Corsica tours: 4 ways to discover the island's beauty
From Ersa, the most northerly commune on Cap Corse, to the Pointe de Sperone in the far south, the island of beauty conceals many secret spots. Take advantage of a trip to Corsicato discover every nook and cranny.
There are a thousand and one ways to get to know the island, but here are 4 Corsica tours to delight you at every turn: from the north to the south of the island, by car, motorcycle or boat.
Take a breath, you're on the Isle of Beauty!
Our tour ideas in Corsica
1. A tour of southern Corsica by boat or motorcycle
Your first steps in Corsica will be on the immaculate sand of Roccapina beach, bordered by scrubland, on the luminous limestone rock of Bonifacio or on a small square in Ajaccio. Whatever the case, you're sure to fall in love.
Whatever your means of transport, majestic itineraries await you in the south of the island. From deep gulfs to narrow valleys, from granitic soils to volcanic lands, tours in southern Corsica offer a change of scenery at every turn.
An idea for your Corsica tour
Sail from island to calanque
Hold your breath and climb aboard a small hybrid boat to discover the treasures of southern Corsica by sea. Far from the usual tourist excursions, this tour invites you to sail with respect for the environment.
Your first stop is to discover the granite islets that rise out of the Mediterranean: the Lavezzi Islands. A small Corsican paradise off the coast of Bonifacio, where nothing can break the silence, except perhaps the flapping wings of a crested cormorant.
You set sail again for the Sanguinaires Islands, at the entrance to the Gulf of Ajaccio. A haven for endemic species, nature reigns supreme here. Some locals will tell you that the name of the islands comes from the frankenias, small pink flowers that dot the archipelago and turn red with the arrival of autumn.
Your Corsica tour continues from the Calanques de Piana to the Scandola Nature Reserve, in harmony with the Mediterranean.
Ride your motorcycle along the island's southern roads
Departing from Porto-Vecchio, Ajaccio or Bonifacio, the motorcycle tour invites you to explore the most intimate roads of southern Corsica.
Put your bike on the stand and ride along the Corsican beaches of Palombaggia, Rondinara or Santa Giulia, before taking the road along the west coast of the island to the Corsican hinterland.
After the Alta Rocca, continue your exploration on two wheels to Bonifacio. Breathe in the iodized air of this town with its medieval ambience before taking in the view of Corsica's emblematic cliffs. Enjoy the sunset before you leave!
2. A tour of secret Haute-Corse
Far to the north, in the Bastia region, Cap Corse is a condensed version of l'île de beauté. Secret coves, Genoese towers and timeless villages where the lapping of the water mingles with the bursting of Corsican voices... The departure point for your tour of northern Corsica is in the charming village of Erbalunga, at the pace of local life.
On the other side of the peninsula, make a stopover in the village of Nonza, perched on a rocky promontory, whose paoline tower overlooks one of Corsica's most atypical beaches. The price of paradise? 540 steps down to the black pebbles of this wild beach.
After a restful night at the hotel, the majestic Désert des Agriates awaits you. In this untamed territory, the turquoise of the water mingles with the brilliant green of the unspoilt maquis. There are many ways to explore it. By 4x4, mountain bike, paddle or kayak, explore this small, wild desert, a true Mediterranean treasure.
Depart for Calvi, further south, for the rest of your trip. Considered the most beautiful town in northern Corsica, Calvi is a haven for lovers of fine stonework. On the terrace of Comme chez soi, the gentle Calvaise way of life is expressed in the dishes. With a view over the port, it's the perfect place to feast on fresh, local produce. From Calvi, stop off at the bucolic and inspiring Ile Rousse.
Tour highlights
The Hotel Roya, nestled in a Garden of Eden, where you can spend your nights with your feet in the water, in the Gulf of Saint-Florent.
3. An organized tour of Corsica
Whether you're dreaming of a trip to Corsica as a couple or a family, by motorcycle or rental car, an epicurean or invigorating discovery, our organized tourstake you from secret alleyways to confidential coves. What makes them special? Each of them can be entirely customized to your wishes.
From granite cliffs to Genoese towers, from volcanic soils to precious waterfalls, from trendy towns to characterful little squares... Corsica reveals itself through its thousand and one facets.
After a few nights in the sumptuous La Corniche hotel in Cap Corse or Le Belvédère in Calvi, head south to succumb to the charm of the Edenic islands, beautiful Ajaccio and the luminous cliffs of the coast.
Lonzu, tapenade and brocciu : awaken your senses between the colorful market stalls. Epicurean Corsica awaits lovers of full-bodied cheese and charcuterie.
And if your trip to Corsica is synonymous with disconnection, a meditation session in the shade of a laricio pine is on your itinerary. Reconnect with nature, and learn the secrets of donkey milk production or the virtues of the island's essential oils.
4. A road trip on Corsican roads
Your Corsica tour on the island's most confidential roads starts from a Corsican town. A far cry from the roads of France, the roads of the Isle of Beauty follow the island's rhythm, without the sound of horns.
Climb aboard your vehicle and take in some of the island's most beautiful roads for a trip under the Mediterranean sun. On the coast or in the Corsican hinterland, the roads cross to take you to the island's most intimate jewels.
From the citadels of Bastia and Ajaccio to the Bouches de Bonifacio Nature Reserve or the Etang de Biguglia, let us take you on a tour by car. We've put together the most beautiful itineraries for you, so you can experience Corsica in all its intimacy.
