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Corsica
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TOWNS
| Name | Top+ | Top |
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| Ajaccio | ||
| Bastia |
Ajaccio
Ajaccio has sunshine in abundance, pastel-colored buildings, and that laid-back Mediterranean feel that makes you want to slow down and take your time. Set at the end of a wide bay surrounded by mountains, Corsica’s capital has a charming historic center, where narrow streets open onto squares shaded by palm trees.
It’s impossible to miss Napoleon Bonaparte, who was born here in 1769. His birthplace, now a museum, offers a glimpse into his childhood, while statues and monuments throughout the city celebrate his imperial legacy. Don’t miss the Palais Fesch either, home to an outstanding collection of Italian paintings.
But there’s much more to Ajaccio than its most famous son. Take some time to wander through the old streets, visit the Santa Maria Assunta Cathedral, and stroll along the harbor. Just a short walk from the center, you’ll already find beaches where you can take a dip in the often crystal-clear water.
Bastia
Travelers arriving by ferry often rush straight through Bastia, but the city is well worth spending some time in. Wedged between the sea and the mountains of Cap Corse, this city has a strong personality and a genuinely Mediterranean atmosphere shaped by centuries of Genoese influence.
Start at the spacious Place Saint-Nicolas, lined with tall buildings and palm trees, before heading down to the Old Port. Here, colorful houses crowd around the fishing boats, overlooked by the twin bell towers of Saint-Jean-Baptiste Church.
Then make your way uphill to Terra Nova, the fortified historic district. Behind the old walls, you’ll discover vaulted passageways, stone staircases, and weathered old houses. The former Governors’ Palace is a reminder of the days when Genoa, a powerful Italian maritime republic, controlled much of Corsica.
Bastia also has a rich religious heritage. Step inside its churches to admire their Baroque interiors, often far more lavish than their exteriors would suggest. Some streets feel almost frozen in time, far from the bustle of the modern port.
SMALL TOWNS
| Name | Top+ | Top |
|---|---|---|
| Calvi | ☑️ | |
| Corte | ☑️ | |
| Propriano | ||
| Porto-Vecchio | ||
| Bonifacio | ✅ |
Calvi
In Our Top ☑️
Calvi has one of the most beautiful settings on Corsica’s northwest coast. On one side, there’s a huge bay lined with pale sand and pine forest. On the other, an impressive fortress rises from a rocky headland, its ramparts overlooking the boats and turquoise waters below.
Climb up to the citadel, built and reinforced during the period when Genoa controlled the town. Behind its walls, cobbled streets, historic houses, and the Saint-Jean-Baptiste Cathedral create a wonderfully atmospheric setting.
Corte
In Our Top ☑️
This is a very different side of Corsica from its beaches and seaside resorts. Set deep in the mountains, Corte has a rugged, almost imposing appearance that suits it perfectly. Its tall stone houses seem to be stacked on top of one another beneath a spectacular citadel.
Corte was the capital of independent Corsica from 1755 to 1769, under the leadership of Pasquale Paoli, one of the island’s most important historical figures. This period left a lasting mark on the town. The Museum of Corsica, housed in the citadel, offers a fascinating insight into the island’s identity, traditions, and turbulent history.
Take your time exploring the steep streets of the old town, then head to the viewpoint to admire the surrounding mountains. Corte is also a great starting point for exploring the Restonica and Tavignano valleys, with their clear rivers, forests, and hiking trails.
Propriano
Tucked away at the end of the Gulf of Valinco, Propriano is a small seaside town where life revolves around the sea. Its harbor, light-colored buildings, and green hills make for a pleasant setting, even if the town center has less historic charm than some other places in Corsica.
Its biggest attraction lies in the surrounding area, with a string of sandy beaches, hidden coves, and turquoise waters backed by mountains. The sunsets over the gulf are stunning. Propriano also makes a great base for exploring inland villages and the wild landscapes of the southern coast.
Porto-Vecchio
Porto-Vecchio has two very different sides. Up on the hill, its fortified old town still has cobbled streets, vaulted passageways, and a few remains of its old Genoese walls. Down below, the harbor stretches along a sheltered bay once known for its salt marshes.
But it’s the beaches that draw most visitors. Palombaggia and Santa Giulia, with their white sand, umbrella pines, and crystal-clear water, are among the most famous in Corsica. In the height of summer, they get extremely busy.
Bonifacio
In Our Top+ ✅
Bonifacio offers one of the most breathtaking sights in the Mediterranean. Picture a small fortified town perched on top of towering white limestone cliffs that drop almost vertically into the deep blue sea. Some houses look as though they’re balancing right on the edge. It’s hard not to be amazed by a setting like this.
The old town, protected by massive fortifications, is a maze of cobbled streets, staircases, and vaulted passageways. Take your time exploring its historic neighborhoods, then discover the impressive King of Aragon’s Staircase, carved into the cliffside and leading down toward the sea.
Below, the harbor sits in a long, narrow natural inlet cut into the rock. A boat trip lets you admire the cliffs from the water, explore sea caves, and fully appreciate the extraordinary location of this town.
