Blessed with nice Mediterranean climate, incredible sceneries and attractive beaches, Corsica is slowly becoming one of France’s more bankable tourism regions. The French calls it the “Island of Beauty.” Corsica is the fourth largest island located in the Mediterranean Sea ranked after Sicily, Sardinia and Cyprus.

Although politically part of France, the island is closer to Italy to which it owes a lot of its observed culture. Geographically, Corsica is mostly mountainous with a rocky west coast and a plain east coast showered with lagoons and swamps.

Corsica is famous for its many walking trails. If you have a penchant for long-distance walking, then this region will spell a good deal of challenge on you. Probably the best-known, not to mention the most difficult of all the Grand Randonnee trails, the GR 20 trail will take you about 17 days to finish if you’ll be passing through the traditional waypoints. It may need you more or less time depending on your fitness level and experience. The best time to take the walk is in late spring or early fall. Be extra careful in summer months because summer storms tend to be very dangerous.

During summer, settle with the beaches. But really, that’s not settling! Corsica’s excellent shores and beaches keep her visitors coming back! When you’re bored sunbathing and swimming for days, try the rest of the summer activities available for your uttermost sun enjoyment: snorkeling, windsurfing, kite-surfing, scuba diving, volleyball, kayaking and a whole lot more.

When the sun goes down, leave the beach not. Why don’t you try some gelato and hang out in one of the beachside bars and restaurants? Finally, take a night dip in the warm sea, down a glass of Coloumbe beer with canistrelli pastry on the side and then go, call it a night.