Splendid and wild, fascinating and peaceful, Corsica of the South is a holiday destination impossible to circumvent. With its paradisiacal coast, its authentic towns and villages, its extraordinary heritage, it will fulfill all your desires of discovery and well-being.
From the natural reserve of Scandola, on the west coast, to the creeks of Sari-Solenzara, on the east coast, the coastline of South Corsica impresses you with its majesty and the multitude of its landscapes. Whatever your desires, idleness, swimming, diving or other nautical activities, you will inevitably find the place of your dreams. To discover the richness of the shore, go aboard a boat and go along the coast. This cruise will allow you to admire the archipelago of the Sanguinaires islands, the creeks of Piana, inscribed in the world patrimony of Unesco, the cliffs of Bonifacio or the nature reserve of the Lavezzi islands.
Then discover the rich heritage of the cities of South Corsica. In Ajaccio, visit the places associated with the greatest personage of the city, Napoleon : his native house, today the national museum, the monument commemorating the Place de Gaulle, the imperial chapel where his parents, brothers and sisters rest. But stroll along the quays of the old port and admire the cathedral and the beautiful citadel. Then come to Sartène, the authentic, which will seduce you with its medieval character : small squares, picturesque alleys, stone houses connected by arcades, walls of enclosure... Then join Porto Vecchio, the city of salt, to appreciate Its citadel, its Saint-Jean-Baptiste church and its salt marshes.
But many other magical places await you in Southern Corsica : the Ospedale forest, the Piscia di Ghjaddu waterfall, the Oso and Cavu rivers and their natural pools, the Cuscionu plateau, Natural park of Corsica... To reach them, take the many hiking trails that crisscross the department and take advantage of your walks to discover also the hinterland of Sartène, the Alta Rocca with its numerous archaeological sites and fabulous villages Like Saint Lucia of Tallano or Levie. After a busy day, sit on the terrace of a good restaurant, facing the sea, and savor all the local flavors : charcuterie, fish and seafood, cheeses, brocciu, honeys, wines...