Corsica places to visit and attractions
Below you can explore some of the most popular highlights and places of interest in the Corsica region. See also our Corsica travel guide.
Ajaccio (Corse-du-Sud)
One of the largest towns in Corsica, Ajaccio has a lovely harbour and old town to explore See Ajaccio guide
Algajola (Haute-Corse)
Algajola is a small historic town with a long sandy beach near Calvi in north-west Corsica See Algajola guide
Bastia (Haute-Corse)
At the base of Cap Corse, Bastia has something for everyone: a harbour, an old town and citadel, and broad 19th century boulevards See Bastia guide
Bonifacio (Corse-du-Sud)
The oldest town in Corsica, Bonifacio is in an exceptional clifftop position to the south of the island See Bonifacio guide
Calanche de Piana (Corse-du-Sud)
The calanche de Piana, red cliffs plunging to the Mediterranean, is one of the most scenic highlights in Corsica See Calanche de Piana guide
Calenzana (Haute-Corse)
Calenzana is a traditional Corsican town with interesting monuments in the Balagne region See Calenzana guide Advertisement
Calvi (Haute-Corse)
A very popular town with visitors, the resort of Calvi with its citadel also has an extensive beach and an attractive town centre See Calvi guide
Capo-di-Feno (Corse-du-Sud)
Capo-di-Feno, west of Ajaccio is home to two of the loveliest beaches in the region: Petit Capo and Grand Capo See Capo-di-Feno guide
Centuri (Haute-Corse)
Centuri is a charming fishing port to the far north of Cap Corse See Centuri guide
Col de Bavella (Corse-du-Sud)
The Col-de-Bavella is a scenic highlight in the mountains of southern Corsica See Col de Bavella guide
Corbara (Haute-Corse)
Corbara is an extensive village with interesting churches and chapels in the Balagne region of Corsica See Corbara guide
Corte (Haute-Corse)
Corte is in the heart of central Corsica, and well placed for hiking and exploring the mountains See Corte guide
Erbalunga (Haute-Corse)
Erbalunga is a small and picturesque fishing village in south-east Cap Corse See Erbalunga guide
Evisa (Corse-du-Sud)
Evisa is a traditional granite village in the beautiful scenery of the west of Corsica See Evisa guide
Filitosa (Corse-du-Sud)
Filitosa is a rare site of prehistoric engraved megaliths, between Ajaccio and Propriano in Corsica See Filitosa guide Advertisement
Gorges de Spelunca (Corse-du-Sud)
The Gorges de Spelunca in west Corsica is a lovely river valley that passes through the mountains See Gorges de Spelunca guide
Iles-Sanguinaires (Corse-du-Sud)
The Iles-Sanguinaires and the Parata peninsula are a Grand Site of France west of Ajaccio See Iles-Sanguinaires guide
L'Ile-Rousse (Haute-Corse)
L'Ile-Rousse is a busy town and beach resort in the Balagne region of north-west Corsica See L'Ile-Rousse guide
Montemaggiore (Haute-Corse)
Montemaggiore is a very small village in the Balagne region of Corsica, with a traditional historic centre and an imposing baroque church See Montemaggiore guide
Nonza (Haute-Corse)
Nonza is a village with a clifftop tower in south-west Cap Corse, Corsica See Nonza guide
North Cap Corse (Haute-Corse)
The north of Cap Corse has a lovely beach at Barcaggio and the hill village of Rogliano to explore, among other highlights See North Cap Corse guide
Ota (Corse-du-Sud)
Ota is a village in south-west Corsica, near the Mediterranean and surrounded by mountains See Ota guide
Piana (Corse-du-Sud)
Piana is a small and very picturesque village, well placed to explore the stunning coastal scenery of western Corsica See Piana guide
Pigna (Haute-Corse)
Pigna is a quaint traditional village of artists and musicians in the Balagne, Corsica See Pigna guide
Pino (Haute-Corse)
Pino is a small village and marina in western Cap Corse, Corsica See Pino guide
Porticcio (Corse-du-Sud)
Porticcio is a beach resort in Corsica to the south of Ajaccio See Porticcio guide
Porto (Corse-du-Sud)
Porto is a small port town surrounded by the Calanques de Piana, the Scandola Nature reserve and beautiful mountain scenery See Porto guide
Porto Vecchio (Corse-du-Sud)
Beaches are the main attraction in Porto-Vecchio, which is an attractive town and marina and is also close to splendid mountain scenery See Porto Vecchio guide
Porto-Vecchio beaches (Corse-du-Sud)
The beaches of Palombaggia, Tamaricciu and Santa-Giulia near Porto-Vecchio are among the most beautiful in Corsica See Porto-Vecchio beaches guide
Propriano (Corse-du-Sud)
Propriano is a beach resort and harbour town in south-west Corsica See Propriano guide
Restonica Valley (Haute-Corse)
The Valley of the Restonica includes the lovely Restonica gorges as well as a hike to Lake Melo and Lake Capitello See Restonica Valley guide
Roccapina (Corse-du-Sud)
Roccapina in Corsica is the site of a lovely beach and a panoramic walk See Roccapina guide
Saint-Florent (Haute-Corse)
Overlooked by its 15th century citadel Saint-Florent is a very popular resort with an interesting old town and harbour and easy access to beaches See Saint-Florent guide
Sant'Antonino (Haute-Corse)
Sant'Antonino is a beautiful village of medieval streets in the Balagne region of northern Corsica See Sant'Antonino guide
Sartene (Corse-du-Sud)
Probably the most authentic and traditional of the towns in Corsica, Sartene has a myriad of narrow streets to explore See Sartene guide
Sperone beaches (Corse-du-Sud)
The beaches of Petit Sperone and Grand Sperone near Bonifacio are among the most lovely beaches in Corsica See Sperone beaches guideFor more information see the Corsica guide
Tourist attractions to visit in Corsica
The following sites have received official "tourist classifications"...
Grand Sites of France
Iles Sanguinaires: See tourist guide
Villages classified as "most beautiful villages"
Piana: See tourist guide
Sant'Antonino: See tourist guide
Towns classified as Recommended Detours
Sartene: See tourist guide
Regional Natural Parcs
Corse
4* Towns in Bloom
Lama
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