Electric Car Ready: Making the Most of Riva Bella’s New Charging Stations

Planning a Corsican escape with your EV? You’re in the right place. Riva Bella is now fully Electric Car Ready, with new electric charging points that make road-tripping to our 4-star naturist resort simpler and greener. You’ll find fast-charging electricity points on the estate and a convenient carwash station with a hoover—ideal after a day on coastal roads. To keep charging accessible to everyone, please make sure to unplug when the charge is full.

In this guide, you’ll learn what Electric Car Ready means at Riva Bella, how to charge smoothly and courteously, and how this new service fits our wider sustainability commitments, including our European Ecolabel certification.

Quick answer: Does Riva Bella have EV charging?

• Yes. Riva Bella has electric charging points for electric cars, including fast-charging electricity points on the campsite.
• There is also a carwash station with a hoover on the estate.
• Please unplug when your charge is full so the next guest can plug in.
• EV charging at Riva Bella is a paid service.

What “Electric Car Ready” means at Riva Bella

Being Electric Car Ready is more than a checkbox—it’s about making your stay effortless from arrival to departure.

• Fast-charging convenience: The campsite offers fast-charging electricity points, helping you top up efficiently during a swim, a spa session, or lunch at the bar-restaurant.
• On-estate car care: The carwash station with a hoover helps you keep your vehicle clean and comfortable throughout your stay.
• Courteous sharing: To keep charging available, the essential rule is simple: unplug when full and move your car once you’re done.
• All-year welcome: Riva Bella is open all year round. Naturism is practiced at the resort from 1 April to 5 November.

At-a-glance essentials

How EV charging supports Riva Bella’s sustainability commitments

Riva Bella is officially certified with the European Ecolabel—a recognition of sustained commitment to responsible tourism. Our environmental actions include reducing water and energy use, optimizing waste management, and fostering eco-friendly practices among guests and staff.

Charging on site complements this approach. It allows EV drivers to align travel with a resort that actively invests in renewable-aligned systems and energy efficiency:

• Solar thermal energy: Riva Bella uses thermal solar panels that heat domestic water directly from the sun, with installations mounted discreetly on building roofs and connected to hot water tanks. This helps significantly reduce energy demand for hot water in a Mediterranean climate.
• Geothermal energy: Two on-site geothermal heat pumps heat the thalassotherapy centre via underfloor systems. They also supply hot water to the bar and restaurant, a complete sanitary block, and the seawater circuit pool and hydromassage baths. The thalasso’s entire air treatment plant runs on geothermal energy.

Together, these systems illustrate a concrete, long-term commitment to energy stewardship—so when you plug in, you’re supporting a place that invests meaningfully in sustainability.

Using the charging stations smoothly: best practices

The core rule at Riva Bella is clear: please unplug when the charge is full. Here are practical tips—based on widely accepted EV charging etiquette—to make charging seamless for you and respectful for others.

Before you arrive

• Plan your route and crossing: If you’re arriving by sea, Riva Bella has a partnership with CORSICA LINEA that offers a discount on crossings with the promotional code HEBCDRB (see Travel information).
• Know your cables: EV drivers often carry their own charging cable. Having yours handy can increase flexibility when using different charging points.
• Top up en route: Arriving with a mid to high state of charge gives you more options if you prefer to plug in later in the day.

On arrival and while charging

• Follow on-site instructions: Check signage for the exact steps to connect, start, and stop a session, and for how payment is handled for this paid service.
• Unplug promptly when full: Freeing the charger when your battery is topped up helps others begin their session faster.
• Move to a parking spot after charging: At Riva Bella, it is not possible to park on your pitch unless the vehicle is your “bed” (e.g., a converted van). After charging, please move your car to the designated parking areas.
• Charge during activities: Consider timing your session with a swim, a wellness treatment at the Thalasso Centre, or a meal at the bar-restaurant to make the most of your time.

Good-neighbour charging etiquette (general best practice)

• Share access: Avoid using a charging bay as a long-term parking spot.
• Keep cables tidy: Coil and stow your cable to prevent tripping hazards and keep the area clear.
• Be mindful of peak times: If the chargers are in use, short top-ups are considerate when others may be waiting.

EV-friendly by design: road-trip comfort on the estate

• Carwash with hoover: Clean interiors and exteriors in one stop, perfect after coastal drives or mountain excursions.
• All-season access: The resort is open all year, so EV drivers can enjoy Corsica in high summer or during the quieter months.
• Wellness and nature: Combine charging with the Riva Bella Wellness Centre experience—hammam, sauna, seawater circuit, hydromassage baths, jacuzzi, massages, depilation, and beauty treatments.

Planning your Electric Car Ready stay

A little planning goes a long way in peak season. Consider these steps for a smooth experience:

1. Book your stay: Choose from pitches, bungalows, or villas, and note that naturism is practiced from 1 April to 5 November.
2. Coordinate travel: For sea crossings, use the HEBCDRB promotional code with CORSICA LINEA (see Travel information).
3. Pack your charging essentials: Bring your EV cable and any adapters your vehicle may require.
4. Combine charging with activities: Time your session with the spa, beach, or restaurant to keep your day flowing.
5. Respect on-site guidance: Unplug when full, and use designated parking after charging.

Frequently asked questions

Is Riva Bella Electric Car Ready?

Yes. Riva Bella has electric charging points for EVs, including fast-charging electricity points at the campsite, plus an on-estate carwash with hoover.

Is EV charging free at Riva Bella?

No. EV charging is a paid service.

What is the key EV etiquette rule on site?

Please unplug when your charge is full so others can charge.

Is the resort open year-round?

Yes. Riva Bella is open all year round.

When is naturism practiced?

Naturism is practiced from 1 April to 5 November at the resort.

How does charging fit the resort’s eco efforts?

Riva Bella holds the European Ecolabel and operates solar thermal and geothermal systems for hot water, heating, and air treatment in key areas—part of a broad, ongoing sustainability program.

Internal resources to explore next

• Eco-friendly practices and European Ecolabel commitments
• Solar energy at Riva Bella
• Geothermal energy at Riva Bella
• Travel information (CORSICA LINEA code: HEBCDRB)
• Thalasso & Wellness Centre

Conclusion

Riva Bella is Electric Car Ready, making it easier for EV drivers to arrive, recharge, and relax—without compromising on sustainability. With fast-charging electricity points, a carwash with hoover, and a clear courtesy rule to unplug when full, the estate is set up for smooth, considerate charging. Add in our European Ecolabel certification, solar thermal systems, and geothermal energy, and you have a destination where responsible travel and exceptional holidays meet.

Ready to plan your Electric Car Ready getaway? Book your stay or contact us for details:

• Phone: +33 (0)4 95 38 81 10 or +33 (0)4 95 38 86 06
• Email: rivabella.corsica@gmail.com

We look forward to welcoming you to Riva Bella—open all year, naturist from 1 April to 5 November.