Travel guide Haute-Corse
Travel to Corsica by plane or ship
The region of Haute-Corse stretches from the northwest across the north with the Cap Corse peninsula and the central highlands down to the flat areas in the southeast of Corsica. You can reach your holiday home from a private owner in Haute-Corse by plane via the airports in Bastia and Calvi. Both destinations are regularly flown to from Germany. Those arriving by car will find ferry connections between Bastia and Nice, Toulon and Marseille in France, as well as Genoa, Livorno and Savona in Italy. There is a railway connection between the cities of Bastia, Ajaccio (
Corse-Du-Sud) and Calvi.
Plenty of sun on the coast and snow in the mountains
Corsica is a mountainous island in the Mediterranean. The climate on the coasts is warm to hot in summer and mild in winter. The higher you go, the cooler and wetter it gets – after all, there are more than 50 two-thousand-metre peaks in Corsica. In winter, you can ski in Corsica. During the season, the Mediterranean Sea heats up to 25°C – perfect for a
beach holiday in Haute-Corse. And – the island is in the windiest region of the western Mediterranean.
The cuisine of the mountains meets the coast
Corsican cuisine, like Sardinian cuisine, comes from the mountains. It is simple, hearty and incredibly delicious. Goat meat (cabri), lamb (agneau) and wild boar (sanglier) are characteristic of traditional Corsican cuisine. The animals feed on the herbs of the Macchia and the chestnuts, acorns and beechnuts of the dense forests – you can taste it. Grilled over an open fire, the meat is a poem. Also, try the excellent cheeses of the island, the hard sheep's cheeses, goat's cheeses and mixed milk cheeses, as well as the sausages such as coppa, liver sausages or smoked pork fillet. As charcuterie corse, a little of everything is served as a starter or as an accompaniment to the wine. If you don't want to miss out on fish, despite the almost completely depleted stocks, you can get local catches such as gold bream, barbels or sea bass at justifiably high prices. In sufficient quantities, however, the delicious and often strong Corsican wine is available. Ask for the local varieties. In tourist-oriented restaurants, the house wine can come from the mainland. This is usually cheaper. As a digestif, the traditional myrtle schnapps is served, which the locals attribute medicinal effects to.
Pure nature holiday between beach life and mountain worlds
Combine a
holiday in the mountains in Haute-Corse with the dreamy white beaches – for example, at
Ile Rousse in northern Corsica or on the east coast at Moriani-Plage. The beaches are ideal for children as they slope gently into the water. The sandy beaches at
Porto Vecchio on the southeast coast are even better suited for toddlers. On the coast, you can also sail, kayak, dive and snorkel. As a contrast program, excursions into the mountain worlds of Corsica are recommended. From your accommodation in Haute-Corse, you can easily reach the mountains, which are up to 2,700 meters high. An experience is, for example, a donkey hike along the high trails or on the GR20 long-distance hiking trail.
Marinas, old towns and citadels in Haute-Corse
The urban highlights of the Haute-Corse region are the two port cities of Calvi and Bastia, as well as Corte in the interior. Calvi is the most visited place in Corsica. With its marina, which is overlooked by the Genoese citadel from the 15th century and the governor's palace in the upper town, Calvi has a special flair. In Bastia, the Place Saint-Nicolas with its shady palm trees and chic restaurants and cafes is a must-visit. In the old town near the marina (Port de Plaisance), you should visit the magnificent baroque church Saint-Jean-Baptiste. In the interior, Corte is the only fortress in Corsica not built on the coast. The origins of the citadel date back to the 9th century. Its current appearance was created under Louis Philippe.
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