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Corsica's concealed charms: a journey beyond the usual path

Embark on a spellbinding voyage across the mystical landscapes of Corsica, discovering spots where nature and history intertwine, far from the clamor of crowded destinations. Each point of interest unveils a fragment of the island's soul, allowing wanderers to capture a glimpse of its serene beauty and storied past.

Saleccia Beach
Saleccia Beach

Santo-Pietro-di-Tenda, France

Pristine white sands accessible only by boat or foot.

Calanche Cliffs
Calanche Cliffs

Piana, France

Striking red granite cliffs forming part of Corsica's UNESCO heritage.

Aiguilles de Bavella
Aiguilles de Bavella

Zonza, France

Dramatic mountain peaks offering sublime hiking trails.

Grotte di Bonifacio
Grotte di Bonifacio

Bonifacio, France

Secluded caves carved over centuries at the southern tip of Corsica.

Lac de Melo
Lac de Melo

Corte, France

Serene glacial lake nestled amidst the rugged mountains.

Filitosa
Filitosa

Sollacaro, France

Prehistoric megalithic site surrounded by ancient olive groves.

Capu Rossu
Capu Rossu

Piana, France

Panoramic promontory with views of dramatic cliffs and a Genoese tower.

Ostriconi Beach
Ostriconi Beach

Palasca, France

A secluded beach paradise framed by lush vegetation and a winding river.

Torra di Senetosa
Torra di Senetosa

Sartène, France

Ancient watchtower set amidst unspoiled natural scenery.

Roccapina Beach
Roccapina Beach

Sartène, France

An idyllic cove with clear blue waters and a lion-shaped rock formation.

Girolata Bay
Girolata Bay

Osani, France

A remote bay with a charming fishing village accessible only by foot or sea.

Menhirs of Palaggiu
Menhirs of Palaggiu

Sartène, France

Extensive field of ancient menhirs, the largest in the Mediterranean.

Tamaricciu Beach
Tamaricciu Beach

Porto-Vecchio, France

Secluded beach known for its stunning turquoise waters and fine sand.

Capo Di Feno
Capo Di Feno

Ajaccio, France

Picturesque bay with two pristine beaches favored by surfers and sun-seekers.

Piscia di Gallu Waterfall
Piscia di Gallu Waterfall

Zonza, France

Impressive waterfall cascading into natural pools in a lush mountain setting.

Monte Cinto
Monte Cinto

Lozzi, France

Corsica’s highest peak providing challenging hikes and splendid panoramic views.

Uomo di Cagna
Uomo di Cagna

Monacia-d'Aullène, France

Distinctive rock formation known as the 'Man of Cagna', accessible via a scenic hike.

Cascade de Polischellu
Cascade de Polischellu

Sari-Solenzara, France

Hidden gem featuring a succession of natural pools and waterfalls.

Plage du Lotu
Plage du Lotu

Saint-Florent, France

Accessible only by boat or trek, this beach offers white sands and unspoiled environment.

Tower of Turghju
Tower of Turghju

Porto, France

Remnant of Genoese defense architecture perched on a cliff top.

Étang de Palu
Étang de Palu

Ventiseri, France

Serene lagoon ideal for birdwatching and appreciating the calm ecosystem.

Vallée du Fango
Vallée du Fango

Galéria, France

A UNESCO biosphere reserve river basin with freshwater natural pools.

Tour de Nonza
Tour de Nonza

Nonza, France

An ancient Genoese tower overseeing the village of Nonza and offering spectacular views.

Réserve Naturelle de Scandola
Réserve Naturelle de Scandola

Partinello, France

A UNESCO World Heritage site with rich biodiversity inaccessible by land.

Piscines Naturelles de Cavu
Piscines Naturelles de Cavu

Sainte-Lucie de Porto-Vecchio, France

Natural rock pools at the bottom of a green valley, perfect for swimming.

