Corsica is an absolute gem of an island to visit in the Mediterranean. In fact, I’d go as far as to say it’s one of the most beautiful islands to visit, along with its neighbouring island of Sardinia, which is close by. Corsica is a pretty big island, as far as Mediterranean islands go, which means there are heaps to see and do once you arrive on its shores.
That being said, it can be hard to whittle down an achievable list of the best places in Corsica to visit if you’re visiting for a certain number of days. Honestly, the choices of where to go and which parts of Corsica to stay in are mind-boggling. It sounds cheesy, but the island pulls you to travel in every direction once you’re here. It’s that beautiful.
So, to help you put together a manageable list of places to visit in Corsica, I’m sharing our top spots that you can’t miss. This way, you can focus on seeing as much of this stunning French island as possible. Have fun in Corsica.
1.) Calanques de Piana
Calanques de Piana is a UNESCO-protected site in Corsica, including the effortlessly stunning Gulf of Porto. It’s totally beautiful, and if you only have enough time for a short trip to Corsica, make sure you visit Calanques de Piana.
Perched on the northwest coast of Corsica, Calanques de Piana can be easily reached by car, at least to the town of Porto. That said, you will need a boat to truly explore the dramatic coastline here.
For the best time, book this agile rib boat that can get you into the smaller coves and bays (which larger boats can’t). You can book this tour from Porto, which will take you out for three hours to see Girolata and the pink granite that makes this area so famous.
Alternatively, you can rent a private boat from the coastal town of Galeria. You’ll have this boat for the whole day, and you can do it all on your own—there’s no need for a license. It’s so much fun, just make sure to take lots of drinks, snacks and some ice onboard with you.
Finally, the D81 road up and around the west coast between Calvi and Ajaccio is absolutely gorgeous. The best section of the road is heading south towards Piana with the cliffs high above you that descend steeply to the sea.
You might like to try the Sentier Muletier path; it follows a ridge high above the D81 road and is the historic pathway for farmers in the area. You’ll take in some of the routes between Piana and Ota, and it’s stunning.
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