Press Book 5 Key Corsica Tourism Figures
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Press book 5 Key Corsica tourism figures 6 Practical info 10 Lifestyle and wellbeing 22 Outdoor sports 29 Culture and heritage 34 Business tourism 2 " A whole world on an island " is the perfect description for Corsica, with its exceptional beauty and diversity. Its identity as a well- preserved green island with incredible biodiversity is enhanced by the value of sustainable development, which contributes to Corsica’s leading position in the Mediterranean. 2 3 Corsica A mountain in the sea 120 mountain peaks of over 2,000 metres 1,000 kilometres of coastline A green island thanks to an exceptional natural environment 7 nature reserves 1 regional park covering 40% of 4 100 sq.Km of forests and ma- the island quis scrubland 1 natural site on the UNESCO 40 mountain lakes World Heritage list 30 rivers and streams 2 marine parks 4 Tourism 8 680 sq.Km island area 339 178 habitants 3 000 annual sunshine figures hours 2,5 million euros 31 % PIB of employees work in the tourism industry Daily tourist spend: 63 euros 168 913 beds 3 million tourists Hotels Campsites Holiday villages 71% French 29% foreign 16 1 - 53 26 25 71% France 24% Germany 20% Italy 10% Switzerland 9% Belgium 172 68 50 60 33 15 1 7 - 153 - 161 4,3 million campsite 3,2 million hotel stays stays 4 ,1 millions annual flight passengers 4 ,3 millions annual ferry passengers 4 5 Accessibility Practical At the heart of the Mediterranean, 174km from the French coast, 80km from Italy and 12km from Sardinia, Corsica is served year info round from France and other countries by numerous airlines and ferry companies. 6 6 With its 6 ferry ports and 4 airports, Corsica is accessible all year round by sea and by air. Northern Corsica : Bastia, Calvi Southern Corsica : Ajaccio, Figari Northern Corsica : Bastia, Île Rousse Southern Corsica : Ajaccio, Bonifacio, Porto-Vecchio, Propriano Approximate travel times : 90 minutes from Paris 2 hours 15 minutes from London 45 minutes from Nice Between 4.5 and 6 hours (daytime) Between 8 and 12 hours (overnight) 6 7 7 How do you get around without your own car? Tip : In Corsica, distances are measured By bus, train, plane, bicycle, motorbike or hire car, there not by kilometre but by journey time. are numerous ways to get around on the island. Use the following table to help you. www.visit-corsica.com/fre/Guide-de-voyage/Se-deplacer #HiddenGem #LaCorseparlavoieverte To appreciate the varied landscapes, Corsica is best explored on foot, on horseback or by kayak… 8 Porto- Saint Times Ajaccio Bastia Corte Bonifacio Porto Calvi Ile Rousse Propriano Sartène Aléria Solenzara Ghisonaccia Moriani Vecchio Florent 2h30 1h30 2h30 2h15 1h40 2h50 2h25 1h20 1h30 2h10 2h50 2h30 1h55 2h30 Ajaccio 147 km 81 km 140 km 130 km 80 km 165 km 142 km 68 km 71 km 126 km 154 km 132 km 102 km 145 km 2h30 1h10 2h20 2h50 2h30 1h52 1h25 3h30 3h20 1h10 40 mn 1h40 1h20 40 mn Bastia 147 km 67 km 142 km 170 km 133 km 110 km 87 km 201 km 178 km 72 km 24 km 105 km 86 km 40 km 1h30 1h10 2h00 2h25 1h45 1h30 1h00 2h25 2h30 50 mn 1h20 1h20 1h00 1h00 Corte 81 km 67 km 118 km 145 km 85 km 85 km 62 km 134 km 137 km 47 km 75 km 80 km 61 km 66 km Porto- 2h30 2h20 2h00 30 mn 4h10 3h23 3h00 1h20 1h05 1h15 2h40 44 mn 1h00 1h40 Vecchio 140 km 143 km 118 km 27 km 200 km 204 km 179 km 72 km 61 km 71 km 152 km 38 km 56 km 102 km 2h16 2h50 2h25 30 mn 3h40 3h50 3h20 1h05 50 mn 1h40 3h00 1h10 1h32 2h13 Bonifacio 130 km 171 km 145 km 27 km 204 km 231 km 206 km 64 km 52 km 99 km 181 km 66 km 85 km 131 km 1h40 2h30 1h45 4h10 3h40 1h30 1h40 2h40 2h50 2h30 2h40 3h00 2h40 2h20 Porto 80 km 133 km 85 km 197 km 201 km 74 km 90 km 141 km 142 km 132 km 134 km 171 km 152 km 132 km 2h50 1h52 1h30 3h30 3h50 1h30 30 mn 3h57 4h00 2h09 1h25 2h42 2h25 1h50 Calvi 165 km 110 km 85 km 204 km 231 km 74 km 25 km 119 km 221 km 132 km 69 km 165 km 146 km 109 km 2h25 1h25 1h00 3h00 3h20 1h40 30 mn 3h30 3h30 1h50 55 mn 2h11 1h55 1h19 Ile Rousse 165 km 87 km 62 km 179 km 206 km 90 km 25 km 195 km 198 km 109 km 45 km 141 km 122 km 85 km 1h20 3h30 2h25 1h20 1h05 2h40 3h50 3h20 15mn 2h30 