"The Pinarello area is one of the best-positioned in southern Corsica: the sea 5 minutes away, the mountains 20 minutes, Porto-Vecchio and its surroundings all within easy reach. Here is our personal selection — the addresses we've been recommending to our guests for years, with direct links to book
Activities
At Pinarello beach, you will find many nautical activities:
- Parasailing with Parasailing Pinarello
- Kayak, paddle, pedalo with Sporsica
- Jet ski with Jet Evasion
- Catamaran rental / sailing with Ecole de voile Pinarello
- Boat rental to explore the coasts with Corsil Location de bateau or make you skip by our concierge (contact us)
- Or rent a sailing boat with a skipper with Ecole de Voile de Bonifacio to see Bonifacio from the sea and go to Lavezzi islands
- Do horse riding at Ranch Villata
- You can also go golfing at Sperone Golf
- Or prefer mountain activities:
- splash in the natural pool of "Piscines Naturelles du Cavu"
- canyoning
- hike at Ospedale or Bavella and even one part of GR20 with A Muvrella
Beaches
From the villa, you can explore the most beautiful beaches of Corsica:
- Saint Cyprien beach
- Santa Giulia beach
- Palombaggia / Tamaricciu beach
- Rondinara beach
- Fautea beach
- Piantarella beach or Sperone beach
Into the mountains
Southern Corsica isn't just about the sea — and that's what makes it a destination in its own right.
- Natural pools of the Cavu: a few kilometres from the villa, crystal-clear freshwater pools carved into the granite. Perfect for a cool afternoon.
- Hiking at Ospedale or Bavella: spectacular mountain scenery, about 1 hour by car. The agency A Muvrella organises guided walks.
- A stage of the GR20: the trailhead at Conca is 20 minutes away. Even if you only do one day, it's an unforgettable experience.
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Restaurants
You will find close to the villa many restaurants of great quality that value Corsican cuisine:
- Le restaurant de la Source: the closest restaurants, at the beach (open from June to September): La Source Caramontino
- At Pinarello villa marin, in the main street facing the beach:
- Chez Fred
- Restaurant le Golf
- Le Rouf Brasserie
- A bit further but they are worth it:
- Le Cabanon Bleu at Saint Cyprien beach
- L'Emporium à Lecci
- Le Casa Del Mar à Porto Vecchio (2-star Michelin)
- Play Baggia in Palombaggia (directly on the beach with parking)
- Le Relais à Sotta
- Le Domaine de Murtoli à Sartene
- Veni e posa in Aleria (étang de Diane - open from may to september)
Convenient stores
You will find all the necessary shops nearby:
- An organic producer 500m from the villa “Les jardin de la Testa”. Depending on the season you will find tomatoes, figs, melons, eggplants and clementines. A real treat!
- supermarkets with local produce and fish sections 2km away (Super U and Spar)
- a butcher / a bakery / a newsagent / a pharmacy in Sainte Lucie de Porto Vecchio
- on the road to Pinarello, there is also a distributor of fresh vegetables from the organic producer 'L'art du Légume'