Lecci, the luxury
of being far from it all.
On the heights of Lecci, southern Corsica: fifteen minutes from Porto-Vecchio, ten from the beaches, thirty-five from Figari airport.
On the heights between Porto-Vecchio and the beaches of South Corsica — the maquis, the sea below, and nothing in a hurry.
Minutes from the island's most beautiful beaches, Villa Terra still keeps its distance: the calm of the maquis by day, the shimmer of the coast in the distance at night. The best of both.
The clearest water in the Mediterranean
Saint-Cyprien and its lagoon, the horseshoe of Santa Giulia, Palombaggia and its pines, wild Rondinara. The concierge books sunbeds and tables right by the water.
From maquis to mountain
Inland, the Ospedale forest with its lakes and waterfalls, then the Bavella needles for walkers. The morning smells of cistus and immortelle.
Bonifacio, Lavezzi, and fine dining
Set sail for the Lavezzi islands, dine facing the harbour of Porto-Vecchio, explore the far-south vineyards and Corsican producers. Skipper and private chef on request.
Around the villa
Lecci
The commune: the village, the three bays, the bearings.
Saint-Cyprien
The commune's main beach, ten minutes away.
Cala Rossa
The calmest water in the area, on the northern shore.
Pinarellu
A long sweep backed by pines, twenty minutes north.
Palombaggia
Red rock and umbrella pines, twenty minutes south.
Figari airport
Thirty-five minutes: flights, transfers, access.
The place, in practice
Where exactly is the villa?
On the heights of Lecci (20137), southern Corsica, near the Torraccia estate, some twelve kilometres north of Porto-Vecchio. The commune borders the gulf of Saint-Cyprien and the northern shore of the gulf of Porto-Vecchio.
Which beaches are closest?
Saint-Cyprien and Cala Rossa ten minutes away, both in the commune of Lecci. Santa Giulia at fifteen, Palombaggia at twenty, Pinarellu twenty minutes to the north.
Do we need a car?
Yes, to move around. The villa is up on the heights, away from shops: beaches, Porto-Vecchio and the interior are reached by car. The concierge arranges transfers from Figari (€480) and can book hire cars.
When is the best time to come?
May, June, September and early October for the climate, the quiet and low or mid-season rates. July and August bring the high-season atmosphere, at twice the budget and with beaches saturated between eleven and five.
How do you reach the villa from the mainland?
Via Figari–Sud-Corse (FSC) airport, thirty-five minutes away, serving Marseille, Nice and Paris-Orly year-round and around thirty destinations in season. Ajaccio is about two hours; the port of Porto-Vecchio some twenty minutes.
What is there to do inland?
The Ospedale forest and its waterfalls, the Bavella needles for walkers, and the Torraccia estate — immediate neighbour of the villa — for a tasting under the Corse Porto-Vecchio appellation.
Hillside or seafront
Ten minutes by road against no overlooking and no passing traffic: the honest comparison.
Villa near Porto-Vecchio
Fifteen minutes from the centre, ten from the beaches — and why the villa is not in town.
Your Corsica,
from Villa Terra.
The villa as your base camp, the concierge as your compass. Book your dates now.