Enjoy Corsica's mild climate in November
Whether it's the month of chestnuts and clementines for gourmets, or the off-season for vacationers, November is an ideal time to get away from it all. on the island of beauty. Take advantage of the beautiful days before winter to explore the trails, taste the specialities and bathe in the thermal waters or on the coast. In Corsica in November, autumn floods the island with its soft colors.
Our ideas for Corsican autumn breaks
Bathing in warm waters
While the sea in Corsica in November can be a little chilly for a swim, venturing into the heart of the island, it's possible to plunge into the temperate waters of a thermal spring.
The Barraci baths
Located just a few kilometers from Propriano, the Barraci baths offer you the chance to take a dip in hot water close to the coast. After soaking your feet on Propriano's Capu Laurosu beach, you can warm up in one of the Baracci baths' basins. At this time of year, the plains and forests surrounding the thermal spring take on their autumnal hues. Make yourself comfortable in the outdoor pool and admire this sumptuous blend of colors.
Guitera-les-bains
If you like the idea of bathing in Corsica in November, but prefer more secret and picturesque spots, we invite you to Guitera-les-bains. In this rural commune at the foot of the Punta di Bozzi, 42° sulfuric healing water bubbles up from the ground. Once you arrive in the village, a small path leads you to the spring. Behind a small stone wall and a ruined building lies a small concrete pool in which you can immerse yourself in Guitera's warm water. This little pool, which only a few locals know about, lets you relax in the heart of the Corsican maquis.
Nearby, you'll have the chance to push open the doors of one of the region's most gourmet restaurants: Zella. Here, Jean-Marie Casamarta pays tribute to local farmers and craftsmen, creating recipes using his brother's cheeses and his neighbors' charcuterie.
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Hiking through autumn landscapes
When autumn arrives on Corsica, the shimmering colors of the trees light up the trails. Add to this the calm of the autumn season and the mild temperatures at this time of year in Corsica, and November is an ideal month for hiking.
The English waterfalls
Before winter arrives and the weather softens, there are still a few steep trails to explore. One of them, leaving from Vizzavona, takes you to the sublime Cascades des Anglais. This relatively easy route winds through forests, rivers and waterfalls. Although this is one of the most popular hikes in Corsica, in November few hikers come to these paths in the Agnogne valley. You'll have the privilege of being almost alone to admire the autumnal scenery in the heart of the island.
The Bruzzi trail
There's nothing like a stroll along the coastline to make the most of the last moments of your vacation and the beautiful autumn sunshine. For this iodized hike, we take you on the Bruzzi trail between Propriano and Bonifacio. The itinerary begins in a landscape of lush green scrubland, then leads you along the coast between secret beaches, hidden coves and surprisingly shaped rocks. If you're not too cold, you can even go for a swim on the nearby Chevano beach.
Wintering on the Isle of Beauty
Walking among the stalls
In Corsica, November is the picking season. Mushrooms, chestnuts, honey and clementines fill the markets in autumn on the island of beauty.
To savor these delicious products, we invite you to visit one of the island's many markets. In all Corsican towns and villages, the work of craftsmen and producers is given pride of place. At Bastia's traditional and organic Mercatu, Porto-Vecchio's market or Ajaccio's Marcatu, you'll have the privilege of savoring the gustatory treasures of the island of beauty. In the friendly atmosphere of a market, you can chat with producers and why not visit their farms, orchards and workshops for a day.
A summer in Corsica
What's the weather like in Corsica in November?
In Corsica in November, you can expect a mild climate with plenty of sunny days. Nights can sometimes be a little chilly. The average temperature on the island is 16°, with a minimum of 14° and a maximum of 18°.
Bonifacio in November
In Bonifacio, the average maximum is 17°, and there are an average of 12 days in November when temperatures exceed 18°. The average number of rainy days in Bonifacio is 11, with a relatively high humidity level of 78%. On the other hand, water temperatures are still mild, averaging 18.8°, so you can enjoy the last swims of the year. Finally, the weather is generally favorable, with the sun shining an average of 15 days a month and 8 hours a day.
Ajaccio in November
In the Corsican capital, the weather is a little less favorable than in the far south. The average temperature is 14° and the average maximum 15°. In November, there are usually 5 days with temperatures above 18° in Ajaccio. You can expect 11 days of precipitation and 13 days of sunshine on average. Despite the milder weather, sea temperatures in Ajaccio also remain relatively high, averaging 18.9°.
Bastia in November
The weather in northern Corsica in November is one of the most favorable on the island. While the average temperature in Bastia is slightly lower than in Bonifacio, at 16°, the low level of precipitation makes this an ideal time to visit the northernmost part of the island, from Cap Corse to Bastia. In November, you can expect an average of 6 days of rain and 13 days of sunshine.
Porto-Vecchio in November
In November, Corsica's east coast, facing the Tyrrhenian Sea, is probably the place with the most clement weather. In Porto-Vecchio, the average temperature is 16° and the maximum 17°. You can expect to spend an average of 11 days with temperatures above 18°. While the weather is very favorable, with unseasonably high temperatures, the same applies to sunshine and rainfall. On average in Porto-Vecchio, you'll have 16 days of sunshine and 9 days of rain.
Calvi in November
In Calvi, as in Ajaccio and all along Corsica's west coast, November is a cooler month. The average temperature is 13° and the average maximum 15°. On average, the Balagne capital enjoys 14 days of sunshine and 10 days of rain. During your stay, you can expect 4 days with temperatures above 18°. As in other coastal towns on the island, in November the sea temperature in Calvi is around 18°. So you can take advantage of fine days for a swim.