Tour de Capitellu
Tour de Capitellu

Ajaccio, France

Remains of an ancient Genoese tower erected on a promontory overlooking the Gulf of Ajaccio.

Punta di a Parata
Punta di a Parata

Ajaccio, France

A rocky headland offering a breathtaking view over the Sanguinaires Islands.

Nécropole de Tavera
Nécropole de Tavera

Tavera, France

An archaeological site comprising ancient Bronze Age tombs, remnants of an old Corsican civilization.

Lac de Creno
Lac de Creno

Soccia, France

Corsica's only forest lake surrounded by laricio pines and legends.

Tour d'Omigna
Tour d'Omigna

Cargèse, France

A solitary Genoese tower facing the sea on a wild coastline near Cargèse.

Hameau abandonné de Occi
Hameau abandonné de Occi

Lumio, France

Ruins of a village perched above the Gulf of Calvi, a testament to the past with an exceptional panorama.

Castello di Cucuruzzu
Castello di Cucuruzzu

Levie, France

A Bronze Age prehistoric site hidden in the mountains offering a window into ancient Corsica.

Saleccia Beach Pristine white sands accessible only by boat or foot.

Saleccia Beach
Saleccia Beach Pristine white sands accessible only by boat or foot.
Calanche Cliffs Striking red granite cliffs forming part of Corsica's UNESCO heritage.

Calanche Cliffs
Calanche Cliffs Striking red granite cliffs forming part of Corsica's UNESCO heritage.
Aiguilles de Bavella Dramatic mountain peaks offering sublime hiking trails.

Aiguilles de Bavella
Aiguilles de Bavella Dramatic mountain peaks offering sublime hiking trails.
Grotte di Bonifacio Secluded caves carved over centuries at the southern tip of Corsica.

Grotte di Bonifacio
Grotte di Bonifacio Secluded caves carved over centuries at the southern tip of Corsica.
Lac de Melo Serene glacial lake nestled amidst the rugged mountains.

Lac de Melo
Lac de Melo Serene glacial lake nestled amidst the rugged mountains.
Filitosa Prehistoric megalithic site surrounded by ancient olive groves.

Filitosa
Filitosa Prehistoric megalithic site surrounded by ancient olive groves.
Capu Rossu Panoramic promontory with views of dramatic cliffs and a Genoese tower.

Capu Rossu
Capu Rossu Panoramic promontory with views of dramatic cliffs and a Genoese tower.
Ostriconi Beach A secluded beach paradise framed by lush vegetation and a winding river.

Ostriconi Beach
Ostriconi Beach A secluded beach paradise framed by lush vegetation and a winding river.
Torra di Senetosa Ancient watchtower set amidst unspoiled natural scenery.

Torra di Senetosa
Torra di Senetosa Ancient watchtower set amidst unspoiled natural scenery.
Roccapina Beach An idyllic cove with clear blue waters and a lion-shaped rock formation.

Roccapina Beach
Roccapina Beach An idyllic cove with clear blue waters and a lion-shaped rock formation.
Girolata Bay A remote bay with a charming fishing village accessible only by foot or sea.

Girolata Bay
Girolata Bay A remote bay with a charming fishing village accessible only by foot or sea.
Menhirs of Palaggiu Extensive field of ancient menhirs, the largest in the Mediterranean.

Menhirs of Palaggiu
Menhirs of Palaggiu Extensive field of ancient menhirs, the largest in the Mediterranean.
Tamaricciu Beach Secluded beach known for its stunning turquoise waters and fine sand.

Tamaricciu Beach
Tamaricciu Beach Secluded beach known for its stunning turquoise waters and fine sand.
Capo Di Feno Picturesque bay with two pristine beaches favored by surfers and sun-seekers.

Capo Di Feno
Capo Di Feno Picturesque bay with two pristine beaches favored by surfers and sun-seekers.
Piscia di Gallu Waterfall Impressive waterfall cascading into natural pools in a lush mountain setting.

