The house on the headland
12 Guests
6 Bedrooms
6 Bathrooms
Enveloped by the lush greenery of Punta di Porto Pollo, a promontory at the western tip of the Gulf of Valinco, Villa Fa occupies an enviable position above the cobalt blues of the Tyrrhenian Sea. In terms of amenities, it lacks for nothing; when it comes to views, it is hard to beat; and, should you fancy a little summery buzz, you can walk the 1km into the village of Porto Pollo to lounge on its sands, sip on a coffee, hire a boat, or dine in one of its many restaurants.
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Keyholder highlights
- Spectacular sea views
- Space galore, inside and out
- 16m-long infinity pool
- Sea access on your doorstep
- Gym and games room and sauna
- Walking to shops, restaurants and beach
Gallery
Ariel views of Villa Fa
Villa Fa and its pool occupy an unrivalled position ovelooking the Gulf of Valinco and the Tyrrhenian Sea.
Villa Fa's gorgeous 16m-long infinity pool.
The spacious, airy living area on the upper floor with its sea views and banks of sliding doors.
The main terrace on the upper floor.
The al fresco dining area outside the lower floor accommodation.
Includes
- Sole use of the villa and the grounds
- The support of our Villa Specialists to help you select your perfect villa
- The expertise of a dedicated local team to help you fine-tune the logistics of your trip and to plan a range of experiences, many of which are exclusive to The Thinking Traveller
- A Local Specialist to assist you during your stay and 24/7 emergency support
- A comprehensive guide to your villa and its surrounding area, including our restaurant recommendations, cultural highlights and other activities
- An easy-to-use online holiday planner to keep all your booked experiences and services in one place, ensuring that nothing gets missed during your stay
- The ability to coordinate and share the details of your trip with your group via Your Account
- All sales taxes, electricity, gas, Wi-Fi, linen, bath towels, pool and/or beach towels
- Access to our in-villa wine delivery service – choose from our handpicked menu of the best regional wines and find them waiting for you at your villa
- A daily cleaning service (including Sundays and Bank Holidays) and a mid-week linen change
Excludes
- Flights
- Car hire
- Transfers
- Meals (unless otherwise specified)
- Tourist taxes (taxe de séjour) levied by many town councils in France. The amount varies by location and usually amounts to between €3-€4 per person per night
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The Area
Villa Fa rises on a verdant headland at the western tip of the Gulf of Valinco, just a 15-minute walk from Porto Pollo, a summery little town with a gorgeous beach and plenty of restaurants, cafés, bars, shops and water sports facilities.
Apart from the rocky sea access below the property and the aforementioned beach of Porto Pollo, there is a host of idyllic sandy beaches nearby, not least paradisical Cupabia and long Taravu.
A 30-minute drive east is the buzzing harbour town of Propriano. Its beach and its marina are pleasant spots in which to while away an hour or two, sipping a coffee or dining by the water.
Just a few kilometres from Propriano, at the southwestern tip of the Gulf of Valinco, is Campomoro. Surveyed from on high by a Genoese tower, the little village boasts an elegant arc of golden sand, electric blue waters, and a cluster of bars, cafés and restaurants. It is also a great spot for walkers, with numerous trails crisscrossing the unspoilt verdant hills that rise up to create a headland some 400m above the sea. The coastline running west and south from the village, meanwhile, is home to numerous idyllic little bays and tiny beaches, most of which are only accessible by boat. A day spent sailing from one to another, dropping anchor and diving into the irresistible waters is time well spent indeed.
For a sense of Corsica's multi-millennial history, a visit to the nearby megalithic site of Filitosa is not to be missed. Inhabited more or less continuously from the 9th millennium BCE until the 3rd century BCE, the site's olive groves, woodland and open countryside host a wide variety of archaeological finds from carved menhir statues to Bronze Age stone towers and much more besides.
Some 40 minutes away to the east, meanwhile, is the panoramically positioned, mediaeval town of Sartène, whose pretty labyrinth of streets gives an idea of Corsican life away from the coastline. Similarly interesting is the village of Olmeto, whose coloured houses and setting on a steep forested hill make for an evocative atmosphere.
Just over an hour's drive northwest will take you Corsica's capital, Ajaccio. The town is well worth a visit, not least so you can say that you've been to the birthplace of the great Napoleon.
Finally, just over 80km to the southeast is Bonifacio, one of Corsica's most dramatically positioned and striking towns. Teetering perilously on a high cliff above the sea, it offers sublime views over to Sardinia and a great selection of restaurants and bars.
