Corsica (French: La Corse; Corsican and Italian: Corsica) is an island in the Mediterranean Sea. It is located west of Italy, southeast of the French mainland, and north of the island of Sardinia.
Corsica is one of the 26 régions of France, although strictly speaking Corsica is designated as a "territorial collectivity" (collectivité territoriale) by law. As a territorial collectivity, it enjoys greater powers than other French régions,
but for the most part its status is quite similar. Corsica is referred
to as a "région" in common speech, and is almost always listed among
the other régions of France. Although the island is separated from the continental mainland by the Ligurian Sea and is much closer to the Italian than to the French mainland, politically Corsica is part of Metropolitan France. It was once briefly an independent Corsican Republic, until being incorporated into France in 1768.
Corsica is one of the 26 régions of France, although strictly speaking Corsica is designated as a "territorial collectivity" (collectivité territoriale) by law. As a territorial collectivity, it enjoys greater powers than other French régions,
but for the most part its status is quite similar. Corsica is referred
to as a "région" in common speech, and is almost always listed among
the other régions of France. Although the island is separated from the continental mainland by the Ligurian Sea and is much closer to the Italian than to the French mainland, politically Corsica is part of Metropolitan France. It was once briefly an independent Corsican Republic, until being incorporated into France in 1768.
Trails
Summary
Difficulty
Distance
Filitosa, open air neolithic site with megaliths
Open air museum with stones cut and erected 8000 years ago.
Open air museum with stones cut and erected 8000 years ago.
Easy
0.4 mi/
0.6 km
0.6 km
The Lion, Roccapina, Corsica, Corse
Roccapina beach, a short hike to the lion crown. La plage de Roccapina et la couronne du Lion
Roccapina beach, a short hike to the lion crown. La plage de Roccapina et la couronne du Lion
Easy
0.6 mi/
1.0 km
1.0 km
Sanguinaires islands, Ajaccio
The North coast of Ajaccio bay, suggestion of a small hike and nice beaches
The North coast of Ajaccio bay, suggestion of a small hike and nice beaches
Easy
1.0 mi/
1.6 km
1.6 km
Bastia and Cardo
Bastia: Impressive long front austere old houses, old marina and the citadel. cardo: small village with view over Bastia
Bastia: Impressive long front austere old houses, old marina and the citadel. cardo: small village with view over Bastia
Easy
1.1 mi/
1.8 km
1.8 km
Calvi, the citadel of the North coast
Wonderful medieval citadel, great white sand beach with shallow crystal clear water, nightlife
Wonderful medieval citadel, great white sand beach with shallow crystal clear water, nightlife
Easy
1.1 mi/
1.8 km
1.8 km
Centuri, fishermen's marina on the North cape of Corsica
Corsica's North cape, wild and windswept, and Centuri village give you the feeling to be at the end of the world
Corsica's North cape, wild and windswept, and Centuri village give you the feeling to be at the end of the world
Easy
1.6 mi/
2.6 km
2.6 km
Saleccia beach
The beach where the movie "the longest day" was filmed in 1962 is considered as one of the most beautiful in Europe.
The beach where the movie "the longest day" was filmed in 1962 is considered as one of the most beautiful in Europe.
Easy
5.2 mi/
8.4 km
8.4 km
Arone beach, small walk and nice snorkel, Capu Rossu, great view on Porto bay
Arone: Beautiful long beach with shallow crystal clear water, restaurants. Capu Rossu: wonderful walk on a long cape.
Arone: Beautiful long beach with shallow crystal clear water, restaurants. Capu Rossu: wonderful walk on a long cape.
Easy
9.3 mi/
15.0 km
15.0 km
Rondinara, Santa Giulia, Tamaricciu: pearls of Corsica
The South-East beaches of Corsica. Relaxation in the sun.
The South-East beaches of Corsica. Relaxation in the sun.
Easy
17.4 mi/
28 km
28 km
Bonifacio, the medieval citadel: King Aragon steps, cliffs and battlements hike
Enjoy the white limestone cliffs, the King Aragon and the battlements steps: great scenic views. Traduction française.
Enjoy the white limestone cliffs, the King Aragon and the battlements steps: great scenic views. Traduction française.
