Complete Corsica

Tour of 15 days and 14 nights

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7 stages for an unforgettable tour of Corsica, departing from Bastia and returning to Ajaccio.

Don't worry about a thing, we've selected for you hotels with comfort equivalent to 2 or 3*, breakfast included, located within a 35 km radius of your stopover town. This itinerary is a well-balanced suggestion, but can be recomposed as you wish. Give in to our irresistible invitation... and come and discover a multitude of faces and exceptional sites!

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Full program

67 steps distributed over 15 days

Day 1 : Bastia

Departure

Airports

Arrival at Bastia Poretta airport

Arrival at Bastia Poretta airport.

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By car

32 m

Car rental

Car rental at Bastia airport

You'll pick up your rental car before setting off on the roads of Corsica.

21 min

By car

20 km

Villages with character

Welcome to Bastia

Bastia's narrow streets, whose colors play with the reflections of the sun, possess an authentic Baroque charm. Its Old Port is a gentle invitation to simple pleasures, to be savored early in the morning, such as enjoying a coffee on a terrace while watching for the return of the fishermen. The pedestrianized Citadelle offers visitors a peaceful stroll.

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324 m

Sites and historical monuments

Meet at Place Saint Nicolas

The square is the meeting place for Bastians of all ages, who love to meet up for lunch on the terrace or an aperitif with friends.

< 1 min

By car

31 m

Hotels

Accommodation in 2- or 3-star hotels in Bastia and surrounding area

9 min

By car

7.0 km

Day 2 : Bastia

9 min

By car

7.0 km

Natural heritage

Explore the roads of Cap Corse

The appeal of Cap Corse is irresistible: light-colored facades, contrasting with the blue of the sea, lauze roofs, Genoese towers, unforgettable hikes along the Sentiers des Douaniers, cheerful terraces and small fishing ports - what a program! This is another Corsica you're about to discover, and one that will enchant you!

Villages with character

Coffee break in a typical village on the water's edge

Take your first break in a charming, typical village on the water's edge, where lively summer evenings are the order of the day, and which is nicknamed the painters' nest. The village's unique light and tranquil atmosphere make it an unmissable stopover.

Highlights

Villages with character

Climb to the Nonza tower

Stop off at a pretty fortified village perched like an eagle's nest above the sea on a cliff, offering a unique panorama of the Gulf of Saint-Florent. From here, you'll overlook the famous beach of black sand and pebbles.

38 min

By car

33 km

Hotels

Accommodation in 2- or 3-star hotels in Bastia and surrounding area

30 min

By car

25 km

Day 3 : Calvi

30 min

By car

25 km

Villages with character

Saint Florent, an ancient 16th-century Genoese town, welcomes you

Listed as a historic monument since 1994, the town's citadel is one of the highlights of Corsica's heritage. Like us, you'll love this lively, festive resort, where the cheerful terraces of bars and restaurants beckon, whether in the old town, around the luminous Place Doria and its fountain, or on its marina.

43 min

By car

40 km

Leisure and recreation

Enter an exceptional garden carved out of the scrubland

Enjoy a place of relaxation, discovery and inspiration, in a remarkable Corsican garden featuring a bird observatory, animals, beehives and 30 explanatory panels on maquis plants and the history of the park.

34 min

By car

28 km

Villages with character

Discover Calvi

The Genoese citadel of Calvi is a natural choice, dominating the beautiful sea and the half-moon-shaped bay from its ramparts and picturesque alleyways, brimming with brightly-colored boutiques and famous bars where celebrities, locals and travelers alike sing along. A festive city, it also appeals to lovers of cobbled streets and Baroque cathedrals. Its long beach, shaded by pine trees, attracts fans of fine golden sand every season.

9 min

By car

6.9 km

Crafts

Beer tasting during a guided tour

Discover delicious, high-quality Corsican craft beers on a guided tour of a brewery that blends authenticity and modernity. You'll also find Corsica's first organic lemonade, made with only 8% sugar and 100% natural ingredients!

