The most beautiful places of Corsica
The best of Corsica
With its mountainous hinterland, rugged coastline and beautiful beaches, Corsica is one of the most beautiful islands you can visit in Europe and the Mediterranean. We bring you a selection of places you should not miss when visiting Corsica.
Capu Rossu
The most beautiful peninsula of Corsica
Not far from the town of Piana you can hike to the amazing Peninsula Capu Rossu. The rock cliff is 331 meters high and at its top is the Genoese watchtower – Turghiu. The view on all sides is absolutely breathtaking continue reading
Cliffs at Bonifacio
The most beautiful cliffs of Corsica
The ancient city of Bonifacio is renowned for its snow-white cliffs. You can see them from adjacent prospects or from the popular cruise along the city. continue reading
Calanche Piana
The most beautiful rocks of Corsica
On the western coast of Corsica, overlooking the Gulf of Ports is the massive Calanche Piana massif. The red rocks here, with a great view of the azure sea deep below you, are the most important attractions of Corsica continue reading
Ascent to Monte Cinto
To the highest mountain of Corsica
Monte Cinto 2,706 m above sea level (Corsican Monte Cintu) is the highest mountain on the island of Corsica, in France. It is located in the Haute-Corse department between the Asco valley in the north and the Golo valley in the south. On the south side of the mountain is the mountain lake Lac Cinto. continue reading
Lac de Capitello lake
Amazing lake above Restonica valley
Lac de Capitello (1,933 m above sea level) is located in the stunning landscape of smoothed rocks and sharp peaks. It is a beautiful destination from the very nice Restonica Valley. From here you can also connect to the famous GR20 hiking trail continue reading
Beach in Porto
One of the most beautiful beaches in Corsica
Under the red rocks Calanches in Corsica you will find the picturesque port of Marine de Porto. Next to port is a very beautiful beach. Besides swimming, you will be enchanted by the beautiful surroundings. continue reading
Restonica valley
The most beautiful valley of Corsica
The Valley of Restonica is one of the most beautiful valleys of Corsica. Here you can swim in a clean river or hike to the beautiful Lake Lac de Melo and Lac de Capitello lakes continue reading
Polischellu cascades
Adventure trip through the valley over 17 cascades
Polischella Cascades is located in the beautiful valley in Bavella Massif. You will find here a total of 17 differently sized waterfalls. More than the waterfalls themselves, the trip is interesting by overcoming them and the adventurous character of the whole hike. continue reading
Fautea Beach
Beach with Genoese tower
If it weren't for the nearby road, you're almost robinsonian on Fautea Beach. It is a beautiful little bay with light yellow sand. As a bonus, the Genoese Tower is located near the peninsula. There are two other beaches nearby, but this is the most beautiful of them. continue reading
Col de Bavella Pass
Mountain pass at the rock towers
The Col de Bavella road pass (1,218 m asl) is located in the beautiful landscape of rock towers and coniferous trees. It is located on the D268 mountain road connecting Zonza with the Solenzara sea town. The famous GR20 runs through the pass. It is a good starting point for hikers not only to the summit of Punta di Vacca (1 611m above sea level) continue reading
Rondinara Beach
The most famous beach of Corsica
Rondinara Beach is undoubtedly the most famous beach in Corsica. You can see her picture on virtually all leaflets attracting this island. From the height it is an absolutely perfect cove looking like a jellyfish. It is not so great from the point of view of your eyes and it is also one of the most crowded on the island continue reading
Santa Regina Gorge
Beautiful road gorge
Thanks to the mountains you can find interesting valleys and gorges in Corsica. One of the most interesting is even the D84 road connecting Porto with Corte. Not far from Calacuccia, the famous Scala di Santa Regina begins. So if you go here, be sure to stop for a prospect continue reading
Cargese Beach
Almost a kilometer long beach
Only a short distance from the town of Cargese is a beautiful, almost a kilometer-long beach. With only sporadic construction around the beach and the mountains on the horizon, it has a really pleasant character. continue reading
Bocca di Larone Pass
Pass with spectacular views
Bocca di Larone (608m above sea level) is a pass on road D268 linking Solenzara by the sea with mountain town Zonza. From this pass are breathtaking views of the surrounding rock towers. Moreover, it is a great starting point to the gorge with several waterfalls Cascades de Purcaraccia continue reading
D´Arone Beach
Magic beach just outside Capu Rossu
D´Arone beach is located in a small cove at the end of a blind road leading here from Piana. Often, however, you have to count on big waves here. This is the perfect stop and refreshment after a beautiful hike on Capo Rossu continue reading
Col de Vergio Pass
The highest point of the D84 road
Col de Vergio (1,477 meters above sea level) is an interesting pass on the D84 mountain road connecting Corte and Porto. At the same time it is a great starting point for a hike to the top of Paglio Orba (2,525 m asl). The famous GR20 also runs across the pass. There is also a famous statue of Christ the King continue reading
Sartene
Historic city in Corsica
In the hills of southern Corsica you will find the historic town of Sartené, romantically situated in the hills with beautiful views of the surrounding countryside. In the city you will find interesting stone houses and nice streets. Perhaps the most important monument here is Couvent Saint-Damien-et-Côme continue reading
Sagone Beach
The beach at the mouth of the river
More than a kilometer-long beach in Sagone has the attraction that a river opens into the sea, so you can also try bathing in fresh water continue reading
Citadelle de Corte Fortress
A massive landmark of Corte
Corte is an interesting Corsican town built around the mighty rock on which the citadelle de Corte is exposed. From the fortress there are beautiful views of the surrounding mountain landscape continue reading
