Corsica Attractions - Things to see and do in Corsica

Things to see and do in Corsica

Corsica is an island of contrasts, from rugged mountain outcrops, to tranquil broad bays and intimate coves of golden sand. Conditions for sailing, windsurfing and a range of mountain sports is ideal, whilst the diving is reputedly some of the best in Europe - full details can be found on the sports and activities section

Marvellous as they are, the superb range of activities form only part of Corsica's attraction. There is always something going on, whether it's one of the local village fairs (a full list of events can be found by clicking the link below), or a magnificent fireworks display to celebrate one of the many saints.

We have put together a list of some of our favourite things, which hopefully will inspire you to seek out the real Corsica.

Our suggestions...

La Balagne (North West)

Algajola Ancient fishing village, old quarter, superb beach

Aregno Visit the church of the Trinity

Calenzana Wine tasting at Domaine d'Alzipratu, Church of Sta Restitude

Calvi Jazz Festival in June, Church of Notre Dame de la Serra, Cirque de Bonifato, Cathedrale Jean-Baptiste

Cargese Visit the village, the tower and the unusual greek style churches

Corbora Franciscan convent, Church of the Annonciation

Costa A Capella singing in the church most Fridays

Girolata Visit the Genoese fortress

Ile Rousse Take a coffee at the Cafe des Platanes on the main square, open market, Place Paoli

Montemaggiore View from the top of the village & Baroque church of St. Augustin

Olmi-Cappella Picnics and walking with donkeys - click HERE for more information

Pigna Artisan workshops, dinner at Casa Musicale, follow the crafts trail

Ponte Leccia Ride the Trinicellu (narrow guage railway) through the mountain section - absolutely breath-taking

Porto/Piana See the awe-inspiring pink granite rocks of Les Calanches

Sant'Antonino Take a donkey ride to the top of the village, superb views, homemade lemonade at the Maison du Citron

Scandola Take a boat trip round the Nature reserve

Saint Florent & Cap Corse (North East)

Saint Florent Visit the Cathedral (key available from the tourist office), sit and watch the yachts at the Marina

Patrimonio Visit the convent, wine tasting

Furiani Visit the brewery

Morosaglia Visit the Musee Paoli and the 10th Century Chapel San Tommaso di Pastorecci

Piedecroce Casabianca Convent, Orezza springs & Piazzole

Aleria Roman ruins and Fort de Matra

Castello Visit the haunted castle of the da Gentiles, and the Chappelle Notre Dame de Nieges

Centuri Take lunch on the port and watch the world go by

Erbalunga Wander the pedestrianised village and visit the tower

Nonza See the Pisan tower where Captain Caselli single handedly kept 1200 French soldiers at bay

Rogliani Moulin Mattei which produces Cap Corse

The Interior

Corte General Gaffori's house, the Restonica bridge and the Citadel

Evisa Visit the Cascades d'Evisa (waterfall)

GR20 Walk the famous GR20 that runs through the island

Vivario Fort de Pasciolo

Carbini Campanile de San Ghjuvannu di Carbini (ancient bell tower)

Levie Visit the Musee de Levie where the famous Dame de Bonifacio is kept

Sta Lucie de Tallano Soak up the village atmosphere, Visit the olive oil mill (turn down the track next to the Bar Ortoli), visit the 15th Century Couvent de Saint-Francis, buy a small chunk of diolite from the - an unusual form of granite exclusive to Corsica and Finland

Zicavu Ancient village and excellent walking

Ajaccio & the Valinco Gulf (South West)

Ajaccio Wander rue Fesch, Maison Bonaparte and visit A Capulatta turtle Sanctuary housing in the region of 120 different species.

Porticcio Amazing beach and fascinating penitentiary ruins as well as a busy tourist stretch lined with bars, restaurants and shops.

Sartene Catenacciu (Good Friday procession through the streets), Santa Anna Quarter and church of Sainte Marie

Olmeto Village

Baracci Thermal springs

Caldane Bains de Caldane - thermal baths at between 37-38 degrees, good for skin conditions and other ailments. Nice terrace and bar.

Campomoro Superb sandy beach, climb the old Geneose tower

Porto Pollo Lovely old fishing village

Filitosa Ancient menhirs and small museum

Levie Beautiful village and new Museum below the town (D59 towards Carbini & Sotta) where the Dame de Bonifacio skeleton is held.

