Mountains plunging into the sea, turquoise coves and characterful villages: Corsica is an island to explore slowly. This ten-day itinerary goes all the way round, with a detour through the mountainous heart.
Itinerary: around the island
- Day 1: Ajaccio, Napoleon’s birthplace, and the Sanguinaires islands
- Days 2 and 3: The Gulf of Porto, the Calanques de Piana and the Scandola reserve by boat
- Day 4: Calvi and the Balagne
- Day 5: Saint-Florent and the Agriates desert
- Day 6: Cap Corse
- Day 7: Corte and the Restonica gorge
- Days 8 and 9: Porto-Vecchio, its beaches and the Bavella needles
- Day 10: Bonifacio and its cliffs
When to go
May, June and September are perfect: the sea is warm and the roads quieter. July and August are very busy and expensive. In spring, the flowering maquis is superb; some mountain roads may still have snow.
Getting around
A car is essential. Roads are narrow and winding: allow plenty of time, average speeds are low. You reach the island by ferry, with your car, or by plane, renting on arrival.
Our tips
- Expect slow driving: the road takes longer than the distance suggests
- Book a car ferry well in advance for summer
- Fill up before mountain roads
- Bring hiking shoes for the trails
Plan this trip with Voyage : mon guide
Add each stop with its number of nights: the app creates the days and puts the whole route on an Apple Maps map. Keep beaches, villages and hikes in the ideas box, log flights, trains and rentals on the right day, then prepare the trip for offline use before leaving. Once there, Guide mode shows the current day and tonight’s hotel.
Frequently asked questions
Are ten days enough?
Yes to go round the island at a reasonable pace. With a week, pick the north or the south.
Ferry or plane?
The ferry lets you bring your car; the plane is faster, with a rental car on arrival.
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