Why Corsica Should Be On Your Travel Bucket List in 2018

The mountainous island of Corsica in the Mediterranean Sea is one of the 18 regions of France. Located southeast of France and west of Italy, Corsica is blessed with spectacular landscapes and beaches, making it the perfect seaside refuge for those looking to relax and unwind. Here are a few reasons why Corsica should be on your travel bucket list. 

Wondrous Watersports

Corsica is the ultimate destination for water lovers. Whether an amateur or expert, explore the region’s unique marine life with a dive at Corsica Aqua Plongée or navigate a shipwreck in the in the waters of the Bastia region. Adventure enthusiasts can also indulge in snorkelling and watersports like paddle boating, windsurfing and kayaking.

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Beach Bonanza

A paradise sun worshippers Corsica, France boasts of over 1,000 kilometres of coastline that sits pretty against the azure Mediterranean Sea. Some of the beaches of Corsica have been voted as being the best in Europe. Popular beaches include the white sands of Cupabia, the open bay of Capo di Feno surrounded by rocks and mountains and Saleccia, which is only accessible by boat and undoubtedly one of the most scenic beaches in Corsica.

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Food & Flavours

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​Food is a very serious business in Corsica, France. It’s the heart and soul of the island. There are no ‘on the go’ meals and be it lunch or dinner, it’s always a leisurely affair comprising at least three courses. Being on the coast, Corsica is known for its seafood. Freshly caught crayfish, oysters, prawns and trout can be found on most restaurant menus. Cured meats like smoked ham are also a favourite along with other meat dishes like wild boar casserole, veal with olives and Corsican lamb, all of which are usually slow-cooked and garnished with fresh herbs. Corsica is also wine country and while here, sample some local selections that make a perfect accompaniment to any meal.

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Historical Heritage

Nicknamed the ‘island of beauty’, Corsica, France abounds in history as much as it does in its picturesque scenery. The French Emperor Napoléon was born in 1769 in Ajaccio, Corsica’s capital city. Dotted along the town are historic statues and sites like the Bonaparte House, which was Napoléon’s family home and now a national museum as well as Musée Fesch, which houses famous works of art. Corsica also has a prominent prehistoric site in the area of Filitosa where 16 large standing stones with carved human faces dating back thousands of years stand tall.

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