9 min

By car

7.3 km

Crafts

Stock up on Corsican cosmetics in a local boutique

The brand sells beauty products based on Corsican raw materials, including the famous Immortelle. Discover its universe in a shopping area in the heart of Calvi.

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By car

258 m

Hotels

Accommodation in 2- or 3-star hotels in and around Calvi

Accommodation in 2- or 3-star hotels in and around Calvi.

21 min

By car

18 km

Day 4 : Calvi

21 min

By car

18 km

Natural heritage

Take a stroll through the Balagne and you'll be seduced by its hilltop villages.

Take a stroll in the Balagne region: its pure skies cut across the green mountains will charm even the most hardened of hearts. A fertile region, where olive, chestnut, vine, orange and fig trees make up a bucolic and poetic setting. Its hilltop villages will win you over.

5 min

By car

3.1 km

Villages with character

Climb up to Corsica's oldest village

Let yourself be enchanted by one of Corsica's most beautiful villages, as you stroll through its charming streets and look for relics of the past.

8 min

By car

6.4 km

Highlights

Villages with character

The soul of Corsican craftsmanship can be found in this village

Explore an enchanting hilltop village where creative craftsmen vie with each other in imagination and talent, as polyphonic music echoes along the charming typical alleyways.

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By car

293 m

Crafts

Discover the work of a glass artist

The workshop opens its doors to you and reveals the work of a glass artist in one of her workshops in Pigna.

12 min

By car

9.4 km

Restaurants

Stop for a drink and enjoy an incredible view

The location is idyllic on the water's edge, with a magnificent view.

25 min

By car

21 km

Optional

4x4 tour

4x4 day in authentic Corsica with a guide

Embark on an unforgettable adventure in an 8-seater minibus through the most beautiful villages of Balagne, with a passionate guide who can't stop talking about Corsican history and anecdotes. Along steep roads, discover timeless places and enjoy lunch in front of a breathtaking panorama. Experience total immersion in local culture, enriched by your guide's captivating stories. A not-to-be-missed experience to discover the authenticity and beauty of Corsica in a single day.

Optional

Leisure and recreation

Donkey rides in Balagne

Experience the thrill of a self-guided donkey ride on a marked trail with a passionate donkey breeder. A fascinating time of exchange!

Hotels

Accommodation in 2- or 3-star hotels in and around Calvi

Accommodation in 2- or 3-star hotels in and around Calvi.

1 h 27 min

By car

83 km

Day 5 : Ota

1 h 27 min

By car

83 km

Highlights

Natural heritage

Cross the Calanques

Take a winding, narrow road through a natural work of art, absolutely worth the detour. A mute, frozen, petrified world set against the intense azure of the gulf. Guy de Maupassant wrote about the calanques in Une vie (1884),

2 min

By car

2.4 km

Villages with character

A charming place, one of the "Most Beautiful Villages in France".

Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, this village richly deserves this recognition. Home to fewer than 500 residents, it is located in western Corsica, in the Seve region. Perched in the heart of the Corsican mountains at an altitude of 450 metres, it overlooks the Gulf of Porto and offers its inhabitants and visitors spectacular views worthy of a postcard.

15 min

By car

13 km

Villages with character

Immerse yourself in the splendour of the Gulf of Porto

Enter a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Gulf of Porto, with the respectful admiration it deserves. Its vertiginous cliffs of pink and red porphyry of volcanic origin and the dreamlike shapes of the rocks sculpted by erosion are an unforgettable natural spectacle.

7 min

By car

3.6 km

Point of view

Don't miss the sunset in Porto

At the end of the day, head for the Porto marina. perhaps the most flamboyant sunset you'll ever experience.

6 min

By car

3.5 km

Hotels

Accommodation in 2- or 3-star hotels in Porto and surrounding area

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By car

224 m

Day 6 : Ota

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By car

224 m

Optional

Sea trip

Grand Tour Cruise Porto-Scandola-Girolata-Calanches de Piana-Porto

Departing from Porto, visit the Scandola Nature Reserve, Piana creeks and Capo Rosso, with a 30-minute stopover in Girolata aboard a 138-seater ship.

