Porto-Vecchio, FranceBenedettu Peninsula
La plage Casadelmar
A secluded Corsican cove retreat
Benedettu Peninsula Porto-Vecchio, France
Price
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Rated for
Design Luxe LocalOutside the door
The house
CasadelmarA secluded Corsican cove retreat
It operates like a private holiday home, where low stone villas open directly onto fragrant pines and calm water.
“Following on from the successful Hotel Casadelmar is La Plage Casadelmar, a subtler, more tranquil property sited just across the water in Porto-Vecchio.”
What it’s good at
Listed
Granite boulders and maritime pines shelter private coves along the Benedettu peninsula.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Also in Wallpaper*.
On Corsica’s south-east coast, La Plage Casadelmar makes the most of its setting, a sweep of pale sand framed by pine forest and sea.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Red granite rocks and maritime pines border the Benedettu peninsula, with Porto-Vecchio's old town across the water.
The rooms
Bright, minimal rooms open onto private terraces overlooking the sea or gardens, finished with mother-of-pearl bathroom tiles.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
A 16-meter heated pool sits on a wooden deck, sheltered by maritime pines and stone walls.
At the table
Shaded decks look across the gulf under sail awnings, serving wood-grilled local catch and Mediterranean plates.
How it began
Corsican entrepreneur Jean-Noël Marcellesi opened the property in 2012 as an understated counterpart to his flagship Casadelmar across the bay.
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How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.