Top Things to do in Corse-du-Sud
10 Historic Sites in Corse-du-Sud That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in Corse-du-Sud, France including Bonifacio Citadel, Castellu d’Araghju, Eglise Sainte Marie Majeure, Bastion de L'Etendard, Tour Genoise, Couvent Saint Francois, Filitosa, Chateau de la Punta, Citadelle, Tour d'Isolella.
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1. Bonifacio Citadel
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3,678 reviews
Reviewed By Londonmum35
We went in the last week of July, and booked the ferry about a month in advance as we couldn't get a clear idea of whether it could become fully booked. However, there did seem to be spaces on the ferry, it wasn't full (for passengers without cars at least), so it's probably fine just to turn up if you prefer not to commit to a date. We arrived allowing plenty of time to find parking - think we arrived at 8.30 for our 10am ferry. We followed the road signs for the ferry terminal, and in fact drove down to it through the tunnel to see if it was possible to park at the terminal itself but it was short term or disabled or staff parking only. On coming back out of the tunnel we immediately turned right and there was plenty of empty blue parking bays right there (just along Piazza Bruno Modesto). Paying was easy using the easypark app (details on the parking meter) and we just needed to then write easypark on a piece of paper and leave it on the dashboard. We hung around at the small cafe kiosk in the coach car park across the grass, and then headed down to the terminal for about 9.20am. If you have print outs of your tickets there's no need to do anything else - just after 9.30 everyone rushed into the ticket office but when we went in they said no need. Perhaps they hadn't bought tickets or it was car related. We didn't board or get asked for tickets till about fifteen minutes before leaving. On arriving at Bonifacio, everyone headed along the harbour. My husband thought they were part of a tour group, so we left the harbour and just started heading up the road to the citadel. In fact on the way back we realised that we had used unscenic roads that were for cars. Along the harbour there are pretty stairs taking you up a more pleasant route to the citadel, so do go that way instead of the road. We did the self guided tour of the walls first, which were fun, then had lunch at a lovely restaurant by the cathedral. The whole area was very full of character and had a lovely atmosphere. Then we meandered through the streets till we reached the King of Aragon stairs, which take you to a nice walkway along the sea. The way back up is tiring, but the steps are wide enough that you can stop for a rest and people can still get past you. We then headed across to the cliffside walk. We didn't go too far as we were tired, just far enough to get a photo looking back to the citadel. We then decided to head down to the harbour, and stopped in the first ice cream place we came too. The shops around here are actually really nice and I wish I'd spent less time just hanging around the ice cream place but had spent a little more time looking around here. I wish I'd also walked around the harbour too to get a photo of the citadel from this angle. We took the 5pm ferry back. The time had flown by in the town - a very lovely day out. Afterwards we drove to the centre of Santa Teresa Gallura to have a stroll through the pretty main street. Would have been lovely to stop for dinner here but we were keen to use the opportunity to see Capo Testa.
2. Castellu d’Araghju
3. Eglise Sainte Marie Majeure
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 114 reviews
Reviewed By Erfurt - Jupiter, United States
if you are looking for a quiet place to slow down visit " Elise Sainte-Marie Majeure " , sort in a pew and admire the beautiful Altar and let your mind wonder....
4. Bastion de L'Etendard
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 266 reviews
Reviewed By 824margaretg - Lowestoft, United Kingdom
Take train if the walk is too much, long climb by stairs or up a slope of shallower steps. Walk the ramparts for great views.
5. Tour Genoise
6. Couvent Saint Francois
7. Filitosa
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 699 reviews
Filitosa is the Corsican symbol of prehistory. Our ancestors lived there for à least 6000 years before Christ and left the most beautiful concentration of Corsican statue menhirs. The site has Been added to the list of the hundred historical sites of common concern for Mediterranean countries and classified as a historical monument. Famous for the size of its natural environment and the mild weather, Corsica now embodies the cultural richness symbolised by the rare and mysterious beauty of its statuary art, like its distant cousins in Stonehenge, Great Britain and Easter Island, Chile.
Reviewed By IanMinshall - Chester, United Kingdom
We loved this place, not just from the historical perspective but the surrounding area is pleasant to be in. Plenty of info, buy the guidebook. Small museum, some minimal climbing, the stones themselves are fascinating, great knowing they had been carved by human hand 3-4000 years ago. Probably an hour to an hour and a half needed. 7 euro to get in and same for the guide. Great for the photographer.
8. Chateau de la Punta
9. Citadelle
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 101 reviews
Reviewed By tuntunu2018 - Yangon (Rangoon), Myanmar
My family visited there on June 19. At that time our cruise MS. Azamara Quest anchored at Ajaccio port. Our tourists guide showed and explained about these ancient place. Currently we didn’t enter due to military area. But no limitations for taking pictures. It’s one of the great landmark in Ajaccio, Corsica island.
10. Tour d'Isolella
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