LOOK IN SOUTH CORSICA
From the sea to the mountain
≡ CORSICA FROM CYRNOS TO KALLISTE.
Landscape in color : A succession of small gulfs with turquoise and blue clear waters, mainly of curvy sandy beaches white and fine that reach up to Capo di Feno crowned by a dense macchia and natural rocks of granite with strange forms.
Magnificent scenery : On south horizon, a magnificent panorama on the detroit of Bonifacio and the head of Sperone. To the nord, the last mount of island Uomo di cagna overlooking the sea and offers a splendid view of italian island Sardinia.
Treasures of Corsica : A virtual tour along the Southwest coast with a lot of pictures. All what you need to discover the south of the french island in the middle of the mediterranean sea, a touch of the corsican soul with a blend of cultures
≡ THE SOUTH. FROM PROPRIANO TO BONIFACIO. ¬
Propriano
In Sartenais Valinco Taravo. Propriano, a town of charm between beaches and mountain with an incomparable splendour of panorama to the Golf of Valinco.
Natural site of Bruzzi
On the coast of the commune of Pianottoli Caldarello, a wilder beach and natural site protected with its granitic rock in abondant vegetation, orchids, cistus, hyperisum, lavender, lentisk, mint.
Pianottoli-Caldarello
After Roccapina the road passes a charming village built on a plateau with rocky. A splendid view on the Bay of Figari and the small islands of Bruzzi. Renowned for its Genoese towers and preserved coastline.
Bonifacio
The most picturesque medieval city, magnificently situated on the top of a white promontary. Idyllic view on the strait and the Italian island of Sardinia. The old town with many splendid churches and monuments.
Porto-Vecchio
From Alta Rocca to the vast gulf of Porto-Vecchio. The Pearl of the South known as Salt City, stand on a promontary of granite with the most beautiful white and finest sandy beaches on the island .
≡ THE MOUNTAIN AND PREHISTORICS SITES ¬
Alta Rocca
Beautiful site of massifs and hills with forests of oaks, pines and chestnuts Pretty villages of granite houses and old churches lost in the middle of the mountains. A tour in the national park and prehistorics sites.
Filitosa
North of propriano, discover the prehistoric site of Filitosa. A megalithic to neolithic place with menhirs and sculptures between 4000 and 8000 years old. A natural preserved site of olive trees.
Capula-Cucuruzzu
By Levie in the heart of massive Alta Rocca, the archeological site, bronze age, fortified Torreen of Cucuruzzu and Capula medieval village. Superb view on the mountains Bavella and Incudine.
≡ HOLIDAYS ACCOMODATION AND ACTIVITIES. ¬
How to come in Corsica
Practical Informations about holidays, travel and accomodations, visit, activities and walking. A lot of links to travel guides and tourist offices. A wide choice is possible in the south.
≡ NATURE MACCHIA AND FLORA. ¬
Macchia and Flora
Forest and maquis. The south coast is rocky and aera of dense maquis. Endemic flora und fauna is abundant with a lot of diversity. An area of beautiful perfume between the olive-tree and myrtle..
≡ ART AND MUSIC . ¬
Corsican music
Harmony of Corsica, spiritual and secular song, exceptionally popular, traditional and modern, exported around the world. Feel the island in its music and sense the Corsican soul.
≡ PHOTOS : LANDSCAPES SEA AND MACCHIA ¬
Photos and wallpaper
A tour of South Corsica. A collection of pictures. Beaches, sea and mountains. Nature and environment. Slides show of Bonifacio and the maquis. A picture for thousand words.
Videos Corsica
Sequences videos of Bonifacio and wild coast to read with windows media player.
≡ A LONG HISTORY. ¬
History and traditions
9000 years of history. An insular culture with traditions. Corsica's history is rich and varied. From the Genoese to Napoleon and revolution between the interventions of France and England.
