Corsica
France · 10 m
Description
Corsica (Corse) is France’s mountainous Mediterranean island and a captivating blend of wild nature, Mediterranean culture, and history. Known as the “Île de Beauté” (Island of Beauty), it is renowned for its 1,000-kilometer coastline of turquoise bays, white-sand beaches, and a dramatic interior of granite peaks, deep valleys, and forests. The cliffside town of Bonifacio, the red granite formations of the Calanques de Piana, Ajaccio as Napoleon’s birthplace, and the legendary GR20 hiking trail make Corsica one of the Mediterranean’s most spectacular destinations.
Length of stay
Recommended length of stay: 5 to 14 days (optimal 7 days)
Travel season
Best time to visit: July – August
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Highlights
- Bonifacio Citadel and Limestone Cliffs
- Gulf of Porto, Calanques de Piana and Scandola Nature Reserve
- Corsica's Beaches (Palombaggia, Rondinara and Saleccia)
- Calanques de Piana
- Scandola Nature Reserve
- Scandola and Gulf of Porto Boat Tour
- Girolata
- GR20 Trek(Multi-day trip)
- Aiguilles de Bavella
- Restonica Valley
- Lac de Melo and Lac de Capitello
- Corte Citadel and Old Town
- Cap Corse Scenic Drive
- Nonza and Black Pebble Beach
- Saint-Florent
- Agriates Desert
- Saleccia Beach
- Palombaggia Beach
- Rondinara Beach
- Santa Giulia Beach
- Lavezzi Islands
- Bonifacio and Lavezzi Islands Boat Tour
- King of Aragon's Staircase
- Porto-Vecchio Old Town
- Ajaccio Old Town and Napoleon's Birthplace
- Maison Bonaparte
- Sanguinaires Islands
- Calvi Citadel
- Calvi Beach
- Balagne Villages
- L'Île-Rousse
- Bastia Old Port and Citadel
- Gorges de la Spelunca
- Forêt d'Aïtone
- Col de Bavella Hiking
- Corsican Coastal and Mountain Road Trip
- Corsican Cuisine (Charcuterie, Brocciu and Wild Boar)
- Corsican Wine
Getting there
- Airports:
- AJA, BIA, FSC, CLY
- Train stations:
- Ajaccio, Les Salines, Ricanto
- Seaport:
- Reachable by ship or ferry