Le Maquis: 5-star hotel with a beach in Corsica
The 5-star Le Maquis hotel in Southern Corsica offers the expanse of the sea laid out at your feet and the blue of the sky, the sunshine and infinite peace for your pleasure, with:
- A fine sand beach that is naturally protected, nestling in a private cove that offers it a very private character reserved solely for the hotel’s guests. Mattress, towels, beach bags and parasols are which our beach attendant will be happy to install for you.
- Two overflow pools overlooking the sea: one outside (10x15 m) and a heated indoor pool with an endless lap system (5x10 m). Depths: small basin 1.40 m; large basin 2.50 m. Possibility of booking private swimming and aquafitness lessons for your or your children with a state-certified swimming instructor.
Also:
- A private floodlit tennis court. Private lessons available. Loan of rackets and balls. In the summer, it is best to book a court in advance in order to take advantage of the cooler evening temperatures.
- A ping-pong table.
- A park and garden where flowers, palm trees and rare varieties flourish in the sea breeze for a short stroll at sunset.
- Personalised fitness programmes with a state-certified personal coach.
- Beauty treatments available on prior reservation (face care, manicure, pedicure, hair removal, and more).
- And for a fitness programme followed by complete well-being, let yourself be tempted by a massage in our massage room or why not on the terrace of your room overlooking the sea (foot reflexology, Californian massages, and more).
The expanse of the sea laid out at your feet and the blue of the sky, the sunshine and infinite peace...
Activities and leisure departing from the hotel
The joy of Le Maquis holds so many more. For here, on land as on sea, everything is possible. Upon request, our reception team will be delighted to share their expertise and arrange, according to your wishes, an endless choice of leisure activities to delight guests of all ages.
Guaranteed emotions, absolutely not to be missed:
- Sea excursions from the hotel's private beach aboard luxurious open motorboats with skipper, for the exclusivity of fully bespoke private cruises, for a full or half day. Undoubtedly the finest way to discover Corsica, its thousand kilometres of untamed coastline, golden sandy beaches and coves framed by breathtaking mountain landscapes! A palette of colours ranging from turquoise blue to indigo through every shade of green, crystalline waters among the clearest in the world… In the heavenly setting of the Bay of Ajaccio and its surrounding coves, so many unforgettable moments of adventure and escape that you may even have the chance to share with dolphins…
- A superb alternative to the seaside atmosphere, mountain escapades to discover the most stunning panoramas along the hidden trails of the maquis in premium 4x4 vehicles with a guide. Hikes of pure escape, setting off safely from the hotel along tracks between sea and mountain, through forests of Laricio pine, chestnut, eucalyptus and cork oak. Discover the extraordinary heritage of local fauna and flora and, depending on the season, taste chestnuts, arbutus berries, blackberries, wild strawberries, wild asparagus, sea urchins… and swim in rivers or the sea! At coffee or aperitif stops, enjoy ethnobotanical insights with Corsican legends and stories. Options to lunch at a charming mountain inn, a beach paillotte, a private waterfront estate along a deserted beach with a Corsican barbecue, or a picnic prepared by our team to your wishes.
- Also available: car, motorbike, scooter and bicycle hire, helicopter transfers and excursions, a wealth of sightseeing itineraries and site visits with or without guides and interpreters, in your own vehicle or with a chauffeur…
- Close to the hotel: thalassotherapy centre, fitness centre, jogging paths from the hotel.
- In Porticcio, you will also find countless land and water activities: equestrian centre and pony club, golf practice course (6 holes), equipment hire of all kinds…
- Throughout the region, everything is possible: paragliding, canyoning, climbing, hiking and long-distance treks with mountain guides and leaders, deep-sea fishing and hunting in season… the choice is so vast, and we take care of everything!
But also...
- A feast in a beach paillotte or a picnic at sea prepared by our team.
- The thrill of a jet ski excursion and the joy of powerboating, piloting machines that combine power and safety with an instructor-guide (no licence required)… The finest way to get up close to the coastal landscapes, uncover their secrets and enjoy the most unexpected encounters with wildlife during a swim in a hidden cove at the foot of a Genoese tower… Packages available for one or two hours, full or half day.
- All your favourite water sports directly from the hotel beach or nearby, subject to availability and season, in partnership with our regular providers.
Corsica
Discovering the treasures of the Island of Beauty is an exceptional cultural adventure.
It is made all the easier from the hotel, whose central location on the island is ideal for exploring from north to south with ease.
Wherever your eyes wander, you are dazzled by the magic of Corsica’s most beautiful sites. From sea to mountains, a fabulous kaleidoscope of wonders unfolds before you: the Sanguinaires Islands, the Calanques de Piana, the Scandola Nature Reserve (a UNESCO World Heritage Site), the Restonica Gorges, the Bavella Needles, and many more
The choice is endless among the many cultural experiences waiting to be discovered: prehistoric and Roman sites, Genoese towers, Romanesque and Gothic churches, typical villages, museums, visits to craftsmen (knife-making, pottery, marquetry, essential oils, and more), traditional cuisine (cold meats, cheese, wine, olive oil, chestnuts, honey, etc.). Our concierge team will be delighted to advise you during your stay and suggest a wide range of excursions departing from the hotel.
Programme of events
From the south to the north of the island, a celebration for each season:
- 18 March: Ajaccio City Festival. Religious celebration of Notre Dame de la Miséricorde. Procession.
- 3 April: U Catenacciu in Sartène (religious celebration and procession along the way of the cross).
- 29 May to 7 June: celebration of Saint Erasmus. Festival of the Sea and Fishermen.
- 21 June: Music Day.
- 1st to 04 July: Jazz Festival in Ajaccio.
- July and August:
- Every Thursday: changing of the Napoleonic Guard.
- Every Friday: night shopping.
- 14 July and 15 August: fireworks display and village dances.
- 13, 14 and 15 August: Napoleonic Days.
