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Includes  Why Go? Bastia...... 880 Jutting out of the Med like an impregnable fortress, Cor- Cap Corse. . . . . 883 sica resembles a miniature continent, with astounding geographical diversity. Within half an hour, the landscape Île Rousse . . . . . 886 morphs from glittering bays, glitzy coastal cities and fabu- Calvi...... 888 lous beaches to sawtooth peaks, breathtaking valleys, dense Porto...... 890 forests and enigmatic hilltop villages. Holidays in Corsica Ajaccio...... 892 will therefore be incredibly varied: from hiking and canyon- Sartène ...... 897 ing to working your tan, enjoying a leisurely cruise, delving into the island’s rich history and sampling local specialities. Bonifacio & around...... 897 Though Corsica has officially been part of France for more than 200 years, it feels different from the mainland Porto-Vecchio in everything from customs and cuisine to language and & around...... 902 character, and that’s part of its appeal. Locals love talking L’Alta Rocca. . . . .904 about their Corsican identity so plenty of engaging eve- Corte...... 906 nings await, especially if the holy trilogy of food, wine and melodious Corsican music are involved. Best Places to Eat ¨¨La Sassa (p886) ¨¨Le Matahari (p888) When to Go ¨¨A Pignata (p906) Ajaccio °C/°F Te mp Rainfall Inches/mm ¨¨Raugi (p882) 40/104 6/150

¨¨Pasquale Paoli (p887) 30/86 5/125 4/100 20/68 3/75 10/50 Best Hikes 2/50 0/32 1/25 ¨¨Vallée du Tavignano (p908) -10/14 0 ¨¨Sentiers des Douaniers J FDM A M J J A S O N (p884) Easter Easter is May & Jun The Jul–Sep Enjoy ¨ ¨Les Calanques de Piana marked by solemn maquis is in the summer party (p892) processions and blossom and it’s vibe at beach ¨¨Aiguilles de Bavella (p904) colourful passion warm enough to restaurants and plays. swim but not too nightclubs. ¨ ¨Gorges de la Spelunca hot to hike. (p891) e a a ia g a e o an ar ér nian \ # a ll a i an o N198 \ # ng ag Di rb a 0¸ bino Al a

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