3h40 1h40 2h00 3h00 Propriano 68 km 201 km 134 km 72 km 64 km 141 km 219 km 195 km 15 km 141 km 208 km 78 km 94 km 175 km 1h30 3h20 2h30 1h05 50 mn 2h50 4h00 3h30 15 mn 2h10 3h30 1h40 2h00 2h40 Sartène 71 km 178 km 137 km 61 km 52 km 142 km 221 km 198 km 15 km 107 km 188 km 76 km 92 km 138 km 1h10 1h10 50 mn 1h15 1h40 2h30 2h10 1h50 2h30 2h10 1h25 30 mn 15 mn 30 mn Aléria 126 km 72 km 47 km 71 km 99 km 132 km 132 km 109 km 144 km 107 km 82 km 33 km 15 km 32 km 2h50 40 mn 1h20 2h40 3h00 2h40 1h25 55 mn 3h40 3h30 1h25 1h55 1h35 1h00 Saint Florent 154 km 24 km 75 km 152 km 180 km 134 km 69 km 45 km 208 km 188 km 82 km 115 km 96 km 50 km 2h30 1h40 1h20 45 mn 1h10 3h00 2h40 2h10 1h40 1h40 30 mn 1h50 20 mn 1h00 Solenzara 132 km 105 km 80 km 38 km 66 km 171 km 165 km 141 km 78 km 76 km 33 km 115 km 19 km 65 km 1h55 1h20 1h00 1h00 1h30 2h40 2h25 1h55 2h00 2h00 15 mn 1h35 20 mn 40 mn Ghisonaccia 102 km 86 km 61 km 56 km 84 km 152 km 146 km 122 km 93 km 92 km 15 km 96 km 19 km 46 km 2h30 40 mn 1h00 1h40 2h10 2h20 1h50 1h20 2h40 2h40 30 mn 1h00 1h00 40 mn Moriani 145 km 40 km 66 km 102 km 131 km 131 km 109 km 85 km 138 km 138 km 32 km 50 km 65 km 46 km 8 9 Lifestyle Producers and local produce Corsicans have been able to extract nature’s great richness and work it into authentic products. In- fluenced by culture and history, island producers exploit local products of recognised quality to contri- bute to its unique cuisine, one of the destination’s major assets. Corsican cuisine comprises a great many specialities: charcuterie, cheese, chestnuts, citrus fruit, honey, jams, biscuits, wine and liqueurs. Food and socialising being inseparable, the proud producers never miss the chance to share their know-how and offer tastings to visitors. 10 A must for foodies Did you know? To find out about the produce grown and made on the island, follow the Route des Sens Authentiques to meet local producers and artisans. The itinerary is a Corsican products have been awarded several label great opportunity to appreciate the flavours and identities of many iconic spe- 4 AOC Wines of Corsica cialities. AOC Muscat of Cap Corse AOC / AOP Corsican honeys – Mele di www.gustidicorsica.com Corsica AOC / AOP Brocciu AOC / AOP Corsican olive oil – Oliu di • Taste charcuterie in the Upper Taravo or Castagniccia Valleys Corsica AOC / AOP Chestnut flour Corsica – • Savour frozen chestnuts prepared in Zevaco in the Haut Taravo Farina castagnina corsa • Follow the winding roads of the Prunelli Valley and taste goats’ cheese while AOC Prisuttu – Cured ham from Corsica overlooking the gorges AOC Coppa di Corsica – Coppa of • Watch bees and taste honey around Ajaccio Corsica AOC Lonzu – Lonzo of Corsica • Cycle through the vineyards at Patrimonio, ending with a wine tasting or exhibition • Stop off in Soveria to taste Corsican nougat made with the island’s fruits • In the Nebbiu area enjoy the citron, the fruit of Cap Corse, and taste almonds from Muro grown in the traditional way. 10 11 #ISLAND SECRET Visit with friends and family between December and April and enjoy sea urchins, harvested from the creeks across the island. A must for seafood lovers A tourism initiative for fishing enthusiasts, ‘pescatourism’ allows visitors to board fishing boats and dis- cover the daily life and job of the local fishermen, contribute to the preservation of local heritage and appreciate this lovely activity alone or in a group. This is available from certain ports with participating fishermen. www.crpmem-corse.com The Étang de Diana in eastern Corsica, north of Aléria, is a must for seafood tasting. The small port of Centuri is a popular place to eat lobster. 12 Fine food connoisseurs will enjoy the Michelin-starred restaurants on Did you the island: know? Brocciu • U Santa Marina in Porto-Vecchio - 1 star • La Table de la Ferme - Murtoli in Sartène - 1 star Made from the goats’ or sheeps’ milk, brocciu • Casadelmar in Porto-Vecchio - 2 stars is THE must-eat cheese • A Casa di Mà in Lumio - 1 star in Corsican cuisine. • La Signoria in Calvi - 1 star Awarded an AOC and a PDO, brocciu can be enjoyed on its own or in a wide variety of dishes.