Porra Holidays

A farmhouse conversion with private pool near sought-after Porto Vecchio. If houses with private pools are rare in Corsica, an old farmhouse with its own pool, especially a house as sympathetically converted as the Terrasses de Porra, is an exception. Cosily ensconced amongst olive trees, oaks and mulberries, under the crest of a hill, this 150-year old house possesses that comforting sense of permanence which pervades much of Corsica.

A villa in a superb elevated position with glorious sea views. This beautiful villa was built by Marie-Pierre, owner of Terrasses de Porra, atop a hill above the Terrasses, hence the name 'Monticellu' (Little Mountain). The views from this elevated position are absolutely superb. In one direction is the brilliant turquoise water and gleaming ivory sand of Cala di la Folaca (5 minutes by car), in another the craggy coastline whose indentations conceal other glorious beaches, whilst inland is a circle of dramatic mountains.