A practical and cultural reference guide for discovering Corsica.
From Bastia to Ajaccio, from Cap Corse to the cliffs of Bonifacio, from Calvi and the Balagne region to the eastern plain, passing through Corte and the mountains of central Corsica... Corsica will hold no more secrets for you thanks to this comprehensive and fully updated Lonely Planet guide. The French authors of Lonely Planet share all their tips for discovering this beautiful island and its proud culture.
All the essentials and the best experiences of a stay on the Isle of Beauty: Ajaccio, Bastia, Bonifacio, Calvi, Corte, the Lavezzi archipelago, Cape Corsica, the Scandola reserve, San Michele di Murato, the dream beaches, the Corsican specialties to taste, the spectacular roads to take, the Genoese heritage...
An inspiring and very practical selection of itineraries to discover the best of Corsica, whatever the time or budget available.
An entire section on choosing and preparing for a hike, step-by-step route descriptions for the legendary GR®20, the Mare a Mare® and Mare e Monti® trails, all hiked by an experienced author (and hiker!). Dozens of other trails for walks ranging from one hour to a full day.
A chapter dedicated to diving: technical advice, dive sites, clubs...
But also all the other outdoor activities to enjoy in Corsica: canyoning, climbing and via ferrata, winter sports, kayaking, mountain biking, horseback riding...
Ideas for exploring Corsica differently, off the beaten track, and significantly more extensive coverage of the Corsican territory than any other guidebook.
Essays to understand the history of Corsica, its culture and its proud identity
Practical advice for organizing your stay: how to get there, how to get around, traveling with children...
