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It’s not hard to find things to see in a place as beautiful as Corsica. While the beach is clearly the main draw, Corsica doesn’t flag in offering you places of interest away from the coast itself. Whether it’s spectacular cliff-side towns or stunning natural features, this island’s attractions do not disappoint.

Things to see and do in Corsica

Bonifacio Citadel

Bonifacio Citadel

This dramatic citadel or town centre is perched on the cliffs 70 metres above Bonifacio’s harbour and has stunning views of Sardinia. Spend an afternoon getting lost in the citadel’s maze of medieval alleyways.

Aquarium de la Poudrière

Aquarium de la Poudrière

Get some insight into the various sea creatures you’re diving with. Located in the town of Porto, this former gunpowder magazine is now home to an impressive variety of creatures and plants that inhabit the sea around Corsica.

Aiguilles de Bavella

Aiguilles de Bavella

One of the most popular tourist attractions in Corsica is the Aiguelles de Bavella, the island’s sharp mountainous peaks, which appear to change colour at different times of the day. Go climbing or hiking in the Bavella Pass for an exciting day’s exploration

Beaches

Beaches

The beaches in Corsica are some of the best in the world and offer some great opportunities for swimming and sunbathing in comfort. No matter which beach you choose to go to, you’ll find plenty of snorkelling opportunities, while the busier beaches will offer windsurfing and even kite surfing.

Diving

Diving

The more popular beaches around most of the major towns also have diving equipment for hire. Good spots can be found around the south of the island near Bonifacio, or along the west coast near Calvi, Propriano and Ajaccio.

Boat Tours

Boat Tours

Experience Corsica’s beauty from the sea and book yourself onto one of the many boat trips the leave major towns such as Bonifacio. You’ll see cliff top towns, dramatic coastline, hidden caves and secluded coves that can only be reached by boat.

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Tips

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For the most dramatic views of the island, head to the Gulf of Porto. This part of Corsica is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is packed with jagged mountains soaring out of the turquoise seas.

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Check out some of Europe’s oldest megalithic structures at the ancient site of Filitosa, on the island. These mysterious structures are representations of humans and date back to around 1500 BC.

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When in Corsica, you have to try its famous variety of cured meats. Top of the list are figatellu (liver sausage), salamu (salami), boudin (black pudding) and its smoked ham called prisutu.