Sites and historical monuments

One of Corsica's most famous towers

From the top of the tower, you can enjoy an exceptional panoramic view of the Gulf of Porto. Inside, you can explore the history of the island's coastal fortifications. At the foot of the tower, the small heather museum invites you to discover the history of this important shrub for the region, particularly in the production of local handicrafts.

1 min

By car

412 m

Hotels

Accommodation in 2- or 3-star hotels in Porto and surrounding area

14 min

By car

9.0 km

Day 7 : Corte

14 min

By car

9.0 km

Natural heritage

Like a grand canyon

Take a popular bathing excursion in the gorges. Steep cliffs, crystal-clear rivers winding between granite rocks, lush vegetation and historic Genoese bridges combine to create an unforgettable natural experience.

18 min

By car

17 km

Hiking

Hiking through an ancient chestnut grove and swimming

We recommend the one-hour walk through the pine forest and along magnificent stone walls, accompanied by pigs and cows, where you'll reach waterfalls and natural pools.

1 h 10 min

By car

63 km

Villages with character

Welcome to Corte

Arriving in Corte, you'll be pleasantly surprised to discover the town, built at the foot of a citadel perched on a 100-metre-high rocky outcrop! This picturesque town is very popular with tourists who love history and nature.

2 min

By car

682 m

Hotels

Accommodation in 2- or 3-star hotels in and around Corte

2 h 01 min

By car

102 km

Day 8 : Corte

2 h 01 min

By car

102 km

Hiking

Hike to the lakes

Take an unmissable medium-difficulty hike to a mountain lake. Our tip: if you don't want to climb up to the lakes, don't hesitate to take the short walk to the sheepfolds, the scenery is splendid (4km).

2 h 03 min

By car

104 km

Optional

Horse riding

Horseback riding on the river

If you don't fancy walking, we can offer you a range of horseback rides.
Meeting at 9 a.m., you prepare your mounts. The route takes you to the authors overlooking the banks of the Tavignano river, before reaching a magnificent picnic spot for lunch, lapped by the transparent waters. After a dip in the river, it's time to return to the riding center. A ride for beginners, about 4 hours on horseback.

Restaurants

Dine in a unique restaurant setting

Dine in a friendly restaurant with authentic, refined cuisine in a unique riverside setting. Perfect from welcome to plate!

3 min

By car

1.9 km

Sites and historical monuments

The fascinating story of Grimaldi's triangular bell tower

Discover the convent, once the largest and most sumptuous in Corsica after Bastia. Now in ruins, all that remains is the triangular bell tower of the convent church.

2 min

By car

1.2 km

Hotels

Accommodation in 2- or 3-star hotels in and around Corte

17 min

By car

18 km

Day 9 : Porto-Vecchio

17 min

By car

18 km

Sites and historical monuments

Discover a magnificent three-arched Genoese bridge

Stop off at the magnificent 16th-century Genoese three-arch bridge, a listed historic monument. If you feel like it, head down below to put down your towel and cool off.

46 min

By car

47 km

Producer

Meet a breeder and cheese producer

Taste the products of a sheep farmer's artisanal cheese dairy. From harvesting the milk to making the cheese, everything is done by hand.

1 h 04 min

By car

58 km

Villages with character

Discover the town of Porto-Vecchio

The Porto-Vecchio region is not just about famous beaches like Palombaggia, Santa Giulia, Rondinara and other blond and turquoise wonders. In addition to the charm of the Haute-Ville and its Bastion, its irresistible lively terraces, its narrow streets with chic shop windows, and the view of its salt marshes, you'll find plenty to satisfy your eyes and your spirit just a stone's throw away.

14 min

By car

10 km

Bathing places

A postcard beach

Relax on one of Corsica's most famous beaches and enjoy a swim in this crystal-clear lagoon. Ideal for those seeking beautiful straw huts and water sports activities.

12 min

By car

7.9 km

Hotels

Accommodation in 2- or 3-star hotels in and around Porto-Vecchio

42 min

By car

39 km

Day 10 : Porto-Vecchio

42 min

By car

39 km

Villages with character

A dynamic mountain village

Join a pretty mountain village in the heart of Corsica's Natural Park, nestled at the foot of the Bavella massif, ideal for exploring the treasures of the Alta Rocca. A popular holiday destination with hotels and restaurants, the village also offers a wealth of nature activities in the surrounding area.

