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Hotel Castel Brando is situated in the quiet medieval fishing village of Erbalunga 10km north of Bastia on the south east coast of Cap Corse, the northern tip of Corsica. This elegant hotel has been converted from a 19th century ‘Maison Americaine’, now offering good quality accommodation and an ideal base from which to discover the beauty of the local area.
The hotel has 40 guest rooms with Charme, Superior and Privilege options, plus 6 Privilege Suites. All the guest rooms and suites are traditionally furnished and have en suite bath and shower room (Privilege rooms just bath), satellite TV, minibar, safe, WiFi and air conditioning.
The Charming rooms are situated in Villa Rose and the Superior rooms are located in Villa Orangeraie with a furnished balcony or terrace with a view over the pool and valley. The Privilege rooms are located in Villa Jaune on the ground floor with terrace or in Villa Orangeraie on the first floor with private balcony and all have separate living room and bedroom.
Les Amercains restaurant serves traditional Corsican cuisine with fresh and local produce, open 6 days a week for dinner (excludes Wednesdays).
The main reception and several guest rooms are located in the original building with the remainder of the rooms, hammam and Spa Intimu being in a further three more modern annexes accessed by pathways through the immaculate gardens.
The hotel has two outdoor swimming pools (one heated) and are complemented by an outdoor, heated jacuzzi and a large shaded terrace where breakfast is served or in the spacious conservatory dining area.
The hotel gardens offer peace and quiet in the shade of the palm trees. There is also a lounge/reading room where guests can relax.
Spa Intimu has a heated jacuzzi, Hammam and offers massage and bespoke ‘Intimu’© beauty treatments which are 100% Corsican treatments (on request, extra cost).
We are pleased to confirm that this hotel has put COVID-19 protocols in place to ensure compliance with the regulations introduced by the French government in order to ensure the maximum enjoyment, safety and security of our guests, which is detailed in the link below.
The measures introduced will apply to both the facilities provided by the hotel and guests services and their implementation will be closely monitored and controlled in order to ensure the healthiest environment in which guests can continue to enjoy their holiday with confidence.
We must point out that the implementation of these measures may result in minor changes to the facilities available and certain services offered by the hotel as described on our website and in our brochure and we invite our clients to contact us if they have any concerns or queries in this regard.
These changes in practices and availability of facilities may result in a different experience from that which would otherwise be the case, although the reduced number of clients may result in a better service being afforded to guests.
Built along a rocky promontory 9km north of Bastia on the east coast of Cap Corse on the northern tip of Corsica, Erbalunga is considered to be one of the most beautiful fishing villages in Corsica and officially classed as a historic monument. The village itself is a conservation area with examples of the old houses of notable landed gentry built among those of the local fishermen.
The small port was once part of the landholdings of the powerful Gentile family. Not far away in the hamlet of Castello are the remains of the family’s 13th century castle. The family of a famous French writer, poet and philosopher Paul Valéry originated from Erbalunga, where you can still see the family chapel.
There are a number of excellent restaurants centred around a small square and adjacent to the quayside (including the gourmet restaurant ‘Le Pirate’) and several small shops in the village which add to the ambience especially at sunset along with aperitifs and an al fresco evening meal. The nearest beach is 6km north at the tiny seaside village of Marine de Sisco. The only white sandy beach on Cap Corse is at Pietracorbara, 9km north of Erbalunga.
This charming hotel has been beautifully renovated to offer good quality accommodation together with its excellent facilities including 2 swimming pools, jacuzzi and health spa.
It is ideal base being close to the small yet lively village centre with Genoese tower, picturesque lanes and small fishing port dating back to the middle-ages together with a good choice of restaurants and bars.
The combination of tranquillity, history and beauty make it a truly charming location for a wonderful holiday.
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All prices from are based on accommodation only. Flights, transfers and car hire are priced separately.
Opening Date: 7th April 2022
Closing Date: 6th November 2022
Arrival/Departure Day: ANY
Check In: 3PM
Check Out: 12PM
Included in Price: Accommodation as stated, Just Corsica Rep Service and Emergency Number
Not Included in Price: Flights, Transfers, Car Hire and Travel Insurance.