In which city house in Corsica?

You set the course on the island of Beauty for the holiday this year? We help you choose which city to stay in Corsica!

Fourth largest island in the Mediterranean Sea by its area, Corse is nicknamed the island of Beauty and this pretty sobriquet was not given by chance: from Bastia in Bonifacio, from Ajaccio to Corte or finally from Propriano In Porto Vecchio you will discover countless small corners of paradise. Amazing landscapes, hiking, tranquillity and relaxation on the heavenly beaches, picturesque and popular charm of Corsican villages and succulent gastronomy indeed make the charm of Corsica.

If the island is only 327,283 inhabitants, its population swells to 7.4 million when all visitors are added to it each year. Finding accommodation in Corsica can therefore be expensive, very expensive. Here is a tour of Corsica from the cities where to sleep.

Ajaccio and the west coast

From the bay of Ajaccio to the Sanguinary Islands – from which the sun embraces in the sea with voluptuous twilight - to the majestic Calanques of Piana and the picturesque village of Porto, you will be literally charmed by the indecent beauty of the landscapes. Of course, the tourist affluence at its peak in the summer could make it crawl more than one – especially the Corsica themselves – but the west coast is really worth the detour. For staying in Ajaccio or walking along the coastline, several housing solutions: hotels, room at the living room, campsites, or why not even a night at the beautiful star on a beach (without tent, the wild campsite being forbidden).

The advantage of the Corsican beaches is that even in the summer, one can be alone and quiet there, going early in the morning until the sun becomes unbearable: around 11 hours. We loved the beach of Sagone, ideal for swimming in clear, peaceful waters, and making snorkeling. Further north, the Calanques of Piana – through the Capo d’Orto trail – are to remain beat, not to miss.

Calvi

Calvi, with its citadel, its popular terraces, beach, pine forests and port attract all forms of tourists. A small garden in Eden where it makes good living. Come and stay in Calvi to appreciate the charms of its port and its multiple fishing boats also with luxurious yachts. The most beautiful places do not escape the great fortunes... Calvi enjoys a good atmosphere where one can wind in peace in his maze of alleys without forgetting the Cathedral of Saint John the Baptist. To get away from the tourists, try to hit Corbara and Pigna, these are two very charming little villages to visit.

Bonifacio, Porto-Vecchio and the south

Southern tip of Corsica, Bonifacio is peached on a rocky cliffs of limestone cliffs above the sea. It is little to say that Bonifacio is a splendid site. After winding in its alleys, go for the beaches of Palombaggia and the town of Porto Vecchio , as pretty as crowded in the world – we like less. But choosing to stay in Porto-Vecchio is a good home port to explore this south-eastern part of Corsica.

Corte

And then Corsica, it's not just fine sand and crystal clear waters. In the centre, there is a great Alpine taste with the high mountains and wild gorges: in the Regional Natural Park of Corsica, you will love the rigor of Corte, Lake Calacuccia, and Mount Cinto if you are a hiker or sportsman in love with climbing, canyoning, kayaking and mountain biking. To enjoy the center of Corsica, choose to stay in Corte.

Main photo credit: Flickr – jean françois bonachera