Holidays in Cap Corse
Welcome to Cap Corse !
The intertwining of the mountains and the sea is obvious here as the maximum distance between the east and west coasts is only 15km. The peninsula is 40km long.
But do not underestimate the area because of its size, Cap Corse is a wild, unspoilt region which needs lots of time to explore and discover its rich diversity !
A coast road runs right around the peninsula, Cap Corse is a succession of bends each revealing a different view. Be prepared to stop off often, very often, to contemplate the irresistible views.
Surprising as it may seem, Cap Corse has ten mountains, i.e. more than 1,000m high, which guarantee spectacular scenery !
With its proximity to the sea, this area was once coveted by all sorts of pirates which explains the large number of Genoese towers, used for defensive and look-out purposes, along the coast.
It is easy to see that Cap Corse is a great destination for couples, families and friends as it has something for everyone !
Sight-seeing in Cap Corse
After Bastia, there are no more towns ! Just picturesque villages, tiny harbours and beaches tucked away in coastal inlets. No rest for your eyes as every village has a curiosity or something special to see… a peninsula, a view of the island of Elba, a ruined medieval castle, sunrise or sunset over the sea, a mill (the last surviving one !) contrasting with wind turbines, lauze-roofed houses, cobbled streets – the feeling of being at the end of the world…
Around and about Cap Corse
Cap Corse is a paradise for outdoor enthusiasts, walkers and lovers of fine wines.
The magnificent Sentier des Douaniers coastal footpath is an absolute must both for experienced walkers and beginners. It’s a four hour walk from Macinaggio to Centuri, via Barcaggio. On the way you pass the Tour d’Agnello which marks the northernmost part of Corsica. Facing it is the island of La Giraglia and the Iles Finocchiarola which together make up the Réserve Naturelle du Cap Corse.
Cap Corse is also renowned for its wine
AOC (PDO) Muscat du Cap Corse, a sweet white wine, is produced in 17 villages on the northern and eastern slopes of the region, one of the oldest wine-growing regions of Corsica.
The famous Patrimonio vineyards, producing red, rosé and white wines, cover 7 villages of south-western Cap Corse.
Further west lie Saint-Florent and the Désert des Agriates leading to Ile-Rousse…
A little extra…
What surprises holiday makers most, is the beach at Barcaggio, right in the north of Cap Corse. It is a most unusual beach because it contrasts with the others in the region by its sand, dunes…and cows who relax among the holiday makers, without a care in the world. ».
How to get to Cap Corse
A large number of ferries run from Marseille, Toulon, Nice and Italy to Bastia, at the foot of Cap Corse.
If you prefer to come by air, Bastia international airport has domestic and international flights all year round.
NB : a car is essential to explore this little gem of Corsica !
