Looking for an island, where you can find nature showering its bounty profusely, searching vast ranges of sandy beaches, azure seas, dense forests, snowcapped mountains or unspoilt landscapes. Then I’d suggest Corsica, in France it is competent to satiate all your curiosities regarding an island.
Often considered as a gem of Mediterranean Sea, Corsica is located southeast of France but despite its proximity to France the islands culture resembles Italy and it clearly seen in its churches and in local dialects.
The island offers something for every kind of tourists because of its diverse geographical sites. The island’s countryside is mostly mountainous with Monte Cinto as the highest pinnacle at 2706m and 20 other summits of more than 200 m.
Mountains apart, its lengthy seashore expands up to 1,000 km harbors more than 200 captivating beaches, which have allured millions of visitors since ages. Last year Forbes travelers also listed Corsica among the top sexiest islands in the world.
Ajaccio, birthplace of Napoleon Bonaparte, also a sunny coastal region, is a place where most adventure seekers initiate their journeys. The town is famous for its yachts, pavement cafes, elegant squares and palm trees. Archipelagos of islands known as the Iles Sanguinaires are visible offshore and seem very beautiful as the sun goes down. On most days, the country’s shorelines are packed with tourists sunbathing, families picnicking.
