27°C
temperature
€798
per person
Route 1
Route 2
Calvi Northern Loop – The Scandola Wilds
This itinerary focuses on the rugged northwest, offering sheltered bays ideal for flat-water yoga and starry deck dances.
| Day 1 | Calvi Depart: Morning yoga on deck followed by an evening salsa session under the stars. |
| Day 2 | To Galéria: Sunrise yoga in the calm bay and beach dance sessions. |
| Day 3 | Scandola to Girolata: Visit the UNESCO reserve. Cliffside yoga and forest pilates near Girolata Bay. |
| Day 4 | Cargèse: Partner dance focus with access to the wellness-oriented marina. |
| Day 5 | Porto Gulf: Navigate the dramatic granite gulf. Pilates in the shade followed by sunset bachata. |
| Day 6 | Sagone: Anchorage at Sagone. A full wellness immersion day with snorkeling preparation. |
| Day 7 | Return to Calvi: return via scenic beaches. Final beach yoga and an evening debrief dance. |
Porto-Vecchio Southern Loop – “Turquoise Bliss”
Turquoise bays and white limestone cliffs. Ideal for eco-luxury anchoring and sand-based yoga.
| • Day 1 | Porto-Vecchio: Boarding; short sail to Santa Giulia Bay for evening pilates. |
| Day 2 | Lavezzi Islands: Nature reserve. Sand-bottom yoga, eco-snorkelling & fusion dance. |
| Day 3 | Bonifacio: Shaded deck sessions under the iconic cliffs; evening harbour exploration. |
| Day 4 |Bonifacio Bays:Maestral-safe yoga in sheltered coves; beach bachata sessions. |
| Day 5 | Pinarello Gulf: Sheltered deck pilates and starry-night salsa. |
| Day 6 | Rondinara: Perfect horseshoe bay for sunrise meditation and core pilates. |
| Day 7 | Return to Porto-Vecchio: Final wellness wrap-up and luxury transfer. |
Why corsica
The Winning
Advantages
Things to Know
A Few
Considerations
Our expeditions launch from historic strongholds where Genoese citadels overlook a fleet of modern luxury, providing a portal to the “Kalisté” spirit.t.
The Soul of the Isle of Beauty
€990 per person / week
1 Week Intensive
- ⚓ Luxury Catamaran (6 cabins)
- 🧑✈️ Captain + Certified Instructor
- ⛽ Fuel & Transit Log
- 🌅 Daily sunrise & deck sessions
- 🏝️ Island exploration itinerary
- Not Included – Flights, marina parking, meals (~€200/person).
Flights &
Transfers
✈️ Flights to Figari (FSC) or Calvi (CLY)
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Air France / Air Corsica (via Paris or Nice)
Prague PRG → Figari FSC or Bastia BIA · 1 stop · ~3h 30min
Air Corsica operates connections from Nice, Paris and several European cities
Prague PRG → Figari FSC or Bastia BIA · 1 stop · ~3h 30min
Air Corsica operates connections from Nice, Paris and several European cities
from €160
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Lufthansa / Air France (via Frankfurt or Paris)
Vienna VIE → Figari FSC or Calvi CLY · 1 stop
Most Central European cities connect via Paris CDG or Nice
Vienna VIE → Figari FSC or Calvi CLY · 1 stop
Most Central European cities connect via Paris CDG or Nice
from €200
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Air Corsica (from Paris, Lyon, Nice, Marseille)
Paris ORY / Nice NCE / Marseille MRS / Lyon LYS → Figari FSC or Calvi CLY · Direct Air Corsica is the main carrier operating all major French cities to Corsica
Paris ORY / Nice NCE / Marseille MRS / Lyon LYS → Figari FSC or Calvi CLY · Direct Air Corsica is the main carrier operating all major French cities to Corsica
from €40
Note: There are no direct flights from Prague to Corsica. The fastest routing is via Nice (~3h 30min total). We recommend arriving the evening before departure — Porto-Vecchio’s marina quarter is wonderful for a first dinner.
🚘 Airport to Marina
Figari Airport (FSC) → Porto-Vecchio Marina
20 minutes by taxi (≈ €25–35). Figari is the closest airport for the Southern Loop itinerary — one of the easiest airport-to-marina transfers on the island.
20 minutes by taxi (≈ €25–35). Figari is the closest airport for the Southern Loop itinerary — one of the easiest airport-to-marina transfers on the island.
Calvi Sainte-Catherine Airport (CLY) → Calvi Marina
10 minutes by taxi (≈ €15). Ideal for the Northern Loop. Well-connected from Nice and Paris in summer season.
10 minutes by taxi (≈ €15). Ideal for the Northern Loop. Well-connected from Nice and Paris in summer season.
Alternative: Ferry from Nice or Marseille
Corsica Ferries and La Méridionale run overnight services from Nice (5.5h) and Marseille (10h) directly to Propriano, Ajaccio or Bastia — an excellent and scenic option for those approaching from France or travelling with a car.
Corsica Ferries and La Méridionale run overnight services from Nice (5.5h) and Marseille (10h) directly to Propriano, Ajaccio or Bastia — an excellent and scenic option for those approaching from France or travelling with a car.