Piscia di Gallu Waterfall
Piscia di Gallu Waterfall Impressive waterfall cascading into natural pools in a lush mountain setting.
Monte Cinto Corsica’s highest peak providing challenging hikes and splendid panoramic views.

Monte Cinto
Monte Cinto Corsica’s highest peak providing challenging hikes and splendid panoramic views.
Uomo di Cagna Distinctive rock formation known as the 'Man of Cagna', accessible via a scenic hike.

Uomo di Cagna
Uomo di Cagna Distinctive rock formation known as the 'Man of Cagna', accessible via a scenic hike.
Cascade de Polischellu Hidden gem featuring a succession of natural pools and waterfalls.

Cascade de Polischellu
Cascade de Polischellu Hidden gem featuring a succession of natural pools and waterfalls.
Plage du Lotu Accessible only by boat or trek, this beach offers white sands and unspoiled environment.

Plage du Lotu
Plage du Lotu Accessible only by boat or trek, this beach offers white sands and unspoiled environment.
Tower of Turghju Remnant of Genoese defense architecture perched on a cliff top.

Tower of Turghju
Tower of Turghju Remnant of Genoese defense architecture perched on a cliff top.
Étang de Palu Serene lagoon ideal for birdwatching and appreciating the calm ecosystem.

Étang de Palu
Étang de Palu Serene lagoon ideal for birdwatching and appreciating the calm ecosystem.
Vallée du Fango A UNESCO biosphere reserve river basin with freshwater natural pools.

Vallée du Fango
Vallée du Fango A UNESCO biosphere reserve river basin with freshwater natural pools.
Tour de Nonza An ancient Genoese tower overseeing the village of Nonza and offering spectacular views.

Tour de Nonza
Tour de Nonza An ancient Genoese tower overseeing the village of Nonza and offering spectacular views.
Réserve Naturelle de Scandola A UNESCO World Heritage site with rich biodiversity inaccessible by land.

Réserve Naturelle de Scandola
Réserve Naturelle de Scandola A UNESCO World Heritage site with rich biodiversity inaccessible by land.
Piscines Naturelles de Cavu Natural rock pools at the bottom of a green valley, perfect for swimming.

Piscines Naturelles de Cavu
Piscines Naturelles de Cavu Natural rock pools at the bottom of a green valley, perfect for swimming.
Tour de Capitellu Remains of an ancient Genoese tower erected on a promontory overlooking the Gulf of Ajaccio.

Tour de Capitellu
Tour de Capitellu Remains of an ancient Genoese tower erected on a promontory overlooking the Gulf of Ajaccio.
Punta di a Parata A rocky headland offering a breathtaking view over the Sanguinaires Islands.

Punta di a Parata
Punta di a Parata A rocky headland offering a breathtaking view over the Sanguinaires Islands.
Nécropole de Tavera An archaeological site comprising ancient Bronze Age tombs, remnants of an old Corsican civilization.

Nécropole de Tavera
Nécropole de Tavera An archaeological site comprising ancient Bronze Age tombs, remnants of an old Corsican civilization.
Lac de Creno Corsica's only forest lake surrounded by laricio pines and legends.

Lac de Creno
Lac de Creno Corsica's only forest lake surrounded by laricio pines and legends.
Tour d'Omigna A solitary Genoese tower facing the sea on a wild coastline near Cargèse.

Tour d'Omigna
Tour d'Omigna A solitary Genoese tower facing the sea on a wild coastline near Cargèse.
Hameau abandonné de Occi Ruins of a village perched above the Gulf of Calvi, a testament to the past with an exceptional panorama.

Hameau abandonné de Occi
Hameau abandonné de Occi Ruins of a village perched above the Gulf of Calvi, a testament to the past with an exceptional panorama.
Castello di Cucuruzzu A Bronze Age prehistoric site hidden in the mountains offering a window into ancient Corsica.

Castello di Cucuruzzu
Castello di Cucuruzzu A Bronze Age prehistoric site hidden in the mountains offering a window into ancient Corsica.