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Corsica Essentials

Corsica’s landscape ranges from the 2,706-meter peak of Monte Cinto to the white limestone cliffs of Bonifacio. This selection features historic citadels in Calvi, Corte, and Ajaccio, alongside the prehistoric menhirs of Filitosa. Natural landmarks include the red porphyry formations of the Calanques de Piana, the granite needles of the Col de Bavella, and the glacial Restonica Valley. Coastal highlights encompass the horseshoe-shaped Rondinara bay and the turquoise waters of Santa Giulia beach.

Corsica Essentials — Mapa

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Monte Cinto

Monte Cinto is the highest mountain on the island of Corsica, a region of France.

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Folacca Beach

A shallow, turquoise lagoon with white sand, sheltered by a pine forest and granite rocks on the southern coast.

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Col de Bavella

A mountain pass at 1,218 meters, famous for the Aiguilles de Bavella, a series of jagged red granite spikes rising above the forest.

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Calvi Citadel

Come and see a fortress located in a castellated medieval town. It has preserved its features for centuries and is certainly worth a visit.

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Gorges de la Restonica

A deep river valley carved into granite mountains, featuring natural swimming pools and access to high-altitude glacial lakes.

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Citadelle de Corte

Known as the 'Eagle's Nest,' this 18th-century fortress is built around a 15th-century castle perched on a rocky outcrop overlooking Corte.

Ancien possesseur : Antoine-René de… / Public domain

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Citadelle d'Ajaccio

Citadelle d'Ajaccio is a fortress in Corse-du-Sud, France. It was built in 1492.

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Our Lady of Mercy Cathedral

Ajaccio Cathedral, officially the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Assumption of Ajaccio and also known as the Cathedral of the Assumption of…

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Sartène

Sartène is a commune in the department of Corse-du-Sud on the island of Corsica, France.

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Calanques de Piana

Dramatic red porphyry rock formations and sea caves rising 400 meters above the Gulf of Porto, designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site.

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Bonifacio

A medieval fortified town perched on 70-meter-high white limestone cliffs, featuring narrow alleys and a natural harbor at Corsica's southern tip.

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King Aragon Steps

Legend has it that the steps played an important role during the unsuccessful siege of Bonifacio. Fascinating views.

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Site préhistorique de Filitosa

An archaeological site spanning 8,000 years, containing prehistoric anthropomorphic menhirs and megalithic structures from the Neolithic and Bronze Age.

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Vieux-Port de Bastia

A historic harbor lined with tall Mediterranean houses and the twin-towered 17th-century Church of Saint John the Baptist.

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Rondinara Beach

Secluded sandy beach with beautiful scenery - turquoise waters and reddish cliffs. A perfect place for snorkelling.