Visit other highlights in Corsica

A couple of other highlights not included elsewhere on the site include:

Isles Sanguinaires

One of the more common boat trips from Ajaccio, the Isles Sanguinaires are about 15km from the town by boat but only just off the headland at Pointe de la Parata. The tour takes a few hours but is well worth the trouble.

Stunning, Homerian red rocks dramatically silhouetted against the blue sky Try and catch them at sunset to see them at their most photogenic.

The islands are a designated reserve for sea birds and other wildlife

 

Desert des Agriates

In the Balagne region of Corsica, the desert des Agriates is the only 'official' desert in Europe. The Desert des Agriates is a barren, wild and beautiful wilderness based west of Saint-Florent, along the coast and around Mont Genova.

At 40 km long, it is also the longest stretch of protected coastline in Europe. There is a coastal path that runs the length of the coast in the desert des Agriates from Ostriconi to Saint Florent - come prepared if you intend to do it, it will take 2 days minimum.

There is only one road that crosses the desert - the D81 from Saint-Florent to the Ostriconi Valley. The beaches, of which there are several with beautiful fine sand, are accessible from the D81 or by boat from Saint-Florent. Two in particular, close to Saint-Florent, are the Plage de Loto and the Plage de Saleccia