If you are looking for peace and quiet, the small village of Monticello in the Balagne region is for you. A little corner of paradise when you wander through its little streets, looking for its 17th century parish church.
Visit the Saleccia Park, to discover the island flora, and take advantage of a bird observatory to share moments with family.
The Corsican village is also the starting point for many hikes in the region.
Monticello, like a little paradise…Corsica
With its pretty little square, its bar and its village terrace, its alleys and its olive trees, Monticello is the joy of living just a few steps from the sea ! You will be happy there, the tranquility, the friendly and hospitable atmosphere and its art of living invite you to recharge your batteries and forget all your worries.
During your August vacation in Haute-Corse in Balagne, don’t miss Saint Roch celebrated on August 16 each year. After the mass, the procession and the blessing, all the inhabitants of the village of Monticello gather to taste the famous chickpea soup.
A stop in the heart of Saleccia Park
We can only advise you to spend some time with your family at Parc de Saleccia. It is at the place called Saleccia, 4 km from Monticello in L’ile Rousse, that you will discover the quintessence of Mediterranean plants in its magnificent Saleccia Park. Let yourself be intoxicated by the smells of the maquis plants, olive trees and many other treasures to discover there, help the children create cabins, they will enjoy the play areas with undisguised joy !
Several events take place at the park throughout the year: children’s workshops during school holidays, egg hunts at Easter, demonstrations of distillation of Corsican essential oils, yoga and meditation sessions, astronomy, musical evenings, etc.
Want to have fun and move… With the family
For those who know this village of Balagne, Monticello is undoubtedly the meeting place for sports lovers, but not only that. On the heights of the village with the Reginu Valley or the Gulf of L’Île-Rousse as a landscape, you can indulge in your favorite sport or simply have fun. Young and old will find what they are looking for: mini-golf, swimming pool, horse riding, pony club, without forgetting the hiking trails that line Monticello which will take you to the edge of the Mediterranean.
