Camper vans for Cap Corse, the Nebbio and the Castagniccia
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Planning a campervan hire in Borgo means heading for north-eastern Corsica, on the plain that stretches south of Bastia between the Biguglia lagoon and the hills of the Nebbio. Bastia-Poretta airport is right next door, the port of Bastia about twenty kilometres away, and Cap Corse, Saint-Florent or the Castagniccia are less than an hour's drive. The vehicle is collected close by, at the BlackSheep depot in Lucciana, the municipality next to Borgo, which belongs to our Bastia departure city.
Above the plain, the old village of Borgo recalls the last victory of Pasquale Paoli's troops over the French army, in 1768.
No branch in Borgo: these companies have a branch within 100 km.
From Bastia, the road follows the east coast of the Cape past the harbour of Erbalunga to Macinaggio, starting point of the Customs Officers' Trail. It then crosses the Col de la Serra and its windmill to drop down to Centuri and its small fishing port, before running down the west coast, along a corniche, to Nonza and its black pebble beach. The way back goes through the Patrimonio vineyards and the Col de Teghime.
On the west side, the road often has no guardrail and is barely wide enough for two vehicles: a campervan is the best choice.
From the Borgo plain, the Lancone gorge leads straight to the Nebbio without going through Bastia: the Romanesque church of San Michele de Murato, with its green and white stones, then the harbour of Saint-Florent. The road then crosses the Agriates Desert, uninhabited hills of maquis, to L'Île-Rousse and Calvi. You climb up to the hilltop villages of the Balagne, such as Sant'Antonino, before returning via Ponte-Leccia.
Via Vescovato, small roads climb into the chestnut forests of the Castagniccia: the Baroque bell tower of La Porta, Piedicroce and the Orezza spring, Morosaglia where Pasquale Paoli was born. After Ponte-Leccia, Corte and its citadel give access to the Restonica Gorges. You then follow the Tavignano down to Aléria, once a Greek then Roman city, and the Diane lagoon, before heading back up the east coast.
The best time around Borgo: the Nebbio maquis blooms in May, the sea reaches 23 °C in June and stays at 25 °C in September, when the grape harvest begins in Patrimonio. The roads of the Cape and the Castagniccia flow freely and the Bastia ferries are less busy than in high summer.
The height of summer, dry and hot, with 29 °C by day and nights at 22 °C, which bring little relief on the plain. Ferries unload a steady stream of cars and motorhomes in Bastia, and the road between Bastia and Casamozza jams up. Leave early for the Cape or head up to sleep at altitude, around Corte.
Two transition months with opposite faces. In April, the air is mild but the sea still cool, at 16 °C, and campsites gradually reopen. October keeps a sea at 22 °C, but it marks the start of heavy rain on the east coast, sometimes as violent thunderstorms: follow the weather warnings.
November and December are the wettest months, and snow can whiten the heights of the Castagniccia and the inland passes. The Borgo plain stays mild, with 13 to 14 °C in the afternoon in midwinter. Few campsites are open: a quiet stay between Bastia, the Cape and the Nebbio suits better than a grand tour.
Most pleasant months: April to September.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Sun | Sea |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 13 °C | 6 °C | 62 mm | 7 h/day | 15 °C |
| Feb | 14 °C | 7 °C | 79 mm | 8 h/day | 14 °C |
| Mar | 15 °C | 8 °C | 66 mm | 10 h/day | 15 °C |
| Apr | 18 °C | 11 °C | 67 mm | 11 h/day | 16 °C |
| May | 22 °C | 14 °C | 83 mm | 12 h/day | 19 °C |
| Jun | 27 °C | 19 °C | 47 mm | 14 h/day | 23 °C |
| Jul | 30 °C | 22 °C | 31 mm | 14 h/day | 27 °C |
| Aug | 30 °C | 22 °C | 33 mm | 13 h/day | 27 °C |
| Sep | 26 °C | 19 °C | 57 mm | 11 h/day | 25 °C |
| Oct | 22 °C | 15 °C | 92 mm | 9 h/day | 22 °C |
| Nov | 17 °C | 11 °C | 100 mm | 8 h/day | 19 °C |
| Dec | 14 °C | 8 °C | 89 mm | 7 h/day | 16 °C |
Averages 2016–2025 computed from Open-Meteo data (ERA5 reanalysis).