Sta Lucie de Tallano Soak up the village atmosphere, Visit the olive oil mill (turn down the track next to the Bar Ortoli), visit the 15th Century Couvent de Saint-Francis or the Maison Fort behind the church - built to house the population in times of trouble, buy a small chunk of diorite orbiculaire - an unusual form of granite only found in Corsica and Finland (look for the sign 'PIERRE CORSE').

Fozzano Granite village and home to Colomba Bartoli, the heroin from Merimee's novel and chief protagionist in the famous Durrazo/Carbelli vendetta in 1830.

Santa-Maria- Figaniella Beautiful 12th century church and footpath to Propriano.

Cucuruzzu An elaborate UNESCO Archeological site - entrance fee includes a headset with guided tour in several languages including English.

Zoza Piscine Naturelle de Zoza - superb rock pool and waterfall 4km north of the village, deep enough to swim most of the year.

Carbini 12th Century Romanesque church and impressive Campanile (bell tower)..

Bonifacio and Porto Vecchio (South East)

Bonifacio Boat trip to the grotte de Sdragonato, Marine Cemetry, Boutiques in the Citadel, Aquarium de Bonifacio (contains some surprises!), church of Saint-Marie-Majeure, walk the Escaliers du Roi d'Aragon, Sperone golf course.

Bavella Drive through (or climb) the Bavella mountains. Particularly picturesque through the Bavella pass D28 between Zonza and Solenzara, but VERY narrow. Visit the Trou de la Bombe a curious hole in the rock.

l'Ospedale Drive through the forest, Climb up to the Lac de l'Ospedale (lake) or swim under the waterfall Piscia-di-Gallu

Porto Vecchio Genoese Gate, Enormous twisted tree in Place de la Republique, , Church of St. Jean-Baptiste, village and old town, beaches (see below). Follow the marked numbered trail around the town with explanations in several languages including English.

Chera Orii de Chera and Canni - unusual dwellings built into wind-sculpted rock formations - well worth a visit.

Beaches of the Extreme-Sud Palombaggia, Rondinara, Santa Giulia, Golfo di Sogno, Cala Rossa, San Cyprianu and Pinarellu

San Quilico Corsica's smallest Pisan Chapel (24m x 10m), hidden amongst the vineyards 7km south of the D59.

Casteddu d'Araghju The most impressive of Port Vecchio's prehistoric sites with one of the best preserved Casteddi (castles).

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Algajola	Ancient fishing village, old quarter, superb beach
Aregno	Visit the church of the Trinity
Calenzana	Wine tasting at Domaine d'Alzipratu, Church of Sta Restitude
Calvi	Jazz Festival in June, Church of Notre Dame de la Serra, Cirque de Bonifato, Cathedrale Jean-Baptiste
Cargese	Visit the village, the tower and the unusual greek style churches
Corbora	Franciscan convent, Church of the Annonciation
Costa	A Capella singing in the church most Fridays
Girolata	Visit the Genoese fortress
Ile Rousse	Take a coffee at the Cafe des Platanes on the main square, open market, Place Paoli
Montemaggiore	View from the top of the village & Baroque church of St. Augustin
Olmi-Cappella	Picnics and walking with donkeys - click HERE for more information
Pigna	Artisan workshops, dinner at Casa Musicale, follow the crafts trail
Ponte Leccia	Ride the Trinicellu (narrow guage railway) through the mountain section - absolutely breath-taking
Porto/Piana	See the awe-inspiring pink granite rocks of Les Calanches
Sant'Antonino	Take a donkey ride to the top of the village, superb views, homemade lemonade at the Maison du Citron
Scandola	Take a boat trip round the Nature reserve

Saint Florent	Visit the Cathedral (key available from the tourist office), sit and watch the yachts at the Marina
Patrimonio	Visit the convent, wine tasting
Furiani	Visit the brewery
Morosaglia	Visit the Musee Paoli and the 10th Century Chapel San Tommaso di Pastorecci
Piedecroce	Casabianca Convent, Orezza springs & Piazzole
Aleria	Roman ruins and Fort de Matra
Castello	Visit the haunted castle of the da Gentiles, and the Chappelle Notre Dame de Nieges
Centuri	Take lunch on the port and watch the world go by
Erbalunga	Wander the pedestrianised village and visit the tower
Nonza	See the Pisan tower where Captain Caselli single handedly kept 1200 French soldiers at bay
Rogliani	Moulin Mattei which produces Cap Corse

