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.

Plage de Palombaggia, sable blanc et eau turquoise en Corse-du-Sud (Adobestock 471341061 Par Balate Dorin)
How to Truly Enjoy Palombaggia in August?
Even in the very heart of August, Palombaggia can reveal a rare sense of softness—but it has to be earned. By setting off early from Acciaghju Beach and walking along Tamaricciu towards the umbrella pines, you discover a very different face of Southern Corsica.
Façade du magasin BioDélice de nuit
Biodélice: the Best Organic Store in the World!
Just a few minutes from Sotta, Biodélice is the most beautiful organic store we know in France! For us, as crazy as it may sound, Biodélice has become an end-of-day ritual for preparing dinner.
Crique rocheuse et mer calme à Figari en Corse du Sud
Figari Coves: Your Secret Spot Between Maquis and Sea
Just minutes from Sotta, between maquis and cliffs, the small coves of Figari offer easy access, short walking paths and a rare sense of calm even in the height of summer. A truly confidential escape, perfectly suited to your holiday home at Bella Sotta.
Pin parasol et rochers de la plage de Tamaricciu en Corse-du-Sud (Adobestock 3286620 Par mattei)
Tamaricciu: A Postcard-Perfect Beach to Enjoy at the Right Time
Between L’Acciaro and Palombaggia, Tamaricciu reveals turquoise waters and a true postcard setting. Stunning yet popular, it shows its full charm off-season or later in the day, when the light softens the landscape and the beach regains its tranquillity.
Façade en pierre du restaurant Le Relais à Sotta
Le Relais: the authentic Corsican cuisine
A short walk from Bella Sotta, Le Relais feels like a local secret, yet visitors are greeted as warmly as long-time regulars. Honest Corsican cuisine and a lively family atmosphere at weekends offer a taste of truly authentic Corsica—an ideal place to start or finish your stay, away from the crowds of Porto-Vecchio.
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.
Baie peu profonde aux eaux transparentes en Corse du Sud
Balistra, a beach still untouched…
Located near Bonifacio, Balistra Beach is one of the few large beaches in Southern Corsica that has remained truly wild. Accessible via a dirt track suitable for any car, it offers a rare sense of calm even in the height of summer. An ideal place to discover when staying in a villa rental in Southern Corsica, such as Bella Sotta in Sotta.
Enceinte Libratone
Enjoy music the simple way
At Bella Sotta, music is effortless thanks to a Libratone connected speaker linked to wifi. A discreet and intuitive setup to enjoy your playlists freely, surrounded by the calm of the Corsican maquis during your stay in Southern Corsica.