Corse-du-Sud, Department in southern Corsica, France
Corse-du-Sud spreads across southern Corsica with mountains meeting the sea, villages clinging to hillsides, and beaches mixed with rocky cliffs. Forests of pine and chestnut trees cover the higher elevations while the coast opens to the Mediterranean.
The area became its own administrative region in 1976 when the island was divided into north and south sections. This split changed how the government organized and managed the entire island.
The region shows both Italian and French influences through village gatherings, local food, and celebrations that still happen regularly in smaller communities. Visitors notice this mix in the buildings and the way local life unfolds around town squares.
Getting around works best with a car since roads wind through mountains and reach remote beaches, and public transportation is sparse. Most villages and coves are reachable but take time to reach due to winding mountain roads.
Mountain valleys contain glacier-fed pools and streams hidden in less-visited terrain far from the popular coastline. These water-filled landscapes remain out of sight for travelers who stay near the beaches.
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