Corsica in November: program of the month

Corsica in November promises to be a great place to be, as well as a wonderfully tranquil autumn. Here are just a few of the not-to-be-missed and eagerly-awaited events on the island of beauty!

Temperatures: Is the weather fine in Corsica in November?

In November, you can still enjoy a nice swim (for the less chilly) with average temperatures around 17°C. Or you can opt for a day at the beach with family or friends, enjoying a picnic and a quiet siesta on a sunny day.

November is the ideal time to pick chestnuts. Turned into flour for delicious doughnuts and cakes, they're also a great way to discover the beautiful autumn colors of Corsica's landscapes. Don't hesitate to set off on a hike, as the temperatures are very pleasant and the peace and quiet are perfect! And what could be more satisfying than to return from your walk with a gastronomic booty (chestnuts, mushrooms...) to enjoy fresh? In fact, one or two days of rainfall followed by beautiful sunny days is the ideal recipe for picking chanterelles or beautiful ceps.

Corsica in November is also clementine season! The Corsican clementine is the only French variety to have its own IGP (Protected Geographical Indication), and is mainly harvested in the eastern plains: a clementine renowned for being fragrant, juicy and full of vitamins, perfect for preparing the body for winter.

A busy November for discovering a deep, authenticisland of beauty !

Picking chestnuts in autumn in Corsica

Corsica in November: program of the month

What to do in Corsica in November?

Vacations in Corsica: acultural program

• La fête de la science: all over Corsica, two weeks of discoveries and meetings around science and research in Corsica, with some forty events in towns and villages. Mathematics in the service of medicine, underwater archaeology, the principle of cold saponification that will let the chemist in you express himself: this will be an opportunity to discover some fascinating subjects.
• The International Comics Festival of Ajaccio and Corse-du-Sud offers unique, never-before-seen exhibitions! You'll have the chance to meet many of the festival's authors.
• Le Festival d'automne de la ruralité until 01/12: organization of visits such as the itinerary around remarkable monuments, the Terrenzana site, the Cavu valley towards the Romanesque chapel of San Martinu, and the highlighting of Corsican heritage with an exhibition of agro-pastoral musical instruments or the demonstration of U Ghjoccu di Morra, a thousand-year-old game, a Corsican tradition.
• Cinetica: the Bastia Animation Film Festival Cinetica: screenings, competitions, workshops and meetings with the clear aim of proving that animated film is a discipline in its own right. A great program awaits you!
• Les Légendines à Bastia : this activity lets you discover the city through legends, strange and unusual facts.
• The Spanish and Latin American Film Festival. Films, conferences, exhibitions and other activities await you during this event in Ajaccio, with the screening of some twenty films by Colombian, Argentinean and Spanish filmmakers. An event that will take place in the imperial city for a great journey into the 7th art.

Performances:

• Les Musicales de Bastia, 4 days of concerts to the sounds of Italy, Lebanon and Spain, among others, culminating in a gala evening of the highest quality.
• Dance shows and plays at theCentre Culturel Alb'Oru in Bastia
• drama classes at l'Aghhjia in Ajaccio
• numerous concerts of Corsican songs , notably with the arrival of Beaujolais Nouveau: in many towns and villages, you can warm up around the brazier, enjoying grilled figatellu and chestnuts.

Let yourself be enchanted by a Corsican polyphony group. Their repertoire includes sacred and secular songs. They perform mainly in churches, where the songs will send shivers down your spine on your Corsican vacation.

Markets on the Isle of Beauty :

• Sartène market (every Saturday)
• Moriani market (every Sunday)
• Porto Vecchio market (every Sunday)
• Saint-Florent market

• Calenzana Christmas market
• Pietranera Christmas market

You'll find :

• from November to March, charcuterie
• from November to June, brocciu is widely produced
• Corsican cheeses are also made from mid-November to June.
• honey is produced from April to the end of November, and citrus fruits from November to January.

Traditional Corsican charcuterie, Jean-Paul Vincensini et fils

Corsican honey

Visit the Isle of Beauty on All Saints' Day and go for a swim!

Let's face it, even though the sea temperature is much warmer than anywhere else in France at this time of year (around 18°), you may not be in the water for very long during your stay in Corsica, unless you're equipped with an appropriate wetsuit. From Cap Corse to Bonifacio, the Isle of Beauty will amaze you on both the sea and the mountains.

Time for yourself

Why not take a silent meditation retreat? You don't need to travel far to take a break, but you can take advantage of the beauty all around you to let go and take care of yourself. As autumn draws to a close, you could learn how to awaken and detoxify your body and mind, rediscover the path to deep peace, improve your immune system and implement a stress-free lifestyle. What a wonderful program!

Happy vacations in Corsica!