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Corsica
Bastia. . . . . . . . . . . . . 870
Cap Corse . . . . . . . . . .874
Île Rousse . . . . . . . . . .875
Calvi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .876
Porto . . . . . . . . . . . . . .879
Les Calanques . . . . . 882
Ajaccio . . . . . . . . . . . . 882
Sartène . . . . . . . . . . . .887
Bonifacio . . . . . . . . . . 888
Porto-Vecchio . . . . . . .891
Corte . . . . . . . . . . . . . 893
Best Places to Eat
» Auberge Santa Barbara
(p 888)
» Pasquale Paoli (p 876)
» L’Altru Versu (p 886)
» Pâtisserie Casanova
(p 895)
» Emile’s (p 878)
Why Go?
Corsica is for (beach) lovers. And culture buffs. And hikers.
And divers. It combines vast stretches of shoreline with the
beauty of the mountains, plenty of activities for your body
and some rich history to engage your mind. Jutting out of
the Med like an impregnable fortress, Corsica resembles
a miniature continent, with astounding geographical diversity. Within half an hour, the landscape morphs from
glittering bays, glitzy coastal cities and fabulous beaches
to sawtooth peaks, breathtaking valleys, dense forests and
enigmatic hilltop villages. The scenery that unfurls along
the island’s crooked roads will have you constantly stopping to whip out your camera.
Though Corsica’s been officially part of France for over
200 years, it feels different from the mainland in everything from customs to cuisine, language and character,
and that’s part of its appeal.
When to Go
Ajaccio
°C/°F Temp
Rainfall Inches/mm
40/104
6/150
30/86
5/125
4/100
20/68
3/75
Best Places to
Stay
10/50
» A Pignata (p 894)
-10/14
» Hôtel Demeure Castel
Brando (p 874)
» Hôtel Kallisté (p 885)
» Hôtel La Villa (p 878)
» Chambre d’hôte Osteria
di l’Orta (p 893)
2/50
0/32
1/25
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(Easter) Easter
is marked by
solemn procession and colourful
Passion plays.
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May and June
The maquis is
in full blossom,
the scents are
memorable and
the vivid hues
unforgettable.
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July to September Get your tan
on glistening
beaches or explore the island’s
rugged heart.
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Corsica
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