Corsica is a popular Mediterranean resort that is often called “a small Italy in France”. The reason for this name is in the influence of Italy that is located nearby. This has seriously changed the traditions and culture of this place. The island features tremendous conditions for beach rest. Here you can try various water sports, make marine rides on yachts, or simply enjoy tender sun.
Corsica delights its guests with a variety of interesting specialty stores. In Satrene, near Hotel U Listincu, there is an excellent store specializing in essential oils. This store sells … Open
A family vacation on the Island Of Beauty (as Corsica is often referred to) will appeal to every family member. In any part of the island, there are places that are definitely worth visiting … Open
Corsica is famous for its natural attractions. The valley of Calanche de Piana is of great interest. Here, travelers can admire the beautiful granite rocks with red peaks. Some of them have a very unusual shape, so you can barely belief this shape is of natural origin. The height of some rocky peaks is 300 meters. According to geologists, this valley was formed over millions of years ago under the influence of wind and water. It is most interesting to admire the rocks at dusk or at dawn, when their peaks have a bright scarlet color.
The place of honor in the national cuisine is occupied by seafood. Almost every Corsican restaurant serves it. The most famous fish market is located in Ajaccio, chefs from all over the … Open
Historical sights of a later period can be seen in the Erbalung district. Here you can see the ruins of an ancient castle, from which only one tower has survived to this day. Not far from it is the Chapel of St. Michael, which was built in the 11th century. The miniature ancient town is famous for its religious monuments. The beautiful Church of St. Catherine, which has remained practically unchanged since the 15th century, has been preserved.
To get acquainted with the culture and traditions of local people you have to visit one of their national holidays. Every year in Corsica interesting festivals and religious celebrations, … Open
On the island, there is an incredibly interesting and beautiful Scandola National Park which was founded in 1975. The area of this reserve is less than 20 square kilometers. The main value of these natural places is the diversity of rare birds, the observation of which will give a lot of impressions.