VISIT CORSICA - from beaches to mountains...

Corsica is almost the perfect holiday destination. Perfect beaches, magnificent mountain scenery, fine towns and villages that simply belong in the surrounding landscape, and of course the climate. The hundreds of beaches and 1,000 kilometre of coastline form the basis of many holidays on the island, with swimming, snorkelling, wind-surfing, scuba diving and sunbathing being the most popular activities.

The Corsican towns are very attractive (and very popular with visitors), as are walks in the mountains, and other outdoor activities based around both the mountains and the coast. Walks are available for all levels of ability, from a pleasant stroll to some of the most difficult mountain walks in Europe.

Corsica enjoys a typical Mediterranean climate, with summers being hot and dry, and remaining mild even in winter, at least at coastal level. The mountains are of course a little cooler all year round.

The Natural Regional Park of Corse (Corsica) has been set-up to protect part of the rare and unusual habitats found on the island. The park includes some of the highest mountain peaks on the island, and much beauty. The Scandola Nature reserve is also stunning, but only accessible by boat.

With this guide we introduce many of the highlights of this beautiful island, and hope to help make your visit as varied and enjoyable as possible.

Other features

- if you have several weeks to explore the island at your leisure, perhaps you could follow the Corsica Coast road that circumnavigates the island.

- learn about Corsica weather and climate

- see a Map of Corsica

- guide to Hiking in Corsica

- visit our Corsica Photo Gallery : Photos of Corsica (1) : Photos of Corsica (2)

Visit the towns of Corsica

• Ajaccio - western Corsica
• Aleria - eastern coast
• Bastia - north-east Corsica
• Bonifacio - southern Corsica
• Calvi - Balagne region
• Cargese - Balagne region
• Corte - central Corsica
• L'Ile-Rousse - Balagne region
• Porto - western coast
• Porto-Vecchio - southern Corsica
• Propriano - southern Corsica
• Saint-Florent - north-east Corsica
• Sartene - southern Corsica