Corsica, France is one of the most beautiful islands in Europe with breathtaking scenery from Mountain to Sea.
Below is my Corsica Travel guide to help you plan your ideal itinerary including the best places in Corsica (especially beaches), a road trip guide and plenty of photos and video to make you dream of your next trip!
MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR TIME IN CORSICA!
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Corsica Travel Guide written by Claire, the ultimate Travel Planning Geek
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Best things to do in Corsica
Discover general articles about the best destinations and best things to do in Corsica. Get inspired to visit this magnificent French island with many landscapes from mountains to sea displaying unbelievable colors!
The whole island is magnificent with breathtaking scenery everywhere you look. You won't get bored! Here are the best places in Corsica:
eBooks Travel Guides
Plan your dream road trip around Corsica!
- 7 easy-to-plan maps
- 130+ pre-selected locations
- Planning tips
- 220+ large photos
- GPS coordinates direct to carparks
- 5 easy-to-plan maps
- 85+ pre-selected locations
- Planning tips
- 150+ large photos
- GPS coordinates direct to carparks
- 5 easy-to-plan maps
- 85+ pre-selected locations
- Planning tips
- 150+ large photos
- GPS coordinates direct to carparks
Corsica Travel Guide - How to Plan your Trip
Below are my articles to help you define your ideal itinerary, get ready to drive in Corsica, plan your accommodations, pack and have a fantastic trip!
Here is a map to help you understand where Corsica island is located in the Mediterranean Sea, South West of France. You can also get a better understand of where the main towns and roads are (Detailed maps designed to help planning are available in the eBooks.)
Need to rent a car in Corsica?
My tips:
- Compare prices on my favorite platform: Discovercars.com - one of the best rated comparison sites!
- Choose the car and company you prefer (not too big but with enough power for mountain roads)
- Consider their full coverage option - I always take it for peace of mind!
- Book early to have a large choice of vehicles!
Best places in North Corsica
Below is your North Corsica Travel guide with some of the best places to see in the region - stunning wild beaches, a desert, a Citadel, the villages of La Balagne... and the Unesco Reserve around the red calanques of Piana and the Scandola peninsula. Unmissable when visiting Corsica!
Magnificent Cap Corse Tour
At the North end of Corsica is the magnificent Cap Corse. It is a unique destination with charming villages, beaches with gold or black sand and mountains plunging into the sea. It offers some of the most breathtaking views on the island.
Best places in South Corsica
And now we head to South Corsica famous for its paradise-like beaches such as Rondinara or Palombaggia. But you can also discover great mountain roads, gorges and villages for a more varied holiday in Corsica.
Don't miss the famous town of Bonifacio built at the edge of white cliffs. Quite impressing!
Corsican Mountains
The center of Corsica is mountainous all the way to 2,706 m (8,878 ft). It is a world of magnificent gorges and a hiker paradise. Its main town Corte has a long history and and one of the most breathtaking view in Corsica.
And keep track of your own trip!
GENERAL TRAVEL TIPS
And below are some of my tips to help you have a wonderful trip!
Practical websites to Book your trip
BOOK YOUR ACCOMMODATION
- I personally use Booking.com for their large choice of both hotels and apartments, their real reviews and reductions for repeat customers - Book your accommodations via Booking.com
- I know that some of my Readers from the US and Canada favor Hotels.com for their repeat customer deals - Book with Hotels.com
- And for those you like to compare prices, you can have a look and book through Hotelscombined.com
PLAN YOUR ACTIVITIES
- DAY TRIPS - The other travel option I like to just seat and relax while admiring the scenery it to Book day trips and organized tours. I also like to have my tickets beforehand to save time. I personally use GetYourGuide.com and Viator.com
GET EQUIPMENT YOU NEED
- CLOTHES, SAFETY ITEMS, PACKING PRACTICAL ITEMS, LUGGAGE, ELECTRONICS... Get it on Amazon (US, UK and Canada only)
GET TRAVEL INSURANCE
- I wish you a very smooth trip, but my policy is: better be prepared. I personally use World Nomads. Get a quote online here.
PROTECT YOUR ELECTRONIC DATA
- Don't use unsecured wifi without a VPN service to avoid risking electronic theft - NordVPN is one of the best rated VPN services