With its amazing landscapes on the coast, stretches of clean forests and rising mountains, Corsica lives to the label “Beauty Island”. along the coast are attractive port cities, and the hills are sprinkled with picturesque villages.
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Best period
The best months for good weather in Corsica are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November
On average the hottest months are July and August
The coldest months are January and February
Tourist Attractions
Désert des agriates is a vast wild area protected by bushes, agricultural fields, cramped coast and creamy sandy shores.Many tourists visit the Agriates desert to make the beach on the clean sandy beaches.Two favorite beaches are lot of lots and sacks, appreciated for their soft white sand and transparent waters;Both beaches are ideal for the beach and swimming.Other things to do in Désert des agriates include hiking, nature walks and fishing
Sartène prides itself on the fact that it is the city "most corsican".This characteristic city at the top of the hill is cataloged as "Ville d 'art et d ' histoire" (the city of art and history) due to its exceptional heritage.The unforgettable tourist attractions include Eglise Santa-Maria-Assanta, with a simple facade typical to the corsic churches;Former Palais des Gouverneurs Génois, now the City Hall;L 'Echuguette (Turn), which offers panoramic views on Vallée de Rizzanese;Musée from Préhistoire (Museum of Prehistory);And Place du Maghju, a center of artisan shops.About 15 kilometers away from Sartène is Domaine Rosa de Calgane, a thermal bath spoiled with a hotel and restaurant.This fun carnival festival has parades, musical entertainment and masked balls.Sartène also houses an annual religious procession on Good Friday, called "Catenacciu", which reconstructs the events of the passions of Christ.One of the "penitentists" carries a heavy cross and a chain during a gloomy procession, starting from the Sainte-Marie church continuing through the steep alleys in Sartene, stopping in the Saint Sébastien chapel and ending at the altar of the Sainte-Marie church..The oldest religious tradition in southern Corsea, this event attracts nearby pilgrims and by far
From his spectacular point of view on the hill, Piana has a view of the fascinating blue waters of the Bay of Porto.Wandering in free time allows a delightful discovery of the village (one of the villages Plus Beaux in France) on its picturesque and narrow streets to the pleasant and shaded markets.Piana has many houses in pastel colors and a refined Italian Baroque church, Eglise Sainte-Marie. N amazing pans are found in the Vistale ham.Piana and the resort on the Portoal coast are a (and provocative) cake unit on roads hunted through Calanques de Piana.This natural site, included in the UNESCO list, is a distinctive landscape, an entrance surrounded by pink granite rocks and rocky formations that descend into the Mediterranean of a deep blue.Some of the granite pinacles amount to 300 meters above the sea.The area has several hiking trails with views to admire amazing panoramas
From the UNESCO list, Bouches de Bonifacio Reserve is a protected marine environment, which includes all the waters on the French territory, from the southern peak Corsica extends on the French Riviera and the Italian coast.Covering 80,000 hectares, the reservation also includes marshes, lagoons and other coastal areas.Many rare species, protected by birds and fish prosper in this ecosystem.Under the turquoise translucent waters, a magical underwater world is waiting for divers in depth.Observations include exotic and colorful fish, such as rainbow and silver pay.Many companies organize snorkeling and diving expeditions;Advanced reservation is recommended.Boat and Cruise trips to dinner (departing from Bonifacio or Porte Vecchio) are available for those who prefer to relax and enjoy the landscape
In the Bay of Porto, the natural reserve included in the UNESCO list is a surreal coast landscape.Accessible only by boat, Réserve Naturelle de Scandola includes a distant mountain peninsula and offshore islands made up of an ancient volcano.The turquoise crystalline waters revolve on the rocks and hidden bays.The marine life spotted here includes dolphins, seals, Morene's eels, sword fish and coral reefs.The shuttle boats frequently leave the Calvi and rarely from Porto and Galéria.Many companies offer organized tours, for an easier way to visit
Sitting like an eagle's nest on a granite hill tip at almost 500 meters, the old city with Sant 'Antonino walls offers beautiful views of the surrounding rural landscape.In the lush region Balagne, Sant 'Antonino is one of the oldest villages in Corsica, with a Moorish heritage dating from the 9th century.Due to his charm in the old world, Sant 'Antonino won a place on the French list "Plus Beaux Villages" (the most beautiful villages).Visitors will be delighted by the medi tangle of the village of snake streets, cobbled and passages covered. In about seven kilometers of Sant Antonino, between the mountains with snow and sea peaks, Counter Saint-Dominique de Corbara is a paradise of tranquility, located on a lush hill.The monastery is open to visitors for spiritual withdrawals
About 50 kilometers (one hour by car) south of Bastia is the hilly region of Castagnicia, which takes its name from the chestnuts that grow abundantly here.All traditional houses covered with stone have car drying rooms.This quiet forested rural area is sprinkled with ancient villages on the hill, small hamlets and magnificent churches.Many of the churches, such as Eglise Saint-Pierre et Saint-Paul, Baroque, adorned with ornaments, from the Pardicroce and the Notre-Dame-Mont-Charmel Church in Stoppia Nova, from the eighteenth century, are listed as historical monuments.Historian worth visiting.On the property of the monastery there is a natural route of 31 kilometers through the landscape full of greenery.In any sense, the elevation of six kilometers lasts about five or six hours.The route leads by rocky mountain ridges, above the forests of chestnuts, valleys and hamlets.From the top, incredible panoramic views extend to the Mediterranean to the Coast of Italy.
