You dream to visit Corsica, we understand why. After only 1 week of roadtrip in Corsica (on our 5 weeks spent on the beauty island), we were already in love! Don’t leave because we tell here where are the most beautiful places of Corsica and what we must not miss.
Corsica best places to see
Breathtaking landscapes, top activities, very welcoming locals, and very good things to eat and drink!
Our itinerary in Corsica
Whether you like beach or mountains, you will always find something to love in Corsica. A great “sun destination”, but also perfect for hiking / nature. Indeed, the landscapes in Corsica are amazing.
>> If you’re looking for ideas and itinerary to visit Corsica, you can find all our stops in Corsica in our interactive map just above.
What not to miss in Corsica
« Agriates desert from Saint-Florent to Ostriconi, the Calvi bay, the Fango valley, the Scandola natural reserve (in Porto golfe), the great Bonifacio peninsula, the Aiguilles de Bavella tops, Purcaraccia’s waterfalls… »
Just to ready to discover the best Corsican places and what makes Corsica so special (gastronomy, local people…).
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1- Beautiful and wild coastal landscapes
All around the island (but especially on the west coast of Corsica), landscapes are crazy. The water changes from green and turquoise blue to a deep blue. It is so clear that it looks like spring water. There are beaches all over the coast and many of them are only accessible by foot and are not or very little developed (building, hotels, restaurants …). A real wild and undenured landscape you have to deserve!
Like Scandola or the Lavezzie Islands, many places are natural reserves are accessible only by boat: small villages, steep hills, deserted islands … there is something for everyone.
>> Our favorites:
The “sentier des douaniers” path of the Agriates desert and its beaches: Loto, Saleccia…).
South Bonifacio’s beaches (the “Trois Pointes” and the “Saint-Antoine beach” close to the Pertusato lighthouse).
>>Approx. 3.7km from Bonifacio to the Pertusato lighthouse.
The wonderful Scandola reserve in the Porto golfe.
>> Many boats from Porto, Calvi and other cities, approx. 45€ /pers – 4h for the biggest trip (Porto>Calanchi di Piana>Capo Rosso>Scandola>Girolata>Porto).
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2- Amazing moutain’s views
Incredible but true, even if the highest peak of Corsica,the Monte Cinto, only reaches « 2706 m » (sorry for the « only » but as we’re from La Reunion, it’s hard not to compare everything to our famous 3069m Piton des Neiges, one of our favorite walks -french article). There are more than 100 peaks that exceed 2000m in Corsica. Which is totally incredible when you know that the beauty island is only 83 km wide and 183 km long. In short, if you’re a mountain lover, don’t miss it!
>>Capu d’Occi. Approx. 3km from the Lumio church + visit the old Occi village.
>> Our favorites:
The Aiguilles de Bavella.
>> GR20+GR20 alternative path loop: 10,9 km and 4h.
The Vacca Morta’s top and its view on the large Ospedale lake.
>> Mare a Mare Sud: 3,5km from Ospedale belvedere.
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3- A paradise for hikers and bikers
GR20, Mare i Monti, or more simple hiking trails … if you like walking, Corsica is for you. At each street corner you will find an hiking trail start. We may be exaggerating a bit, but that’s the idea. Whether along the coast or in the center of the island, you will take full eyes.
A perfect playground also for bikers. Why ? Roads are relatively good, smooth, winding, with climbs and descents and with an amazing background. The best in motorcycle!
>> Our favorites:
The “sentier des douaniers” from Saint-Florent to Ostriconi.
>> Approx. 35km and 12h.
The “Capo di Fenu” from the Tonnarra beach.
>> Approx. 6km from the beach and 1h30.
Or to change from the beach, the Aiguilles de Bavella and Vacca Morta (see above).
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4- Rivers, basins and waterfalls
In addition to its turquoise waters, endless beaches and snow-capped mountains, Corsica also offers superb “cool” bathing spots. Rivers, lakes, basins, waterfalls… nature and beauty in a pure state!
>> Our favorites:
The wonderful river of the Fango valley.
Purcaraccia’s natural pools and waterfalls.
Piscia di Cavu’s natural pools.
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5- Great local products to discover
French gastronomy does it sound something to you? Wine, charcuterie, cheese and so on … you’ll love Corsica. This island full of sun is also full of resources when it comes to havingpleasure with good products. And at the cocktail hour, Corsica is not left out!
There are too many choices for us to make a complete list, but do not forget to taste local products (land and sea) and maybe even take advantage of it to discover one of the many wine routes!
>> Our favorites:
A good lonzzu from the market, the brocciu donnut, clementine jams with walnuts, honey.
We tried to taste sea urchins directly from the ocean (allowed from the 15th of december to the 15th of april).
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6- A pleasant climate (starting in April or even March)
We were there from early April to mid May. Except the first week, we had a great weather. A little cool at night, but very pleasant the day. Especially when you like to walk, the sun was already beating between 11am and 4pm. However, the sea is still cool/cold at this time.
Mara Beach on the path from Calvi to the Revellata lighthouse.
>> Approx. 11km and 3h.
>> Bonus: out of season, the prices are more reasonable, a lot of car parks are free, there are really less people … However, be careful many activities, campsites, huts are not open yet.
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7- Very friendly local people
It is the least we can say. Indeed, during our stay, we had beautiful encounters with the Corsicans. As for example with Saida and Adib in Saint-Florent or Maguy in Calvi. We were invited to work drink tea, take a shower…at home. Not to mention the people we met and with whom we simply had good talks and advices (best places to eat, see, park…).
They made our trip even more beautiful than it was already!
That’s it. We hope that this article will be helpful for you or that you find now your next travel destination > to Corsica.
>> Here, our article to help you prepare a road trip in van on the beauty island (spots, tips, tips).
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