Moderate
0.2 mi/
0.3 km
0.3 km
Bonifacio, the walk of the beaches
Enjoy three perfectly wild beaches accessible by boat or walking from the marina of Bonifacio.
Enjoy three perfectly wild beaches accessible by boat or walking from the marina of Bonifacio.
Moderate
3.1 mi/
5.0 km
5.0 km
Walking and relaxing in Piana, chemin muletier, Capo d'orto and Ficajola beach
Discover the red rocks of Piana in the sunset, the summit Capo d'Orto and the beach of Ficajola
Discover the red rocks of Piana in the sunset, the summit Capo d'Orto and the beach of Ficajola
Moderate
7.6 mi/
12.2 km
12.2 km
Tizzano, costal hike toward Campomoro
Enjoy desert beaches starting from the cute village of Tizzano
Enjoy desert beaches starting from the cute village of Tizzano
Moderate
9.6 mi/
15.5 km
15.5 km
Hiking and kayaking in Girolata bay, region of Porto
World famous mysterious-shape red rocks to discover in kayak or hiking toward Girolata castle.
World famous mysterious-shape red rocks to discover in kayak or hiking toward Girolata castle.
Moderate
11.0 mi/
17.7 km
17.7 km
Guides
Enjoy the white limestone cliffs, the King Aragon and the battlements steps: great scenic views. Traduction française.
Arone: Beautiful long beach with shallow crystal clear water, restaurants.
Capu Rossu: wonderful walk on a long cape.
Bastia: Impressive long front austere old houses, old marina and the citadel. cardo: small village with view over Bastia
Enjoy desert beaches starting from the cute village of Tizzano
Discover the red rocks of Piana in the sunset, the summit Capo d'Orto and the beach of Ficajola
Roccapina beach, a short hike to the lion crown. La plage de Roccapina et la couronne du Lion
Enjoy three perfectly wild beaches accessible by boat or walking from the marina of Bonifacio.
The beach where the movie "the longest day" was filmed in 1962 is considered as one of the most beautiful in Europe.
Wonderful medieval citadel, great white sand beach with shallow crystal clear water, nightlife
Open air museum with stones cut and erected 8000 years ago.
The North coast of Ajaccio bay, suggestion of a small hike and nice beaches
The South-East beaches of Corsica. Relaxation in the sun.
Community Trips
Corsica! The proud lion of Roccapina, lying lazy toward the see. A short but unforgettable hike.Too much wind on that day to enjoy the beach.The lane is barely visible. Just go straight up into the woods (maquis).Walking on the lion spine is wonderfull but dangerous, risk of lethal fall.Climbing on the head is even more dangerous, but just fantastic, exclusively for experimented climbers.
A short walk on the old road Piana-Porto-Ota. Just fantastic.
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La famille profite de la plage ce jour d'aout 2010, par plus de 35 Celsius. Journée idéale pour une visite des célèbres plages entre Campomoro et Tizza, à condition d'avoir quelques gênes en commun avec les dromadaires. Sur le chemin rencontre avec une petite famille de deux enfants de moins de 10 ans, apparemment très heureux; preuve que ce parcours est adapté aux enfants même par grande chaleur. Quelques méduses rendaient la...
It would be a God Damn long day! We woke up at 7 a.m. and refugee was empty... What the f***?! Everyone go to GR20 with the sunrise. We didn't. We come here to take a tour to Monte Renoso (Corsician: Monte Renosu). So we went out!...
Une merveille ! Vues fabuleuses sur Girolata et son golfe et sur la pointe inaccessible de Scandola.Cette boucle peut remplacer avantageusement le classique 'chemin du facteur' (depuis le col de la Croix), en version plus 'sportive' et avec des panoramas magnifiques. C'est également une alternative au Mare e Monti de Galeria à Girolata, dont il emprunte les plus belles portions. Le parcours, tout en étant 'alternatif', est cependant très bien balisé.La finale,...
Skoro okolo Korsiky na kole - s jednou 50 km autobusovou spojkouAč jsme zájeza absolvovali s OK TOUR, je možno jej absolvovat i bez podpory busu, kempy na přenocování doplněny.Bližší informace na http://www.hahy.cz/2009/05Korsika.htm (se dvěma pokračováními)
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