Corse-du-Sud Attractions & Sightseeing

N193, Corsica, , Corse-du-Sud

The a cupulatta (turtles/tortoises in Corsican) park offers a wide diversity of turtles to see in the natural habitat.

, Corse-du-Sud

The jagged and sheer cliffs contain many grottos and are flanked by numerous stacks and almost inaccessible islets and coves, such as Tuara. The coastline is also noted for its red cliffs, some 900 metres high, sand beaches, and headlands.

, Corse-du-Sud

A lovely little chapel on a hilltop just outside Calvi with spectacular panoramic views of the ocean and the island.

Sollacaro, Corsica, , Corse-du-Sud

The region has a magnificent array of prehistoric menhirs, with the hard granite carved into human representations, for reasons that are not entirely known.

Central Corsica, , Corse-du-Sud

The Restonica River flows through splendid, partly forested, gorges which are accessible both to casual visitors and the more intrepid. They are very popular with both hikers, and bathers looking to escape the Corsican heat in the accessible river pools.

Rue Cardinal Fesch, 50-52 20000 Ajaccio, , Corse-du-Sud

The Musée Fesch has acquired an international reputation through its impressive panorama of Italian painting - it has examples from all the regions and schools in Italy from the 14th century up to the 18th century.

Rue Saint-Charles 20000, , Corse-du-Sud

Napoleon's birthplace, a large and simple residence, is now a museum devoted to the Bonaparte family in Corsica. The visit starts on the second floor with a historical evocation of Corsica in the 18th century.

, Corse-du-Sud

A beautiful and remote sandy beach with lots of excellent snorkelling. Does get very crowded during the summer season but well worth visiting during the off-season.

Bonifacio, , Corse-du-Sud

Fantastic hiking country with superb views. Includes the GR20 is reputed to be the best and most challenging long-distance walk in Europe, and is the most famous hike in Corsica.