Bella Sotta's secrets

Bella Sotta’s Secrets brings together our favourite beaches, coves, restaurants and places in Southern Corsica, between Porto-Vecchio, Sotta, Figari and Bonifacio. Places we know and love, along with our tips for discovering them at the right time: avoiding the crowds in the height of summer, finding a more secluded beach, choosing a restaurant, or simply experiencing this part of Corsica differently.

Yeux de Sainte-Lucie disposés sur une table en bois
Where to find Saint Lucy’s Eyes?
Searching for a Saint Lucy’s Eye on the beaches of Southern Corsica is one of those simple pleasures that can turn a walk along the shore into a treasure hunt. Between Porto-Vecchio and Bonifacio, we have our favourite spot: Balistra Beach, wild, unspoilt and often surprisingly generous after the sea has been stirred by the wind.
Chien sur des rochers au bord de la mer en Corse-du-Sud (Adobestock 114573338 Par Jon Ingall)
Which beaches in Southern Corsica allow dogs?
Travelling to Southern Corsica with your dog and enjoying the sea is entirely possible. Around Porto-Vecchio and Bonifacio, several beaches welcome dogs on a lead, making it easy to combine a holiday in the Corsican sunshine with your four-legged companion.
Rochers et eau transparente sur la plage de Santa Giulia
Santa Giulia, the most beautiful beach off-season
Just fifteen minutes from BellaSotta, the beach of Santa Giulia reveals an entirely different character in June or September. Far from the summer crowds, its turquoise water, sculpted rocks and wooden jetty become a rare privilege for those who know when to come.
Poisson et corail dans les fonds marins de Méditerranée (Adobestock 1526974 Par michel gatti)
Diving Between the Cerbicales and the Lavezzi Islands: Paradise!
If you are a diver, you simply must experience the unforgettable underwater landscapes of the Cerbicale Islands and the Lavezzi Islands. Between Porto-Vecchio and Bonifacio, three renowned dive centres—Kalliste Plongée, Dolfinu Biancu and Bonifacio Plongée—offer a professional, welcoming experience for divers of all levels.