Discover the charming old town of Corte, with a 15th century citadel and dramatic views of the surrounding mountains and countryside.
In Bonifacio, descend the 187 stone steps of the magnificent Escalier du Roi d'Aragon (King of Aragon Steps), which are carved into a sheer limestone cliff face.
From Porto or Calvi, cruise out to the Reserve Naturelle de Scandola – an impressive UNESCO World Heritage site of porphyritic rock and much loved by several species of seabirds as well as dolphins and seals.
Browse lively markets crammed with stalls selling Corsican handicrafts, such as the markets in Bastia, L'lle Rousse and Ajaccio, the island's capital, which also offers a tantalising range of small boutiques along rue Napoleon.
Corsica offers a choice of must-see sightseeing attractions for inquisitive couples, including the following must-see sights…
Go climbing, canyoning and walking in the Bavella massif.
A high mountain path of the famous GR20 walking trail allows you to approach the imposing sharp mountain peaks of Aiguilles de Bavella, one of the most striking and beautiful landscapes in Corsica.
The peaks soar to a height of more than 1600m and the profile of Monte Incudine (2134m) sits behind. Keep your eyes peeled for the area’s elusive mouflons (wild mountain sheep).
Follow an ancient trail through a grove of 2000-year-old olive trees to reach this amazing collection of megaliths and menhirs that date from the early Neolithic era.
Standing around 2 to 3m in height, these impressive granite menhir statues are carved to represent human faces and figures armed with weapons.
Discover also a number of torri, circular structures erected by people known as the Torréens, who were thought to have invaded Corsica around 1300 BC.
Visit the museum to learn more about this fascinating site and see arrowheads and pottery that date back to 3500 BC. Filitosa is located 17km north of Propriano.
Hike through pine and chestnut forests to discover this spectacular landscape of multicoloured spires that soar 300m above the deep-blue Mediterranean Sea.
The granite cliffs and outcrops of Les Calanques de Piana have been carved into bizarre shapes by the forces of wind and water.
The shapes are often associated with animal shapes, such as the Tête de Chien (Dog's Head) that can be seen at the northern end of the cliffs. This UNESCO protected site is just 5km from Porto.
Wander the medieval haute ville (also known as the Bonifacio Citadel), a maze of narrow streets framed by tall Genoese buildings.
Bonifacio sits upon sheer 70m-high dazzling white limestone cliffs that have been striated by wind and waves and overlook the Mediterranean Sea and harbour. Bonifacio is located at Corsica's southernmost point.
Roam the charming, narrow winding streets of the haute ville, which sits perched on a hilltop surrounding the impressive citadel – home to one of Corsica’s premium museums.
Nearby lies the Restonica and Tavignano gorges and a network of marked trails that wind through some of the island’s most memorable mountain scenery – perfect for hiking adventures.
Latest update: Corsica Attractions: 24 April, 2022
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