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Corsica
Jutting from the foaming Mediterranean like an impregnable fortress, Corsica resembles a miniature continent, with astounding geographical diversity. Within half an hour's drive, the landscape ranges from glittering bays, vibrant coastal cities and fabulous beaches to sawtooth mountain ridges, verdant valleys, dense forests and time-forgotten hilltop villages. Holidays in Corsica offer tremendously varying opportunities: from hiking and canyoning to snorkelling and sunbathing, enjoying a leisurely boat trip, delving into the island鈥檚 multifaceted history and sampling local delicacies.
Attractions
Must-see attractions
Bonifacio
The great joy of visiting Bonifacio lies in strolling the tangled medieval lanes of the citadel. The paved steps of mont茅e du Rastello and mont茅e St-Roch鈥
Southern Corsica
The high pass by which the D268 crosses the mountains, the Col de Bavella (Bavella Pass; 1218m), is overlooked by the magnificent silhouettes of the鈥
Southern Corsica
A side turning north from the D268, 3km west of Levie, arrives after 4km at a beautiful forest, where an easy 2.5km loop trail leads past two remarkable鈥
Calvi
Crowning a rocky headland, Calvi鈥檚 massive citadel was fortified by Corsica鈥檚 Genoese rulers from the 12th century onwards, and has fended off everyone鈥
Bastia
Looming above the harbour, Bastia鈥檚 stern-walled citadel was built between the 15th and 17th centuries for the city鈥檚 Genoese masters. Known as the Terra鈥
Southern Corsica
Corsica's most important prehistoric site, 20km north of Propriano, preserves extraordinary granite menhirs (standing stones) that were originally erected鈥
Bastia
Bastia鈥檚 Vieux Port is ringed by precariously tall, pastel-coloured tenements and buzzy brasseries, and overlooked by the twin-towered 脡glise St-Jean鈥
Southern Corsica
When it comes to longing for the archetypal 'idyllic beach', it's impossible to think past the immense Plage de Palombaggia, southeast of Porto-Vecchio鈥
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Crossing Corsica on the "little train" is the best way to see its spectacular sceneryApr 28, 2023 鈥 5 min read
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