Mountain, Lookout
The mountain pass with its beautiful scenery of rock towers is a true paradise for those interested in hiking. At an altitude of 1,218 m, there is a saddle around which the rock towers known as the Aiguilles de Bavella rise, changing colour from ochre to gold during the day. The area around Bavella is ideal for hiking, with plenty of marked and unmarked trails, but climbing and canyoning enthusiasts will also enjoy the area. [btn "The 10 best…
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Valley, Lookout
The wild Gorges de Spelunca, with the winding Tavulella river that winds its way through several hundred metres of pinkish granite rocks, is one of the top Corsican attractions and should not be missed. [btn "The 10 best hotels in Corsica" https://www.booking.com/region/fr/corse.en-gb.html?aid=2380460;label=p-korsika-spelunca] In fact, the Spelunca is one of the most massive granite canyons in all of Europe, stretching over 3km between the…
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Mountain, Lookout
The Col de Vergio is located just a few kilometres up the famous Spelunca Gorge and, with an altitude of 1,477 metres, is the highest road pass in Corsica. If you are a road-trip lover, the Col de Vergio is not to be missed. [btn "The 10 best hotels in Corsica" https://www.booking.com/region/fr/corse.en-gb.html?aid=2380460;label=p-korsika-vergio] Hiking and magical views The area around the Vergio Pass is a fairy-tale beautiful place. A dense…
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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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