9 min

By car

8.9 km

Highlights

Natural heritage

Bavella, fabulous!

Continue your journey to a grandiose site, famous for its needles, for a moment in the heart of nature.

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By car

411 m

Restaurants

Eat in an inn

The mountains will whet your appetite: an inn in the forest plain offers traditional homemade dishes.

12 min

By car

12 km

Hiking

Sublime emerald-blue waterfalls

Take time to discover the famous waterfalls of the Alta Rocca. With natural slides and a succession of emerald-colored pools, you'll discover a paradise that deserves to be discovered. Access is regulated.

1 h 06 min

By car

57 km

Hotels

Accommodation in 2- or 3-star hotels in and around Porto-Vecchio

46 min

By car

41 km

Day 11 : Propriano

46 min

By car

41 km

Point of view

Admire a granite fawn

From the RN196, you can see a majestic lion dominating the coastline. This granite fawn is a veritable work of art and an invitation to contemplate.

21 min

By car

22 km

Museums & attractions

2 hours to make the most of an educational experience

A remarkable chronological presentation will take you through the evolution of local human societies from the Neolithic to the Middle Ages. With animal remains, artefacts, ceramics, jewelry and sculptures, each historical stage is carefully illustrated. The tour, enriched by fascinating slide shows and detailed explanations of extinct fauna, trade and manufacturing techniques, is designed to be highly educational.

16 min

By car

15 km

Villages with character

Welcome to Propriano

Come and discover Propriano, one of Corsica's jewels of beauty! With its fine sandy beaches and turquoise waters, it's a paradise for sun and sea lovers. Stroll along the harbor, savor local delicacies in the seaside restaurants and let yourself be charmed by the vibrant atmosphere of this picturesque town. A trip to Propriano is a promise of relaxation and sunny cultural discoveries.

< 1 min

By car

188 m

Restaurants

Restaurant and delicatessen with Corsican treasures

Excellent PDO charcuterie & carefully selected farmhouse cheeses, all perfectly presented and explained.

2 min

By car

1.2 km

Hotels

Accommodation in 2- or 3-star hotels in Propriano and surrounding area

22 min

By car

18 km

Day 12 : Propriano

22 min

By car

18 km

Spa & Thalasso

Bathing in a sulphurous hot spring

In the midst of nature, you'll find two pools of water at a temperature of around 37°C, renowned for its therapeutic and relaxing properties. We recommend you take a bath here.

10 min

By car

8.1 km

Villages with character

The olive oil capital of Corsica

A must for those seeking authentic Corsica, far from the hustle and bustle of the big seaside resorts. An experience that will impress you with its simplicity and authenticity.

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By car

64 m

Crafts

A place of golden treasure

Watch, taste and listen to the fascinating story of the birth of an olive oil of sweet, fruity quality. Your enthusiastic host will satisfy your curiosity.

24 min

By car

22 km

Hotels

Accommodation in 2- or 3-star hotels in Propriano and surrounding area

1 h 11 min

By car

68 km

Day 13 : Ajaccio

1 h 11 min

By car

68 km

Villages with character

Welcome to Ajaccio, a temperament as mild as its temperatures.

Its name alone evokes Dolce Vita, sun-drenched terraces, lively streets leading down to the fishing and yachting harbors with their Corsican accents, the shade of palm trees and an Empire spirit. Ajaccio, the hectic, central "capital of the south", knows how to adorn itself with gentleness and authenticity, and abounds in heritage treasures.

16 min

By car

11 km

Natural heritage

Ajaccio, a city of many natural sites

There's no shortage of dazzling natural sites, such as the Sanguinaires islets and the emblematic lighthouse described by Daudet standing out against the red rock, the Pointe de la Parata, Capo di Feno and Porticcio, a peninsula at the southern tip of the immense gulf, the largest in Corsica, with its wonderful coves and luminous beaches.

18 min

By car

12 km