After a one-way trip to Ajaccio, there is no need to drive back: the Ajaccio–Bastia railway line crosses the island via Vizzavona, Corte and Ponte-Leccia, then serves the Borgo plain, notably Casamozza station. The journey is slow but spectacular; check the timetable, as trains are few, before setting the return time with the rental company.
Bastia-Poretta airport lies in the neighbouring municipality of Lucciana, a few minutes from Borgo, and the Bastia ferry terminal, right in the town centre, about twenty kilometres north. Both are linked to the plain by the same coastal road, which runs alongside the Biguglia lagoon.
The road linking Bastia to Casamozza through Furiani, Biguglia and Borgo is one of the busiest on the island, with one roundabout and shopping area after another. At the morning and late-afternoon rush hours, a few kilometres can take half an hour: plan your departures and returns outside these times.
The supermarkets and petrol stations of the plain, between Biguglia and Borgo, are the last well-stocked ones before Cap Corse or the Castagniccia, where village grocery shops close early and often out of season. Fill up the tank, water and kitchen here, avoiding the very busy summer Saturdays.
At BlackSheep, whose depot is in Lucciana, the municipality next to Borgo, near Bastia-Poretta airport: this is our Bastia departure point, just a few minutes away. The exact address and meeting time are given in your confirmation. If you want to cross the island, Ajaccio, another departure city, lets you end the trip one way.
The price depends mainly on the season, the length of hire and the vehicle, and demand soars in July and August, when most visitors land in Bastia. Enter your dates in the search to see the actual rate: it includes mandatory fees and can be booked online straight away.
Yes: Nice and Toulon are departure cities of our partner companies, and ferries link them to the port of Bastia, about twenty kilometres from Borgo. Before paying, make sure the company's conditions cover the sea crossing to the island, then book the crossing well ahead for the summer, declaring the vehicle's exact dimensions.
The road between Saint-Florent and L'Île-Rousse skirts the south of the massif and is easy to drive. The track down to Saleccia beach, however, is stony and rutted, not recommended for motorhomes and often excluded by rental companies; Lotu beach can only be reached on foot or by sea. Park in Saint-Florent, where shuttle boats leave in season.
The Biguglia lagoon nature reserve, the largest wetland in Corsica, can be explored along a trail rich in birdlife. The long Marana lido separates the lagoon from the sea. Close to the airport, the Mariana site preserves the Romanesque cathedral known as La Canonica, built on a former Roman colony.
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The two service providers charged me for insurance for the car. And when I request a refund for one, I no longer receive a response. I will travel again in a camper van but certainly not with CoolDrive, nor with my friends.
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For the vast majority of the vehicles offered, which stay under 3.5 tonnes, an ordinary category B licence is enough, on Corsican roads as on the mainland. Drivers from a country outside the European Union should check whether they need an international driving permit or a translation. Each rental company also sets a minimum age and length of licence holding, shown in its offer.
Choose campsites: there are some in Saint-Florent, in a few harbours on the Cape such as Macinaggio, and on the Marana lido, near Borgo. Elsewhere, wild camping is largely prohibited in Corsica, and many municipalities on the Cape and the coast ban overnight parking; respect the signs and ask at the town hall.
The Restonica road, starting from Corte, is narrow and winding, and access is regulated for large vehicles, with stricter restrictions in summer. Check the rules in force with the Corte tourist office; leaving the motorhome in town and taking a shuttle, when one runs, saves a lot of manoeuvring.
Yes, the Cape road stays open all year and villages such as Erbalunga or Centuri keep their charm in winter. Expect, however, frequent strong winds at the northern tip, closed shops and very few open campsites: plan to come back to sleep on the plain or in Saint-Florent.
For summer, book the vehicle and the crossing several months ahead: Bastia ferries are fully booked during school holidays and the vans available in Corsica are few. In May, June and September, a few weeks are usually enough, except around the May public holidays.
Between Bastia and Poretta airport, Borgo is a crossroads: to the north, Cap Corse and its harbours; to the west, the Nebbio, Saint-Florent and the Agriates Desert leading to the Balagne; to the south, the Castagniccia, Corte and the eastern plain down to Aléria. Each of these three loops takes a few days, without long distances, leaving time for beaches and hilltop villages.
The vehicle is collected right next door, at BlackSheep in Lucciana; Ajaccio, 88 km as the crow flies, lets you finish one way after crossing the island via Corte, while Nice and Toulon, linked to Bastia by ferry, offer an arrival from the mainland. The most pleasant months run from April to September, and the sea stays at 25 °C or more from July to September.
