Corsica: Hotels and Accommodation
Accommodation in Corsica
Corsica combines the setting of a mountain in the sea with 120 peaks over 2,000 metres, 25 waterways and more than 1,000 kilometres of coastline. This means that its geographical scope ranges from alpine landscapes to marine habitats.
You can find a hotel specifically for Corsica.
Mountain Landscapes and Nature
The Regional Natural Park of Corsica covers approximately two thirds of the island and extends over 3,500 square kilometres with terrestrial and marine habitats. Professional tours are available in Corsica’s nature reserves.
The Agriates Desert can be explored on foot, by boat or by sea kayak. It includes protected coves and white sandy beaches such as Lotu, Saleccia and Malfalcu.
The Aiguilles de Bavella combine a mountain massif, a pass and forest. Among extensive Corsican pine forests are unusual rock formations in shades ranging from red to grey.
A narrow, winding corniche road leads to the Calanques of Piana. It runs along red granite walls that descend towards the sea.
The Scandola Nature Reserve is a protected marine and terrestrial area within the Regional Natural Park of Corsica and is associated with the UNESCO World Heritage site. Scandola itself is a peninsula of porphyritic rock with maquis vegetation, seabirds, clear water, islets, inaccessible caves and abundant marine life.
Hiking and Water
The GR20 crosses Corsica from north to south over approximately 180 kilometres. The entire route is stated to take around 16 days, with approximately seven hours of walking per day. The route is considered very demanding and alpine, is intended for experienced hikers and includes significant changes in elevation as well as technical sections.
In good conditions, the GR20 is generally considered suitable from June to mid-October. Its highest sections are often snow-covered during the rest of the year.
When planning the GR20, severe, unpredictable storms, sudden flooding and significant temperature fluctuations must be taken into account, including in summer.
The Corsican railway provides access along the route for various users, including hikers who get off at Vizzavona.
Water sports available year-round in Corsica include paddleboarding, sea kayaking, funboarding, sailing, water skiing, diving and surfing.
Culture and Geography
The Regional Natural Park guides visitors along the heritage trails “I chjassi di a mimoria”. These are short, easy circular routes from village to village featuring dry-stone buildings, ovens, fountains, washhouses and mills.
The Église San-Giovanni is located in the vicinity of Corse. Punta Grossa and Punta Peccuraghja are also located nearby.
Pointe d'Isa is located in the area surrounding Corse, as is Punta Aculone. Figure d'Appriciani, Tour de Capigliolo and the Monument Torréen de Foce are located in the wider regional surroundings of Corse.
Corsican polyphonic paghjella singing is listed by UNESCO as intangible cultural heritage.
Cuisine
Recognised Corsican products include AOP Brocciu, chestnut flour, Corsican olive oil and honey. They are joined by the wines Corsican, Patrimonio, Cap Corse Muscat and Ajaccio.
The tradition of Corsican charcuterie is based on dry salting, smoking over local hardwoods and traditional artisanal methods. These products are associated with the island’s food culture.
AOP Corsican olive oil is made from local olive varieties harvested when fully ripe. It carries aromas associated with the Corsican maquis.
AOP Lonzo de Corse, also known as Lonzu, is made from the loin of Corsican pig breeds, salted, dried and matured.
The regional division of Corsica also includes Corse-Du-Sud.
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