Road Trip in Corsica: 10 Days on the Roads of the Island of Beauty

Corsica is a world of its own. It's an experience that engages all five senses waiting for the traveler: a sensational journey!

Head to the Isle of Beauty for a road trip in the southern part of the island for a dose of eternal summer. On the agenda: departure from Ajaccio, discovery of the regions of Sartenais Valinco, Bonifacio, Porto-Vecchio, and to conclude beautifully, Castagniccia.

Corsica is an amazing island: the landscape changes at every turn (and there are many twists in Corsica!). Even if a Corsican once told us:

Its roads seem to have been created for the pleasure of traveling: a perfect place for a road trip! The kilometers add up, as do the viewpoints, alternating between sea and mountain. Leaving one for the other only offers a better panorama of the landscape. How beautiful the coast is from above! And how impressive the mountains are from the coastline!

That's what I love about Corsica: whether by sea or mountain, there's no need to choose!

We covered many kilometers on this island... And yet, we only saw the southern part, from Ajaccio to Cervione, first along the coast (Porto Vecchio, Bonifacio) and returning through the mountainous center (via Venaco).

Here's a condensed summary of 10 days of road trip, in words and images, and I will talk more in detail about these different regions in upcoming articles.

Starting point and endpoint of our road trip: Ajaccio. After the Travel Bloggers' Salon #WeAreTravel15 held at the Congress Palace of the city, we enjoyed the beginning of our trip wandering through the alleys and exploring a bit of the old town, the port (where we even spent 2 nights on a sailboat!), the market, and the surroundings.

When it comes to activities, special mention goes to hiking and scuba diving; and I fell in love with discovering the countryside and the experience of sleeping on a boat in the port of Ajaccio.

To learn more about our discoveries in Ajaccio: a little patience, the article will be out soon!

A region that was completely unknown to me and many beautiful (and delicious!) discoveries.

Our adventure in the Sartenais Valinco region begins with a day-long expedition from Ajaccio. On the agenda: history at Filitosa, and gastronomy at Villa Guidi. A perfect day!

Our other two major favorites in the Sartenais Valinco region: the Campomoro tower, the most massive of the island's Genoese towers, and the town of Sartène, >!

Hiking trails around the Genoese tower of Campomoro

To learn more about our discoveries in the Sartenais Valinco region: a little patience, the article will be out soon!

A favorite for the citadel on the cliffs and its medieval streets: an open-air museum. Not to be missed, visits to the Bastion of the Standard and the King's staircase of Aragon with its 187 steps.

And how can one not fall in love with the Lavezzi Islands? The > live up to their reputation! I will never tire of this turquoise sea...

To learn more about our discoveries in Bonifacio: a little patience, the article will be out soon!

Porto Vecchio, a small medieval town, has a beautiful church and above all, above all... dreamy beaches!

Special mention for the concert of Corsican polyphonic songs in the Church of Saint John the Baptist.

To learn more about our discoveries in Porto Vecchio: a little patience, the article will be out soon!

Between Corte and Bastia, in the territory of Haute Corse, Castagniccia is often overlooked by travelers... And yet! Yet it is probably the region we preferred! Yes, they may not have the most beautiful beaches in Corsica, but the people are so welcoming, so deeply passionate about their island and their region. And the food is great (especially the chestnut, which gave its name to the region!). And for a road trip, it's the ideal setting.

Special mention for the village of Cervione, the seaside horse ride on Anghione Beach, and the hike to the summit of Mount San Petrone, the highest point in the region.

To learn more about our discoveries in the Castagniccia region: a little patience, the article will be out soon!

If you missed it, here's our little contemplative video on Corsica, while we await a more dynamic video summarizing this 10-day road trip in the south of the island.

Our good addresses will be detailed by region in each of the articles dedicated to them. Generally, here's our > for a road trip in Corsica.

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Here is the itinerary we followed for this ten-day road trip, a loop from Ajaccio to Ajaccio passing through the Sartenais Valinco, Bonifacio, Porto-Vecchio, and Castagniccia.

An article on each of these regions will be out soon, with our tips, good addresses, and especially plenty of beautiful photos to inspire you to explore these magnificent regions yourself!

In partnership with the Tourist Offices of Ajaccio, Sartenais Valinco, Bonifacio, Porto-Vecchio, and Castagniccia.

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