City, Cathedral, Fortress, Promenade
Ajaccio is the capital and largest city of Corsica and an important port. There are a large number of shops, boutiques, cafes, as well as daily markets. Ajaccio's architecture is not that of a typical Mediterranean resort, but rather that of a wealthy town in mainland France. Beautiful houses adorn the promenades and the centre, and the full facilities of the largest city are great for restocking supplies when travelling around the island. …
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City, Sandy beach, Fortress
Bastia is known as the gateway to Corsica. For most visitors, it is the first town they see and the last one they leave. After Ajaccio, it is the second largest city on the island and the largest port in Corsica. Thanks to its location in the north-east of the country, dozens of ferries from France and Italy arrive here daily. If visibility is good, you can also see the island of Elba, which is only 50 km from Corsica. Book a car in Corsica …
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City, Fortress, Sandy beach
Calvi is a picturesque small town in the north of the island. The town is dominated by a large citadel, which was built during the Genoese occupation. According to some legends, the sailor Christopher Columbus was born in Calvi, and in the 13th-century Cathédrale St-Jean-Baptiste, a wooden statue marks the spot where Columbus' birthplace is said to have stood before the construction of the cathedral. [btn "Find the best hotel in Calvi" https:/…
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Archipelago, Lookout, Lighthouse
One of the most beautiful places to watch the sunsets and the sea is just a few kilometres from Ajaccio. The Îles Sanguinaires archipelago, known as the Blood Islands, consists of 4 small islands scattered in the sea off Cape Pointe de la Parata, where the best views can be seen. [btn "The 10 best hotels in Corsica" https://www.booking.com/region/fr/corse.en-gb.html?aid=2380460;label=p-korsika-sanguinaires] Although the origins of the name…
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Pebble beach, Village, Coast
The village of Nonza is one of the most beautiful spots on the northern tip of Corsica and a popular destination when wandering along the coast. It has a small historic centre literally stuck on a rock promontory 110 metres above the sea, dominated by a watchtower dating back to the Genoese Republic. [btn "The 10 best hotels in Corsica" https://www.booking.com/region/fr/corse.en-gb.html?aid=2380460;label=p-korsika-nonza] The rest of the small…
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