By sea
Shuttle boats and boat trips from Porto, Calvi, Cargèse or Sagone, from spring to autumn depending on the operator. Crossings depend on the weather: leave some leeway in your schedule.
Holiday rental · Gulf of Porto, Corsica 42°21′ N · 8°37′ E
A wooden studio facing Girolata harbour
Rented by the night, booked directly with the owner. A covered terrace overlooking the bay, the Genoese fort and the maquis.
Where to stay in Girolata
It means sleeping in a village with no road 
, between the Scandola reserve and the red cliffs of the Gulf of Porto. L'Immortelle is a small wooden cabin 
perched above the harbour. You get here on foot or by boat. You stay for the morning silence and the horses in the meadow 
.
The accommodation
The studio
A cabin made entirely of wood, set above the harbour. A big bed, a green bistro table, a round jute rug, and the glass doors opening onto the terrace.
In the morning, the sun comes in through the balcony. In the evening, you draw the curtains and the village goes quiet. The kitchen is made for real stays: hob, fridge, kettle, coffee machine, crockery, and everything you need to cook fish from the harbour.
- Sleeps
- 2 guests
- Bedding
- 1 double bed
- Kitchen
- Hob, fridge, kettle, coffee machine, crockery
- Outdoors
- Covered terrace with table and chairs
- View
- Girolata harbour, bay, Genoese fort, maquis
- Comfort
- Heating, blackout curtains
- Access
- On foot or by boat, route sent before your stay
The view
From the terrace
Sit on the covered terrace and all of Girolata is right there: boats sailing into the bay, the Genoese fort on its headland, the tiled roofs and, behind them, the meadow where the horses graze.
The harbour at your feet, the maquis at your back.
Ask for your datesThe village
Girolata, a village with no road
Girolata is a hamlet in the commune of Osani, at the far end of a gulf listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site together with the Scandola nature reserve. No road leads here: you come by sea or along the trail. That is what makes it beautiful, and what you need to plan for.
- 0 cars in the village
- 1 h 30 on foot, roughly, from the Col de la Croix
- 1983 the gulf becomes a UNESCO World Heritage Site
On foot
From the Col de la Croix pass (Bocca a Croce) on the D81, the trail goes down to Tuara beach, then climbs back up towards Girolata. Bring good shoes, water, and allow 1 h 30 to 2 h of walking. The Mare e Monti trail also passes through the village.
Before you come
Frequently asked questions
How do I get to Girolata?
Girolata can only be reached on foot or by sea. On foot, the trail starts at the Col de la Croix pass (Bocca a Croce), on the D81 between Porto and Calvi: allow 1 h 30 to 2 h of walking. By sea, shuttle boats and boat trips leave from Porto and other harbours in the gulf, depending on the season.
Can I drive to the studio?
No. No road leads to the village. You leave your car at the Col de la Croix or at the harbour where your boat departs, then finish on foot or by shuttle boat.
How many people does the studio sleep?
The studio sleeps 2, with a double bed, an equipped kitchen and a covered terrace facing the harbour.
How do arrival and key handover work?
A few weeks before your stay, you receive the recommended route and practical information. A few days before, Mag, the owner, tells you where to meet in the village to collect the keys.
Do I need to book through a platform?
No. You book directly with the owner, by phone or text message, with no platform fees.
What is there to do in Girolata?
Swim at the village beach, admire the Genoese fort, take a boat to the Scandola reserve, walk the coastal path, have dinner by the harbour. Or do nothing at all on the terrace, that works too.
Booking
Book direct
No platform and no commission: you deal directly with Mag, the owner of the studio. Call, send a text, or fill in your request here.
+33 6 19 28 36 13