Corsica's 8 most exceptional landscapes
From heavenly beaches to majestic cliffs, Corsica offers a collection of indescribably charming landscapes. Your vacations on the island of beauty are punctuated by beautiful images, where turquoise water mingles with the candor of limestone, inviting you to contemplate.
Discover 8 Corsican landscapes to admire without moderation during your Corsicatours vacation on France's most exotic island!
1. The calanques of Piana
In western Corsica, your first stop between Calvi and Ajaccio is Benvinuti aux calanche di Piana! Enjoy this jagged, coppery landscape, considered to be the geological nugget of the island of beauty.
If the calanques of Piana are the most photographed Corsican landscape, it's certainly for the contrast between the ochre color of its granite rock and the turquoise of its waters.
Bathed in Mediterranean sea spray, the pink granite rocks are pierced by surprising cavities known as Taffoni in Corsica. The charm of this Unesco World Heritage site begins as soon as you set foot on the hiking trails. What do we particularly like? The view from the sea, of course!
2. The magnificent Aiguilles de Bavella
In the family of spectacular Corsican landscapes, the Aiguilles de Bavella take pride of place!
A winding road leads up into the Corsican mountains, and it's only natural that we should stop and take lots of photos. Along the roadside, wild pigs and herds of cows signal your arrival in the Corsican hinterland.
The best view? From the Col de Bavella, at the start of the many hiking trails. The rocky peaks rise proudly like jagged ramparts. This Corsican landscape is a nugget of the Isle of Beauty and of France, not to be missed!
3. Saleccia beach to the north
With its end-of-the-world feel, Saleccia beach is one of Corsica's must-see landscapes. Lost in the Agriates desert, it's also one of the most inaccessible treasures in this collection of landscapes.
A 12-kilometer dirt track leads to this little corner of paradise, a coveted beach in Corsica, just like Palombaggia or Santa Giulia. A 4x4 journey is a must if you want to slip your feet into Saleccia's warm sand. Unless, of course, you prefer to get there by sea or via hiking trails!
It's just as charming on the nearby Lotu beach, whose transparent water is one of the purest in Corsica. It's hard to resist taking a dip!
4. The Scala di Santa Regina
One of France's most beautiful roads, the Scala di Santa Regina, is a sight as majestic as it is dizzying. No sooner said than done! Overlooking narrow gorges carved into the mountainside, the road winds its way along the valley, revealing breathtaking vistas. The golden rule? Open your eyes wide!
5. The most beautiful: Melo and Capitello lakes
Nestled in the Restonica valley, the Melo and Capitello lakes are among Corsica's must-see landscapes. In the image of Corsica and Sardiniathese glacial lakes, though very close, each have their own character.
While Lac de Melo invites you to contemplate its emerald waters and verdant surroundings, Lac de Capitello boasts deep waters surrounded by mountains. A steep path leads from one landscape to another, before reaching the rocky slabs that signal your arrival in the mineral setting of Capitello.
Take a break on the shores of this lake before hitting the road again!
6. The pozzi of Renosu in the middle of the GR20
The journey through Corsican landscapes continues towards the pozzi of the Renosu massif. Leave the car at Val d'Ese and continue on foot, discovering the pozzines. No, you're not hallucinating. The spongy lawns stretching out in front of you are indeed waterlogged pozzi!
Like hidden oases in the Corsican mountains, these stretches of grass strewn with small pools of water are a curious sight on the Isle of Beauty. We immortalize the moment by snapping a few photos before returning to the hiking trails under the Corsican sun.
7. Bonifacio and its limestone cliffs
A citadel overlooking the Mediterranean, white limestone cliffs and the backdrop of Sardinia... Bonifacio has everything to seduce! In fact, it's the southernmost town in Corsica and mainland France.
From the top of the cliffs, the magic happens. You'll be enchanted by the breathtaking view, and you'll be able to take full advantage of this breath of fresh air, 70 meters above sea level. A Corsican landscape that leaves no one indifferent on a trip to Bonifacio!
The best vantage point from which to appreciate the majesty of Bonifacio's cliffs is from the sea. Come aboard a hybrid boat and admire the panorama!
8. The Lavezzi archipelago, for spectacular images
From the port of Bonifacio, it takes just 20 minutes to reach the Lavezzi Islands. The Corsican archipelago is revealed as you move further out into the Mediterranean!
On the land side, dunes, moors and granite rocks as far as the eye can see. On the seaside, little hidden coves and unsuspected seabeds. Your getaway to the archipelago is the perfect opportunity to take plenty of photos and immortalize your vacation in this exceptional Corsican landscape.