Corte	General Gaffori's house, the Restonica bridge and the Citadel
Evisa	Visit the Cascades d'Evisa (waterfall)
GR20	Walk the famous GR20 that runs through the island
Vivario	Fort de Pasciolo
Carbini	Campanile de San Ghjuvannu di Carbini (ancient bell tower)
Levie	Visit the Musee de Levie where the famous Dame de Bonifacio is kept
Sta Lucie de Tallano	Soak up the village atmosphere, Visit the olive oil mill (turn down the track next to the Bar Ortoli), visit the 15th Century Couvent de Saint-Francis, buy a small chunk of diolite from the - an unusual form of granite exclusive to Corsica and Finland
Zicavu	Ancient village and excellent walking

Ajaccio	Wander rue Fesch, Maison Bonaparte and visit A Capulatta turtle Sanctuary housing in the region of 120 different species.
Porticcio	Amazing beach and fascinating penitentiary ruins as well as a busy tourist stretch lined with bars, restaurants and shops.
Sartene	Catenacciu (Good Friday procession through the streets), Santa Anna Quarter and church of Sainte Marie
Olmeto	Village
Baracci	Thermal springs
Caldane	Bains de Caldane - thermal baths at between 37-38 degrees, good for skin conditions and other ailments. Nice terrace and bar.
Campomoro	Superb sandy beach, climb the old Geneose tower
Porto Pollo	Lovely old fishing village
Filitosa	Ancient menhirs and small museum
Levie	Beautiful village and new Museum below the town (D59 towards Carbini & Sotta) where the Dame de Bonifacio skeleton is held.
Sta Lucie de Tallano	Soak up the village atmosphere, Visit the olive oil mill (turn down the track next to the Bar Ortoli), visit the 15th Century Couvent de Saint-Francis or the Maison Fort behind the church - built to house the population in times of trouble, buy a small chunk of diorite orbiculaire - an unusual form of granite only found in Corsica and Finland (look for the sign 'PIERRE CORSE').
Fozzano	Granite village and home to Colomba Bartoli, the heroin from Merimee's novel and chief protagionist in the famous Durrazo/Carbelli vendetta in 1830.
Santa-Maria- Figaniella	Beautiful 12th century church and footpath to Propriano.
Cucuruzzu	An elaborate UNESCO Archeological site - entrance fee includes a headset with guided tour in several languages including English.
Zoza	Piscine Naturelle de Zoza - superb rock pool and waterfall 4km north of the village, deep enough to swim most of the year.
Carbini	12th Century Romanesque church and impressive Campanile (bell tower)..

Bonifacio	Boat trip to the grotte de Sdragonato, Marine Cemetry, Boutiques in the Citadel, Aquarium de Bonifacio (contains some surprises!), church of Saint-Marie-Majeure, walk the Escaliers du Roi d'Aragon, Sperone golf course.
Bavella	Drive through (or climb) the Bavella mountains. Particularly picturesque through the Bavella pass D28 between Zonza and Solenzara, but VERY narrow. Visit the Trou de la Bombe a curious hole in the rock.
l'Ospedale	Drive through the forest, Climb up to the Lac de l'Ospedale (lake) or swim under the waterfall Piscia-di-Gallu
Porto Vecchio	Genoese Gate, Enormous twisted tree in Place de la Republique, , Church of St. Jean-Baptiste, village and old town, beaches (see below). Follow the marked numbered trail around the town with explanations in several languages including English.
Chera	Orii de Chera and Canni - unusual dwellings built into wind-sculpted rock formations - well worth a visit.
Beaches of the Extreme-Sud	Palombaggia, Rondinara, Santa Giulia, Golfo di Sogno, Cala Rossa, San Cyprianu and Pinarellu
San Quilico	Corsica's smallest Pisan Chapel (24m x 10m), hidden amongst the vineyards 7km south of the D59.
Casteddu d'Araghju	The most impressive of Port Vecchio's prehistoric sites with one of the best preserved Casteddi (castles).