Southern Corsica

Southern Corsica

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Southern Corsica is a wonderful combination of natural gems, prehistoric sites and fantastic architecture. It offers startling natural treasures, like the Calanche de Piana rock formations, Scandola nature reserve, the Gulf of Porto, the Alta Rocca mountains and Aiguilles de Bavella peaks. Relaxation and water sports activities with the numerous sandy beaches and and exceptional underwater kingdom. Discovery and culture with the medieval town of Bonifacio and its high white cliffs, the Filitosa prehistoric site, the Sartène ancient Genoese citadel, and Ajaccio the capital of Corsica and Napoleon's birthplace.

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Calanche de Piana creeks
Piana
The Gulf of Porto
Bonifacio and its white cliffs
The Bavella massif
Ajaccio
The Parata headland
The Sanguinaires islands
Cargèse
The Filitosa archeological site
The Chiavari forest
Sartène

Porto-Vecchio
The Palombaggia and Santa Giulia beaches
The Alta Rocca
Propriano
The Ospédale massif
Côte des Nacres (Mother-of-Pearl Coast)
The Corsica Regional Nature Park
The Nature reserve of Scandola
Scuba diving
The sweet chestnut
The Corsican delicatessen meats
The brocciu

 
TOWNS

Sagone
Sari-Solenzara
Olmeto
Aullène
Levie
Lecci
Cuttoli-Corticchiato

Ota
Pietrosella
Pila-Canale
Carbuccia
Murzo
Santa-Maria-Figaniella
All towns in the Southern Corsica

 
EVENTS

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PHOTOS

Ajaccio
Alta Rocca
Bavella massif
Bonifacio
Calanche de Piana creeks
Cargèse
Chiavari forest
Coti-Chiavari
Filitosa archeological site
Girolata bay
Landscapes of the Corsica coast

Landscapes of the inland Corsica
Ospédale forest
Palombaggia beach
Parata headland
Piana
Piana forest
Porto bay
Porto-Vecchio
Propriano
Sartène

 
NATIONAL LABELS

Cities of art and history
Most beautiful villages of France

Listed resorts
Towns and villages in Bloom

 
LEISURE ACTIVITIES

Sea kayak or canyoning trip
Horse or pony ride by the sea
Sea trip around the Porto Gulf
Sea diving in the Ajaccio Gulf
Discover Corsica on a sea trip
Sea trip in the Porto Gulf

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Cruise and hikes on the Corsican coast
Sea diving in South Corsica
All activities in the Southern Corsica

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Set in the south west of Corsica, this seafront hotel provides direct access to Olmeto beach. Guests can have breakfast on...
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