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the typical bustling feel of any mediterranean city. Like many of Corsica's coastal towns, Ajaccio is home to a Citadel near the port, however, it is still used by the french military and cannot be visited for much of the year. Instead, you can spend a day on the St Francois beach or visit one of the many museums.
Mountain Retreats
pg. 78-83
If tranquil scenery tops your wish list, escape to one of our secluded mountain hideaways. Get far from the madding crowds in the hilltop village of Paraso. Experience pretty villas, pavement cafes and charcuteries of ancient Borgo. Or head to Moriani for towering mountain ranges and flower-filled woods . Just don't forget Bonicardo, a teeny mountain hamlet at the heart
Calvi & the Balagne
pg. 54-65
of Castagniccia.
Cupped into Corsica's northwest region, Balagne was once a very important agricultural area.Today, it's a charming corner of Corsica with perhaps the most beautiful villages and beaches on the island. Surrounded by craggy-white mountains, the harbour town of Calvi has everything you could wish for. A beautiful beach. A charming old town. And stylish shops, cafes and restaurants. Further down the coast is Ile Rousse which means 'the red island'. At its heart is a handsome square laced with palm trees and a promenade of pavement cafés. Carry on down the coast and more jawdropping beaches are here for the taking - all equally striking with clear turquoise seas and blonde sands. And the backdrop to these shimmering shores is the maze of tiny villages. All in all, it's got a real Riviera-like sophistication. In the other direction the traditional fishing village of Galeria is set on the edge of a semi-circular gulf with a fringe of beaches and backdrop of high mountains.
Cap Corse
pg. 84-89
The magnificent Cap' of Corsica has the singularity of being almost another island, its mountainous spine juts far into the sea, creating one of the island's most beautiful spectacular views. On the coasts of the Cap, narrow roads wind above a dramatic serrated coastline, dotted with tiny coves, whilst in the centre tiny villages cling tenaciously to steep slopes. The complete Tour du Cap' takes a full day, and gives little opportunity for exploring (and wine tasting!), which is why we recommend a week or two based here if wild beauty and adventure are on your holiday wish list.
St Florent, Nebbio, Patrimonio
pg. 66-77
St Florent is a charming town blessed with a good beach and tiny citadel. However, the key to its charm and success is its marina that forms the heart of the town. It is an easy-going town, a delight to stroll through in the evenings and, as its waters are amongst the richest in Corsica, it is one of the best places for dining on fish - from langoustes to grouper.The area surrounding the town is very fertile and Patrimonio (on the way up to the Cap Corse, 10 minutes from St Florent) is the best known wine growing area in Corsica. In Patrimonio, an old winding village, it is almost impossible to go 10 metres without seeing a vineyard and even more impossible to resist tasting the wine and taking some home! From the white sand of the beaches of Cap Course, from the vineyards of Patrimonio to the almost virgin wilderness of the Désert des Agriates, the Nebbio region repays exploration with landscapes of astonishing theatricality. 7
The chic boutiques of Porto Vecchio
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