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Corsica: hotels, sights and tours

The most mountainous island in the Mediterranean: peaks of up to 2,700 m just 30 km from turquoise coves, the GR20 — Europe's toughest hiking trail — Genoese towers and villages perched on rocks.

Photo: Rémih, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons

Where to stay in Corsica

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For a week, pick one part of the island: the south (Porto-Vecchio) or the north (Calvi, Saint-Florent). For two weeks, 3–4 bases: Porto-Vecchio → Corte → Porto or Piana → Calvi.

Hotels 418Guest houses 109Apartments 79Gîtes and chalets 72Hostels 39Motels 14Campsites 237Mountain huts 35

The south: Bonifacio and Porto-Vecchio The south: Bonifacio and Porto-VecchioBonifacio on its cliffs and turquoise beaches 322 options3–4 nightsThe west: Ajaccio, Piana, Scandola The west: Ajaccio, Piana, ScandolaNapoleon's birthplace, red rocks and a UNESCO reserve 184 options3–4 nightsThe north: Balagne, Cap Corse, Agriates The north: Balagne, Cap Corse, AgriatesCalvi, Cap Corse and the deserted beaches of the Agriates 231 options3–4 nightsThe centre: Corte and the mountains The centre: Corte and the mountainsThe old capital, gorges and mountain lakes 116 options2 nightsThe east: Aléria and the Costa Verde The east: Aléria and the Costa VerdeLong sandy beaches, campsites and oyster lagoons 150 options2–4 nights

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Accommodation collections

Corsica Beachfront hotels and guest houses in Corsica120 places to stayCorsica 4- and 5-star hotels in Corsica39 places to stayCorsica 3-star hotels in Corsica102 places to stayCorsica Hotels with a pool in Corsica4 places to stayCorsica Hotels near the airport in Corsica112 places to stayCorsica Guest houses in Corsica109 places to stayCorsica Apartments in Corsica79 places to stayCorsica Gîtes and chalets in Corsica72 places to stayCorsica Hostels in Corsica39 places to stayCorsica Campsites in Corsica237 places to stayCorsica Mountain huts in Corsica35 places to stayCorsica Seaside campsites in Corsica62 places to stay

Things to see

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Bonifacio History Bonifacio A medieval town on white cliffs above the seaThe Bavella needles Nature The Bavella needles Jagged granite peaks at the Bavella passMaison Bonaparte in Ajaccio Museum Maison Bonaparte in Ajaccio The house where Napoleon was bornScandola nature reserve Nature Scandola nature reserve UNESCO-listed volcanic cliffs, visible only from the seaCorte citadel and the Museum of Corsica History Corte citadel and the Museum of Corsica A fortress on a rock and the island's main museumPalombaggia beach Beach Palombaggia beach Corsica's most famous beach: white sand and pinesRondinara beach Beach Rondinara beach A horseshoe bay with shallow turquoise waterSanta Giulia beach Beach Santa Giulia beach A shallow lagoon and water sports

Tours and activities

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Scandola, Girolata and the Calanques de Piana from the sea Sea and lagoon Scandola, Girolata and the Calanques de Piana from the seaA UNESCO-listed reserve with no roads — boat only 3–4 hApril — OctoberThe cliffs of Bonifacio and the Lavezzi Islands Sea and lagoon The cliffs of Bonifacio and the Lavezzi IslandsThe cliff-top town from the water, sea caves and granite islets in the strait 1 h to half a dayApril — OctoberCanyoning at Bavella Canyons and thrills Canyoning at BavellaGranite slides, jumps into pools and abseils down waterfalls Half a dayMay — SeptemberThe GR20 with a guide Guided hikes The GR20 with a guideEurope's toughest waymarked trail — the whole route or half of it From 3 to 15 daysMid-June — SeptemberThe Agriates beaches: Lotu and Saleccia Sea and lagoon The Agriates beaches: Lotu and SalecciaBy boat from Saint-Florent to beaches no road reaches Half a day to a full dayMay — SeptemberNapoleon's Ajaccio and the Sanguinaires Islands History and towns Napoleon's Ajaccio and the Sanguinaires IslandsThe Bonaparte house, the cathedral where the Emperor was baptised and sunset at the Sanguinaires 2–3 hAll year

The island on the map

Green dots: sights; blue: beaches; purple: tour departure points. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors. Coordinates are approximate.

Getting there by air: fares from Paris

One-way from Paris from €46: the cheapest ticket found for each month.

MonthFromFlight dateAirportAirline
October 202669 €Oct 28 AJAeasyJet, non-stop see flights
November 2026121 €Nov 20 BIA2 stops see flights
February 202791 €Feb 7 AJAAir Corsica, non-stop see flights
April 202792 €Apr 17 AJAeasyJet, non-stop see flights
June 202746 €Jun 20 BIAVolotea, non-stop see flights
July 2027114 €Jul 16 AJAeasyJet, non-stop see flights

Fares recorded on October 12, 2026 from recent searches on Aviasales: one way, one adult, checked baggage not always included. They are indicative: the actual fare is shown when you search and changes daily. Months with no data are left out of the table.

Rent a car

A car is the easiest way to reach beaches, trails and villages: public transport is scarce outside the towns. Book ahead in high season.

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Mobile data and eSIM

The island is part of mainland France: a French plan works as usual, and an EU plan can be used with no roaming charges. If you are coming from outside Europe, a prepaid eSIM is usually cheaper than roaming.

An eSIM is bought online, installed before you leave and activated on arrival; your phone must be eSIM-compatible and unlocked. Compare the data allowance and validity period before buying.

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The island at a glance

Status
A territorial collectivity with special status, part of metropolitan France
Currency
Euro (€)
Time
UTC+1, UTC+2 in summer — the same as Paris
Getting there
Flight from Paris ≈ 1.5 h; ferries from Marseille, Nice, Toulon and Italy
Best season
June and September; July and August are hot and crowded
Bad weather
Autumn thunderstorms and downpours (October — November); snow in the mountains in winter
Languages
French, Corsican
Area / population
≈ 8,680 km², ≈ 350,000 people
Sockets
230 V, types C/E

Right for you if

  • You love mountains and seascapes
  • You are ready to drive a lot of winding roads
  • You want to walk the GR20, or part of it

Not for you if

  • You want a holiday without a car
  • You cannot stand heat and crowds but can only travel in August