City: Corsica
Top Things to do in Corsica
Things to do in Corsica, France: The Best Nature & Wildlife Areas
Corsica is a laid-back French island, with a breezy vibe that’s part European weekend and part tropical honeymoon. The port city of Bastia flings its arms wide open to weary travelers disembarking from a long ferry trip. For a truly charming Corsican experience, catch a train through the mountains to the beach, passing by rustic villages and grazing cows along the way. Take a few hours or even a few weeks to explore the island’s famous walking trails, including the varsity-level GR 20.
Restaurants in Corsica
1. Nature Reserve of Scandola
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 569 reviews
Reviewed By ChristieK075 - London, United Kingdom
A boat trip to Scandola and the Calanques de Piana reserve is a must if you have time while in Corsica - the mountainous formations really are spectacular. On choosing the tour... - The sea can get a bit rough (nothing much though), so larger boats might go easier on sensitive people - Check the larger boats as some are not ideal for sightseeing with block-view seats, especially in a 4.5 hrs tour (= Hybrid brand). If you must take them, try to arrive early and go for the upper deck seats - The smaller boats will offer a more unfiltered experience with the sea and mountains - just make sure to take a hat & sunblock - The stop at Girandola seemed rather pointless, and Calanques de Piana was the most impressive part, so if you are pressed for time, just go for the Calanques tour (ca. 1.5 hrs) If you don't like boats, you can still try the drive through the Piana gorges - the naked mountains look majestic, bathed in the warm sunshine while contrasting with the deep blue sea.... one of those sighs of mother-nature that will stay with you. Yes, you will have to be very careful with nutty French drivers, but hey, nothing is perfect.
2. Clos Du Mouflon
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
Le clos du mouflon est un lieu unique et sensiblement rare. C'est un bras de colline verdoyante de maquis dégringolant en terrasses sur une crique de galets et de grands rochers. La nature y a été préservée et embellie. Les ânes jardinent à leur façon, l'homme continue d'y planter des chênes et des oliviers. L'immortelle, le romarin et la lavande sont choyées. Silence isolé propice à la méditation
3. Galeria Marina
4. Plateau de Coscione
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5.0 based on 231 reviews
Reviewed By Mathematix - Bath, United Kingdom
The road that you can drive up to reach the plateau from Quenza is rather potholed, but can be managed with care as we did in our own car. And the reward when you arrive is fantastic. It was so warm and peaceful on the plateau despite its height of over 1500m above sea level. It's a natural paradise with free-ranging animals including pigs, cows and horses, and a very pretty landscape a bit like moorland with babbling brooks. There are many walking opportunities.
5. Pointe Des Sanguinaires
6. Desert des Agriates
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4.5 based on 356 reviews
Reviewed By Jasmine38Chichester - Chichester, United Kingdom
We took a one way boat to Plage du Loto from St Florent. 12 euro with Le Popeye. Took 20 mins. We then walked back along the costal path. We're reasonable hikers and took us 3. 45 hours. It's about 10 miles. Not too difficult but some ups and downs and pretty hot as almost no shade. Plage du Loto is beautiful but there are several others that are just as nice and not as crowded along the way. There is one area where you have to paddle across a small inlet up to your knees. No facilities on the walk so take plenty of water and some snacks. Lovely walk except last couple of miles along a very narrow bit of seaweed covered beach and then along the main road.
7. Iles Lavezzi
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4.5 based on 4,400 reviews
Reviewed By 28travellb - Dubai, United Arab Emirates
The boat trip was nice even if there was a lot of wind and waves. Once on the island we spent a lovely day. Bring you picnic as there is nothing on the island. We walked little. We sat on a small sandy beach but the wind was too strong. Did some snorkeling and found the elephant shaped rock. Then went to another beach on the opposite side that had less wind but no sand. Last boat was at 17h30. We couldn’t do the grottos because of the agitated sea but passing next to the them was already impressive.
8. Reserve Naturelle des Bouches de Bonifacio
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4.5 based on 83 reviews
9. Reserve Naturelle des Iles Cerbicales
10. A Cupulatta
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4.5 based on 481 reviews
Plus grande collection de tortues aquatiques d'eau douce et de tortues terrestres d'Europe et des Etats Unis: 150 espèces, 3000 tortues! De la tortue corse d'hermann aux tortues géantes des Galapagos et de Seychelles, en passant par la terrifiante tortue alligator, venez voir toutes ces tortues issues de tous les continents. Nouvelle nurserie aquatique: 27 aquariums de bébés nés sur le Parc! Petite restauration (snack, buvette, glaces); boutique 100% tortues (peluches, Tshirts, magnets etc.). Accès PMR. Toilettes. WIFI gratuit. Endroit ombragé entre la rivière Vignola et le fleuve Gravona. Distribution des repas aux tortues en milieu de matinée.
Reviewed By rrandee - Miami Beach, United States
Great park for a little side trip when around Ajaccio - very well maintained and so many interesting turtles that you can see upclose. Great staff and cheap - wound highly recommend!
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