We recommend arriving the evening before departure. Porto-Vecchio’s Haute Ville is a beautiful spot for dinner — the old citadel lit at dusk is one of Corsica’s finest sights.
Before & After the Retreat
Where to Stay
in Porto Vecchio
Porto-Vecchio is the main base for the Southern Loop. The town centre and marina area are within easy reach of Figari Airport, and the choice of accommodation spans from budget-friendly family hotels to exceptional boutique retreats.
Budget · ★★★
Hotel San Giovanni
Ranked #4 of all hotels in Corsica on TripAdvisor, with over 600 reviews. Set in lovely gardens 10 minutes from the marina, with a beautiful outdoor pool, included breakfast, spacious rooms with terraces and an on-site food truck in summer. A genuinely beloved family-run hotel at accessible prices — one of the best-value stays in southern Corsica.
from €76 / night
from €76 / night
Mid-range · ★★★★
Hotel Le Belvédère
Set on the Route de Palombaggia with pool, gastronomic restaurant and sweeping bay views. Ex-Michelin-starred for 16 consecutive years, still among the most scenic properties in the south. Stone architecture among the pines, terraces between the maquis, easy walk to Palombaggia and Tamaricciu beaches.
from €120 / night
from €120 / night
Boutique · ★★★★
Les Bergeries de Palombaggia
20 unique suites built among the rocks and maquis 700 metres from Palombaggia beach — one of the most beautiful in Europe. Infinity pool with sea views, restaurant La Table de Mina with local produce, buggy service to the beach, panoramic breakfast terrace. An experience without compromise.
from €415 / night
from €415 / night
LOCAL EATs
Where to eat
in Porto-Vecchio
Corsican cuisine sits at the crossroads of French refinement and Mediterranean soul — charcuterie from free-range mountain pigs, brocciu sheep’s cheese, fresh seafood from the gulf, chestnut flour and Nielluccio red wine. Porto-Vecchio’s marina quarter has some of the best restaurants on the
island at prices far more reasonable than the famous beach clubs nearby.
island at prices far more reasonable than the famous beach clubs nearby.
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Authentic Corsican Cuisine · Quai Pascal Paoli, Porto-Vecchio Marina — #5 of 194 restaurants
With over 3,000 reviews and a 4.6/5 rating, this is Porto-Vecchio’s most beloved restaurant. Generous and authentic Corsican cuisine: wild boar with black olives, veal bites, brocciu meatballs, and local charcuterie. Tables overlooking the harbor, a warm staff, and a convivial atmosphere. A must-see.
With over 3,000 reviews and a 4.6/5 rating, this is Porto-Vecchio’s most beloved restaurant. Generous and authentic Corsican cuisine: wild boar with black olives, veal bites, brocciu meatballs, and local charcuterie. Tables overlooking the harbor, a warm staff, and a convivial atmosphere. A must-see.
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French Gastronomic Cuisine · Route de Palombaggia
The most scenic gastronomic address in Southern Corsica, already Michelin-starred. Stone and juniper wood architecture, a swimming pool at the foot of the belvedere, and a terrace overlooking the bay. A tasting menu featuring select local products and an excellent selection of Corsican wines. For a special evening.
The most scenic gastronomic address in Southern Corsica, already Michelin-starred. Stone and juniper wood architecture, a swimming pool at the foot of the belvedere, and a terrace overlooking the bay. A tasting menu featuring select local products and an excellent selection of Corsican wines. For a special evening.
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2-Michelin-star · Route de Palombaggia
Porto-Vecchio One of the finest restaurants in all of France. Chef Fabio Bragagnolo draws from both Corsican and Italian traditions — John Dory confit in olive oil with red lentils and burrata, langoustine with a perfectly reduced sauce, and low-sugar desserts featuring Corsican pomelo and juniper ganache. The setting — a design hotel perched above Porto-Vecchio bay — is breathtaking. Reserve well in advance.
Porto-Vecchio One of the finest restaurants in all of France. Chef Fabio Bragagnolo draws from both Corsican and Italian traditions — John Dory confit in olive oil with red lentils and burrata, langoustine with a perfectly reduced sauce, and low-sugar desserts featuring Corsican pomelo and juniper ganache. The setting — a design hotel perched above Porto-Vecchio bay — is breathtaking. Reserve well in advance.
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French & Corsican · Marina di Porto-Vecchio
Harbour-front terrace A firm local favourite right on the port, with a chic terrace and direct views of the marina. Fresh, well-prepared dishes at reasonable prices — grilled fish, Corsican wines by the glass, and desserts worth saving room for. Friendly and efficient service, buzzing atmosphere, ideal for a relaxed dinner the evening before boarding. Book a terrace table for the best view.
Harbour-front terrace A firm local favourite right on the port, with a chic terrace and direct views of the marina. Fresh, well-prepared dishes at reasonable prices — grilled fish, Corsican wines by the glass, and desserts worth saving room for. Friendly and efficient service, buzzing atmosphere, ideal for a relaxed dinner the evening before boarding. Book a terrace table for the best view.
