Villas in Cargèse
Cargèse suits couples and families who want a small west-coast village above the sea, with a marina below and beaches north and south. Most homes sleep around six and many have a private pool. The catch is distance: it is about 50 minutes by car from Ajaccio airport, and evenings out centre on a few quayside restaurants.
- Villas
- 6
- From, per week
- £1,950
About Cargèse
Cargèse is a village of roughly 1,150 people on a headland nearly 100 metres above the sea, at the northern edge of the Gulf of Sagone. It was founded in the late 18th century by descendants of Greek settlers from the Mani, and its two churches, one Latin and one Greek, face each other across a small valley. Below the village the old fishing mooring is now a marina with three quayside restaurants, the obvious place to eat out in the evening. Peru beach lies just north of the village and Menasina about 3 km east. The homes sit together in and around the village; check each listing for a pool. Check opening times before an off-season visit.
Is Cargèse right for you?
- Best for
- Couples and families wanting a quiet harbour village and nearby beaches
- Not for you if
- You want a lively resort with bars and shops on the doorstep.
Near Cargèse
Plage de Stagnoli
A sandy beach between Cargèse and Sagone, about 7 km by road south of the village, split in two by boulders and not usually crowded.
Plage de Chiuni
A beach to the north of Cargèse, in the same direction as Peru beach, about 7 km from the village by road.
The Presqu'île walk
From Peru beach, signs lead north out along the peninsula to an old Genoese watchtower; in good weather allow about an hour and a half from the village.
Getting to Cargèse
Fly to Ajaccio; the drive from the airport to Cargèse takes about 50 minutes, and the village sits on the D81. Hire a car for the stay: buses leave from Ajaccio's bus station rather than the airport, and the beaches are spread along the coast.
Villas in Cargèse
3-Bedroom Home, Cargèse
Cargèse, Corsica, France
6
3
0
Air ConParkingDishwasher+10 more
from£295
per night
5-star property
3-Bedroom Home, Cargèse
Cargèse, Corsica, France
6
3
0
Air ConParkingDishwasher+10 more
from£279
per night
5-star property
4-Bedroom Home, Cargèse
Cargèse, Corsica, France
8
4
0
Air ConParkingDishwasher+10 more
from£321
per night
10-Bedroom Home, Cargèse
Cargèse, Corsica, France
20
10
0
Air ConParkingDishwasher+10 more
from£735
per night
3-star property
Cargèse villa holidays: questions answered
Why does Cargèse have a Greek church?
Greek settlers from the Mani peninsula reached Corsica in 1676 and settled at Paomia, 4 km east of today's village. After years of upheaval, including refuge in Ajaccio, most moved to the new village of Cargèse in 1775. Their church, finished in 1876, faces the Latin church and holds icons brought over in 1676.
Which beaches are closest to Cargèse?
Peru beach is just north of the village. Menasina lies about 3 km east, and Stagnoli, a sandy beach split by boulders, is about 7 km by road to the south.
How long is the drive from Ajaccio airport to Cargèse?
Allow about 50 minutes by car from Ajaccio airport. Pick up a hire car on arrival, since buses to Cargèse leave from Ajaccio's bus station rather than the terminal.
Is Cargèse good for a quiet holiday?
Yes. It is a small village with a handful of small hotels, a marina with three quayside restaurants and protected headlands around it, so evenings are low-key rather than lively.
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Written by the TrustedVillas team. Last reviewed November 2026.
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