Some of the most dreamy sandy beaches in Corsica are around Porto Vecchio, which has become a busy summer resort.The most famous beach is Palombaggia, renowned for its wide sandy shore and calm turquoise waters.Another excellent sandy beach is Santa Giulia Plage.Both beaches are in the lagoons, which offers an ideal protected environment for swimming. They are further and less crowded is Rondinara, an absolutely gorgeous sandy beach on the Rondina Gulf.The crystalline waters on the Rondinara beach have an almost tropical quality.In the sixteenth century, the Genoese built this non-detuming fortress with solid fortifications that remain intact.Within the fortress there are many narrow atmospheric alley, covered and quiet passages.Many restaurants and shops are found around Place from République
The Valdo-Niello forest is an unaltered environment by shadowy corsic pins that can reach heights of 50 meters.The specific tree variety, the Laricio pine, is emblematic for Corsica.These wonderful trees create a dense forest, which is an ideal habitat for a variety of plants, as well as bird species, such as the Corsic chair. In the forest is the highest mountain in Corsica, Monte Cinto, which climbs up to 2,706 meters and is covered with snow even in summer.A variety of walking ways and hiking trails in the woods, allowing visitors to breathe in the fresh air and admiring the natural beauty
The most famous native son of Corsica, Napoleon Bonaparte, was born in this lively capital, pleasantly located on the Gulf of Ajaccio.The sensational views of the sea can be admired from different places in the city.In the center of Ajaccio there is Place de Gaulle, a large market with an equestrian statue of Napoleon (created in 1865 by Viollet Le -uc).Also, in the footsteps of Napoleon are Maison Bonaparte, Napoleon's birthplace, which displays portraits, Memorabia, and family documents, as well as a gallery dedicated to Napoleon (including a collection of medallions and coins describing Napoleon) at Palais Fesch (Musée des Beaux-Arts).Explored to discover the historical charm in its maze of narrow and wrapped streets.A mandatory vision is the Cathedral of the sixteenth century, where Napoleon was baptized in 1771. The most remarkable work of the cathedral is the painting in Liege have a sacré by Eugène Delacroix.
Extreme outdoor adventures and advanced hikers have this route with great esteem.The GR20 route from Corsica crosses the Corsica island from north to south, covering wild and distant hills and deep keys.The route is considered to be the most difficult long -distance hiking in Europe.Not only is the route extremely long, the land is injured and dramatic.Those who are conditioned enough to try the hiking will eventually be rewarded with panoramas that let fall.
For those who visit Corsica by car, the picturesque driving through Col de Bavella is highly recommended.The road runs through majestic landscapes and along the path of an old Roman road, continuing to the mountain Pass to 1,243 meters.From that moment, there are amazing views of forests and plains, mountains and sea.
In an incredible Mediterranean setting, with snowy mountains as a background, Calvi delights visitors with his full sun and long stretch of beautiful beaches along the Calvi Bay.Besides the beach, swimming and spending time at outdoor cafes, a top attraction in Calvi is his old fortress.Coronating a cliff overlooking the sea and surrounded by imposing fortifications, the fortress is a small world closed by cobbled atmospheric streets, narrow strips, pedestrian stairs and historical buildings.Within the fortress, the Saint-Jean-Baptist Cathedral exemplifies the Baroque architecture.Calvi is also famous for his summer jazz festival, which attracts top musical talents.
At the northernmost peak of Corsa, Cap Corse Peninsula is one of the most beautiful areas of the island.The peninsula is covered by a series of fertile hills and valleys in which the vines, fruits and olives grow.Pointing the landscape are medi villages, such as Pino on a forested tip;Nonza hanging by a rock;And Rogliano, which is a collection of hamlets and old fishing ports.Rogliano includes Erbalunga near Bastia;Macinaggio, with a port of yachts;And belts, a work port.This splendid sandy beach is proud of an expansive shore, with a lot of space for the sun beaches.The beach is not excellent for swimming due to underground current, but the waves are appreciated by surfers.Surf boards can be renting and training courses are offered.Another climax of the beacon beach is the restaurant on the beach.
Bonifacio is a well -preserved fortified city, perched on a steep limestone rock.Full of atmosphere in the old world, the city is a mixture of medi strips, and in its center is the Sainte-Marie-Majeure Church from the XII-XIII centuries, a Romanesque church with early Gothic elements.Also, it is worth visiting the Saint-Dominique Church in the 13th century, which has a austere facade and a simple interior. N nbonifacio is in the largest natural reserve in Corsica, Réserve Naturelle des Bouches de Bonifacio, which includes limestone rocks, caves on the coast and the LaVezzi Islands.Near the city are many beautiful beaches.Another easily accessible destination by Bonifacio is the port of Santa Teresa di Gallura from Sardini, just an hour of ferry.
In the Balagne region, the Belgodère fortified medi village is on the slopes of a hill near the coast.The cliff of the hill is crowned by the ruins of a 13th century castle, overlooking the landscape.Exceptional panoramic views of the sea and Vallée du Reginu are also found in other places of the village.The Saint-Thomas Church, in the Baroque style, has a worthy painting from the sixteenth century, the virgin and child.
For travelers who want to experience the real Corsica, this lively city is the right place to go.Bastia has a picturesque port and an old picturesque city (Terra Vecchia) that bursts with narrow bands and tight houses.In Earth Vecchia there are several churches worth noting: the Saint-Jean-Baptist church in the seventeenth century, the largest church in Corsica;The baroque chapel of the immaculate conception;And Chapelle Saint-Roch, which has a view of the fascinating Mediterranean waters.On a rocky spur to the south of the port is the old fortress, dating from 1378.
